Contact Us
There are many ways to get in touch, you can phone us, email us or use the form below. We suggest using the phone for your more immediate needs.
Phone
The phones are available throughout the day. If the phone is engaged or there’s no answer, please leave a message.
- 7am to 8pm: 01747 840487
Remember, you can phone even if you just want a chat or to share a concern about a friend, relative or neighbour.
OUT OF HOURS SERVICE (PLEASE USE THIS FOR URGENT CALLS ONLY)
01747 840487 or 07407 246714 or 07543 777607
bourtongroup@outlook.com
Use this to email the Bourton Community Support Group. We can access emails throughout the day. We suggest that email, or the Online Request below, is used for requests for support.
Online Request
Use this secure form to tell us what you need.
Please make separate submissions for different types of request. For example if you need help with shopping and picking up a prescription, submit two request: One for Shopping and one for Prescription. If you don’t see exactly what you need listed on the form, contact us by phone or email.
Don’t worry about getting it perfect, we’ll give you a call if we have any questions.
Medical Advice
PLEASE NOTE: We can NOT help with any medical queries. If you are unwell or are worried about anything, please:
- Visit the NHS 111 online Coronavirus sympton checker
- Call 111 (only call 999 or 112 in emergency)
- Call your doctor’s surgery:
- Doctor’s Surgeries
- The Silton Surgery, Silton and Bourton, 01747 840226
- Mere Surgery, Mere, 01747 860001
- Peacemarsh Surgery, Gillingham 01747 834330
- The Barn Surgery, Gillingham 01747 824201
- Wincanton Health Centre, Wincanton 01963 435700
- Pharmacies find a local pharmacy here
- The Silton Surgery Dispensary, Silton and Bourton 01747 840950
- Mere Surgery Dispensary, Mere, 01747 860001
- Mere Pharmacy, Mere 01747 860232
- Peacemarsh Pharmacy, Gillingham 01747 825481
- Gillingham High Street Pharmacy, Gillingham 01747 822427
- Boots Pharmacy, Wincanton 01963 32205
Parish of Upper Stour

To keep in touch with the news from St Georges’ Bourton and the Parish of Upper Stour, please access the web site through the ‘Parish of Upper Stour’ link, below.
Parish of Upper Stour within Heytesbury Deanery, in Salisbury Diocese
Looking to God, Looking to Care, Looking to Grow
To subscribe to the Parish of Upper Stour e-newsletter then please sign up here.
The latest and past editions of the e-newsletter are all available here.
To access the latest Parish Magazine please click here.
Sovereign Housing Association

HELP AND SUPPORT FOR SOVEREIGN HOUSING ASSOCIATION RESIDENTS
Sovereign ( my.sovereign.org.uk ) is one of the largest housing providers in the area. They are aware that their customers will need their support and advice, especially during these difficult times. If you need to contact Sovereign for any reason we recommend using the customer care number: 0300 5000 926.
For more specific enquiries here are some recommended links to the most relevant pages and sections found within the excellent Sovereign website:
Click here to access the section which contains everything you need to know about how Sovereign and other agencies can support you with a range of issues – from top spending tips, to advice about getting online and returning to work.
Click here to access details of the key services, advice and support available for individuals during the pandemic, including new grants and other support available to community groups and small local businesses, to help them keep going. There’s more information about all this support – in the questions on answers in this link.
For the latest Tennancy and Employment Support please click here to access assistance if you need help with managing your money or claiming welfare benefits. If you require personal employment support then Sovereign have an employment and training service, which can provide free, personalised support, including:
- Job searching, CV writing and interview techniques
- Finding local job clubs and other agencies that can help you
- Becoming self-employed or starting up your own business
- Looking for work if you have a disability
- Getting back to work if you’re unemployed
- Apprenticeships, training and qualifications
- Accessing grants to support learning or job opportunities
In addition to the above services Sovereign can offer advice on Employment and Training, Community projects, Mental health support, Domestic Abuse support and a fuel voucher scheme.
For more information about local community projects and support please contact: Kate Sheppard, Community Development Officer, North Dorset
e-mail: Katherine.sheppard@sovereign.org.uk Mobile: 07775 547728