Juniper Green & Baberton Mains Community Council 19
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JUNIPER GREEN & BABERTON MAINS COMMUNITY COUNCIL 19 JUNE 2020 NEWSLETTER Juniper Green & Baberton Mains CC will be holding its regular monthly meeting by conference call on Wednesday 24 June at 7.30pm. If you wish to join please email [email protected] for details. Scottish Govt route through and out of the crisis: PHASE 2: https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-framework-decision-making-scotlands-route- map-through-out-crisis-phase-2-update/ General advice on Covid-19 and how you can help your community: https://www.readyscotland.org/coronavirus/. Find out more about: helping neighbours, friends and family; how to volunteer; where to find additional support; advice for community groups; shopping responsibly; advice for businesses. Paths for Everyone advice: https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/pathsforeveryone Helpline for those at risk 0800 111 4000 https://www.gov.scot/news/support-for-those-at-high-covid-19- risk/ https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/homepage/10483/information-for-vulnerable-and-high-risk-people Or check NHS Inform for advice on symptoms, social distancing, and more. https://www.nhsinform.scot/ Also here https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/, https://coronavirus.scvo.org/ and http://directory.evoc.org.uk/ . https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs- what-you-can-and-cant-do If you are experiencing domestic violence and/or sexual abuse, Lindsay & Gilmour, Boots, Superdrug and other independent pharmacies offer their consultancy rooms as a Safe Space. Go into any Boots, Superdrug, or independent pharmacy and ask to use their consultancy room. The pharmacist will show you to the Safe Space, with all the specialist domestic abuse support information available for you to access, and you can make that call safely. https://uksaysnomore.org/learn/domestic-violence/ Furlough scheme eligibility: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-you-could-be-covered-by-the- coronavirus-job-retention-scheme Resources to support mental health/wellbeing https://www.recoverycollegeonline.co.uk/ . People Know How: working with people and communities to address social issues https://peopleknowhow.org/ NHS advice: https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/coronavirus-covid- 19/your-mental-wellbeing/coronavirus-covid-19-your-mental-wellbeing Skills Development Scotland: advice, support and contact info for individuals, pupils, learners, apprentices, businesses and training and learning providers. https://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/ and https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/ If you live in the JGBM area you will have had a note through your letterbox with the name and phone number of a local resident willing to help you with shopping etc. Please contact them if you need assistance, but please always be aware of potential scams and always check ID. If in doubt then email [email protected] and we will endeavour to help you. LOCAL SUPPORT GROUPS: Lend a Hand Baberton Mains and Juniper Green: https://www.facebook.com/groups/146698036593352/ Juniper Green & Baberton Mains CC: https://www.facebook.com/junipergreencouncil/ Balerno Cares: https://www.facebook.com/groups/313991906228362/ Colinton & Bonaly Coronavirus local support network: https://www.facebook.com/groups/633714817416244/ Self Isolation Support Currie: https://www.facebook.com/groups/138878134185553/ Balerno CC: http://www.balerno-communitycouncil.org.uk/coronavirus.html Colinton CC: https://www.facebook.com/ColintonCC/ Currie CC: https://www.facebook.com/Currie-Community-Council-162003307167929/ EMERGENCY GAS ELECTRICITY AND WATER PHONE NUMBERS Gas 0800 111999 Electricity 0800 0929290 National Power Cut Number Tel 105 Water 0800 0778778 LOCAL BUSINESSES/SERVICES STATUS We try to keep this updated but change is constant so please confirm for yourself. If you have an update on the below or another business/service that you think should be featured, please email to [email protected]. This list focuses on local businesses and those we know will deliver to the area. Added/changed this week: revised opening hours for Molly’s; Riccarton Garden Centre; Colinton Co-op; RBS; BoS; Cross-Kitchen opened; Lothian buses revising timetables 21 Jun; Carlyle’s re- opening for takeaway 3 Jul; Balerno post office re-opening 6 Jul; Allingham solicitors and Worx24 IT. For broader food sources check: • https://occupyd.com/secret-takeaways-in-edinburgh/ • https://www.edinburghsupport.com/food-delivery • https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/2/d/e/2PACX- 1vQC32levLLQNcoMN2VbUB_y8Fnm_fz_9bmv0fuHyAMJTWTTZvB6X4thz1xGpmrbkKbDC5e2vbQSYLsH/ pubhtml?gid=0&single=true&fbclid=IwAR1dD9tm2wVB3z-3wU5M474gOV1j- hq34hhSGTeNnfmNc5lrUrvSd2-tiEc • https://www.theedinburghreporter.co.uk/edinburgh-delivers/ • https://www.edinburghfarmersmarket.co.uk/location/ • https://everythingedinburgh.com/food-delivery-in-edinburgh/ • https://www.edinburghlockdowneconomy.com/ • https://localburgh.com/ • https://www.konect.scot/lockdown-business-directory • https://tasteback.co.uk/ All major supermarket chains are offering enhanced home delivery services. Please check their websites as more slots are now available. Please also review the government guidance at the top of this newsletter as we enter Phase 2. • Al Borgo and Pentland Fry, JG: Al Borgo closed. Pentland Fry open for takeaway, or home delivery service available 4.30-10pm. https://www.facebook.com/alborgos/ 0131 453 3643 • Aldi: open 8am – 10pm Mon-Sat, Sun 9am - 8pm. Food parcel scheme, and signed up to the Govt voucher scheme supporting children eligible for free school meals. Open 30 mins before Mon-Sat for vulnerable, and on Sun for NHS/Police/Fire Service with ID and Blue Light card holders, and all day everyday take priority ahead of queues. No product restrictions. https://www.aldi.co.uk/covid19 • Allingham Solicitors, Colinton: contact via website or 0131 441 6500 http://www.allingham.co.uk/colinton.php • Andante Bakers: deliver this area on Saturdays http://bakeryandante.co.uk/home-delivery • Armstrong’s of Stockbridge (fish): Free delivery within 10 miles, min order £6. Email [email protected] with name, address, postcode, phone number. https://armstrongsofstockbridge.co.uk/ 0131 315 2033 • ASDA Chesser: open 7am-11pm Mon-Sun. NHS and care workers priority Mon, Wed, Fri 8-9am, Sun 6-7am. Volunteer Shopping Card a contactless, safe secure way to allow others to shop. https://storelocator.asda.com/scotland/edinburgh/3-new-mart-road 0131 442 6750 • B&Q, Hermiston Gait: open 7am-7pm Mon-Sat, 9am-6pm Sun, contactless payment only https://www.diy.com/store/1350 0330 123 9243 or 0131 458 3300. Also click and collect. • Balerno Fry: open for free deliveries at least as far as JG. https://balernofry.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/balernofry Call 0131 476 7204 • Balerno fish van Edwin Collin: Thurs 7am-1.30pm, Scotmid car park. https://www.facebook.com/Edward-Collin-Fishmerchants-762507547122999/ call 07795 363665 • Balerno Post Office: re-opening 6 July https://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder/1048244/balerno • Bank of Scotland, Wester Hailes: open 9.30am-3.30pm Mon-Fri. 0345 602 0000 or 0131 456 9208 https://www.bankofscotland.co.uk/branchfinder/SearchAI.html • Belmont Road Garage, Juniper Green: open. Call to book an appointment 0131 453 3264. https://www.facebook.com/belmontroadgarage/ • Blossom Tree Café, Currie: currently only delivery orders committed to, but may resume takeaway/deliveries in a few days. Call 0131 241 8302 https://www.facebook.com/blosssomtreecafe/ • Bonaly Store: open 6.30am-6.30pm Mon-Fri, 6.45am-6.30pm Sat, 6.45am-6pm Sun. call 0131 441 7605 • C&B News latest issue: http://candbnews.com/current-issue/ • Capital Wholesalers: fresh produce delivered Mondays https://www.capitalwholesalers.com/ • Carlyle’s, Balerno: opening for takeaway 3 July https://www.facebook.com/carlylesbarandkitchen/ 0131 466 8761 https://www.carlylesbarandkitchen.com/ • Cedar Cottage butchers: will deliver this area Saturdays https://www.facebook.com/cedarcoos • Charles Stamper (fruit and veg): home delivery, plus kitchen basics https://www.facebook.com/Stamperveg/ 0131 551 3636 [email protected] https://www.charlesstamper.online/. • Charles Strachan, Electrician: emergency work only https://www.facebook.com/Charles-A-Strachan- Ltd-Electrical-Contractor-416391005816183 Call 07715 551416 or 07710 547107 • Colinton Co-op: open 7am-10pm, with Mon-Sat 8-9am, Sun 10-11am for vulnerable/elderly only https://www.facebook.com/CoopColinton/ 0131 441 3942 • Colinton Inn: closed. https://www.facebook.com/colintoninn/ 0131 441 5382 • Colinton Library: closed. https://www.facebook.com/colintonlibrary/ 0131 529 5603 • Colinton Pharmacy: open Mon-Fri 9am-1pm and 2-5.45pm, Sat 9-1. Emergency delivery system of all prescriptions no longer in operation. Collect your prescription if fit and able. If you cannot leave home, or have someone else collect, phone 0131 441 2352 to organise delivery. Regular delivery service continues as normal. http://colintonpharmacy.co.uk/ or https://www.facebook.com/Colinton- Village-Pharmacy-110394250600663/ • Colinton Post Office: open as normal Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm Sat 9-5. Volunteers can deliver bread, milk and some basics for self-isolating. https://www.facebook.com/OLIVE-Deli-Post-814575632047433/ 0131 441 1003 or 07475 628056 • Colinton Surgery: Open 8am-6pm Mon-Fri for all essential primary care problems but everyone is screened by telephone prior to being seen. Appointments until 6.30pm Mon and from