Safety Work at the Carlops Rock
Safety work at the Carlops Rock starts today 16th September 2020 and will affect all users of the Rock Car Park. For more information please go to https://carlops.net/carlops-rock-safety-work-september-2020/ or see the link in the right-hand sidebar.
A new message from Scottish Borders Council:
Scottish Borders Council is undertaking a review of the Social Work Non-Residential Charging Policy and is holding a consultation between Friday 7August and Sunday 27 September. A link to the online press release containing all of the relevant information can be found here:
An easy read version is also available.
Brian Paris
Chief Officer – Adult Social Work and Social Care Scottish Borders Council
Advice from Scottish Borders
nextdoor
The nextdoor app is a great way to keep in touch with the community. Use it to offer your services or find someone to deliver your takeaway or fresh veg. from the pub. Just logon at http://nextdoor.co.uk .
Help from Scottish Borders
email: Covid-19communities@scotborders.gov.uk or phone 0300 100 180
Scottish Borders is providing a range of services for people affected by Coronavirus.
The intention is that a range of services will be available for anyone who is required to self-isolate or practice social distancing, including help with getting access to food, shopping and collection of prescriptions as well as regular check-ins.
All enquiries to the communities mailbox/phone are filtered down to the local hub to be dealt with.
Allan Ramsay Takeaway and Home Delivery Service
The Allan Ramsay Hotel is offering a new Takeaway and Home Delivery Menu Wednesdays to Saturdays that locals can either a) order online on the website (see link below) or b) by phone on 01968 660258.
Visit the website https://www.allanramsayhotel.com/s_foodanddrink.asp where there is a Menu Order Form where you can also opt for pick up from the hotel or home delivery. Upon receipt of your order the hotel will call back to confirm the order and to take card payment.
More information at https://carlops.net/allan-ramsay-takeaway-meal-service/
Allan Ramsay Food Collection Service
A food collection service is being set up at the Allan Ramsay Hotel – food supplies can be ordered and either collected from the Hotel or delivered to your door. The website for food collection is https://www.allanramsayhotel.com/s_onlineordering.asp?m=13
Buses
I understand Stagecoach is currently running an enhanced Sunday service. Stagecoach appears to change the web address ot the timetables for the 101/102 every 5 minutes, so for information just go to https://www.stagecoachbus.com/ and fill in the form.
Any suggestions for more information to be added are very welcome: contact webmaster lesmorss@carlops.net