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Away from the panic buyers and stockpiling, people and businesses across Thanet are showing true community spirit amid the conronavirus pandemic.
From helping with shopping deliveries to driving vulnerable people to hospital appointments, free food give-aways and even holding online yoga classes so people can stay connected, the community is rallying round.
Ageless Thanet is providing a telephone service for anyone feeling isolated or who needs to hear a friendly voice.
A spokesman says the organisation is "still very much here".
"In the true spirit of Ageless Thanet we are determined to do as much as possible despite the current restrictions.
"We are going to be providing a telephone service, so if you are struggling with feelings of social isolation and loneliness during this time and would like to hear a friendly voice to see how you are, please get in touch."
You can either message on Facebook, email info@agelessthanet.org.uk or call 01843 210005.
Today until 4pm, Gadd's in Margate has a whole pallet of food to give away for free, including cereal, biscuits and sweets.
Farleys Furniture, based in Ramsgate, is helping to do shopping for those who can't get out and about.
Call them if you need help on 01843 593069.
Central Cars is helping people in self isolation, the elderly and/or vulnerable with deliveries of shopping, picking up vital prescriptions and delivering them to the doorstep, taking people to essential medical appointments and offering delivery services for local restaurants and takeaways.
Call 01843 888888 to discuss these services with one of their operators.
Yoga teacher Hannah Rzysko, who runs Yoga Therapy for All, is providing a term of online chair yoga classes, suitable for all ages and abilities.
All you need is an upright sturdy chair without arms, a yoga block or a good chunky book, and a strap or a dressing gown belt.
"During these very strange and isolating times we find ourselves in, I am passionate about staying connected to you all and giving you a great yoga class, even if we can’t be in the room together for a few weeks," she said.
"So how does it work? At the start of each week, you will receive a link in your email inbox. On Friday at 12.55pm each week you simply follow that link to join the class.
"Each class will be live-streamed via Zoom (a similar platform to skype, but it allows lots of people to join the same sessions at once) which means you can ask questions throughout the session too.
"I can support you over the phone prior to your first session in setting this up on your computer, phone or tablet.
"What if I miss a live class? No problem. I will send through a link to the class so you can watch and practice in your own time."
For more details click here.
Cafés and restaurants are also providing services to help make life a bit easier.
The Kitchen CT9, in Cliftonville, is offering a food delivery service by calling 01843 500021, and Margate's Bus Cafe is offering a home delivery service from their food and drink menu between 9am and 3pm. No minimum order and no charges for delivery.
They also have bread and different types of milk available and all prices will be the same as in the shop.
Call them on 01843 297985.
