| Coronavirus The Parish Council does not wish to sound alarmist, but all the guidance from the Government indicates that the situation is likely to get worse before it gets better. The latest updates are available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response We have therefore given some thought to the situation here in the village should any residents, voluntarily or by direction of Public Health England, be confined to their homes for any period of time – i.e., go into 'self-isolation'. We believe that it will be helpful to have a small nucleus of volunteers prepared to assist any family in self-isolation, by running essential errands, collecting and delivering items to the door step, without personal contact, and any other urgent matters which might crop up during such a time. Be clear that this is not an attempt to assist, let alone take over from, the emergency services, or to put volunteers into any personal danger. It is a plan which we hope will not be needed, but if there is a sudden need, it may be too late to set something up. Detailed terms of reference for the volunteer group are hard to draw up – flexibility will be the key! If you are prepared to join the volunteer group please respond to this e-mail, to Simon Jenkins, with your e-mail address and mobile phone number. If you volunteer, it will be assumed that you are prepared for these details to be shared within the group. Whatever happens, it is important that all residents keep a watchful eye over people who may be vulnerable and report any problems to the authorities – see the link above – or to any member of the Parish Council. We should all aim to be: - Calm: the opposite will lead us to do things which might impact seriously on others – like panic buying.
- Caring: those who self-isolate need to know that we care about them. Phone calls, messages, letters, cards, food left on the doorstep are all signs that we care.
- Considerate: let's look out for one another, and act collectively to prevent the spread.
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