Love Abington - Coronavirus in Abington - latest news

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Sadly, many village events are being cancelled or suspended, including the Abington Lunch and Forget-me-Not Club.

Worse, there are reports of rogues taking advantage of people, with this warning from the police:

• Coronavirus-Related Fraud Reports Increase by 400 Per Cent In March 

Notable local services being suspended or changed include:

• Abington churches are closed but If you'd like to receive a regular copy of their email newsletter please contact Jeanine (see above)
• The Archbishop of Canterbury has launched a new dial-in service 
• Guidance about Coronavirus 'Track & Trace' 
• Granta Medical Practices have updated information. For latest information, see this update on their website. 
• Prescriptions for Abington are now back to normal for collection and delivery in the village shop. 
• South Cambs district council has updated its announcement about services affected by the pandemic. 
• The county council has re-opened household recycling centres including Thriplow - with various limits and precautions to ensure social distancing
  Some, including Thriplow, have a booking system to cut waiting and assist with distancing
• County Libraries, are operating a restricted service until further notice.
• However, a small village library has been set up in the Abington Social Club, with a 'branch' just outside Little Abington churchyard - please see poster
• Bus services have changed periodically - the number 13 to town and back and also the Park & Ride buses
• The Apiary Gym on Granta Park was open but has now closed again duting the lock-down - members will not be charged during the closure.
• The Recreation Ground Committee has been closing equipment in line with government guidelines, which have changed regularly. 
  Currently the Play Area is open but the Gym equipment and MUGA (Multi-use Games Area) are closed.
  Warning signs are in place. Please observe the 2-metre distance rules on the whole ground and wash your hands when you get back home.
• Little and Great Abington Parish Councils are holding teleconference meetings instead of using the Institute - please contact the clerk by email or phone for details if you wish to participate
• Local elections scheduled on 7 May will be postponed until May 2021
• The 2020 Abington 10K and Fun Run has been cancelled
• RSPB nature reserves are now reopening and the Magog Down car park has re-opened

However, the community and local traders are taking action to help those who need help or might feel isolated, notably:

• Support during the outbreak - LOVE ABINGTON (see poster above or Facebook)
  You can ask for help or volunteer to help
  Abington Foodbank - see poster and June update
• Abington Stores now offer online ordering and are happy to deliver
• Local businesses are listed in this directory, with details of what they offer, payment and contact information etc. 
• The main supermarkets have special arrangements at this time
• Jigsaw Bakery now has online ordering but is very busy already! Collection at the shop / Delivery in Linton
• Plumbs Dairy delivers milk in traditional glass or plastic bottles - and also other items such as bakery and fruit juice
• The Three Tuns can deliver Thai food (and beer / wine) to people who are self-isolating. It opened the 'Hatch' for off-sales including food.
  The restaurant re-opened the restaurant with new arrangements from 4 July but has closed for the lockdown. Booking is strongly recommended for food!
• Local grower Adrian Izzard advises that Wild Country Organics now have online ordering for bags of their organic vegetables for delivery on Thursdays to the Cambridge area. 
• There’s a local (Copley Hill) company that will deliver drugs free to your home? They are at www.pillsorted.com or on 01223 643550
• An alternative online drug supplier is https://www.pharmacy2u.co.uk/

• Latest Government advice and instructions
• Connecting Cambridgeshire has details of deals from phone network providers
• ASTHMA uk - ‘self-isolating’ and ‘social distancing’
• Boots - Coronavirus (COVID-19) – information
• NHS - Coronavirus - including handwashing guidance
• The World Health Organisation has a huge amount of information
• South Cambs District Council - advice for communities and particularly for local businesses, and Coordination Hub for those needing help
• M&S - advice on freezing

Last updated on 09 March 2021.