Covid-19 ### Need help? ### Able to help? ###

[Hoddie 2,206]

There's lots of help and support out there but it's not available for everyone, or can be difficult for some to access right now. Maybe you just need pointing in the right direction or need a chat. Not everyone has a support network that is local.

Halifax Town supporters are a community. We can do our bit to look after each other in these strange times.

Need help?

If you need anything, from a bog roll to help with accessing benefits, leave a brief message in this thread and maybe someone can come up trumps. Keep your post brief and personal details to a minimum - something like "need help Ovenden" or "self-isolating in Exley, some fresh bread and milk would be great".

Once you no longer need any help, you can edit your post to say so (or just remove your message).

Able to help?

If you're possibly in a position to help out, send the user a private message to make arrangements. Don't be judgemental and please be discrete, now and in the future.

Take sensible precautions

Follow the official guidelines - keep your distance, wear gloves if possible (especially if you're shopping for someone else), don't shake hands, etc. Don't give anyone your bank details unless you trust them (PayPal is a good alternative). Use common sense and stay safe.

[dj funky 1,873]

Meant to press like but came up as sad, technical hitch.

[Pliny Harris 3,956]

Make sure everyone is part of a local mutual aid or support group too. They’ve been springing up all across the country. There’s the opportunity to have your number in a groupchat with your neighbourhood, either when you’re in need or can offer help/skills yourself.

[vinnyweknuts 2,541]

I am unsure whether we'll see major food shortages as even hardest hit areas such as Italy are ok after the initial panic mode. Just a top tip if anyone needs urgent supplies, wholesalers that supply pubs, restaurants and hotels are brimming with food and are now targeting retail private customers. I have current contacts in Blackpool/Fylde (DJ- I can source biscuits!) but not in Yorkshire although situation will be similar 

[Pliny Harris 3,956]

5 hours ago, vinnyweknuts said:

(DJ- I can source biscuits!)

A telly classic.

[dj funky 1,873]

Thanks Vinny but ok in fact just got a delivery of Lotus biscuits last night delivered after the movie had finished around 12 30, these guys working late.

[Icke's Lizard 2,854]

9 minutes ago, dj funky said:

Thanks Vinny but ok in fact just got a delivery of Lotus biscuits last night delivered after the movie had finished around 12 30, these guys working late.

After fruit shorties I'd say lotus are the best biscuits. Even available as a spread in some supermarkets. 

[dj funky 1,873]

Only just got into them but always enjoyed them when they left one after your meal.

[townmad 821]

Always got one after a tea or coffee in Majorca, they now have silly little tiny buns now. I'd settle now for being able to go and eat one of the buns again this summer.