FROME BREAKFAST BRIEFING: Thursday April 9

Frome Medical Practice WILL be open on 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

A change to Sainsbury's shopping rules: It has lifted buying restrictions on many products but keeping limits on pasta, UHT milk, antibacterial products and some tinned and frozen foods.

Frome: Sunrise 06:26 Sunset 19:57

Frome : Any early mist and fog will clear to give a largely dry and warm day with spells of sunshine. However, there is the chance of a few showers breaking out in the afternoon. Light easterly winds.

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UPDATES:

Rye Bakery is now only baking Wed-Sat. Fresh pastries and groceries available from ten at the bakery near Frome station.

If you work for the NHS, a free hot drink from Parsons Bakery in Badcox, which is currently open from 7 am until 2pm (new hours).

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 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:

(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 * new times

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:

Inner stillness is the key to outer strength. Jared Brock