Your local, practical Coronavirus resource

March 19, 2020 by Sharon Windebank

The Listing is here for you at the heart of our community during these concerning and unprecedented times, and we will continue to share news from our local community groups, businesses and organisations.

We have been working hard behind the scenes to create and collate this local, practical resource to Coronavirus.

There are sections on all the local Support Groups available, Self Isolation Deliveries, a section on Mental Health and Wellbeing, Activities for Adults – which include links to some of the live theatre streamings – and a brand new section on Activities for Children – covering both local and virtual activities.

THANK YOU to all of you who have contributed and please keep your recommendations and ideas coming. We will keep adding to the pages so keep checking back. You can email us at info@townhousepublishing.co.uk

Please share away so that as many people as possible can access practical support – if we can help just one person have a better day ahead then we have done our job

Simply click on any of the images below or the ‘read more’ link to access the information you need.

Update From Royston Vs Coronavirus
Update From Royston Vs Coronavirus During lockdown 2.0, the team from Royston vs Coronavirus are able to provide help with
Read more.

Age UK – 12 Days Of Winter
It’s a cold and lonely winter! But you can make it warmer! Winter is always difficult for many older people,
Read more.

Domestic Abuse: A Note For Employers
Domestic Abuse: A Note For Employers In the months during and after the first lockdown, Herts Domestic Abuse Helpline saw
Read more.

Spotlight On… Royston Community Breakfast Reflection
Spotlight On…Royston Community Breakfast Reflection The Royston Community Breakfast Club, run by Royston Rotary Club, is set up for the
Read more.

5 Reasons to Shop Local
5 Reasons to Shop Local One unexpected and welcome outcome from the first Coronavirus lockdown is the way in which
Read more.

Spotlight On: Domestic Abuse Services
Our ‘Spotlight On’ features both the Herts and Cambs Domestic Abuse Services. Lockdown causes extra stress and a knock-on effect
Read more.

Royston vs Coronavirus: Royston Talks
Since the group was set up, it has answered over 450 calls from local residents and has logged 300 ‘actions’.
Read more.

Business Support During Coronavirus
Business Support Available During Coronavirus The Government have introduced an unprecedented package of support for businesses who are affected by
Read more.

Activities for Adults: How to Fill Your Time at Home
Enjoy our resource of activities both local and online for during lockdown. Visit Royston Arts Society Virtual Exhibition Usually at
Read more.

Fun Activities with Children During Lockdown
Enjoy our resource of local and online activities to keep your children amused during lockdown… we hope it helps you
Read more.

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Useful Numbers

NHS Non-Emergency number: 111

For mental health advice, please visit Mind: www.bit.ly/MindCOVID19

For advice regarding money, debt, employment and housing: www.citizensadvice.org.uk

If you need someone to talk to, the Samaritans will listen
www.samaritans.org or call 116 123

National Domestic Abuse Helpline
24-hour freephone, 0808 2000 247
www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk

For the latest news: www.bbc.co.uk/news

For the latest Government advice regarding coronavirus: www.bit.ly/PublicHealthEngland2020

HMRC helpline for the self employed and businesses: www.gov.uk/business-support-helpline 0300 456 3565

For local support with food and supplies:
Royston Food Bank at Royston Evangelical Church from 9-11am, Weds & Sat, or you can donate food & supplies to the Food Bank at McColl’s and the Roman Catholic Church as well as at Royston Evangelical Church

Royston Coronavirus Facebook support group: www.bit.ly/RoystonVsCoronavirus

Burns Road Heroes: Richard, 07935 706793 or Rebekah, 07714 373785

More local resources to help during the Coronavirus outbreak

Update From Royston Vs Coronavirus
Update From Royston Vs Coronavirus During lockdown 2.0, the team from Royston vs Coronavirus are able to provide help with
Read more.

Age UK – 12 Days Of Winter
It’s a cold and lonely winter! But you can make it warmer! Winter is always difficult for many older people,
Read more.

Domestic Abuse: A Note For Employers
Domestic Abuse: A Note For Employers In the months during and after the first lockdown, Herts Domestic Abuse Helpline saw
Read more.

Spotlight On… Royston Community Breakfast Reflection
Spotlight On…Royston Community Breakfast Reflection The Royston Community Breakfast Club, run by Royston Rotary Club, is set up for the
Read more.

5 Reasons to Shop Local
5 Reasons to Shop Local One unexpected and welcome outcome from the first Coronavirus lockdown is the way in which
Read more.

Spotlight On: Domestic Abuse Services
Our ‘Spotlight On’ features both the Herts and Cambs Domestic Abuse Services. Lockdown causes extra stress and a knock-on effect
Read more.

Royston vs Coronavirus: Royston Talks
Since the group was set up, it has answered over 450 calls from local residents and has logged 300 ‘actions’.
Read more.

Business Support During Coronavirus
Business Support Available During Coronavirus The Government have introduced an unprecedented package of support for businesses who are affected by
Read more.

Activities for Adults: How to Fill Your Time at Home
Enjoy our resource of activities both local and online for during lockdown. Visit Royston Arts Society Virtual Exhibition Usually at
Read more.

Fun Activities with Children During Lockdown
Enjoy our resource of local and online activities to keep your children amused during lockdown… we hope it helps you
Read more.

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Your local, practical resource during Coronavirus

Community support groups during Coronavirus

Things to do during self isolation

Activities for children during lockdown

Mental health and wellbeing during Coronavirus

A word from The Listing

Keep us in touch:

Do you have suggestions of how to fill your time or stay positive?
Can you share a story of a real-life modern day hero who has helped you?
How are you adapting your life / business to cope with the new challenges?

Share your stories with us at www.facebook.com/thelisting or info@townhousepublishing.co.uk and we can share them with the community

#StayPositive #Community #RoystonVsCoronavirus #StaySafe

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Survivors Against Domestic Abuse

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Royston Cricket Club

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