This page has been set up to provide a hub for information and the co-ordination of support across the parish of Brockley.
Lockdown restrictions are easing in England.
If you have to leave home:
Find out more on the GOV.UK website.
You can spread the virus even if you don’t have symptoms.
Lockdown restrictions are easing in England.
If you have to leave home:
- wash your hands regularly – for 20 seconds with soap and water
- cover your face – wear a face covering (if you can)
- make space – stay at least two metres away from anyone you don’t live with
Find out more on the GOV.UK website.
You can spread the virus even if you don’t have symptoms.
Support Network
Request SupportIf you need some support with anything such as collecting groceries and prescriptions or just having someone to chat to over the phone, PLEASE let us know by dropping us an e-mail using the link below. If you are aware of anyone within the parish who may be in need of help, please drop us a note.
Support across the ParishIn addition to a number of localised whatsapp groups in operation, a Facebook page has been set up to support residents and everyone is encouraged to join:
Brockley, Bristol Community Support Group |
Volunteer to helpThe Council is in the process of co-ordinating a support network for residents across the parish, particularly with an eye on our most vulnerable. If you are in a position to assist in any way, please register your interest.
Village AgentVillage Agents are available to signpost the elderly and vulnerable to a multitude of agencies and sources of support.
Our Village Agent is: Maxine Gilman Telephone: 07967 344766 e-mail: [email protected] |
Businesses supporting the Parish
Brockley Stores - orders for delivery / collection can be placed on their website
Hodders Butchers - Delivery will continue to take place on Weds and Friday afternoons with drop off to Brockley addresses between 3pm and 5pm. It would be very helpful if orders could be placed by 1pm the day before the order is required.
Dedicated mobile phone to place orders: 07719 206 669
Aimee's Wine House - delivery service free of charge with minimum £10 order within 2 mile radius. 01275 464591
Bakers of Nailsea (Butchers) - taking orders for home delivery either by phone (01275 856280) or e-mail: [email protected]
Can take card payment over the phone or in person, or cash on delivery.
Burchills Greengrocer - offering local delivery via their website.
Simply Green Zero Waste - offering delivery / collection service on a large range of food, toiletries, household cleaners and other sustainable products.
Murrays of Clevedon - delicatessen and bakery offering delivery.
Brakes Food Shop - bulk buy for delivery with minimum spend of £75 or click and collect service from Portbury.
Local Pubs offering takeaway / delivery
The Rising Sun - takeaway menu available for collection / delivery within 3 miles. Farm shop list of items available to pre-order over the phone for next day collection (01275 462215).
Moorend Spout - offering takeaway and delivery, as well as food boxes of freshly prepared meals that can be frozen.
Hodders Butchers - Delivery will continue to take place on Weds and Friday afternoons with drop off to Brockley addresses between 3pm and 5pm. It would be very helpful if orders could be placed by 1pm the day before the order is required.
Dedicated mobile phone to place orders: 07719 206 669
Aimee's Wine House - delivery service free of charge with minimum £10 order within 2 mile radius. 01275 464591
Bakers of Nailsea (Butchers) - taking orders for home delivery either by phone (01275 856280) or e-mail: [email protected]
Can take card payment over the phone or in person, or cash on delivery.
Burchills Greengrocer - offering local delivery via their website.
Simply Green Zero Waste - offering delivery / collection service on a large range of food, toiletries, household cleaners and other sustainable products.
Murrays of Clevedon - delicatessen and bakery offering delivery.
Brakes Food Shop - bulk buy for delivery with minimum spend of £75 or click and collect service from Portbury.
Local Pubs offering takeaway / delivery
The Rising Sun - takeaway menu available for collection / delivery within 3 miles. Farm shop list of items available to pre-order over the phone for next day collection (01275 462215).
Moorend Spout - offering takeaway and delivery, as well as food boxes of freshly prepared meals that can be frozen.
Financial Assistance
During these difficult times, there are a number of initiatives, grants and deferments for anyone struggling to make ends meet. We will try bring you as much information on these as we can (please be patient .... page under construction).
Citizens' Advice is offering excellent links and advice as is The Money Advice Service but for specific help, see the links below:
Citizens' Advice is offering excellent links and advice as is The Money Advice Service but for specific help, see the links below:
Volunteering Opportunities
Links to Information
Mental Health Signposting Guide - updated to include festive and Covid-related changes in operating hours of local mental health support services.
North Somerset Council has a number of useful links on their dedicated page that may be of assistance.
North Somerset Together offers advice and information including opportunities to request / volunteer to help.
Government Advice is available on their dedicated website as well as on that of Public Health England.
Travel West has a page offering Coronavirus Travel Advice.
Rural Services Network has produced some useful information for vulnerable utility users as well as advice for people affected by dementia.
Somerset Public Health, MIND in Somerset, and Marie Curie have joined together to offer free bereavement and emotional support to everyone who has been bereaved during the pandemic for whatever reason.
North Somerset Council has a number of useful links on their dedicated page that may be of assistance.
North Somerset Together offers advice and information including opportunities to request / volunteer to help.
Government Advice is available on their dedicated website as well as on that of Public Health England.
Travel West has a page offering Coronavirus Travel Advice.
Rural Services Network has produced some useful information for vulnerable utility users as well as advice for people affected by dementia.
Somerset Public Health, MIND in Somerset, and Marie Curie have joined together to offer free bereavement and emotional support to everyone who has been bereaved during the pandemic for whatever reason.
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