Latest  Situation
Figures explained: Regarding testing figures ‘Public Health England’ only provide a snapshop of the number of Covid-19 cases in an area and no further data. The data for number of deaths is published each Tuesday by ‘The Office for National Statistics’ but is time lagged by approx.11 days. There have been 20 Covid-19 related deaths recorded in Rutland up to week ending 29th May 2020.

 

Update on High Street reopening
Non essential retailers are now able to open in England from Monday 15th June as long as SOCIAL DISTANCING MEASURES ARE IN PLACE.

In Uppingham and Oakham temporary safety measures are also in place. These are:

• Installation of signs and floor markings reminding us of social distancing rules.
• Physical signage along both high streets
• Free parking for those travelling by car.
• Additional bike racks in Uppingham
• A temporary one-way system on High Street Oakham is being finalised.
• Businesses MUST display a notice to show they are following Government guidance.
• You must only visit shops with those you live with and practice social distancing at all time.

For up to date information  http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do

 

Return to Schools
Primary Schools – At present, wider opening up to Reception and Year one and Year 6 pupils in addition to vulnerable children and children of critical care workers only.

Secondary schools – Catmose College and Casterton College will be opening to Year 10’s next week, Uppingham College the following week and as per Government guidance.

 

Health & Wellbeing Conversation for Young People
The Leicestershire and Rutland Safeguarding Children Partnership would like to hear from young people between the ages of 11 and 18 to understand how COVID-19 has impacted on them.

The survey can be found on: http://www.Surveymonkey.co.uk/r/HealthandWellbeingConversationforYoungPeopleages11to18

The responses close Sunday 28th June 2010

 

Places of Worship
From Monday 15 June 2020 places of worship will be permitted to open for individual prayer, in line with social distancing guidelines.

http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-the-safe-use-of-places-of-worship-during-the-pandemic

However, places of worship will use their own discretion over when they consider it safe to open. Opening arrangements will be communicated locally.

 

Libraries
Although there is no date for their reopening residents can make use of the free e-book and e magazine and audio book service. For more info visit Rutland libraries website at http://rutland.gov.uk/libraries or tel 01572 722918.

 

Food Bank
A higher demand on the food banks is expected due to free school meals voucher ceasing in the Summer Holidays so contributions continue to be welcome. The lidded box for donations is to be found in the church porch.

 

Media Releases:

• Face coverings MUST be worn on public transport.
• New Electric Bike Scheme launched for Rutland Residents. Anyone over the age of 16 can apply and a short training course will be provided. To apply or for further info tel. 01572 758138 or email transport@rutland.gov.uk
• Summer Reading Challenge online for children. For more info visit the Rutland Libraries website at http://rutland.gov.uk/libraries or tel 01572 722918
• Rutland Carers – For help, advice and support tel. 01572 758249. Email: carersteam@rutland.gov.uk

 

Please read below a letter we have received from Mr. Chauhan informing us of the new online network – NHS Citizens’ Panel.

“Dear Mr. Johnson,

Did you know that the local NHS organisations have launched a new online network, NHS Citizens’ Panel for people in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR), to help people stay connected and  participate and share  views about their local healthcare service?

I am hoping that you can assist us to spread the word.  People we talk to are telling us about the great job that Parish Councils are doing at this difficult time – sharing articles, posting information on websites and also putting information on their notice boards to keep their local community informed.  We are also experiencing this for ourselves.

I would be grateful if you could display the attached poster  and use the attached article on your website and in any local newsletters/community magazines.  If you use any social media – a mention about the Citizens’ Panel would be great.

Citizen Panel Poster FINAL 21MAy2020 v2 Rutland

Citizens Panel article 150520 final (2)Ridlington

Should you need any further tools to support with promoting the Citizens’ Panel through social media such as Facebook, twitter or your internet, or you would like further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

To find out more about the Citizens’ Panel and join yourself visit www.healthcareviewsllr.co.uk

Thank you for helping and supporting your local NHS.

Kind regards
Shelpa Chauhan
Mobile: 07826 934328
Email: shelpa.chauhan@westleicestershireccg.nhs.uk”

from a letter dated 29 May 2020

The Next Collection Date

First, a huge thank you to everyone who has given items for the food bank collection in the church porch.  David and Anne Harvey kindly delivered the items earlier this week.  In future, Rutland County Council working with Voluntary Action Rutland will collect the items to support social distancing and limit journeys to the Food Bank.  They have supplied us with two boxes to use – they can be found on the left hand side of the church porch: they are smaller than our usual collection box but will be easier for them to collect, so please use the smaller boxes first.  We are waiting for confirmation of the next collection date but understand that it might be Wednesday, 20th May.

Items requested include:
Tinned carrots, Tinned potatoes, Smash, Jams/spreads (not homemade), Sponge puddings, Small bags of sugar (500g), Tins of meat, Tinned meat pies, Tins of custard, Full cream UHT milk, Toilet rolls, UHT juice, Small jars of coffee, Children’s toothbrushes and toothpaste.

If you are unable to access the collection point and would like someone to collect an item from you please contact me (debrathatcher@hotmail.com or 823910).  Alternatively, if you would like to donate money, you can pay direct by bank transfer to:

Account name: Rutland Foodbank

Sort code: 20-45-77

Account number: 70782629

Every donation makes a difference, so please continue to donate to help meet the increasing demands being made on the Foodbank.

Debra Thatcher

SSAFA would like to share an authentic VE Day recipe for scones. You may like to have a try of this for tomorrow’s “Tea in the Afternoon”?

VE DAY 75 SCONES

Ingredients:

• 12 Tablespoons Self-Raising Flour
• 2 Tablespoons Butter
• 4 Tablespoons Sugar
• 8 Tablespoons Grated Carrot
• 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
• Vanilla Flavouring

Method:

1. Let the butter come to room temperature so that it is soft, then mix with the sugar. Add the grated carrot in stages along with six drops of vanilla extract;
2. Next, add the flour and baking powder in stages. As you mix, the carrots will release their moisture and bind the mixture together. Make sure all the flour is mixed in thoroughly;
3. Break off into pieces, roll in your palm and pat down. Sprinkle sugar on the top. Pop the scones on a baking tray and bake for 20 minutes at Gas Mark 6/200C;
4. When the scones are golden brown on top, remove them from the oven;
5. Leave them to cool completely and serve with jam and cream.

Enjoy,

Debra Thatcher