THE FECKENHAM INFORMER Contacts and information you may find useful during the current emergency. This page will be updated as more information becomes available. There’s also an audio edition containing the latest info:
Radio
Feckenham’s Own local radio station
2020 Swansbook Radio
FECKENHAM PARISH COUNCIL The Parish Council Meeting on Thursday, 3rd September at 7.30pm will be held through a Zoom online meeting. Parishioners are welcome to attend and there will be the chance to bring matters to the attention of the Council. Go to www.zoom.us - Meeting ID: 884 8698 3591 Password: 692975 Agenda will be available on feckenham.com
Here at Pete the meats we’d like to to say a big thank you to all our customers for supporting us during this difficult time. At present stock in coming in on a daily basis so there’s no need for panic buying!! We’d also like to help anyone especially the over 70s who are self isolating. If you call us on 01527 892654 we’ll do our best to deliver as soon as we can.
PETE THE MEAT Astwood Bank Home deliveries 01527 892654
LISTENING FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING There’s a great selection of past Swansbrook programmes available to listen to - just click the button to be taken to our ON DEMAND page. MORE PROGRAMMES MORE PROGRAMMES
DOCTORS If you think you may have Covid-19 you should not go to your Doctor. Isolate yourself and your family at home for 14 days. If the symptoms are severe telephone 111 for advice. In an emergency dial 999. For other problems and routine consultations the local surgeries recommend the following action: RIDGEWAY SURGERY - Astwood Bank (01527 892418) Telephone the practice in the morning. The Doctors will give phone/Skype consultations. If they decide they need to see you, you will be given an appointment in the afternoon. Home visits will continue but will require a phone call from the doctor first. Urgent blood tests and nursing appointments will continue - however routine reviews have been postponed. Prescriptions can be collected from the diepensary window outside the building between 12noon and 2pm ONLY. GREY GABLE SURGERY - Inkberrow (01386 793007) The Open Access / Walk-in morning clinic is suspended. If you need to consult with a doctor, please call the surgery and you will be triaged. Many consultations will be carried out by phone. Prescriptions can be collected from the dispensary window to the left of the main entrance - 10am to 4pm only. Repeat prescription slips can be dropped into the letterbox. You are asked not to enter the surgery. NOTE: The NHS delivery service has ended at both surgeries. If you need help in collecting your medicines please ring the parish Clerk on 01527 892522.
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FECKENHAM VILLAGE HALL Feckenham Village Hall will partially reopen in September - starting with a few regular activities. Strict sanitising and social distancing measures will be observed. For further information please contact the Booking Secretary on 01527 821233 Check www.feckhall.org for latest information
BOTANY BAY GARDEN CENTRE Will deliver to Feckenham - online orders only Minimum order £30 https://www.botany-bay.co.uk/
SOME PEOPLE CAN’T GET ONLINE Do you know someone who can’t access the internet? They may be missing out on the useful and practical information that’s helping us all cope with the lockdown. The button below will link to a pdf file which contains all of the information on this page. PLEASE HELP by printing the file and either displaying it in a street faceing window or by popping it through the letterbox of anyone you think may not be able to connect to the information online. Please alow time for the file to download. Many thanks.
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TO VARY YOUR DIET LITTLE INDIA, ASTWOOD BANK IS NOW OPEN FOR DELIVERIES AND TAKEAWAY Wed - Sun 5pm to 10pm https://www.littleindiaastwoodbank.co.uk/ 01527 892411 TILLA BALTI, ASTWOOD BANK DELIVERY & TAKEAWAY Tues to Sun 5pm to midnight https://www.tillabalti.com/ 01527 894160 ASTWOOD HOUSE, ASTWOOD BANK Now open for takeaways - order by phone 01527 892627 JUST EATS DELIVERY 12 PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS Indian, Chinese, Burgers, Pizza, Deserts https://www.just-eat.co.uk/
The Best Things in life are FREE But unfortunately licenses to broadcast aren’t! We keep our expenditure to the bare minimum but we do have to pay for the music we play, the software we use and the equipment we break… Please help us keep Swansbrook on the air and keeping Feckenham’s community informed and amused - any amount small or large! Click the “Donate” button below to give by card or Paypal account.
Rose & Crown We all have to do things differently for a while Bookings & face coverings necessary for all customers (even if only drinking). Call 892188 to book We must record who you are and you must sit at a table. We are happy to provide table service Our opening hours have changed again: Monday – Thusday Open 12noon – 3 pm + 6pm to 11pm (food until 9pm) Friday & Saturday Open 12 – 11 + Serving food 12 – 3 and 6 – 9pm; Sunday Open 12 – 10.30 + Serving food 12 – 3 only. We will continue to offer a take away service also We have put extra measures in place: ● We’ve re-spaced tables and removed some furniture ● There will be Sanitiser dispensers throughout the pub ● A clear one way system around the pub to reduce meeting face to face. ● One in/One out toilet use system with extra sanitising throughout the day ● Staff will use PPE where necessary and offer table service in a safe and secure way. If you have our concerns about returning to the pub please call in confidence to discuss
FECKENHAM GARAGE Has now re-opened for servicing and repairs 01527 892483
Supported by Feckenham Parish Council
ASTWOOD BANK POST OFFICE Reduced hours: Open on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays ONLY 10am to 1pm
Radio
Feckenham’s Own local radio station
2020 Swansbook Radio
THE FECKENHAM INFORMER Contacts and information you may find useful during the current emergency. This page will be updated as more information becomes available. There’s also an audio edition containing the latest info:
MORE PROGRAMMES
LISTENING FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING There’s a great selection of past Swansbrook programmes available to listen to - just click the button to be taken to our ON DEMAND page.
FECKENHAM PARISH COUNCIL The Parish Council Meeting on Thursday, 3rd September at 7.30pm will be held through a Zoom online meeting. Parishioners are welcome to attend and there will be the chance to bring matters to the attention of the Council. Go to www.zoom.us - Meeting ID: 884 8698 3591 Password: 692975 Agenda will be available on feckenham.com
MORE PROGRAMMES MORE PROGRAMMES
Here at Pete the meats we’d like to to say a big thank you to all our customers for supporting us during this difficult time. At present stock in coming in on a daily basis so there’s no need for panic buying!! We’d also like to help anyone especially the over 70s who are self isolating. If you call us on 01527 892654 we’ll do our best to deliver as soon as we can.
PETE THE MEAT Astwood Bank Home deliveries 01527 892654
DOCTORS If you think you may have Covid-19 you should not go to your Doctor. Isolate yourself and your family at home for 14 days. If the symptoms are severe telephone 111 for advice. In an emergency dial 999. For other problems and routine consultations the local surgeries recommend the following action: RIDGEWAY SURGERY - Astwood Bank (01527 892418) Telephone the practice in the morning. The Doctors will give phone/Skype consultations. If they decide they need to see you, you will be given an appointment in the afternoon. Home visits will continue but will require a phone call from the doctor first. Urgent blood tests and nursing appointments will continue - however routine reviews have been postponed. Prescriptions can be collected from the diepensary window outside the building between 12noon and 2pm ONLY. GREY GABLE SURGERY - Inkberrow (01386 793007) The Open Access / Walk-in morning clinic is suspended. If you need to consult with a doctor, please call the surgery and you will be triaged. Many consultations will be carried out by phone. Prescriptions can be collected from the dispensary window to the left of the main entrance - 10am to 4pm only. Repeat prescription slips can be dropped into the letterbox. You are asked not to enter the surgery. NOTE: The NHS delivery service has ended at both surgeries. If you need help in collecting your medicines please ring the parish Clerk on 01527 892522.
BOTANY BAY GARDEN CENTRE Delivery service has now restarted!. Call 01527 893885 for details.
LISTEN NOW LISTEN NOW
SOME PEOPLE CAN’T GET ONLINE Do you know someone who can’t access the internet? They may be missing out on the useful and practical information that’s helping us all cope with the lockdown. The button below will link to a pdf file which contains all of the information on this page. PLEASE HELP by printing the file and either displaying it in a street faceing window or by popping it through the letterbox of anyone you think may not be able to connect to the information online. Please alow time for the file to download. Many thanks.
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FECKENHAM VILLAGE HALL Feckenham Village Hall will partially reopen in September - starting with a few regular activities. Strict sanitising and social distancing measures will be observed. For further information please contact the Booking Secretary on 01527 821233 Check www.feckhall.org for latest information
The Best Things in life are FREE But unfortunately licenses to broadcast aren’t! We keep our expenditure to the bare minimum but we do have to pay for the music we play, the software we use and the equipment we break… Please help us keep Swansbrook on the air and keeping Feckenham’s community informed and amused - any amount small or large! Click the “Donate” button below to give by card or Paypal account.
Rose & Crown We all have to do things differently for a while Bookings & face coverings necessary for all customers (even if only drinking). Call 892188 to book We must record who you are and you must sit at a table. We are happy to provide table service Our opening hours have changed again: Monday – Thusday Open 12noon – 3 pm + 6pm to 11pm (food until 9pm) Friday & Saturday Open 12 – 11 + Serving food 12 – 3 and 6 – 9pm; Sunday Open 12 – 10.30 + Serving food 12 – 3 only. We will continue to offer a take away service also We have put extra measures in place: ● We’ve re-spaced tables and removed some furniture ● There will be Sanitiser dispensers throughout the pub ● A clear one way system around the pub to reduce meeting face to face. ● One in/One out toilet use system with extra sanitising throughout the day ● Staff will use PPE where necessary and offer table service in a safe and secure way. If you have our concerns about returning to the pub please call in confidence to discuss
FECKENHAM GARAGE Has now re-opened for servicing and repairs 01527 892483
ASTWOOD BANK POST OFFICE Reduced hours: Open on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays ONLY 10am to 1pm