Coronavirus is still here and it’s going to need a big team effort for us to live alongside it safely. This hasn’t been an easy time for anyone and coronavirus has really changed our lives. We’ve all got a reason to keep doing our bit to stop the spread of coronavirus so we can get life going again. We all have a part to play, by thinking every day about what we should do, rather than what we can do, to protect lives, livelihoods and our ways of living. More information: https://gov.wales/together-well-keep-wales-safe
Rule of Six and Hospitality
From Saturday 24 April, 6 people from any number of households will be able to meet up outdoors.
We have also confirmed that outdoor hospitality will be able to reopen from Monday 26 April.
More information here:
https://gov.wales/outdoor-hospitality-given-go-ahead-reopen-and-rules-mixing-outdoors-relaxed-wales
Charlotte
Charlotte Toft
ILSTON COMMUNITY COUNCIL
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Dear All,
Let’s make as much noise as possible!Best wishes,CharlIotte
Clerk and RFO
Ilston Community Council
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Charlotte Toft
Dear All,
Charlotte
Charlotte Toft
Dear All,
Please find the attached guidance on social distancing for vulnerable people.
It defines who is ‘vulnerable’. This includes everyone over 70 yrs of age whether or not they have underlying health conditions and specifies the underlying health conditions that may also make a person vulnerable.
It sets out the meaning and method of social distancing.
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Dear All,
The attached guidance give advice about ‘Shielding’ to those who are classed as extremely vulnerable.
It defines who is extremely vulnerable and what help is available to them and what to do if somebody who is shielding becomes ill.
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Weekly shopping vouchers worth £15 to spend at supermarkets while schools are closed due to coronavirus
Dear All,
We have received an email from Karen Dewar of Gower Dog Retreat. She has kindly offered to walk the dogs of those who may need help with exercising their pets at the moment. She has three acres of fully fenced off land, is licensed by Swansea Council and is fully insured. If you would like to use this service, please ring her on 07779130515 or email GowerDogRetreat@gmail.com.
Best wishes,
Charlotte
Charlotte Toft
Clerk -Ilston Community Council
07464612580
STAY HOME PROTECT THE NHS SAVE LIVES
ILSTON COMMUNITY COUNCIL
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Hi,
Further to reading this e mail I’m attaching Covid-19 dog walking guidelines that have been prepared by the Canne and Feline Sector Group and collaborative organisations including BVA (British Veterinary Association). http://www.cfsg.org.uk/_layouts/15/start.aspx#/
I’m one of the vets working at St James Veterinary Group, Swansea but also President of BVA Welsh Branch. Hence very busy on all matters Covid-19 that relate to the profession.
The attachments are advisories for dog owners and walkers and I thought your contact list would find it useful.
The CFSG published a separate graphic last week on “Comfort In Crisis” – community residents may also find this useful.
The one caveat is we’re in a rapidly evolving situation and the guidelines may change to reflect this.
Please feel free to contact me on any veterinary or animal welfare related issues.
Best wishes,
Ifan
Ifan Lloyd MRCVS
Glenbryn
Lunnon
Swansea
SA3 2EJ
Mob: 07980 621792
I am writing as a member of Ilston Community Council and the Penmaen and Nicholas
ton Village Hall Committee.
I have discussed the following thoughts with Audrey Elliott Chair of the Community Council and with Luke and Carla the new owners of Shepherds in Parkmill.
Given the ongoing issues with the coronavirus outbreak I was wondering how we as a community can assist those who will inevitably need to self isolate or become ill.
Our community (the villages of Lunnon, Ilston, Parkmill, Penmaen, and Nicholaston) have a large demographic of residents in the most at risk groups. Many of these people live alone.
This raises two practical issues.
- How do individuals and families who are in isolation get basic groceries ?
The large supermarkets do not have limitless capacity to deliver.
- How do we support those particularly the most vulnerable through this period? I am thinking here of the problems of isolation.
In relation to the first issue Luke and Carla have said they will supply essential grocery products and would do their best to carry out doorstep deliveries. I would also invisage local volunteers assisting by collecting boxes of groceries from the shop and delivering them to the doorstep of the customers. This I stress would be to the doorstep without any form of contact.
Luke and Carla have said that to facilitate this they are happy to set up credit accounts for customers, or use of bank transfers. They will endeavour to source all reasonable grocery requests via their suppliers.
Orders could be placed by email or phone.
The second issue is more complex and we need the advice of Health Professionals as to how it is possible to support those who live alone through the isolation or illness phase.
As a village hall we have a reasonable email list of local residents, but not everyone.
The Community Council have access to the voters list and are in the process of preparing a newsletter. This will be posted to every household in the area.
Can I suggest that we initially send an email via the Village Hall informing residents of the potential for grocery deliveries with the contact details of Shepherds and ask the recipients to pass the message on to neighbours . Also to ask for volunteers to make the deliveries.
If the Community Council are in agreement we can also add this to the newsletter which should reach everyone.
We also need to discuss with those who know how we can safely give the essential human support needed by people on their own.
I would be grateful for your thoughts on this?
If this is thought reasonable and worthwhile let me know and I will put a circular together from the Hall Committee in the first instance.
Many thanks
Dale
