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AUGUST FOOD BANK COLLECTION

With high numbers of people losing their jobs and many still on furlough there continues to be a huge demand for support from Rutland Food Bank. Our donations in the church porch are collected on alternate Wednesdays and for the collection on 26th August we have been advised that the following are in short supply:

  • Hand soap;
  • Shampoo;
  • Cereal bars;
  • Cream crackers; and
  • Pringles

Thanks are due to everyone in the village who have supported the collections to date and for the continued generosity.

If you think you are in need of some help, or know of someone who does, please call the Citizens Advice Bureau on 01572 723494.

 

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Ridlington Parish Council Brief – July 2020

The Latest Situation
As of 23rd July 2020 297,146 people have tested positive for Coronavirus in the UK. This includes both hospital testing data (pillar 1) and community testing data (pillar 2)

The total number of confirmed cases in Rutland as of 9am Thursday 23rd is 98.

There have been 23 COVID-19 related deaths recorded up to 10th July.

Testing numbers in the county are high but the rate of positive tests low. The results will be carefully monitored as travel increases, to and from the county, and the schools return in September.

More detailed information can be found on www.coronavirus-staging.data.gov.uk

 

Rutland Case Mapping
The government is now publishing more detailed information showing a breakdown of COVID-19 cases at a local level.

Rutland is divided into 5 geographical areas.

More detailed information can be found online at :  coronavirus-staging.data.gov.uk/cases

We all need to remain cautious and vigilant and to follow the guidance that has helped people stay safe especially as we head into the summer holiday period.  More information can be found at:  www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do

 

Rutland’s Local Outbreak Plan  – this details:

  • Previous Spread of Covid-19
  • Early Identification and Proactive management of any local outbreaks
  • Coordinating efforts with local partners and agencies
  • Ensuring the public, businesses and stakeholders are aware of the plan and how it is applied.
  • Can be read in full on the Local Outbreak Plan Section of The Rutland
  • County Council Website.

 

Update on Operation Shield
There have been 364 calls registered through the crisis helpline.

From 3rd August 2020, the Crisis Line number will be automatically forwarded to the Adult Duty Line.

 

Continuation of free parking
RCC will continue suspending parking charges in all Council car parks throughout the summer.

NB. All on-street parking restrictions remain in place IN BOTH Oakham and Uppingham.

 

Restricted Library Services
Oakham Library is now offering a reduced collection and drop off service for books and DVD’s.

Planning is now underway for the introduction of a new Home Library delivery and collection service from 10th August. This service will take the place of the normal Mobile Library Service.

Registered library users can order books and DVD’s online via the Rutland Libraries website. (www.rutland.gov.uk/libraries)  OR over the phone by calling: 01572 722918

Items will be held in storage for 72 hours before they can be loaned back out again.

Reduced opening hours will apply to Oakham library – 09:30am – 2:00pm Monday , Wednesday and Friday and 09:30am to 1:00pm Saturday.

There will be no browsing, reading or computer services at this time and visitors will be asked to wear a mask inside the library and to observe social distancing rules at all times.

(This includes a limit on the number of people allowed into the library building at any one time).

Plans for community libraries in Uppingham Ketton and Ryall to open one day a week after 7th August will follow in due course.

 

Gyms and Leisure Facilities
Managers of Catmose Gym are reviewing the latest government guidance with a view to allowing access to the gym, a range of classes and indoor sport from 25th July.

The public swimming pools remain closed.

 

Rutland Registry Office
This has now been reopened for weddings civil partnership and birth registration services

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
Appointments to discuss weddings and civil partnerships can be made by calling: 01572 758370 or emailing: registrars@rutland.gov.uk

Appointments for registering a birth can be made by calling: 01572 758380.

 

Castle and Museum Service
Plans are in place to reopen Oakham Castle for visitors and small wedding bookings from August 21st.

The Castle gift shop will only be able to accept card transactions. NO CASH.

 

Outdoor Play Areas
Can now be reopened AS LONG AS all activity is consistent with government guidance on health, hygiene and social distancing.

Further information can be accessed at: www.gov.uk/government/collections/coronavirus-covid-19-list-of-guidance

A decision with regard to the Ridlington Play Area will be published shortly. At present it remains closed whist discussions continue regarding the difficulties in meeting the government directives.

 

Local Authority Discretionary Grant Fund Policy:
Is available to view online at: www.rutland.gov.uk/covidbusiness.

 

Medical Collection Scheme
This will cease from 1st August in line with the end of shielding. Plans are in place to reinstate this should a local outbreak/lockdown occur.

 

Reporting of Grounds Maintenance Issues
Such as fly tipping, graffiti, damaged road signs and problems with vegetation etc. remains very much welcomed by reporting online, through the website: www.fixmystreet.com or via the FixMyStreet app.

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CHURCHYARD

The north bank is still developing well with abundant yellow rattle, which is now forming large seed pods.

Traditionally, farmers used the sound of the seeds rattling in the seed pods to know when to cut their hay, so we will cut the banks and the front of the churchyard again in the late summer.

Meanwhile, the grave yard is still being mowed regularly.

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RIDLINGTON PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL

MESSAGE FROM RPCC

Thank you to Ridlington residents who already support the church throughout the year. This generosity is hugely appreciated, enabling the church to be a living community asset – not just for Sunday services and major gatherings, festivals and celebrations, but also a hub for the Foodbank, Choir, Community Orchard and Wildflower Garden…

However, as a result of Covid 19 and the inability of the church to hold services, gatherings and fund-raising events, we are now struggling to pay routine bills and meet other financial obligations.

Recently, you will have received a leaflet titled ‘Coffee Break’ from all the members of the PCC. If you feel you can help in this way i.e. dedicating the cost of your ‘coffee break’ to aid church funds – or even consider making a one-off payment – we would be immensely grateful.

Thank you for your consideration.

Louise Fox; Anne and David Harvey; Bart Hellyer; Andy Hoult; Maggie Mortell; Richard Thatcher; Margie Wall.

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Ridlington Walking Group

The Ridlington Walking Group monthly walks recommenced successfully in July.

The next walk will take place on Wednesday 5th August starting at 2pm outside the Village Hall.

Again, there will be 6 places available, in the first instance, so please contact Anne Harvey at acharvey@hotmail.co.uk if you would like to come along.

The activity will be safely organised with both risk assessment and social distancing measures in place.

Look forward to seeing you again.

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BOOKS!

 

We are currently looking at ways to safely reintroduce our book recycling and exchange over the coming months.

It is anticipated that we might find safe storage for the books, catalogue and index them and then offer a delivery service to any requesting household.

Upon their return, the books can be quarantined.

Watch this space for future details…. and thanks to Debra for her ongoing work in this area.

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Volunteer Drivers Required – Uppingham Surgery

Please see below a letter from the Practice Manager – Vicki Abbott at Uppingham Surgery.

 

“Dear Volunteer,

Volunteer drivers required

We would firstly like to thank you for your support and dedication to both the practice and our patients over the last 4 months during these unprecedented times.

We recognise as a practice that there is a real need to support our more vulnerable or those with increased needs in our community and that this must continue regardless of when lockdown eases across the nation.

With this in mind, the practice has taken the steps to purchase a vehicle to operate a weekly prescription delivery service. We are seeking volunteer drivers to help us with providing this service. We are ideally looking for 1 day a week (11am – 3pm) from individuals with designated areas to deliver to.

If this is something you would be interested in doing please let us know.

Once again thank you for volunteering your time, it is has been invaluable to us all.

With thanks,

Yours faithfully,

Vicki Abbott
Practice Manager”

Attached letter

It would be good if you could let us know as soon as possible if any of you are interested, or if you are planning on ceasing your current schemes.

 

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CHURCH NEWS – Update

From Sunday 5th July, 2020, our lovely church St Mary Magdalene and St Andrew’s will be opened for private prayer from 10am – 4pm on Sundays and Wednesdays. 

  • Details about church services can be found on the Rutland Water Benefice website. You can download the order of service and readings from there too;
  • Join the Rutland Water Benefice Facebook group and the Sunday service Watch party, or see the videos that make up the Watch party on Facebook, or see the service on The Rutland Water Benefice YouTube channel;

To join the distribution list for weekly readings and other information from church, please email rectorrwb@gmail.com

“Let’s pray that God will support and bless us, our families and our communities as we try to enjoy what we can in this fast-changing situation.”

Ministry Team:
Pippa 01780 721286
curate.rwb@gmail.com

John 01780 460735
jpt100948@gmail.com

Jenni 07507 442539
rectorrwb@gmail.com

Church Warden:
David 07802 579095
david_j_harvey@yahoo.co.uk