Household waste recycling sites to re-open on 1 June: Plans are being made to reopen all of Argyll and Bute’s Household Waste Recycling Centres on June 1. This reflects the First Minister’s statement today on the easing of lockdown measures,…
Category: Covid-19 Coronavirus update
Scotland’s route map
Yesterday the Scottish First Minister, Nicole Sturgeon, unveiled Scotland’s route map through and out of the crisis. The full document can be found on the right hand side of this article as well as on the Scottish government website. In…
NHS advice updated
From today, the UK’s list of coronavirus symptoms has been updated. Self-isolate if you develop any of the following: a new continuous cough fever loss/change in your normal sense of smell or taste More info: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/statement-from-the-uk-chief-medical-officers-on-an-update-to-coronavirus-symptoms-18-march-2020
Jura remains closed to visitors
How to place Tesco order through Walton’s
Tesco orders for Jura The fundamental change is to choose “home delivery” rather than “click and collect” and the website will now accept your post code. There are simple new procedures to follow: Choose any “home delivery” slot on the…
Tesco to accept online orders for islanders
Today Walton’s of Oban got some great news… well done Eric!! Full information will come from Eric but please be patient when placing any orders. After seven years of misplaced hope, and seven weeks of increasingly intense pressure, Tesco have…
Maritime and Coastguard Agency advice
Many people visit the coast to enjoy their hobbies and passions including diving, kayaking, paddle boarding, sailing, surfing and swimming but HM Coastguard is asking you to refrain from visiting the coast. Even if you’re local or travelling within the national…
Jean’s Fresh Fish back for orders only
JEAN’S FRESH FISH 🐠 🐟 Telephone no. 07715 036041 FISH ALERT! Jean will be operating from the van only for foreseeable future. The trailer in Bowmore will remain closed until further notice. As of now, it will be orders only to minimise contact.…
Updated CalMac essential timetable
There is a change to the essential CalMac Islay to Kennacraig lifeline timetable from 28th April 2020. Update: this service has now been extended to 31st May 2020. Service updates: https://www.calmac.co.uk/service-status?route=09 For more information see CalMac’s website below: https://www.calmac.co.uk/kennacraig-portellen-portaskaig-islay-ferry-winter-timetable
Keep our shop safe
If you, or anyone in your household, have recently arrived on Jura or has any symptoms of the virus you MUST NOT ENTER the shop. We must keep our staff and customers safe from Coronavirus COVID-19. We insist that you…