Message from the Mayor of Verwood

Following the announcement from the Prime Minister, I would ask the support of all residents of Verwood & Three Legged Cross to protect our vulnerable residents by strictly adhering to the instructions and remain in your homes unless you are required to attend work or unless you need essential supplies.

Please be responsible and only go to the supermarket when absolutely necessary and shop online where possible and please bear in mind that supermarkets are now required to restrict the flow of customers into the store to avoid crowding and allow distancing.

All parks and play areas within the parish are closed until further notice and a reminder that children should not be allowed out of the house to meet up with friends.

Also, in line with the latest guidance the Town Council Offices are closed until further notice, but the staff are available via the following contacts during normal office hours of 9am – 1pm Mon-Fri: E-mail: towncouncil@verwood.gov.uk, town clerk: 07935 994825, assistant town clerk: 07897 220251.

Verwood Coronavirus Community Support Group 2020

Here is a reminder about the support available in the community. There are four support groups, which can be contacted for help and the phone numbers are listed below:

Medical Advice & Support (Professionally qualified)

07903 728547

07903 728550

Shopping Collection*

07903 728552

07903 728556

07903 728557

07903 728558

*This will be a payment by Morrisons gift cards only

Prescription Collection

07930 219010

Dog Walking

07930 219021

The group can also be followed via Facebook by searching ‘Verwood Coronavirus Community Support Group 2020.’

We would encourage everyone to purchase Morrison’s gift vouchers in store to use in case you are isolated. For the self-isolating and over 70s, please ask a family member, friend or trusted neighbour to purchase gift vouchers on your behalf. Please contact the Facebook group admins if you are unable to do this.

The volunteers will not be using cash to safeguard the volunteers and users of the group for everyone’s best interests.

Pat Morrow