Delivery services 31st March

 Culled from Drew Henry MP's Facebook page

The Health Shop, Inverness are still open and are offering free delivery of orders in the Inverness area, with a postal service available for further afield.
The STOREHOUSE are offering a home delivery service. Orders can be made online or by calling 01349 830038.
Swansons Food Wholesalers are offering fixed price mixed boxes starting from £30.
Inverness Taxis have teamed up with Williamson Food to offer delivery of food packs.
Ancarraig Lodges are offering free delivery within a 10 mile range of Inverness. Their food hampers start at £35.
Loch Ness Country House Hotel are offering a household essentials hamper at £25 and a food hamper at £95. Collection available from their car park or delivery at £5.
Inverness Auction Centre Limited are offering fresh food packs from £25. Collection and delivery available. Telephone 01667 460066
Graham's Dairys Nairn are offering doorstep delivery of their products. 01786 833206
Ashers Bakery are offering home deliveries.
Pro Fish Services Ltd are offering home delivery on their pack across the Highlands
Harry Gow have a bread box delivery service for Inverness.
Hastie & Dyce Butchers are offering delivery of their products.
Munro’s Butchers are doing deliveries now too
A & I Quality Butchers are taking phone orders and free delivery
PeachieNess - Loch Ness  regular deliveries to Invermoriston, Glenmoriston, Fort Augustus and Drumnadrochit.
Monsterbox delivering locally for free
Inverness Taxis daily hampers see their Facebook page or call 01463222222
Forbes Farm delivery beef, pork and lamb. Visit their website.
Duncan Fraser Butchers delivering local
Highland Doorstep Deli
Red Poppy restaurant are doing a selection of meals with delivery.
Hastie and Dyce do delivery
The Bakery Inverness are still open and are delivery when/where they can!
L A stores Dalneigh doing deliveries 01463 233573

Lochardil Primary School 31st March

So incredibly proud of our school & community! Stay safe & well everyone! Always here for each other ❤️
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-13B0tTF21I

Volunteers Required 31st March

A new Scotland Cares initiative has been launched to encourage people who are healthy and not at risk to volunteer to provide practical or emotional help to those most in need during the COVID-19 crisis. If you can help, register at www.readyscotland.org/coronavirus/volunteering

HC Textile Recycling Closed 31st March

Highland textile recycling banks closed until further notice. Textile bank servicing by charities across the region has ceased or is severely disrupted due to staff shortages.
Read more at: ow.ly/lHCe30qu2ij
Or visit: highland.gov.uk/recycle
#COVID19 #stayhomesavelives

NEWSLETTER REMINDER 31st March

We have stopped delivering newsletters, but you can read it and a last minute insert by clicking on these links.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1PP-ln8lRRJP9xHMFA475EO0Qxr-q23Qs

https://drive.google.com/open?id=12V7VB8BU0i3CgaGGwSoAR76M4NQMg3hl

HC Volunteering Message 30th March

 

Can you please share the following information on volunteering with your networks:

https://twitter.com/scotgov/status/1244579265758232576

https://twitter.com/ReadyScotland/status/1244553481727467522

 

additional info:

https://www.gov.scot/news/national-volunteering-plan-for-coronavirus/

 

Bodies Offering Help 29th March

https://www.covidhelp4highland.org/community-action-register.html

HC: Volunteering 29th March

https://www.covidhelp4highland.org/volunteering.html

HC Advice on Shielding 29th March

https://www.highland.gov.uk/shielding

A Good Source of Information 29th March

https://www.readyscotland.org/coronavirus/

Shops & Services Open 29th March

A very handy list of shops open in the town centre and restaurants with food delivery or collection

Inverness BID Ltd

24 March at 10:35 ·

📍 WHAT'S OPEN IN THE CITY CENTRE?
Please share & help us keep this post updated with what's available in these ever changing circumstances :
★SHOPS currently OPEN in the city centre for essential services/items:
Barneys - Castle Street
Co-Op - Church Street
Duncan Fraser & Son Butcher - Queensgate
Hastie & Dyce Butchers - Queensgate Arcade
Holland & Barrett - Eastgate
Home Bargains - Rose Street
Iceland - Rose Street
Lettuce Eat - Stephens Brae
Mailboxes etc - Church Street
Marks & Spencer - Eastgate
Morrisons - Millburn Road
Poundland - High Street
Saffron Oriental Food Shop - Lombard St
The Health Shop, Inverness - Baron Taylor Street
The Wee Highland Deli - Academy Street

★CHEMISTS:-
Boots - Eastgate
Superdrug - High Street
★FOOD DELIVERY AND/OR COLLECTION SERVICE - We will try our best to keep this updated with info we receive. Please check individual sites for up to date information as this is constantly changing:
Ashers - www.ashers.co.uk - home delivery service
Akz - Church Street - 01463 225224 - www.akzinverness.com
Cafe 1 - To Go menu 4pm-8pm - check their page. 01463 226200
Cheese & Tomatin - 5pm-9pm - order online www.cheeseandtomatin.com
Cinnamon Inverness - Thur-Sun - 4pm-10pm - check their page
Duncan Fraser Fishmonger - Home Delivery - Order by phone 01463 232744
Dominos - Daily deliveries from 10am till late - www.dominos.co.uk
Flamez - Drummond St - 01463 239902 - www.flamezinverness.com
Inverness Taxis 01463 222222 -delivering local producer food packs to your door
Little Italy Family Restaurant - 4pm-9pm - check their page - 01463 712963
La Tortilla Asesina - Pick up 01463 709809 & Delivery via Deliveroo
Miele's Gelateria Inverness - Gelato deliveries - 01463 717864
Oil & Vinegar Inverness - www.oilvinegar.co.uk-local delivery phone 01463 240073 - check their page for details
PERK Coffee & Doughnuts - Delivering this weekend - check their page
Sams Indian Cuisine Inverness 4pm-10pm - Takeaway & Deliveries - 01463 713111

Dental services 28th March

https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/12427/covid-19_%E2%80%93_dental_services_in_highland

HC Playparks Closed 28th March

https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/12432/all_highland_council_play_parks_closed

Child Protection 28th March

Everyone is urged to keep their eyes and ears open for children at risk from neglect or abuse during the #coronavirusUK outbreak. Child Protection Committees Scotland and Highland CPC urge communities to do their bit to protect children #KeepingKidsSafeC19 http://ow.ly/yrRF30qtb3H

Is It A Scam?

Good advice from the Citizens Advice Bureau

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/scotland/consumer/scams/check-if-something-might-be-a-scam/

Can You Help?

HC Free School Meals 27th March

Highland Council will be providing e-vouchers to families to support access to free school meals from week commencing 30 March 2020.
Read more here: http://ow.ly/uhyx50yXqCU

HC / BBC Social Distancing 27th March

The Highland Council

Social distancing measures will slow down the pressure on hospital services and will save lives. These videos explain how this works and how you could save thousands of lives by complying with these measures - 
https://www.bbc.co.uk/…/uk-lockdown-why-does-staying-at-hom…

Inhaler Found 27th March

Holm Community Council

Someone may be worried they have lost their inhaler. Found in Holm Dell woods on Friday morning. If it is yours contact Holm CC on Facebook please.

Lochardil Pharmacy 26th March

Lochardil Pharmacy and Travel Clinic

9 hrs ·

Just a wee reminder.
Please DO NOT come to the pharmacy if you’ve developed a cough or fever in the last seven days.
The rules are the same if ANYONE IN YOUR HOME has these symptoms. EVERYONE STAY AT HOME.
If you have these symptoms and need medical advice please call NHS 24 on 111 or PHONE/message us.
Please observe crowd management measures we have implemented. They’re there to protect our staff AND our patients. Practice social distancing.
Above all please be patient. We are all doing our very best to get your required medication to you as quickly as possible but we have NEVER had to operate in such a stressful environment ever before.

CAB: Sick Pay Advice 26th March

Citizens Advice Scotland info on Sick Pay

Citizens Advice Scotland

Yesterday at 11:05 ·

What is the current system for sick notes and claiming statutory sick pay (SSP)? Check our online advice 👉 citizensadvice.org.uk/…/check-if-youre-entitled-to-sick-pay/ #coronavirus

Citizens Advice Bureau Update 26th March

https://www.facebook.com/ibscab/?__tn__=kCH-R&eid=ARDZ1nVNG8fVcYfAIVkwdwTTxqjFONEi6GTU0Mem3Eyy5dvpszeOCdd9wSZ5OpzpKxzfuR_HNSIG0KBR&hc_ref=ARQcdCVLolk59V_-O-K-HIVF4H_9qgXvWqExwzjwUmJoP5tgWHfjtBWAPxkF4tfjP8E&fref=nf

UCAS Updates 25th March

https://www.ucas.com/coronavirus-updates-hub?fbclid=IwAR0QzwqP8XGZ_CJr-DhKefH9bwmc1qCFxtCi-yjwhWWcUEoixwiwS8yRJsY

Tesco Extra Facebook Info 25th March

Social Distancing, Purchase Restrictions and other updates

https://tinyurl.com/vpnhlzn

BBC General Corona Info 25th March

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/health-52008673/uk-lockdown-why-does-staying-at-home-stop-coronavirus?fbclid=IwAR2PgJ2ERd1k7Wf7BZBhG83iwJFidhi4QcCUmQQ7ko9AMeiObHrW1AYzHh4

HC Energy Advice 25th March

https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/12425/energy_advice_during_covid19_outbreak

HC: Scam Warning 25th March

We're hearing reports that families may be receiving text messages from criminals pretending to be from The Highland Council or The Scottish Government. They are asking for bank details to provide money for free school meals. This is a #SCAM. Don't not give out personal details

Lego Challenge 25th March

Don't wander around barefoot, though!

Small Business Grants 25th March

https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/12418/business_grant_applications_sought

HC & Homelessness 25th March

https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/12420/homelessness_-_delivering_statutory_services

HC Tenants 25th March

https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/12421/covid-19_coronavirus_%E2%80%93_advice_for_highland_council_tenants

Key Worker Hubs 25th March

https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/12422/key_worker_hubs

Highland Helpline 25th March

https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/12424/highland_council_helpline_now_up_and_running

Scams 25th March

Birthday Greetings 24th March

In these strange, party-free, times kids - and adults too - may like a public "Happy Birthday" message. If you email lochardilanddrummondcc@gmail.com a day or two in advance with the relevant details, we'll try to oblige. Greetings will be posted on our Facebook and Nextdoor pages. For obvious reasons we have to limit this to Lochardil & Drummond residents, though other groups are very welcome to pinch the idea for their area.

HC Trading Standards - Scams etc. 24th March

https://www.highland.gov.uk/info/20000/trading_standards/900/covid-19_scams_advice_and_guidance

HC Support for Business 24th March

https://www.highland.gov.uk/coronavirus/supportforbusiness

HC Welfare Support 24th March

https://www.highland.gov.uk/info/701/council_tax/412/housing_benefit_and_council_tax_reduction/9

For Parents of Pupils at Drummond School 24th March

https://drummondschool.wordpress.com/drummond-closure-curriculum-ideas-and-resources/?fbclid=IwAR0fhNRgeC-s7qWp957QZ22lFw4CzP7ikOh_auH6SmON7-NGow-0i4f1U5I

HC Response to Corona Virus (posted 24th March)

Sorry: missed this a day or two back.

https://www.facebook.com/highlandcouncil/videos/640401700077911/

HC Recycling Guidance 24th March

https://www.highland.gov.uk/info/1054/rubbish_and_recycling/905/rubbish_and_recycling_guidance_-_coronavirus_covid-19

Recycling Centres Closed 24th March

Recycling Centres - Due to the Government imposed lockdown all Household Waste Recycling Centres are now closed to the public.

Games for Younger Folk

Highland Malawi Trust is a small local charity supporting widows and orphans in Malawi.
We have a few games on our site, mostly aimed at younger folk. Try them out here, have fun and learn a bit as you go! (Some games are home produced, others take you off site to reputable third parties.)
http://www.highland-malawi-trust.scot/Games.html

Volunteering 24th March

NCVO champions the voluntary sector and volunteering because they’re essential for a better society.
Each day, millions of people make a difference through voluntary organisations and volunteering. Our vision is a society where we can all make a difference to the causes that we believe in.


https://www.ncvo.org.uk/ncvo-volunteering/i-want-to-volunteer/volunteering-coronavirus?fbclid=IwAR0YTahemutjVrUocr9Entg8wBTsm_OQQspkBomNuILEoCvFq8aucSb33QI

Hand-Washing Video 24th March

Excellent demonstration - watch it if you've not seen it already.
https://twitter.com/i/status/1240686550939136003

Series of Break-Ins in Inverness, Daviot and Kingussie (posted 24th March)

Rather than despair about how low some people will stoop, please look out for the vulnerable in your area. Remember, most folk are mostly kind most of the time. 

Highland & Islands Police Division 
Detectives are continuing enquiries after three care homes were broken into. Around 10:30pm on Friday, 20 March, 2020, four men gained access to the Isobel Fraser Care Home in Mayfield Road, Inverness. The men were dressed in dark coloured clothing and they broke in, through a window and stole cash and items belonging to the residents of the care home.
Around 00:40am on Saturday 21 March 2020, police received a report that Meallmore Lodge in Daviot had been broken into, again items and money belonging to the residents were stolen. 
A third break-in occurred at the Wade Centre in Spey Street, Kingussie. Two men, dressed in dark-coloured clothing, were spotted near the premises. Items belonging to the residents and money were stolen. 
No-one was injured in any of the incidents, however, items of great sentimental value have been stolen and for many people, these items are irreplaceable. 
Following enquiries, officers believe the incidents are linked and the same people are responsible. From enquiries carried out so far, officers have identified that a blue coloured Audi car was seen in the area. 
Officers are appealing for anyone who was driving in the areas targeted or the A9, between Inverness and Kingussie during this period is asked to check their dash cams as they may have captured footage which could assist the investigation. 
Detective Constable Graham Gordon said: “It’s imperative we trace the people responsible for these crimes. We will continue to review CCTV footage from the premises for any additional information which could assist our investigation. “To steal precious jewellery and items from elderly people, with no thought for the impact it will have on them, is sickening. Many of these items will have been in their possession for several years, perhaps belonging to their loved ones who are no longer here. Clearly, those responsible only care for themselves and whatever they can get. Although, I’m sure if it was their mother, father or grandparents, they would think differently. “I am appealing to members of the public for any information regarding these incidents or anyone who has information on those responsible to please contact us.” 
Anyone with information can call CID officers at Burnett Road Police Station in Inverness via 101 quoting incident number NN/1859/20. Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.

Aldi Update 24th March

Key Worker Child care 24th March

highland.gov.uk

Temporary Childcare for Essential Workers: Managing care for children of keyworkers

Brown Bins Suspended & Other Advice 23rd March

More Information

From the Citizens Advice Bureau 23rd March

If you have symptoms of COVID-19

If you’ve developed a new continuous cough and/or a fever/high temperature in the last 7 days, stay at home for 7 days from the start of your symptoms even if you think your symptoms are mild. Do not go to your GP, pharmacy or hospital.

You should only phone 111 if your symptoms:

• have not improved after 7 days
• are severe or you have shortness of breath
• worsen during home isolation

You should also phone 111 if you develop breathlessness or it worsens, especially if you:

• are 70 years old or over
• have underlying poor health
• have heart or lung problems
• have a weakened immune system, including cancer
• have diabetes

If you have a medical emergency, phone 999 and tell them you have COVID-19 symptoms.

HC help for Hospitality Workers 23rd March

https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/12406/highland_council_help_for_hospitality_and_tourism_workers_affected_by_covid19_crisis

New Bus Timetables 23rd March

 

Adjusted timetable

Stagecoach Hospital Bus 23d March

Lochardil Pharmacy Update 23rd March

We are dealing with unprecedented prescription demand at present. We are doing all we can to get your prescriptions ready for you as soon as possible but we have taken the difficult decision to open only from

9:30am-1pm then from 2pm-4:30 pm until further notice.
Saturdays we will be open from 9am til 5pm only closing between 1-2pm for lunch
Please be assured we will be available if your prescription is urgent.
We will also bring medication out to you if you park outside & give us a call if you would rather not come in.
As you can imagine the situation is changing rapidly but we are doing our best!
Thank you for being so understanding during this difficult time

IRA Closure Update 23rd March

We have had further advice from Scottish Government that NO pupils should attend school to complete SQA work. I know that this may cause some of you some anxiety but please be assured that the SQA will find a way to ensure that you are certificated fairly and that you are not disadvantaged. Public health clearly has to be the number one priority and this is the right decision.

We will be in touch as we get more information but in the meantime, if you have work that you can do at home, you could continue with this. Please stay in touch with your teachers through Google.
Stay safe and well and do not hesitate to get in touch with any questions you may have. If you are unable to reach us by phone, please email your queries/concerns to ira@highland.gov.uk

Police Message 22nd March

Chief Constable Iain Livingstone QPM has thanked the overwhelming majority of people for observing the government instruction to stay out of pubs, restaurants, and urges people to comply with government and health advice

He said: "I fully support the instruction from the UK and Scottish Governments for public houses, cafes, restaurants and other entertainment venues to close.
"I would like to thank the overwhelming majority of people who are already complying for their assistance and co-operation.
"The response to coronavirus has been fast moving and I would urge everyone to do what they can to comply with the advice from government and the health service to keep people safe.
"You should also stay informed about developments and reflect on the implications of them on how you go about your lives during these difficult days.
"To be clear, no public houses or other entertainment venues should be opening for patrons until further notice.
"Our dedicated officers and staff are working round the clock to support the magnificent work of health professionals and wider society as we work collectively to protect our fellow citizens.
"I urge everyone to play their part in the national effort.
"We are aware of proposed legislation in relation to COVID-19 and are carefully monitoring its progress and considering what the implications for policing will be.
"In the meantime, those breaking the law will be dealt with appropriately to ensure the public is kept safe from risk and harm as we continue to police the country.
"I am grateful to all our officers and staff who continue to deliver an absolutely first class service in these challenging conditions for their continued dedication, hard work and support.
"We will continue to focus on public service and, by working together, we will come through this."