Everything you need to know about Glastonbury and coronavirus

By Tim Lethaby

16th Jul 2021 | Local News

The streets of Glastonbury are generally empty as residents obey the social distancing rules
The streets of Glastonbury are generally empty as residents obey the social distancing rules

As we remain deep into the coronavirus lockdown, Glastonbury residents are doing their bit to make sure the spread of Covid-19 is kept to a minimum.

Three more people have died in Mendip area care homes after contracting coronavirus, which highlights the seriousness of the pandemic.

And the latest figures have shown the updated number of cases by district, with Mendip now standing at 57.

Plans are now in place for some students to return to St Dunstan's School, with Year 10 set to go back in small groups from June 1.

However, Glastonbury residents are showing resilience and continuing to go about their work and look after their families in as safe a way as possible.

To help make sure there is a place where everyone can access information, this article aims to inform residents about everything they need to know regarding the crisis.

It will be constantly updated, so if you would like to add any information, or correct any information that has become out-of-date, please email [email protected].

The aim is to make this article as comprehensive as possible, so please do get in touch with anything you would like to add.

What's Open

Melhuish and Saunders - construction sites are open and the firm is offering to install hand sanitisers and perspex screens in schools for free.

Aldi - open 8am to 8pm except Sundays. NHS/elderly priority Sundays 9.30am.

Morrisons - open 8am to 10pm except Sundays. NHS/elderly priority 7am to 8am Monday to Saturday, 9am to 9.30am Sunday.

Tesco - open 6am to 10pm except Sundays. NHS workers priority 9am to 10am Tuesdays and Thursdays, first hour Sunday. Elderly and vulnerable priority 9am to 10am Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Co-op - open 8am to 8pm.

Earthfare - business as usual but with extra precautions.

Glastonbury Natural Fruit and Veg - Tuedays at Paddington Farm 9am to 2pm. Please only drive if absolutely necessary. Have your shopping list prepared so you can move quickly along the stall in this order - roots, solid veg, spices, mushrooms, eggs, leafy veg, salads, herbs, fruit.

Middlewick Farm Shop - selling home reared lamb, pork and beef. Own eggs and garden produce. Plus a wide selection of Somerset fine food and drink. Somerset beer, cider, wine and gin. Plenty of snacks and daily provisions. Open six days a week (closed on Sundays).

Paddington Farm Shop - open Wednesday to Saturday 9am to 5pm. See their Facebook page for regular updates on availability of produce.

Proper Job - paint, DIY tools, housewares, auto goods, decorating, toys, art supplies, kitchen and bathroom items.

Tor Pet Supplies - open 10am to noon.

Avalon Animal Feeds and Pet Supplies - counter service, telephone service and delivery service. Can pay over the phone and collect outside the shop. Fully stocked with daily deliveries arriving. 01458 835955.

Eco Friendly Shop - Offering home delivery of toiletries, cleaning supplies, dry foods, jars, tea, treats, toilet roll, gluten free and vegan food. 01458 841224/07799 741115.

Glastonbury Country Markets - if anyone wants veg, free range eggs, preserves, honey, bacon, ham and/or eggs for delivery to local area, text or phone Karin on 07785 985643. For baking contact Elaine on 01749 939457. If you usually buy Hilda's creams you can contact her by email [email protected].

Sweet Acre Nursery - delivering to the local area. 01458 834602.

Cinnamon Spice - delivery and collection service. 01458 830950.

Domino's - delivery only – no collections. Pay online – no cash accepted.

Elaichi Tandoori - open for takeaway delivery or collection from 5pm until 10pm. 01458 833966.

Knight's Fish and Chips - 01458 831882. Open 4.30pm to 7.30pm from Thursday to Saturday for a click and collect service.

Oriental Chef - 01458 835219 - phone your order - open 5pm to 10pm.

R&Ts Fish Bar - they offer delivery or collection for fish and chips, see their website for menu.

Rainbows End Cafe - low key menu, two days a week. Collection/delivery days Tuesdays and Fridays. Orders need to be placed by 2pm the day before via Messenger or you can ring them on 01458 833896 between 9am and 2pm on Mondays and Thursdays or email us at [email protected]. Menu on Facebook.

Tor Takeaway - 01458 831268. Delivery and collection service.

Wirral Plaice - 01458 898200. Check their Facebook Page for daily opening times.

SJM Carpentry and Building Services - All aspects of building and carpentry undertaken.

Peter R Longden Photography - Landscape photography from Glastonbury.

Sue's Care and Support - Glastonbury-based care and support worker.

Tureks Designs - a high end unique design agency that provides a full suite of creative services for businesses.

Cloud Landscaping - all aspects of landscaping covered, for a free quote just get in touch.

Expert Herbalist - Expert Herbalist offer bespoke herbal remedies for a range of common ailments including coughs and colds, sinusitis, Mastitis, Abscesses, UTIs and their immune-system boosting Resist formula.

Wakey Cakey Kitchen - multi award winning wedding cake design by Jules at Wakey Cakey Kitchen.

Gigi's Restaurant - open Tuesday to Sunday, 5pm to 8pm for takeaway pizza. 01458 834612.

Affordable Waste - lots of services including tip runs, clearances, end of life vehicle recycling, we purchase all vehicles all conditions, scrap metal, maintenance and repair work of garden and property.

Pie & Tart - selling takeaways, coffees and teas. Sit down cafe area is closed.

What's Closed

The Glastonbury Festival site - organisers of the event have asked the public to not visit Worthy Farm during the lockdown.

Who to contact for help

Somerset County Council - Coronavirus Hotline (open daily 8am-6pm) 0300 790 6275. Adult Social Care, Children's Services, Highways - 0300 123 2224

Mendip District Council - Council Tax, Benefits, Business Rates and Other Financial Help 0300 303 8588. The council has announced extra tax relief for vulnerable residents during the crisis.

Glastonbury Town Council - call 01458 831769, email: [email protected].

Where to join in local volunteer efforts

Glastonbury Support Network - are you over the age of 70 or self-isolating for health reasons? Please don't feel that you are alone. Email [email protected]. Also, if you feel loely from being stuck indoors, there are volunteers happy to give you a call to check if you are OK. If you wish to volunteer, contact the group on the email address above.

Want to add something to this list?

If you have some information you would like to be added to this article, please email [email protected].

Updated: 25th May 2020

     

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