Wearing a face covering will become mandatory in all shops and supermarkets in England from 24 July 2020. Shop workers, however are excluded.
Those who fail to wear a mask will face a fine of up to £100. This will be reduced to £50 if people pay within 14 days. The rules will be enforced by the police and not the shop workers.
There are several people who live in the village making face coverings at home, some as a business and others with their proceeds, or a percentage of, going to a charitable organisation.
There is Leoni Rawle at Redlands Lane, who is offering a wide range of 100% cotton fabrics with over 70 different designs to choose from. The photograph shows Toni Rodway from The Painted Nail wearing one of Leoni’s facemasks (with sausage dogs on it!). There is a sleeve/pocket in the lining for optional addition of filters. There is also a small metal strip to fit the contour of the face for a more comfortable fit and prevents glasses from steaming up. Made to order, machine washable, the choice of sizes are: Child, Teenager, Small Adult & Adult. They are £5 each with a discount for orders of 10 or more. If unable to collect, Leoni offers First Class postage at £1 for one,£1.30 for two or more. Message Leoni on Facebook HERE or on her mobile: 07724 612174.
There is Jacqui Sewell who has been selling and continues to sell masks at the Post Office on Tuesday and Friday mornings. Masks made by Robin Loudonare £2 each with proceeds to the Post Office Group & Jacqui’s pleated Masks at £2.50 each with 50p each proceeds going to The Post Office Group. If you’re unable to get to the Post Office, contact Jacqui through her Facebook page HERE or by email: jacquisewell@me.com.
There is Linzi, who operates her Handmade By Linzi business mainly through Facebook. A selection of her many fabrics are shown below. Linzi offers cotton face coverings, again, handmade to order – £3 each plus p&p £1.40. They measure approx 22cm x 12cm (Adults) with Teen and Child sizes available too. You can message Linzi through her Facebook page HERE or by email: handmadebylinzi@hotmail.com
There is Lynne Staff who has been making masks to order for those in need and supplying some to our Community Store for which a donation is requested. You can contact Lynne on 01308 8868584.
There isSheila Deane from Fullers who has been doing an absolutely marvellous job making masks for the NHS and supplying the over 60’s and infirm throughout the village for no remuneration whatsoever. Well done Sheila!
Broadwindsor Community Store will be selling 3-ply masks from Friday, 24th at £1.50. Shop manager, Kevin Madder-Smith has said that anyone going to the shop without a mask will not be allowed entry but staff can serve them from the door.