FROME BREAKFAST BRIEFING: Friday April 10

Frome Medical Practice WILL be open today (Good Friday) and Easter Monday, from 8am to 6.30pm. As a result of the coronavirus pandemic they have temporarily suspended the online appointment service so speak to a member of the team on 01373 301301.

They will NOT be open on Easter Saturday or Easter Sunday

The Practice is also encouraging anyone who wants more information and advice on coronavirus to call the Somerset Coronavirus Support line - which includes emotional and mental health support. On 0300 790 6275 . Everyday from 8am to 6pm

Frome: Sunrise 06:24 Sunset 19:58

Frome : Another dry and warm day with good spells of sunshine and some patchy fair weather cloud. Light south-easterly winds.

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UPDATES:

Rye Bakery is now only baking Wed-Saturday, although it is open on Tuesdays for delivery of fresh groceries, as it expands the range on offer from its bakery site near Frome railway station.

If you work for the NHS, a free hot drink from Parsons Bakery in Badcox which is open 7-2 today (Friday) , 8-2 (Saturday) and closed Sunday and Monday.

Not Just Pets Frome the independent pet food shop is still open - serving at the door - or free delivery for. £20 spend if possible but they say please ring if you're stuck and they will do their best to help. Just ring 07813 352103 or 01373 462068 or go to their web site: https://www.notjustpets.co.uk/

Active and In Touch is doing some amazing work. Contact them on 07539 795261 or via email [email protected],

SK Fruits in Frome is currently still open with fresh fruit and vegetables, but strict limits to how many allowed in the shop.

A reminder that the Frome Food Bank is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10-1.00pm at the back of the Town Hall, that will include today Good Friday and Easter Monday. People must have referrals from relevant agencies such as via a social worker or the Citizens Advice Bureau.

FROME SUPERMARKET TIMES:

Asda supermarket will be closed on Easter Sunday, but is open today and then on Saturday and on Monday from 8 am until 8pm.

(Please can you let us know if you find these hours are changed so we can keep the list active)

CO-OP (Culver Hill): 6am- 8pm

CO-OP (Fromefield/Rodden Road): 7am-8pm

CO-OP (Nunney Road/Badcox branch): 6am-8pm

CO-OP (Westway): 8 am- 6pm (Run under the Radco rules, only two key items of shopping allowed)

ASDA: 8am - 8pm

BUDGENS: Open 24 hours

ICELAND: 9am-5pm

LIDL: 8am- 9pm

M&S SIMPLY FOOD: 8.30am-7pm (and limiting all numbers into the shop) First hour Tuesdays and Fridays for NHS/carers)

M&S at the BP Garage, open 24/7 all year

McCOLL'S (Rodden Road): 7am-10pm (new hours from Monday)

McCOLL'S (Vallis Way): 7 am- 10 pm (new hours from Monday)

SAINSBURY'S: 8am-8 pm (7.30am- 8am for NHS/social care workers. 8am-9am Monday, Wednesday and Friday for the elderly)

TESCO EXPRESS: 7am-10pm

The Polish Shop Kasia on Christchurch Street West, is open Monday to Saturday 10-6pm and Sundays 10-4 pm.

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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

Martin Luther King Jr. "The great gift of Easter is hope."