As the year progresses, the Government plans to ease the lockdown. Children returned to school on the 8th March and from the 29th outdoor gatherings, including in private gardens, are permitted, but only for a maximum of six people. Also from that date outdoor sports are allowed and open air swimming pools can open. However, we still won’t be allowed to travel abroad, and we are advised to work from home still, where possible.
From 12th April, non-essential retail outlets will open, as will hairdressers and nail salons. Libraries, community centres and most outdoor attractions are permitted to open. Campsites and holiday lets (where indoor facilities are not shared) can also open. The hospitality industry, which has suffered so much over the last year, will be able to open, but only to serve customers outdoors, via table service. Funeral services will be able to accommodate up to 30 mourners and weddings may be celebrated with up to 15 guests.
Restrictions ease further on the 17th May, when meeting others outdoors will be allowed – up to 30 people only. Indoor hospitality, cinemas, theatres will open, but again with restrictions on numbers. And up to 30 wedding guests will be able to celebrate the happy occasion.
When the 21st June arrives, the Government hopes to be in a position to remove ALL legal limits on social contact.
For details information on the road to ‘normality’ consult the www.gov.uk website.
How we celebrated in 2020
Between lockdowns in June, we invited people to take a walk around Slindon and see 33 different entries to the Slindon Scarecrow competition. Floral displays on gates and front doors added to the fun.
Here is a map giving the approximate locations of the scarecrows.
Below is a link which enables you to see the head shots of the scarecrows which is freely accessible without having an existing Instagram/Facebook account. Click here to link to the Instagram page
Just so everyone is aware – if you would like to see a bigger picture of each scarecrow, you will only be able to do so if you have an existing Instagram/Facebook account or choose to open an Instagram/Facebook (free) account.
Prescriptions – collection and deliveries
April 25, 2020
Our local pharmacist is offering delivery for prescriptions during the pandemic:
We can arrange to take your repeat prescriptions to your pharmacy and collect medication for you
Our community network of volunteers is able to help with repeat presciptions – taking repeat prescription forms to your pharmacy and/or collecting prescriptions for you. Call Nancy Brinton to arrange this – 814693.
Shopping at Supermarkets for others…..
April 20, 2020
One of the challenges in shopping for the vulnerable – neighbours, friends or family – is paying for things.
A number of supermarkets have introduced ‘gift’ or payment cards that can be used by volunteers shopping on behalf of others, and there are other options as well.
Message from Carolyn Coles, Sunnybox Lane, Slindon
Can you help with making scrubs bags for nurses and carers? All is explained below:
A very big thank you to all the sewing machinists in Slindon and beyond who have to date made 250 cotton bags into which nurses and carers can deposit used scrubs before going to the laundry. (In fact carers working in the community use the bags to take their scrubs home to be washed.)
For those who are still keen and able we would love more scrub bags please as the demand continues to be high, especially in community care homes and hospices.
The draw string bags need to be made of cotton or polyester/cotton to withstand 60 degree washing temperatures. The finished size is 14″ width x 17″ length but do add 2″inches to the length when cutting the fabric to make a folded seam at the top into which cord can be inserted.
I have been donated several bags of duvet covers and pillow cases for converting into bags so if you have run out of material or would like material to join in this effort I can deliver to your door – call me Carolyn Coles on 814608. Once finished please phone for collection or leave on Mary Moor’s doorstep in School Hill, telephone 814227.
If you are not able to sew but can supply suitable fabric it would be very welcome
So far the response has been amazing and sadly the demand is still strong. Keep well everyone.
