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Permalink Reply by Vivian Perkins on March 19, 2020 at 21:53

Is there a possibility of getting groceries in 2 weeks’  time in the Marlborough Road area?

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Permalink Reply by Liz Bell on March 19, 2020 at 21:55

Hi Vivian, there certainly will be! Have you had a flyer through your door with the details of your street coordinator? If not, we'll find someone to help you.

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Permalink Reply by Vivian Perkins on March 19, 2020 at 21:58

No I have not had a flyer with details of my street co-ordinator.  It could have been taken by my neighbours downstairs.  I live on Marlborough Road near junction with Myddleton Road,].

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Permalink Reply by Cathy Herman on March 19, 2020 at 19:41

Thanks for organising this. It is great.

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Permalink Reply by James Chiriyankandath on March 21, 2020 at 12:20

This is an excellent initiative and it is great to see the useful ideas being shared. The Council has  COVID-19 (https://www.haringey.gov.uk/news-and-events/haringey-coronavirus-co...) and Haringey Together (https://www.haringey.gov.uk/covid-19/haringey-together) pages on the emergency which are constantly being revised and updated so please refer to them. If there are specific cases of individuals who need help from statutory services who are not getting it please let me know and I'll do what I can to ensure that they do. During this time I and my fellow Bounds Green councillors are holding surgeries via phone and email but residents are welcome, of course, to contact me or leave a message whenever they can (https://www.minutes.haringey.gov.uk/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=11225). 

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Permalink Reply by Jel Main on March 24, 2020 at 12:09

Are you up to becoming a veg and fruit mini-wholesaler?

https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:66481401192891...

Now the restaurant sector's imploded, Covent Garden's overloading - and I suspect Smithfield and Billingsgate may be too. With Mums now standing forlorne, this may circumvent the Tesco hoards

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Permalink Reply by Kate Franzmann on March 25, 2020 at 21:10

Thanks for organising this Emma.  Sorry to say I will be more of a taker on this than a giver.

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Permalink Reply by KAMAL on March 26, 2020 at 20:13

My name is Kamal Kaddourah, I would like to help, but i do not know how -  contact me please on 07717177733 or kkaddourah@gmail.com

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Permalink Reply by Kevin@The Ground Bean Café on March 28, 2020 at 3:07

Hi Kamal

Here is a Whatsapp group you can join. It was set-up to provide information and coordination for the whole Bounds Green Ward: https://tinyurl.com/BoundsGreen-MutualAidWhatsapp

And here's a bit more information on how it operates: https://tinyurl.com/BoundsGreenMutualAidGuidance

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Permalink Reply by Daniel Cowan on April 11, 2020 at 11:14

Hi,

Below is an recent update from the BPCA on the support that they and others have been providing during the current situation:

- They have set up a network of Road Reps to co-ordinate support - there is an alphabetical list of the roads covered at the end of this update

- They have produced a short contact sheet, listing useful support telephone numbers etc : COVID-19%20Support%20-%20Bowes%20Park.pdf

- They had hundreds of emails, most were volunteers and organising that, but about 10-15 were people asking directly for help. 

- They have had at least 50 calls, mostly direct from people in need.

- They created a list of "vulnerable people", and are working with local coordinators to check on them.

- They have referred a small number cases to Haringey Councillor James Chiriyankandath and/or Connected Communities when they needed more assistance than the BPCA could provide.

Streets with Reps:

Beech Road

Belsize Avenue

Cheshire Road

Clarence Road

Eleanor Road

Elvendon Road

Fletton Road

Goring Road

Granville Road

Hampshire Road

Hardwick Road

Herbert Road

Kelvin Avenue

Lascotts Road

Livingstone Road

Manor Road

Marlborough Road

Marquis Road

Melbourne Road

Moffat Road

Myddleton Road

North brook Road

Palmerston Road

Pankhurst Road

Pymmes Road

Queens Road

Richmond Road

Russell Road

Shropshire Road

Sidney Avenue

Sidney Road

Spencer Avenue

Thorold Road

Truro Road

Upswell Avenue

Westbury Road

Whittington Road

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Permalink Reply by Noeleen Corrigan on April 11, 2020 at 12:54

Hi Emma,

I am a member of Palmerston Road support group. I distributed leaflets 3 weeks go.

Yesterday it was texted  Palmerston should be re distributed, was I willing.

Sent numerous texts expressing my concern.  By redistributing leaflets might be distributing the virus. Not sure if the mp Catherine west or councillors have approved.  Have suggested using the Royal maul to distribute. Everyone means well but might be causing a threat.

Noeleen

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Permalink Reply by Emma Killick on April 19, 2020 at 21:40

Dear Noeleen - I think we've resolved this with phone calls and WhatsApp, but I want to explain to everyone. 

As local ad hoc volunteer groups, there's a problem that we identified early on: there might be duplication but it's better than leaving someone out. 

We don't expect or want any volunteer to do anything that puts them at risk.

The local councillors have been extremely supportive. Neither Catherine West nor any Local Councillors are directly involved with our flyer distribution and community project, but when there are individuals or households who need help beyond what the local volunteers can provide, the Councillors have been extremely quick to help those in need. Honestly, I feel we are very lucky to have this massive community volunteer network supported by our local Councillors who have assisted those in dire circumstances.

I hope that's a good explanation and it helps you and others on the site. Please contact me or reply if you want any further information.

Emma

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