MAYOR of Dawlish Alison Foden has praised the ‘amazing work’ in the town.

Cllr Foden said: ‘While life in lockdown continues, I write to send my best and stay safe wishes to everyone.

‘Each day I notice the amazing work of volunteers and key workers in our town – a big thank you to all our carers, doctors, nurses, delivery drivers and couriers, postal workers, shop and supermarket staff and all the hard-working volunteers providing to support.

‘Helping Dawlish is here to support all in need of community support during these unknown and difficult times – if you need help please call 01626 863388 or 07584 052 306.

‘Helping Dawlish is a collaboration of local community organisations – Assist Teignbridge, Dawlish Community Transport, ROC Dawlish, Dawlish Town Council, Roots Community Enhancement, The Strand Centre, Dawlish Chamber of Trade, Open Daw, Living Dawlish Hub, HITS, CAB, local churches and Home Instead. https://helpingdawlish.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/helpingdawlish/

‘Thank you to all involved with Helping Dawlish and thank you to all the volunteers who enable the support.

‘Time in lockdown and self-isolation can feel lonely and dispiriting; Devon Libraries are open online, and if not already registered, you can register online to be access e-books and audiobooks, plus online story-times for children. https://www.librariesunlimited.org.uk/news/coronavirus-library-service-update/ and https://www.facebook.com/DawlishLibrary/?epa=SEARCH_BOX

‘During this time of lock-down I am very aware of how much daily life has changed for all of us, in order to heed the Government’s message to Stay home – Protect the NHS – Save Lives.

‘This is the time when we really appreciate our community in Dawlish, and all the strengths and positives that community brings – to look out for our neighbours and those who are self-isolating or shielding.

‘When I walk into town to shop for essentials for my neighbours and myself, I realise how lucky we are in Dawlish – we do have an amazing and empowering community.

‘With very best wishes and stay safe.’