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Archive => Archived Boards => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: admin on March 19, 2020, 09:57:54 AM
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This is to let non-Facebook users know that a local support group "Marple Covid19 Mutual Aid Group".
If you are a Facebook user, follow this link to see what's going on:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/345647879687508/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/345647879687508/)
If you're not a FB user, this leaflet should give you an idea what's going on and how it may be of help to you.
The leaflets are being printed (for no profit) by the wonderful @Stationery Supplies and one should find its way to your door soon.
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The back page of the "Marple Covid19 Mutual Aid Group" flyer has been updated.
If you are a Facebook user, follow this link to see more about what's going on:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/345647879687508/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/345647879687508/)
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Discussion in this thread have been moved to another topic here: https://www.marple-uk.com/smf/index.php?topic=8626.0 (https://www.marple-uk.com/smf/index.php?topic=8626.0)
Overview of Fitness & Leisure services provided by local Marple businesses in response to the COVID-19 outbreak
Sarah Dalby – Zumba Online: www.facebook.com/zumba.marple/ (http://www.facebook.com/zumba.marple/)
Sessions on every week via Zoom
*Zumba Fitness *Zumba Kids *Zumba Toning *Zumba Gold
Sally Eccleston - Yoga with Sally - www.yogawithsally.co.uk (http://www.yogawithsally.co.uk)
Every weekday at 9:30 family based family yoga
*Wednesday evenings - Online adult yoga class
Paul Oakley – Marple Community Yoga – Online Classes - https://www.facebook.com/marplecommunityyoga (https://www.facebook.com/marplecommunityyoga)
*Gentle Yoga *Yoga 4 Runners *Chair Yoga *Mindfulness
Cilla’s Fitness VIP Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/CillasfitnessVIPGroup/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/CillasfitnessVIPGroup/)
Suzie - Raven Yogi – Online www.facebook.com/ravenyogiuk (http://www.facebook.com/ravenyogiuk)
*Yoga videos and Tutorials
Julie Elder - Online - www.facebook.com/totallyholistichealth (http://www.facebook.com/totallyholistichealth)
*Yoga *Chair Yoga
Sally Berry – Stars Dance Academy –
https://www.facebook.com/Stars-Dance-Academy-398845890646659/ (https://www.facebook.com/Stars-Dance-Academy-398845890646659/)
*Baby classes *Children Classes *Adult Classes
Jaina Bhana-Mistry – Online - www.yogawithjai.co.uk (http://www.yogawithjai.co.uk)
*Yoga Classes and Antenatal Educational Classes
*Monday & Wednesday – Slow Flow Yoga (16+)
*Tuesday & Wednesday – Postnatal Yoga
*Wednesday & Thursday – Pregnancy Yoga Classes
Julie Cross – www.juliecrossfitnessandpilates.com (http://www.juliecrossfitnessandpilates.com)
*Circuits *Kettle bells *Dance *Pilates
Olly and Ben – VIDE Fitness – Live streamed https://videfitness.com (https://videfitness.com)
*Home Workout at 4pm on Facebook
Jane’s Gym - Jane Cloughley: - 07976 671 131
*Weekly Resistance Workout Sessions *Private Facebook Group
Samantha-Fitness Dance & Wellbeing- @FDWSamantha (facebook) https://bookwhen.com/fdwsamantha#select=ev-syvb-20200323000000 (https://bookwhen.com/fdwsamantha#select=ev-syvb-20200323000000)
*Yoga *Pilates *Yogalates *Zumba *Clubbercise
Susan Rodway www.yogatherapystockport.co.uk (http://www.yogatherapystockport.co.uk)
*Beginners Yoga *Yoga for managing stress & anxiety *1-2-1 Yoga therapy
Tai Chi with Gollom https://www.facebook.com/gollomtaichi/
Every Wednesday 10am I have a live feed of Tai Chi, Qigong and a guided meditation. This is open to everyone, is totally free, available through my Tai Chi with Gollom Facebook page. In normal times I have classes at St Martin's Church Hall on Brabyns Brow.
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This is already been picked up in another thread where it can be discussed: https://www.marple-uk.com/smf/index.php?topic=8628.0 (https://www.marple-uk.com/smf/index.php?topic=8628.0)
Green Bin Collections stopped / New Bin Collection Schedule
Green bins
There will be no further green bin collections until further notice. You must put your food waste in your black bin.
Black bins
There is no change to your black bin collection and it'll continue to be emptied every 2 weeks on your normal day. Please put all food waste in your black bin.
Blue bins
From the week starting Monday 6 April, blue bins will be collected every 4 weeks. We'll provide more information about this new schedule at the end of next week.
Brown bins
There is no change to your brown bin collection and it'll continue to be emptied every 4 weeks on your normal day.
For full details and to check if anything changes visit: https://www.stockport.gov.uk/bins-and-recycling-coronavirus (https://www.stockport.gov.uk/bins-and-recycling-coronavirus)
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Can't see Hollins on this list are they still open, I know I can ring to see and I have not been to Marple, over seventy.
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Can't see Hollins on this list are they still open, I know I can ring to see and I have not been to Marple, over seventy.
Hollins of Marple should have been on the list and it is now. However, I would advise you to think hard about whether you really need to go.
They have recently published the following statement on their FB page:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: REVISED OPENING TIMES
Following the latest advice from the government as a hardware store we can continue to open to provide an essential service to the community of Marple and surrounding areas.
In order for us to protect the health and well-being of our staff and customers we will be asking everyone who needs to visit the store to comply with the latest social distancing regulations.
We will now only allow 5 customers in to the store at a time. If you are required to queue to enter the store you must remain at least 2 metres away from the next person ensuring we adhere to the latest government measures. We will continue to accept cash payments and chip and pin transactions however, where possible we will ask you to pay using contactless technology.
This is a challenging and unnatural set of rules we must all follow to help reduce the spread of coronavirus and protect the service vulnerable members of our community depend on.
Whilst we have no way of enforcing these measures we ask for your patience, understanding and compliance at this time.
Revised opening times as of 24th March:
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 10:00-16:00
Wednesday CLOSED
Thursday 10:00-16:00
Friday CLOSED
Saturday 10:00-16:00
Sunday CLOSED
From the team at Hollins.
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Just had a post by @wheels in a separate thread that may be really useful to some, so I'm copying it here too:
Just came across this which might be of interest to some.
Part of Stockport Libraries role is providing hearing aid batteries for our customers.
As we are closed we are still able to provide this service.
If you need hearing aid batteries please email libraries@stockport.gov.uk telling us your name, address and the type of hearing aid batteries you require or telephone 0161 217 6009 and hold to speak to an operator.
Please share with closed Facebook groups to make sure this information reaches as many people as possible.
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To add another to the takeaway list, I've been talking to Jim at Nasi Lemak Manchester (+44 7551 925129). They do Malaysian street food, normally at pop-ups outside Beer Traders and the like. At the moment he's doing delivery of meals ready to reheat and is covering Marple on Wednesday and Thursday afternoon. Meals can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days before eating, or can be frozen.
https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1414028745472034&id=195459963995591 (https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1414028745472034&id=195459963995591)
For those not on Facebook, or to place orders, contact him via WhatsApp (+44 7551 925129). Orders by 11.30am latest but earlier the better
Menu.
Vegan Veg Satay £6 - peanut curry, gluten free.
Chicken + Veg Satay £6.50 - peanut curry, Gluten free.
Vegan Mix veg Dahl £6 - gluten free.
Chicken + Veg Dahl £6.50 - gluten free.
Basmati £1.50
Vegan Laksa + Ramen £7 - soup noodles, ask if need GF.
Laksa Chicken + Ramen £7.50 - soup noodles, ask if need GF.
This week's special.
Ck Spesh: Cantonese braised chicken. Has potato, carrot, cauliflower, mooli and chicken. This dish has spices but no chilli. £6.50
Vegan Spesh: Vegan version has soy seitan and mixed veggies. This dish has spices but no chilli. £6.50
Rice is not included, pls add basmati per portion at £1.50.
Min order for delivery £20. Delivery fee £3.
Allergens: Pls check with us if u have allergen concerns. We cater for Gluten Free and Vegan
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Some people deemed to be extremely vulnerable to the effects of Covid-19 by medical advisers haven’t received a letter from the government.
You can self-register for support if you are in this category on the government website:
https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus-extremely-vulnerable (https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus-extremely-vulnerable)
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Here is a list of useful numbers put together by Disability Stockport and pinched off the Community Hub:
Isolation and Social Engagement: 0161 475 6229
Wellbeing Information Network (WIN): 0161 804 4400
NHS helpline: 111
Stockport Adult Social Services: 0161 217 6029, out of hours 0161 718 2118
Stockport Children's Social Care: 0161 217 6028, out of hours 0161 718 2118
Stockport Homes: 0161 217 6016, out of hours 0161 474 2818
Shelter Homelessness Helpline: 0808 800 4444
Stockport Police: 0161 872 5050
The Silver Line: 0800 470 8090
Samaritans: 116 123
MIND: 0300 123 3393 or text 86463
SANEline: 0300 304 7000
RAID: 0161 419 5795 or 0161 483 1010
Papyrus: 0800 068 4141
Child line: 0800 1111
NSPCC Child Protection: 0808 800 5000
National Domestic Abuse: 0808 200 0247
Galop, the LGBT+ anti violence charity: 0800 999 5428
Emergency dental treatment: 0161 476 9649, out of hours 0161 337 2246
RSPCA: 0300 1234 999
The Prevention Alliance: 0161 474 1042
Signpost for Carers: 0161 442 0442
Wheelchair Services: 0161 419 9644
Stockport Town Hall: 0161 474 3451
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Hi all - Carole said it would be helpful to have an update of what the Marple Mutual Aid group is doing so I have done a quick summary below.
Marple Mutual Aid Group
The Marple Mutual Aid group was formed at the beginning of the COVID19 crisis, as people across the community came together to support each other. It's not an organisation or a ‘service’- just neighbours supporting each other through this time, particularly people who are self-isolating.
An amazing number of people across our area have said they would like to help out neighbours who are self-isolating (and we know lots more are doing it informally anyway on their streets). They can pick up shopping and medication, walk dogs, or even just have a chat over the phone to help with the cabin fever we’re all experiencing.
You can request help:
By phone: 0161 5312230 (we have people answering the phones 9-5 Monday - Saturday)
By email: CVMarple@gmail.com
If it is something the group can help with we take the details we need, and then pass these to a volunteer who has said they are available.
We are giving volunteers the latest guidance on how to prevent virus transmission, and we have done our best to check people are who they say they are. We won’t pass on any more personal details than the volunteer needs. No volunteer will ask for, or handle money. We have a way that volunteers can pay for shopping, and claim it back, and people self-isolating can reimburse us.
We’re currently doing around 100 deliveries a week, and starting to match people as ‘buddies’ where they might prefer someone to check in with regularly, rather than having to call us each time they need something. Some of the people who want to help are furloughed from work at the moment and have very particular skills and expertise they are happy to offer - so if you're self-isolating and there’s something you need it is worth asking.
We’re connecting to other local services that are there to support people, such as the Stockport Corona Virus Helpline, the Prevention Alliance, and the work of the churches, and we will connect into the NHS volunteers when that system is fully set up. This means those organisations can send people our way, and we know where to go if people need more than we can offer.
You can keep updated about what’s happening through our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/345647879687508/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/345647879687508/)
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Two posts today, this first is to give people an update on what the council are up to.
Thanks for all the info your sending out keep it going you libs are doing a great job .
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The Health Food shop was open this afternoon - their range of products includes many standard items. They had no queue - unlike Asda where the queue went into the park. Worth checking - even though not included in the list of Very Useful Local Shops. You can't go in the shop - have to order through the doorway.
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The Health Food shop was open this afternoon - their range of products includes many standard items. They had no queue - unlike Asda where the queue went into the park. Worth checking - even though not included in the list of Very Useful Local Shops. You can't go in the shop - have to order through the doorway.
Thank you for that @Cyberman. They were on the very original list but I thought they had closed so were taken off, I will add them back on.
Another update is that Marple Post Office has temporarily closed until further notice. No idea why or for how long.
UPDATE: Marple Post Office did reopen, see later posts for latest details.
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UPDATE
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Another update is that Marple Post Office has temporarily closed until further notice. No idea why or for how long.
Checked on April 18, 2020 and Marple Post Office is OPEN with the following hours:-
Monday to Friday: 9am to 2pm
Saturday: Closed
They are restricting numbers of shoppers to 2 and have a strong advisory for people aged 70 and over to stay away (as per national guidelines).
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Thank you for that update @Stuart Ardern !
The Marple Covid19 Mutual Aid Group has published a new poster:
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- Libby’s, 1 Town Street, Marple. Evening take out menu available 7 days a week, order via website (http://www.libbysbreadandwine.com/takeaway-menu.html) or phone – 0161 427 2310.
- South 7 – 0161 427 2310 – 7 Town Street Marple Bridge. Current situation unknown, call to find out.
South7 are doing a combined menu with Libby's. Ordered via the Libby's website.
- Marple Pizza- 0161 427 0202 - people are saying they are open but their web site says they are closed, so not sure!
I went past last night and it was very open.
Thank you @andrewbowden those updates have been added to the main list. Admin
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If your needs are spiritual during the Covid19 Crisis, St. Thomas' Church, Mellor may be able to help:
Today they have updated their entry in the Marple Website Community Directory to share links to their daily prayers being broadcast twice a day on their YouTube Channel. They also have a daily podcast from members of their congregation and a monthly magazine called OUTLOOK. Visit their entry in the Community Directory for more details:
https://www.marple.website/community/churches-and-religious-groups/717-st-thomas-church-mellor.html
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Bumping again - quite a few new updates....
This is possibly the last update of this information as things are likely to change so quickly in the coming weeks that it will be impossible to keep up-to-date.
If you are aware of anything that is incorrect please comment or get in touch via admin@marple-uk.com
Overview of the services provided by local Marple/Marple Bridge businesses in response to the COVID-19 outbreak
Thank you to the Marple Covid19 Mutual Aid Group the starting information: https://www.facebook.com/groups/345647879687508/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/345647879687508/)
Businesses & organisations: if you would like your details adding, removing, amending or enhancing with more details, please email admin@marple-uk.com
Things are changing rapidly so this information may not remain accurate.
Butchers
- D & S Whites Butchers – 0161 427 2327. Shop reopening Monday 1st June, one customer at a time in shop. Still taking telephone orders.
- Little Woods Butchers – 0161 427 1745. Shop now open Wednesday - Friday: 10am - 4pm, Saturday: 9am - 1pm. Closed: Sunday - Tuesday. Still taking telephone orders for delivery.
- R&S Lofthouse Butchers, Marple Bridge - 0161 427 3448.
Pet Shops
- Benjis Pet Food & Accessories 0161 879 6954. Monday - Saturday 9am - 3pm. Home deliveries too.
- Marple Pet Shop – 0161 427 0111 - Open times 9am - 4pm Monday to Friday, Saturday 9am - 3pm.
Opticians
- Ridings Opticians – 0161 427 4945 Practice closed but taking calls for emergencies /eye care needs. Hoping to be open soon
- Roger Fishers – 0161 427 1319: opening hours Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10am-1pm
For the safety of staff and patients only available for essential eye services during this period.
Chemists
- Boots, Market Street, Marple - 0161 427 2033
- Well Pharmacy, Hollins, Marple - 0161 427 3336
- Well Pharmacy, Stockport Road, Marple - 0161 427 6668
- Well Pharmacy, 19 Town Street, Marple Bridge - 0161 427 2517
- Lloyds Pharmacy, Chichester Road, Romiley - 0161 430 2040
- Cohens Chemist, 164 - 166 Higher Bents Lane - 0161 430 3214
- Well Pharmacy, Hall Street, Offerton - 0161 480 3546
- Well Pharmacy, 114 London Rd, Hazel Grove - 0161 456 3260
Very Useful local shops
- Marple Newsagent – 0161 427 7493 Updated Store Hours Mon - Sun (5:00am till 12:00pm )
- Marple Post Office - Monday to Friday: 9am to 2pm, Saturday: Closed.
- The Magnificent Chocolate Company (taking online orders for delivery at contact@magnificentchocolate.co.uk or 07952 558640)
- Archers – 0161 427 2075. New opening and delivery times: MONDAY : CLOSED; TUESDAY : DELIVERIES ONLY (TAKING PHONE ORDERS); WED : CLOSED ( TAKING PHONE ORDERS); THURSDAY: 10-5 & DELIVERIES (TAKING PHONE ORDERS); FRIDAY 10-5 & DELIVERIES (TAKING PHONE ORDERS); SATURDAY 10-4 & DELIVERIES (TAKING PHONE ORDERS).
- Dutsons – 0161 484 5380 - Marple Bridge: doing collection / delivery of veg boxes for £12 each.
- Marple Fish, 26 Market Street, Marple - 07950 541528 - https://marplefish.co.uk/ (https://marplefish.co.uk/)
- Hollins of Marple - Monday to Saturday 10am - 4pm. Operating strict controls, call 0161 449 8363 to check situation before going.
- Compstall Post Office - 0161 427 2161 Deliveries possible subject to stock.
- Marple Bridge Stores (Post Office) - 0161 427 2046
- Portland Wine, Marple Bridge - email mandy@portlandwine.co.uk for orders and enquiries.
- Marple Health - 72A Stockport Road, 0161 427 5662.
- Gosling Toymaster - 0161 427 2099 - give them a call to find out how they can help.
- The Pound Shop on Market St is open too but no details.
- SVC Lighting & Electrical. 07966 478878 0161 419 9452. Shop reopens Monday 1st June 10am to 2pm, Monday to Saturday. Order and collection service still available.
Fruit, Veg, Milk, Eggs, Bread etc
- Cheshire Wholesale Limited 0161 430 5784
- J H Neal Green Grocers - ANOTHER UPDATE: New number 0743 8286453 - they are now limiting the number of orders per day.
- McQueens Dairies – 330 5555588
- Megabox Fruit & Veg Boxes (bookable via their FB page)
- Hopewell Farm & Dairy – 01625 872 304
- The Modern Milkman – 01282861845
- Jacksons Dairies
- New Mills Dairy Ltd: 01663 741108
Pubs, Restaurants and Takeaways still providing a service
- 48 Kitchen & Bar – 0161 427 1200 – 48 Stockport Road, Marple, SK6 6AB Delivery or pickup, order via online menu https://www.no48kitchenandbar.com (https://www.no48kitchenandbar.com)
- Purple Pakora – 0161 427 7748 - reopened for take-out and delivery on Thursdays , Fridays , Saturday and Sunday 5pm.
- Woodstock Pizza - Call 07564 633 149 for delivery (deliver to Marple for free for orders over £15).
- Libby’s / South 7, Town Street, Marple. Evening take out menu available 7 days a week, order via website (http://www.libbysbreadandwine.com/takeaway-menu.html) or phone – 0161 427 2310.
- Norfolk Arms (Afternoon tea boxes) – 0161 427 8090 – Marple Bridge, SK6 5DS
- Marple Spice – 0161 427 9166 - Reopening for collection and delivery from Monday 20 April 2020.
- Art of Siam – Thai Cuisine – 0161 427 7999 - 105 Stockport Road, Stockport. Open 7 days for take-out and delivery.
- Marple Wine Club – 0161 427 7883. Free delivery around Marple .....minimum order 6 bottles which may be mixed.
- Angkor Soul – Marple – 0161 222 0707 – 12 Stockport Road, SK6 6B. Open for click and collect or delivery via phone or web site (http://angkorsoul.co.uk/).
- Sushi Haus – Japanese - 0161 759 0534 - 118B Stockport Road, SK6 6AH.
- Eat Home Made: Home made meals delivered to Marple, Romiley and Disley order online (https://www.eathomemade.co.uk) or call 07594 406414
- Marple Thai Kitchen - 0161 376 2496 or https://marplethaikitchen.com/ (https://marplethaikitchen.com/)
- Gulshan Indian Takeaway - open as usual, please order on 0161 426 0090 / 0161 426 0091 or visit https://gulshanstockport.co.uk/ (https://gulshanstockport.co.uk/)
- Royal Oak Mellor - The Dough Guys are delivering pizza, beer, wine & soft drinks. To order call 0161 427 1655 or text 07522 116 768.
- Nasi Lemak Manchester (07551 925129) deliveries to Marple Wednesday and Thursday, see post below from nbt.
- Empress of Indian - 0161 449 7633.
- Harlequin - 0161 427 4285 https://harlequin-marple.co.uk/menu
- Marple Pizza- 0161 427 0202 - open - call for times.
- Dominos Pizza - 0161 4499900. Delivery Only: 11:00 - 21:45 no collection. Order online via the Dominos web site.
- La Dolce Vita - 01614490648 - From Wednesday 22nd April launching a new collection service. Order by phone from 3.30pm when a collection time will be allocated.
- Town Street Fryer - 0161 449 7290 - Tuesday to Saturday for delivery only.
Phone line open from 11.30 each day, order before 15:30. Deliveries 16:30-20:00 to: Marple Bridge, Mellor, Compstall & Marple. - Panicos - 0161 427 6552 - From Tuesday 28 April every Tuesday - Saturday 4pm - 9pm. Ring to order for collection.
- Hawk Green Fryery -0161 427 4731.
- Goyt Fish Bar – 0161 427 6491.
Food Banks- Marple Foodbank Connect Marple Saturday 10am - 12noon. (click image to make larger)
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- Guide Hut Marple anytime, split between Marple Foodbank and Emmeline's Pantry, a local foodbank that supports women in need, so it fits with girlguiding aims.
Wider area and national information- Stockport Council: https://www.stockport.gov.uk/topic/coronavirus (https://www.stockport.gov.uk/topic/coronavirus)
- Government information: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public)
- NHS website: https://111.nhs.uk/ (https://111.nhs.uk/)
- World Health Organisation: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019 (https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019)
- Marple Citizens Advice 0844 826 9800 National Advice lines https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/contact-us/contact-us/ (https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/contact-us/contact-us/)
- HMRC’s helpline for help and advice: 0800 0159 559. If you run a business or are self-employed and are concerned about paying your tax due to coronavirus.
- Talking to your children about Covid 19- Young Minds: https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/what-to-do-if-you-re-anxious-about-coronavirus/ (https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/what-to-do-if-you-re-anxious-about-coronavirus/)
- Childline: https://www.childline.org.uk/ (https://www.childline.org.uk/)
Educational free resources – Check out the websites
- Twinkl: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/ (https://www.twinkl.co.uk/)
- Paw Print Badges: www.pawprintbadges.co.uk (http://www.pawprintbadges.co.uk) (site may be down)
- British Sign Language: https://www.british-sign.co.uk/ (https://www.british-sign.co.uk/)
- Audible Stories: https://stories.audible.com/start-listen (https://stories.audible.com/start-listen)
- Learning from Uganda: https://www.learningfromuganda.org.uk/ (https://www.learningfromuganda.org.uk/)
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Congratulation to the Marple Covid19 Mutual Aid Group!
Organisers have put together an info-graphic to show their achievements up to 23 May 2020:
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The Coffee Bean Dream is back at Marple Station
Sarah at the Coffee Bean Dream, who supported Friends of Marple Memorial Park at our 2019 Treasure Hunt, is back serving coffee at Marple Station.
Current opening times and hours will be:
- Tuesday’s. 07:00 - 10:30am
- Wednesday’s. 07:00 - 10:30am
- Thursdays 07:00 - 10:30am
Sarah is serving from her normal spot in the Car Park, so why not pop in even if you're not catching a train for a great cuppa!
A few new products too:
Iced Coffees, Breakfast Muffins and hopefully Brownie Owl Granolas. Alternative Milks back in stock too.
Please pay via card whenever possible.
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Marple's Mutual Aid Group, an amazing success story!
Like most people in Marple, we received a Marple Mutual Aid Group leaflet through our door in March and we saw the article on the cover of the Marple Review that was distributed just before lock-down. Via social media I was aware of the group's aim to find a way for local people to help each other though the Covid19 crisis and was pleased to help share their message in this thread.
Learn more about the incredible local volunteers who drove this initiative to success: https://www.marple.website/community-projects/marple-mutual-aid-group.html (https://www.marple.website/community-projects/marple-mutual-aid-group.html)
I'd also like to thank Cllr @Malcolm Allan for his contributions here too!
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Pandemic News items
1.Rose Hill Tip
Some of you will have seen the tip is re-opening tomorrow (Saturday 30th). Bredbury will also be extending its hours from weekends only, to 7 days. Details are on the Council web site but not under “recycling Centres”! The best place to find this is under “news”. Details are:
Rose Hill: open 9am to 6pm on Saturday 30th May then from Sunday 8am to 6pm every day.
Bredbury: open every day 8am to 6pm
You can take:
- General waste (including small bulky items)
- Cardboard
- Garden waste (excluding soil)
- Wood and timber
- Scrap metal
- Rubble
Recycling Centre Rules are
- Only 1 person allowed out of the vehicle
- Keep 2 metres apart at all times.
- Cars and small vans only - No transit type vans and vehicles with trailers
- No pedestrian access
- Staff will not be able to help unload your vehicle
- Please take proof of address with you such as your council tax bill, gas or electric bill to show you live in one of the 9 councils in Greater Manchester. You can show your bill on your mobile phone.
- Trade waste is not allowed.
- Please note a traffic management system by number plate will be in place. This is based on odd and even number plates and works on a rota system by day.
On that last point, personally I think it’s confusing how they’ve done it so please look at the web page. As a quick guide, Saturday is even, Sunday is odd numbers.
2. Testing
There is a section on the Stockport Council web site about getting tested for the virus. If you’re eligible for a test you should mail testing@stockport.gov.uk after which you will be sent a request form for completion, which will lead to you being given a booking slot. Full details are on https://www.stockport.gov.uk/coronavirus-getting-tested (https://www.stockport.gov.uk/coronavirus-getting-tested)
Would a dead 'fridge/freezer count as 'scrap metal'? And does the Marple "tip" have a collection scheme (obviously payable by the customer)?
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I think they have a container for fridges etc as they have to be emptied of coolant and they are a right mixture of materials.
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I think they have a container for fridges etc as they have to be emptied of coolant and they are a right mixture of materials.
Thank you, Marks. I'd not thought of that. I'll wait until they can deal with it.
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Interesting, but the figures are of little use, as they only give data for huge areas. Stockport borough is enormous and what is really needed is a breakdown based on meaningful units. What are the figures for Marple, or Romiley, or High Lane would be useful information (especially for those of us who do not go to Stockport itself. The figures for Stockport borough (or indeed other local authority areas), while of some interest, is not especially helpful.
Nevertheless, thank you for the information and links provided.
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This website gives much more local figures, just enter your postcode in the search box.
https://www.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=47574f7a6e454dc6a42c5f6912ed7076
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If your needs are spiritual during the Covid19 Crisis, St. Thomas' Church, Mellor may be able to help:
Today they have updated their entry in the Marple Website Community Directory to share links to their daily prayers being broadcast twice a day on their YouTube Channel. They also have a daily podcast from members of their congregation and a monthly magazine called OUTLOOK. Visit their entry in the Community Directory for more details:
https://www.marple.website/community/churches-and-religious-groups/717-st-thomas-church-mellor.html
(https://www.marple.website/images/st-thomas-church-youtube-header.jpg)
If you are looking for a Roman Catholic Mass check out 'Church TV' online.
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This website gives much more local figures, just enter your postcode in the search box.
https://www.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=47574f7a6e454dc6a42c5f6912ed7076
Thanks. That's really useful.
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Interesting, but the figures are of little use, as they only give data for huge areas. Stockport borough is enormous and what is really needed is a breakdown based on meaningful units. What are the figures for Marple, or Romiley, or High Lane would be useful information (especially for those of us who do not go to Stockport itself. The figures for Stockport borough (or indeed other local authority areas), while of some interest, is not especially helpful.
Nevertheless, thank you for the information and links provided.
I am curious, how is this going to affect your daily life now you have more detailed information ?
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I am curious, how is this going to affect your daily life now you have more detailed information ?
I now know that almost all the places I go out to eat or visit at weekend have a very low incidence of COVID. Therefore following government guidelines will suffice. I now know where to avoid : where to look at going on holiday : where not to go on holiday : where to go to a pub : where not to go to a pub : where to visit at weekend : where not to visit at weekend : where to follow official guidelines : where to go beyond official guidelines; all at a level more useful that just by local authority, as within each authority, there are hotspots and areas of low incidence. Obviously, those areas of low incidence are so because people are following the guidelines and even in those areas, it's important to continue to do so.
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I now know that almost all the places I go out to eat or visit at weekend have a very low incidence of COVID. Therefore following government guidelines will suffice. I now know where to avoid : where to look at going on holiday : where not to go on holiday : where to go to a pub : where not to go to a pub : where to visit at weekend : where not to visit at weekend : where to follow official guidelines : where to go beyond official guidelines; all at a level more useful that just by local authority, as within each authority, there are hotspots and areas of low incidence. Obviously, those areas of low incidence are so because people are following the guidelines and even in those areas, it's important to continue to do so.
It doesnt stop people from the high risk areas going to the places you want to visit though..
Is it not better to go to places that have the right policies in place to protect you ? Example, Chester Zoo, awful policies, Ring O Bells, good policies.
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The link published below has been moved to an official government website at:
https://coronavirus-staging.data.gov.uk/details/interactive-map
As of today (15/10/2020) the rough equivalent of Marple North has between 200-400 cases per 100,000 and Marple South has 100-200 although the areas don't correspond to wards. It appears to work on postcodes.
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The link published below has been moved to an official government website at:
https://coronavirus-staging.data.gov.uk/details/interactive-map
As of today (15/10/2020) the rough equivalent of Marple North has between 200-400 cases per 100,000 and Marple South has 100-200 although the areas don't correspond to wards. It appears to work on postcodes.
If I remember correctly, they are areas defined by the Office for National Statistics for statistical purposes.
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If I remember correctly, they are areas defined by the Office for National Statistics for statistical purposes.
Thanks, Andrew. That makes sense. Presumably it works on some element of population density.
I'm not sure about anyone else, but that figure for our small area sounds much higher than I would have expected. Certainly, I don't know anyone in my immediate area who has tested positively, though we've been complying with all the guidelines since springtime so haven't really spoken with local friends of neighbours very much.
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Thanks, Andrew. That makes sense. Presumably it works on some element of population density.
I'm not sure about anyone else, but that figure for our small area sounds much higher than I would have expected. Certainly, I don't know anyone in my immediate area who has tested positively, though we've been complying with all the guidelines since springtime so haven't really spoken with local friends of neighbours very much.
I think the rates given are a bit confusing in how they're calculated. But if you look at the actual figures, they're pretty low in quantity.
Marple Bridge & Mellor it is listing as 13 cases.
Marple and Hawk Green is 6 cases.
Marple and Rose Hill is 22.
When you consider the population of Marple is something like 24k, that's pretty low. The chances of you knowing someone who has tested positively in the last week are therefore pretty low.
I actually don't know anyone at all who has tested positive, ever. I know people who have had to isolate. People who know people who have tested positive. But not anyone who has tested positive.
Incidentally I note from that chart that we are very close to the national average on our rates, which is interesting.
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That also makes sense. I didn't realise I could click on the areas and see the actual figures for the specific areas.
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If I remember correctly, they are areas defined by the Office for National Statistics for statistical purposes.
Indeed. Each area has approx 7200 people.
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Here we go again!
Marple Mutual Aid have recently (October, before knowledge of Lockdown 2) produced and distributed a newsletter, copy attached.
No doubt they will be stepping up their support as needed throughout the coming month and beyond.
Shop owners and others can keep this list up-to-date here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16yLAiIfgUgG8cTs20douVjxCWpESMoU9tiWOokqnk04 (https://docs.google.com/document/d/16yLAiIfgUgG8cTs20douVjxCWpESMoU9tiWOokqnk04)
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It's been a sad news week in Marple.
A reminder that Stockport Samaritans serve as a listening ear for our local community, with ordinary people supporting those struggling to cope, round the clock, every single day of the year. Stockport Samaritans offer emotional support by person, by telephone or by email across the whole of Stockport, as well as neighbouring areas:
https://www.marple.website/community/754-stockport-samaritans.html (https://www.marple.website/community/754-stockport-samaritans.html)
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