A BOOKSHOP is making sure vulnerable people self isolating still have books to read - by delivering to customers.
The Little Ripon Bookshop in North Yorkshire has become an important lifeline for lonely elderly residents who have been forced into quarantine.
Owners, Gill and Simon Edwards, have been adapting to the new lockdown measures by delivering books from their store to wherever people need them.
Phoebe Edwards, 24, works in her parents shop, said they “owe” it to their customers to keep trying to get books to them however they can.
She said: “It’s totally within our capabilities to deliver books by foot or by bike or by car to our customers who are having to stay inside.”
The bookshop also posts books out to customers who are further afield but still want to support the business.
At the moment, Gill and Simon are thankful for their loyal customers and are confident their new operating system will keep them in business. The shop closed for browsing last Monday, as it was decided it would be safer to do so.
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