Weston Playhouse staff have been furloughed and are 'unable to respond to calls or answer emails' after 'all performances at Parkwood Theatres (which owns Weston Playhouse) across the UK have been suspended'.

This comes after the country went into lockdown to prevent the spread of Covid-19, and Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced all theatres across the country must close with immediate effect last month. 

A Playhouse Weston statement on Facebook said: "Due to the ongoing Covid-19 crisis, we are sorry to inform you that all performances at Parkwood Theatres venues across the UK have been suspended and would like to apologise for any inconvenience this will cause. We are working to reschedule as many of the affected performances as we can.

"Given our theatres are closed at the moment, all of our venue staff have been furloughed so we are unable to respond to calls or answer emails. As soon as matters improve, and staff are back at work we will make contact with you all to either help you exchange to a new performance of your choice or to send you a full credit voucher for your booking, including any fees. As you can imagine, once we are operational again we will be processing a large number of bookings, so please bear with us during this busy period.

"These considerations apply for all bookings made direct with the venue. If you booked through a third party agency please contact them directly.

"We hope to get the show back on the road soon and appreciate your understanding and patience at this difficult time."

Bristol Airport remains open with a reduced number of commercial and scheduled flights and continues to assist with repatriation, medical, military and other essential services. 

An airport spokesman said: "We continue to work closely with airlines, the Government, Department for Transport and Public Health England on the latest information and guidance for customers.

"Safety and security of our customers and staff is our key priority at all times and enhanced cleaning procedures and self-distancing policies are in place to keep our customers and colleagues safe, whilst providing these vital air links."

Notaro Homecare has been delivering bags of essentials to people in need.

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Loves Cafe is delivering takeaway food and selling vegetable boxes to customers.

Mental health charity In Charley's Memory (ICM) has closed following the coronavirus outbreak. 

A charity spokesman said: "Following government guidelines and safe distancing, we have made the heart breaking decision to temporarily close ICM. 

"If you need any support during this time, call Samaritans free on 116123, as well as YoungMinds text service on 85258.

"As soon as we are advised we can, our doors will be open."

The Weston Coronavirus Response team is helping to distribute food and medicines to people in need.

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Weston's Royal Air Forces Association branch has closed until further notice following the Coronavirus outbreak.

All functions, coffee mornings and events have been cancelled for the foreseeable future.

The group has also launched a support group for its members in self-isolation who are in need of food deliveries and advice.

For more information, visit the club's Facebook page.

The hardware store has been deemed an essential retailer. 

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Pupils have been sending messages of hope to Weston Hospicecare patients who are in isolation due to the coronavirus.

Wraxall's Noah's Ark Zoo Farm closed to the public on Monday.