This is a website for and about the Char Valley and its residents. On this page you'll find updates about the Coronavirus, what to do if you need help and links to local information and resources. Use the menu above to find other local information, including a section on and about the Char Valley Parish Council.

Coronavirus -
​Local information​

The latest news and briefing from Dorset Council is available here.

Saturday 4th July:
The latest number of cases of Covid-19 has been confirmed as 1,405 in Dorset.

The total is up by one case since Friday.

5th July:
No deaths from coronavirus have been recorded at Dorset hospitals since 15th June.
Before that there were 67 deaths at Bournemouth Hospital, 48 at Poole, 24 at Dorset County Hospital and 16 at hospitals run by the Dorset Healthcare University Trust.

Coronavirus -
Local information​

​Local information, help and support ​

Message from Char Valley Parish Council

The Coronavirus epidemic has brought our community together in many unexpected and supportive ways. As we emerge from lockdown you may need help or support related to the epidemic - or simply because of other health or practical needs. 
If you can offer help or need it, please contact any of the people listed below, preferably by email, otherwise by telephone.  Please also urge those who have email access to sign up to our email list for future communications. 
 
Morcombelake: 
Clare Mahaddie   clare.mahaddie@icloud.com 01297 489813 
Ryall: 
Rachel Coney  rachelconey0@gmail.com  
01297 489825  
and Eddie Hall edwardhallhome@gmail.com 
07971 225873 
Fishponds:
Jeanne Coates  jeanne@coates2.com
01297 678303
Monkton Wyld:
Sarah Drewer  info@monktonwyld.org (please ask for Sarah) 01297 560342
Stanton St Gabriel:   
Andrew Carey  andrew@westhay.com
01297 560057 
Whitchurch Canonicorum:
Carolyn Peck carolyn56peck@gmail.com
01297 489185
 Wootton Fitzpaine: 
​Debby Snook debsnook@aol.com 01297 561395 

[In the Upper Marshwood Vale Parish Councll area, please contact Matthew Bowditch - m1bowditch.vets@virgin.net  01308 862758]

Other Local Information​

Bus Timetables X51 and X53
​Bridport Co-Housing
  • Rector of the Golden Cap Church Team, Chris Martin: 07546 214651
  • Charmouth Pharmacy: 01297 560261
  • Charmouth Surgery: 01297 560872

​Local Shops
  • Charmouth Stores: 01297 560304
  • Chideock Post Office and Shop: 01297 489584
  • Felicity’s Farm Shop: 01297 480930
  • Mole Avon: 01297 32441
  • Moore’s Bakery: 01297 489821
  • Morgan’s, Charmouth: 01297 560202
  • Spar, Newlands Holiday Park: 01297 560259
  • Bartlett’s Country Stores: 01308 422204
Citizens Advice  offer a full range of advice including help with:
  • Benefits entitlement and claims
  • Debt management and budgeting
  • Employment advice including Statutory Sick Pay and rights when laid off 
  • Advice for the self employed
Contact the Dorset Adviceline on 0344 411 1444 or email your local branch: Bridport: advice@bridport-cab.org.uk

  • Samaritans: 116123
  • Bridport Coronavirus Support Group: 01308 808900
  • See the help that the Bridport Group can offer, even outside Bridport, here.
  • Marshwood Vale Young Farmers Club: 07901 336382

Coronavirus -
​Dorset Council information​

(In brief: anyone vulnerable who has nobody to help get them food, medicine, etc. should call the Dorset Council helpline on 01305 221022, (lines open 8am - 8pm, 7 days a week).