Westminster Park Residents Association

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April 6, 2020
by Penny White
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UPDATED LIST OF SHOPS THAT DELIVER AND OUR LOCAL SHOPS

WESTMINSTER PARK RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

CORONAVIRUS LOCAL SUPPORT NETWORK

All this information has been gathered in good faith to assist residents who may have difficulty shopping, collecting medication etc. WPRA are not responsible for any incorrect information or losses that may occur.
Cheshire Police Alert has information which is sent out regularly on scams that are taking place locally. Always be vigilant.

Our local shops where you can reserve, pay by telephone and collect or a volunteer can collect and deliver for you.

Butcher: S J Bebbington, now prioritising orders for collection – order online or over phone before 3pm day before. Payment can be take over phone or CONTACTLESS PAYMENT PREFERRED (limited availability for buying from shop) and then open M-F 10-5, Sat 10-5, subject to change. Only two customers in shop at any time. Tel: 01244 682424 sjbebbingtonbutchers.co.uk

Fishmonger: Bebbington & Williams tel: 01244 678900
Now open 10-5 Website: chesterfreshfish.com

Pharmacy: Westminster Park Pharmacy tel: 01244 677000 for prescriptions
Details of volunteer and customer need to be given. Only 4 persons in shop at any time.

Takeaway:
Golden Dragon Asian/Fish and Chips tel: 01244 680388 Mon-Sat 4.30-10pm

SHOPS WHO DELIVER TO HOMES IN WESTMINSTER PARK

Vegetables: Exsqueezeme Handbridge 01244 637960 or text to 07496464715 Exsqueezeme.co.uk
Email: exsqueezemechester@gmail.com
Pay by bank transfer, cash or card.
Delivers

Fruit, salad, veg eggs, milk, butter & bread
Francis Thomas Chester, no del charge, no min order 01244 322968 Delivers

Milk eggs cheese etc Mortons Dairies Liverpool
Del M W Fri 01244 374422

Milk, bread, free range, eggs Chester Milk Delivery 01244 880160 Chestermilkdelivery.co.uk

Milk, cheese, bread Fresh Pastures deliver to Chester area on certain days Yorkshire Email
orders@freshpastures.co.uk
Note minimum order is £15

Cheese eggs jams chutneys butter The Cheese Wedge Chester Market 07917 384875
Kev On Facebook
Eg £10 cheese bundle

Beer & Wine Chester Beer & Wine Handbridge free del within 5 miles 01244 317094 Chesterbeerandwine.co.uk

Pub food delivery menu Handbridge Gastro Pub Handbridge free delivery within 3 miles 01244 732777
Email: info@offtothebridge.com

Weds-Sunday

Restaurant food delivery Concept Catering at Chester Golf Club Curzon Park, delivery within 5 miles Call Lance on 07751 033938 Email:
rackoflamb@hotmail.com

Take away or delivery
12-3pm not Mon or Thurs

Pet food Farm & Pet Place, Mold Anneka Burek has kindly offered to deliver to WP residents 01492 542662
Ask for stock from Mold store and pay over phone Farmandpetplace.co.uk
Give your address for delivery when paying over phone and say that it is for Anneka to deliver.
Let Anneka know, tel
07532 109973

Computer emergency Computer & Phone Repairs/Help@home, Saltney Can access computer remotely and possibly help. Martin Atkinson 07508 193367

Note: Some deliveries may be slower than advertised if demand is very high. Everyone is doing their best, be courteous.

Handbridge Community Association have set up a free delivery service covering three miles from Handbridge for those who are isolated. They can deliver from Ernest W Edge & Co,Butcher, Exsqueezeme Fruit and Veg, Spoilt for Choice Bread, ready meals pies and cakes, Vendees Local all groceries and household items. Chester Beer and @in3, The Cheese Shop, Cheshire.
Please place your order by calling Julie on 07474331781 or Jonathon on 07903935115 or Sue on 07823447548. Call anytime and deliveries will be made as soon as possible (not guaranteed next day) after 1pm so keep the afternoon free. Delivery drivers are unpaid volunteers who are working very hard: Jonathan, Julie and Sue who will hold ID cards. Cars and persons will be fully sanitised and best of all have contactless card machines to take payment upon receipt of groceries. There may be a delivery charge, and they may be asking for payments by bank transfer now.

#Chestertogether website gives information of various initiatives in Chester, a ‘digital high street’ – This is largely to support businesses which are suffering with this crisis.

Chester Market are offering ‘grab and go’ essential food only, to be ordered in advance and are now delivering: markets@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk Tel: 01244 973040

Unfortunately newsagents Martins and McColls in Handbridge, Saltney and Cliveden Road cannot take any more orders for deliveries in Westminster Park. However Newsteam Group are delivering in our area, call 01782 358998. There is an offer on the delivermynewspaper.co.uk for free deliveries for six weeks.

Postal delivery services have been reduced.

An updated list will be sent out each week, however breaking news and updates are posted on Westminster Park Residents Association page on Facebook, sign up and also enjoy the jokes keeping our spirits up… 6april2020

April 5, 2020
by Penny White
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UPDATE FROM OUR CO-OP

Good morning
we’ve just received confirmation that our perspex screens will be fitted at some point Monday.
This will slow down service whilst taking place and only allows self serve to be open potentially with the workers in the till areas. We may have to close temporarily if needed. Short term pain for long term gain.

Also a request from us: please queue in opposite directions from the Co-op and the Butcher (the two biggest queues) to aid physical distancing.

April 5, 2020
by Jennifer Crew
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NHS Cheshire West Partnership launch new 24/7 mental health phone line

Urgent help

If your mental or emotional state quickly gets worse or deteriorates, this can be called a ‘mental health crisis’. In this situation, it is important to get help quickly.

Please call 0300 303 3972 and our dedicated local staff will support you to access the help you need.

The phone line is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is open to people of all ages – including children and young people.

Please note, A&E and 999 are not the best places to get help for the majority of mental health problems – call 0300 303 3972 to be directed to the best local service to support you.

You should still call 999 or go to A&E if you have an immediate, life-threatening emergency requiring mental or physical health assistance.

For non-urgent help

If you feel that you do not require urgent help, but you would like more information and resources about anxiety, low mood, and the current situation, please refer to our Advice about wellbeing at home page or our dedicated website for children and young people MyMind.org.uk.

If you are over the age of 16 and a resident of Cheshire West or Central and South Cheshire, you can also self-refer into our IAPT (Improving Access to Talking Therapies) services via the following links:

April 4, 2020
by Penny White
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UPDATE FROM S J BEBBINGTON, BUTCHERS

Update from S J Bebbington, butcher:
Just a note to say we will be CLOSED ON MONDAY
We still have a full window of tasty treats and we are taking as many orders as we can online and over the phone – ORDER BEFORE 3PM FOR NEXT DAY COLLECTION
http://www.sjbebbingtonbutchers.co.uk/
We understand this is a difficult time for everyone but we are doing our best and we really do appreciate your patience 📷:)
Stay Safe everyone and look after each other!
Team Bebbington

April 3, 2020
by Jennifer Crew
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Council launches dedicated support to those most in need of help with self-isolation

An emergency response for people living in west Cheshire has been launched to support those vulnerable groups at higher risk from serious complications as a result of COVID 19 infection.

The government is now advising people with the most serious underlying conditions to remain in strict isolation, to protect themselves and the NHS.  Councils across the country have now established local hubs, to support people to access food, medical supplies and social support. This has been achieved by co-ordinating work between front-line council and NHS staff, partner agencies, local and national businesses and volunteers. Over 1500 people have responded to Cheshire West and Chester’s call for a community response, to help ensure that physical distancing doesn’t need to mean social isolation.

People in the most vulnerable groups, based on their medical condition, are being contacted by the government, and referred onto help from their local council if they can’t meet their needs with the help of friends and families.  The first packages of support have now been received.

A wider group of local people may also need support to protect themselves from the virus.  Cheshire West and Chester Council have therefore launched a dedicated helpline 0300 123 7031 which will run 7 days a week from 8am to 7pm.   The helpline will provide advice and support, and where necessary make arrangements for food, medicines and social contact.  You can also email  enquiries@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

More local information on ‘Coping at home with Coronavirus’ can be found at www.livewell.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk.

The latest government advice on staying at home can be found here

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/full-guidance-on-staying-at-home-and-away-from-others

April 2, 2020
by Jennifer Crew
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STAY AT HOME, PROTECT THE NHS, SAVE LIVES

A recent incident in the Co-op highlighted one of the biggest problems we are facing – PEOPLE ARE STILL SHOPPING TOO FREQUENTLY.

Everyone should be aiming to go to the shops just once or twice a week – not daily.

We all have to change our habits – going to the shops for a daily paper is not essential – it puts the shopper, other shoppers and shop staff at risk of catching the coronavirus.   Daily papers can be delivered by NewsTeam and other suppliers.

Government advice is clear – STAY AT HOME, PROTECT THE NHS, SAVE LIVES.

Our Co-op store, also incorporating the Post Office, is small and management have looked at the options of ‘one in one out’, creating a one way system, etc. but none of these would work with the store as it is laid out.

Staff are provided with PPE – they all have gloves, sanitiser and wipes which are also by self service tills.  Over the coming days checkouts will be fitted with perspex screens to protect staff and shoppers.

From tomorrow there will be door monitoring to ensure that there are only 10 customers at any one time in store. Unfortunately this will include the Post Office so the wait will depend on what customers are doing or buying. This decision has been made based on comments from the public. It will also affect the stock refilling pace as a member of staff will have to stay by the door.

In addition, posters about social distancing will be displayed in the Co-op tomorrow to remind shoppers.

Our Co-op team are risking themselves by turning up every day to serve us and are doing their very best in extremely difficult circumstances.   We should be very grateful.

STAY AT HOME, PROTECT THE NHS, SAVE LIVES

April 1, 2020
by Penny White
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LOCAL SHOPS UPDATED INFORMATION AND SHOPS THAT DELIVER

All this information has been gathered in good faith to assist residents who may have difficulty shopping, collecting medication etc. WPRA are not responsible for any incorrect information or losses that may occur.
Cheshire Police Alert has information which is sent out regularly on scams that are taking place locally. Always be vigilant.

Our local shops where you can reserve, pay by telephone and collect or a volunteer can collect and deliver for you.

Butcher: S J Bebbington, now prioritising orders for collection – order online or over phone before 3pm day before. Payment can be take over phone or CONTACTLESS PAYMENT PREFERRED (limited availability for buying from shop) and then open M-F 10-5, Sat 10-5, subject to change. Only two customers in shop at any time. Tel: 01244 682424 sjbebbingtonbutchers.co.uk

Fishmonger: Bebbington & Williams tel: 01244 678900
Now open 10-5 Website: chesterfreshfish.com

Pharmacy: Westminster Park Pharmacy tel: 01244 677000 for prescriptions
Details of volunteer and customer need to be given. Only 4 persons in shop at any time.

Takeaway:
Golden Dragon Asian/Fish and Chips tel: 01244 680388 Mon-Sat 4.30-10pm

SHOPS WHO DELIVER TO HOMES IN WESTMINSTER PARK

Vegetables: Exsqueezeme Handbridge 01244 637960 or text to 07496464715 Exsqueezeme.co.uk
Email: exsqueezemechester@gmail.com
Pay by bank transfer, cash or card.
Delivers

Fruit, salad, veg eggs, milk, butter & bread
Francis Thomas Chester, no del charge, no min order 01244 322968 Delivers

Milk eggs cheese etc Mortons Dairies Liverpool
Del M W Fri 01244 374422 or 0151 526 1046 Mortonsdairies.co.uk

Milk, bread, free range, eggs Chester Milk Delivery 01244 880160 Chestermilkdelivery.co.uk

Cheese eggs jams chutneys butter The Cheese Wedge Chester Market 07917 384875
Kev On Facebook
Eg £10 cheese bundle

Beer & Wine Chester Beer & Wine Handbridge free del within 5 miles 01244 317094 Chesterbeerandwine.co.uk

Pub food delivery menu Handbridge Gastro Pub Handbridge free delivery within 3 miles 01244 732777
Email: info@offtothebridge.com

Weds-Sunday

Pet food Farm & Pet Place, Mold Anneka Burek has kindly offered to deliver to WP residents 01492 542662
Ask for stock from Mold store and pay over phone Farmandpetplace.co.uk

Give your address for delivery when paying over phone and say that it is for Anneka to deliver.

Note: Some deliveries may be slower than advertised if demand is very high. Everyone is doing their best, be courteous.

Handbridge Community Association have set up a free delivery service covering three miles from Handbridge for those who are isolated. They can deliver from Ernest W Edge & Co,Butcher, Exsqueezeme Fruit and Veg, Spoilt for Choice Bread, ready meals pies and cakes, Vendees Local all groceries and household items. Chester Beer and @in3, The Cheese Shop, Cheshire.
Please place your order by calling Julie on 07474331781 or Jonathon on 07903935115 or Sue on 07823447548. Call anytime and deliveries will be made as soon as possible (not guaranteed next day) after 1pm so keep the afternoon free. Delivery drivers are unpaid volunteers who are working very hard: Jonathan, Julie and Sue who will hold ID cards. Cars and persons will be fully sanitised and best of all have contactless card machines to take payment upon receipt of groceries. There may be a delivery charge, and they may be asking for payments by bank transfer now.

#Chestertogether website gives information of various initiatives in Chester, a ‘digital high street’ – This is largely to support businesses which are suffering with this crisis.

Chester Market are offering ‘grab and go’ essential food only, to be ordered in advance: markets@cheshirewestand chester.gov.uk Tel: 01244 973040

Unfortunately newsagents Martins and McColls in Handbridge, Saltney and Cliveden Road cannot take any more orders for deliveries in Westminster Park. However Newsteam Group are delivering in our area, call 01782 358998. There is an offer on the delivermynewspaper.co.uk for free deliveries for six weeks.

Postal delivery services have been reduced.

An updated list will be sent out each week, however breaking news and updates are posted on Westminster Park Residents Association page on Facebook, sign up and also enjoy the jokes keeping our spirits up… 31March2020

March 30, 2020
by Jennifer Crew
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How to get coronavirus support as or for a clinically extremely vulnerable person

Anyone who is considered a clinically extremely vulnerable person can register for food deliveries via this link https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus-extremely-vulnerable.  I understand that food parcels are being delivered to this most vulnerable group of people now or will happen imminently.

If you have a medical condition which makes you extremely vulnerable to coronavirus (COVID-19), you should register with the government and tell them whether or not you need support.

You may have received a letter from the NHS telling you that you’re clinically extremely vulnerable, or been contacted by your GP or hospital clinician. If this has not happened by Monday 30 March, contact your GP or clinician after you register with this service.

It may take time for any support offered through this service to arrive. Wherever possible you should continue to rely on friends, family and wider support to help you meet your needs.

You can register yourself, or on behalf of someone else.

Cheshire West & Chester Council Advice

For those people who are not considered clinically extremely vulnerable, please follow this link

https://livewell.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/Categories/4855

This information is being added to daily as more help is offered.

March 29, 2020
by Dave Craggs
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Westminster Park Gardening Club’s Advice during ‘lock-down’

We have enjoyed glorious weather over the first few days of ‘lockdown’ and most of us will be very grateful to be able to get into the garden for fresh air, exercise and the pleasure in seeing new life return to our sodden soil.

 

However, even gardens are not exempt from the challenges of Covid-19 and hopefully the following tips will help.

 

  1. Don’t worry about collecting grass cuttings when mowing the lawn. Our green bins are no longer being collected so just take the collection box off the mower and leave the grass cuttings to provide a useful mulch on the lawn. You may need to mow more frequently to avoid the ‘hay meadow’ look but this is a win/win situation: increased exercise and soil improvement too!

 

  1. Compost all your garden waste. Even if you don’t have a compost bin or heap, a tidy pile in a corner of the garden will soon start to break down and provide useful organic matter. Larger woody items will just have to be stored until things return to normal.

 

  1. Garden supplies. Many of the online plant and seed suppliers are still working, e.g. Thompson & Morgan. The Grosvenor Garden Centre will deliver and Morton’s Dairies can deliver compost with the milk. It’s also worth trying to germinate all those old seeds we have saved over the years – they are surprisingly viable even after many years.

 

  1. Please be a good neighbour – if you notice a neighbour struggling to keep their garden under control if, for example, they are ill or their regular gardener is not visiting, then please help out where you can. Just follow the social distancing guidelines.

 

Stay safe and keep gardening – there shouldn’t be a single weed left in Westminster Park!