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The festive season might be many months away but the Georgian Theatre Royal in Richmond has brought forward the launch of its annual pantomime knitting appeal to give people something to do during their current confinement.  The theatre has a long-standing tradition of incorporating knitted items into its pantomimes and the knitting element has become a much-loved community activity with hundreds of people taking part.  Last year, thousands of knitted lightbulbs were made to throw...

Lifeline service operating Richmondshire’s emergency lifeline service which helps the elderly and vulnerable stay in their homes is still operating. Due to the coronavirus pandemic mobile wardens are only visiting homes in cases of emergency. All users of the service are being contacted by telephone to check equipment, maintain contact and provide support and advice if needed. A number of measures are also being taken within our sheltered housing schemes to minimise risks...

There are a number of fantastic community support groups in #Richmondshire that volunteers have set up. Richmondshire District Council and North Yorkshire County Council are now working closely with these support groups to help the most vulnerable and those self-isolating. There is always support available. For further details visit 👇                                        ...

Find details of the local shops providing food home delivery plus details of when national shops have special hours for older and vulnerable people plus nhs.uk staff and #keyworkers. http://ow.ly/BPf250z1aum #coronavirus #covd19 #community this is the list for Richmond & Catterick more areas available through the link above.    Carricks (fish and vegetables) – Thursdays:  ­01677 470499 or alternatively,...