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COVID-19

COVID-19

Support & Information

Please click on one of the above tabs to be advised of shows that have been cancelled or rescheduled due to the temporary closure of the Lichfield Garrick Theatre. We are sorry for any inconvenience this has caused you. Please be patient with us as we work through these shows as quickly as we can to make sure everyone gets new tickets or refunds sorted. For more information on the rescheduling & refunding process, please click here.

This is a time of uncertainty for everyone and we want to help in any way we can. We have collected some local resources where you can go to seek advice, emergency help or support depending on your situation, and will be particularly relevant if you are local to the Staffordshire area or are a theatre professional.  To the left are links to government and union advice that you may need for further support & information.

  • Emergency Help

    Co-Op England and Lichfield District Council Emergency Shopping Scheme 

    Central England Co-op and Lichfield District Council have launched a scheme to get food and essentials to vulnerable people. The number to call is 0333 220 3088, which is available from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

    https://www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/news/article/242/emergency-shopping-scheme 

     

    Burntwood Be a Friend 

    This new initiative provides practical support to those who cannot help themselves or easily find help from family, friends or neighbours. Burntwood Be A Friend is available to source urgent food needs and supplies, pick up prescriptions, find befrienders for those who are struggling with isolation, or refer people to other agencies who might be better able to help. 

    01543 524224 (phone lines open daily 10am-midday), burntwoodbeafriend@gmail.com  

     

    Chase Coronavirus Support Network 

    http://www.ccsn.org.uk/ 

     

    Help for Artists, Actors and Theatre workers 

    https://theatresupport.info/ 

     

    Fradley & Streethay Covid-19 Support Group.

    There is a 24hour helpline for anyone in those areas self-isolating requiring help. A team of volunteers there can help with urgent supplies, shopping, a friendly chat, medication pick ups etc.

    Tel number is 01283 29 30 31

     

    Lichfield Foodbank

    Lichfield Foodbank distribution centres continue to operate at the usual times https://lichfield.foodbank.org.uk/locations/

    Information about how to access the foodbank is here https://lichfield.foodbank.org.uk/get-help/ or you can call or email us and we can talk through your situation.

    Donations are urgently needed and can be made at collection points in the city. Please note some collection points may be unavailable due to Covid-19 related closures - all supermarket donation baskets are currently open as normal.

    The foodbank can assist with getting larger donations direct to the warehouse if needed - email info@lichfield.foodbank.org.uk.

     

    Making Connections Walsall

    A friendly service for older or vulnerable people and families.

    Practical help with shopping, picking up prescriptions, food parcels, advice and financial help, reassurance calls/befriending.

    Tel: 0121 3806690, email: COVID-19communityhelp@walsall.gov.uk.

     

    Pathway Project

    Helpline still running 7 days a week but will now only run 9am-9pm. Overnight it goes to a mobile phone where there is an opportunity to leave a voice message or a call back the next day.

    Facebook messages opened up for emotional support between the same times daily, and email helpline talktoeve.pathway@virgin.net is still running 9am-3pm.

    https://www.pathway-project.co.uk/

     

    Lichfield Lions FC Assistance

    The youth football club's adult committee are providing a free prescription delivery service, supported by the Defence Medical Academy at the Whittington Barracks.

    Call 01543 401391 or email lichfieldlions@outlook.com for more information.

     

    Community Foundation for Staffordshire

    A COVID-19 emergency grants scheme that offers support to both individuals and organisations in Staffordshire & Shropshire.

    More info: https://staffsfoundation.org.uk/grants/covid-19-emergency-grants/

     

  • Advice

    Alzheimer’s Society Support Information 

    During the coronavirus pandemic there is advice and practical tips for people living with dementia and those supporting them – either in the same household or from a distance. 

    https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/coronavirus-covid-19 

     

    Young Minds

    Children and Young People’s Mental Health Support

    https://t.co/49FpZliKNS?amp=1

     

    Golden Carers

    Fresh and meaningful online activity for seniors such as word games, puzzles and quizzes.

    www.goldencarers.com

  • Volunteering & Offering Your Support

    Staffordshire County Council iCare 

    Volunteers needed to help vulnerable people in Staffordshire with care in their homes. 

    https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Coronavirus/I-can-help/I-Care.aspx 

     

    Lichfield District Council Coronavirus Relief Fund 

    https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/lichfieldcoronavirus?utm_term=jAyMZvQJp 

     

    Support Staffordshire 

    Coronavirus Community Support Effort 

    https://www.supportstaffordshire.org.uk/covid-19-support 

     

    Coronavirus Kindness in Kings Bromley

    Last weekend volunteers in Kings Bromley helped 35 of their vulnerable neighbours by delivering food and medicine.

    There are lots of ways to show Coronavirus Kindness - find out what you can do to safely help friends, family or neighbours who need to stay at home.

     

    St Giles Hospice - Katie's Appeal

    St Giles Hospice has never needed you more than we need you today.

    https://www.stgileshospice.com/katiesappeal/

     

    The Telegraph

    In response to the crisis, they have launched a special coronavirus charity appeal working with Turn2Us to help financially vulnerable families. The appeal is already proving immensely successful, raising £375,000 in just five days. You can find out more about it and make a donation here. Thank you.

     

    Letters from Lockdown - Arts Project

    We know many of you are looking for activities to keep the little ones entertained or to pass the time if you are not a Key Worker busy keeping things running!

    The Hub at St. Mary's have teamed up with local artist Rosie & Ramona to get your creative juices following right from your coffee table in an exciting community art project!

    If you know of any other support or opportunities available in our area, please get in touch.

     

     Crowdfunding to FFF (Funds for Freelancers)

    https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/fundsforfreelancers

     

     

    Community Foundation for Staffordshire

    Help raise funds that will allow support for communities and organisations: 

    https://staffsfoundation.org.uk/howtogive/covid-19-staffordshire/

Please see below a list of shows that we have sadly been unable to rearrange and will be cancelled. Emails have been sent to patrons with email addresses and all other patrons will be contacted as soon as we are able.

Cancelled Shows 

  • Gladys Knight: Midnight Train to Georgia
  • Female Transport (a production by the Lichfield Players)
  • The Welkin (Live Recording)
  • Oi Frog and Friends
  • Titanic: The Musical (our 2020 Community Musical)

 

Last updated 16/04/2020 10.27am

Please see below a list of shows we have been able to find new dates for. All patrons with email addresses have been contacted advising them of the new date and, if they wish to keep their seats, have been advised how to get in touch to let us know. We are calling the rest of our patrons as quickly as we can to let them know of the changes. Please note that our phone lines are temporarily closed so you will not be able to phone the Box Office line to let us know you would like to swap your tickets to the new date.

If all patrons have been contacted, the show will be re-released for general sale. If the show date is in pink, click it to purchase tickets for the new date.

Rescheduled Shows 

Last updated 17/04/2020 3.47pm

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