News………..
Dr Michael Handford respected GP and community man of Ramsbury died unexpectedly but peacefully at home on Friday 29th May. Beloved Husband of Jane and loving Father and Grandfather. Michael will be sadly missed and very fondly remembered by his family, friends, former patients, colleagues and the wider community. A family cremation will take place on Thursday 11th June, those who would like to pay their respects are encouraged to gather around the Square in Ramsbury from 12 noon onwards(please respect social distancing). No flowers please, donations if desired to Friends of Holy Cross Church Ramsbury or WaterAid UK would be appreciated c/o Claridge Funeral service, Parade Mews, The Parade, Marlborough SN8 1NE 01672 511836.
Ramsbury allotment Association is selling vegetable plants, perennials and bedding, some in aid of Treloar, some in aid of Hills Stores Charity Shop and some for Allotment Association funds.
See the website www.ramsburyallotments.co.uk for details of plants and sale
The Recreation Centre is still open for sensible socially distanced exercise.
IT IS NOT A DOG EXERCISE AREA(EVEN IF YOU PICK UP) PLEASE ACT RESPONSIBLY THE GRASS IS A RECREATION AREA
Ramsbury Brewery has 500ml bottles of alcohol hand sanitizer £15 ring the brewery 541407 and pay by card. Bottles can be collected from Sheila Glass or the brewery
No 48 bus service is operating as usual
The Post Office will deliver essentials to vulnerable and isolating residents in Ramsbury & Axford Please ring 520229 for details
Small supermarket shops can be arranged. Ring 07979327505/520409 or 07724063800/520279 or 07795199059
The wood fired pizza is back Thursdays and Sundays in Ramsbury Memorial Hall car park. 4.30pm -8.30pm.Deliveries to those self isolating available 4.30pm-5pm or 8pm-8.30pm Menu on www.phoenixwoodfiredpizza.co.uk Pizzas must be ordered and paid for in advance by Wednesday 3pm phone 07990872585
Ethel’s Pies from near Hungerford will deliver veg and fruit boxes(family of 4) Fruit & veg box £35 Veg £25 fruit £17 salad £14 plus groceries cakes and an assortment of pies. See their facebook page or phone 079762821
Neil from Hungerford and Marlborough markets will take orders for fruit and vegetables and deliver to Ramsbury or you can arrange to collect from either market ring 07793198939 for details
5aday Devizes will deliver veg boxes FOC plus an assortment of other food items www.5adaybox.co.uk 01380860968
Morrison’s supermarket are providing mixed boxes of food- meat, fish, assorted £35 delivered No need to get a slot www.morrisons.com/foodbox
The allotment site is closed to all but plot holders
Play areas including adult equipment are closed
The Bell and Crown & Anchor are no longer doing takeaways
Cobbs Farm Shop is doing click & collect www.cobbsfarmshops.co.uk
01488 686770
Ring Sheila Glass 07979327505/520409 if you need help with shopping, prescriptions etc.
Please take care to avoid passing infection-if you have any symptoms -fever, cough, headache loss of taste or smell, isolate yourself for 14 days. Elderly people and those with medical conditions-diabetes, COPD, asthma, heart disease, immunocompromise are more at risk from serious complications so take particular care around these groups. The virus can live for up to 72 hours on surfaces including money so wash hands regularly if you have been out or use hand sanitiser and avoid touching your face with unwashed hands.
If you have vulnerable neighbours who you think may need help and you are well you could print off a note and use to make contact without risking infection.Deliveries of shopping etc should be done with no contact. If the person/s being helped are ill defer taking payment until the quarantine period (14 days) has passed and there are no longer symptoms. Telephone contact, especially for those who live alone, can help to alleviate loneliness and help pass the time.
Larger versions are available in Ramsbury Post Office
If you have problems with shopping or obtaining supplies ring 07979327505/520409 or 520045 parishcouncil@ramsbury.org or candsglass@btinternet.com and we may be able to help.
There will be no public church services until further notice. The churches are now closed
The library is closed. Audio books can be downloaded via Wiltshire Council website as well as a variety of magazines and books to read online
The Charity Shop is closed. Please do not leave donations outside
Since more residents are working from home parking is more of an issue
PLEASE PARK THOUGHTFULLY
You may wish to download and display one of these notices if they are relevant to your situation.
RECYCLING AND REFUSE COLLECTION DAYS ARE CHANGING
PLEASE CHECK ON wiltshire.gov.uk/waste to check the new schedule which starts next week as all addresses in the village do not have the same schedule
Volunteers from the Parish Council have planted up tubs at There are currently four vacancies on the Parish Council which can be filled by co-option. If you live or work in Ramsbury and would be interested in joining the Parish Council contact the clerk on parishcouncil@ramsbury.org or 01672 520045
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