Our C uncil
r Covid Diary
The power of
communities An army of volunteers, businesses and community groups has been making sure help reaches those who need it most during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Catalyst, the Council, the Town Councils, VCSE partners and Cleveland Fire Brigade came together to create a ‘COVID Community Support Team’.
They have done everything from food shopping and picking up prescriptions to making sure people who are self-isolating, and may be worried or lonely, get the support they need.
At the peak of the pandemic, items were collected packed and delivered to residents within a 48 hour window, 7 days a week.
The Community Support team even worked with local company, Walks and Wags, to provide dog walking services. While Teesside Dementia Link Services and Stockton MIND offered a confidential listening service for residents to talk over any worries they may have relating to COVID-19.
If you or someone you know is staying at home because you are vulnerable or self-isolating then the team can help. Email
covidcommunitysupport@catalyststockton.org or call 01642 524500. Opening hours are 9am-2pm, Monday-Friday.
Tees Valley Youth Choir is a hit!
The Tees Valley Youth Choir, part of Tees Valley Music Service took to their virtual stages and created a beautiful rendition of ‘Something inside so strong,’ originally sung by Labi Siffre.
The video was created to raise spirits of members and the local community along with showing appreciation for all those who work in the NHS and on the frontline.
After seeing the video, conductor/composer Edward-Rhys Harry asked if the choir would premiere a brand new piece using the words the Queen used to address the nation - and we’re told the Queen has watched it.
All members of the youth choir took part virtually, embracing the new way of life during lockdown. Joined by parents, alumni and staff, the choir performed magnificent harmonies and displayed an incredible range of vocals.
For more information on the TVMS visit
www.tvms.org.uk 27
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