Category: Church

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Bridford Church Open by Appointment for Prayer and Reflection


Bridford’s church is now open for private prayer and reflection. Appointments can be made for either Tuesday between noon and 2 pm or Saturday between 10 am and noon.

Please ring 01647 252180 or 252515 or 253239 to make an appointment.

Churches remain closed for public worship, but there are lots of church services happening online or by telephone. Visit www.archurchnearyou.com for more details or call the church office on 01392 832332.

[Updated Sunday June 28th with new times and phone numbers for Bridford]

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Editor Required for Unity Magazine

UNITY MAGAZINE

NEW EDITOR REQUIRED!

We are sad that, after so many years of service to the community in the preparation of Unity magazine, Rose has decided to step down as editor. Safety considerations during this time of Covid-19
have made the delivery of the print magazine difficult but it was good that the online edition of Unity in May was so well received.

A new editor is needed to continue Unity in June for the July edition and beyond – we are looking for a volunteer (or a team of volunteers!) to take on this important role: bringing together the
communities and churches of Ashton, Bridford, and Christow in Unity.

In the first instance, please contact Steve Cook, the Churches’ Administrator, on 01392 832332 or [email protected] , and he will then pass on the necessary details.

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Bridford Church Coranvirus Home Support

It is now likely that a significant amount of people in the village will have to self-isolate due to the coronavirus threat.

If you would like to be supported, please contact the local coordinator: – 

Kathy Fitzjohn – 01647 252515 or email tessaderby@gmail.com

If you are able to offer support please contact Kathy or email Tessa with your name and contact details. Such details will be destroyed once the threat has passed and the scheme no longer needs to operate.

If you need support, please contact Kathy or Tessa with a list of shopping required, stating clearly whether alternatives are acceptable, and/or details of medication (e.g. number of items, address of pharmacy). Also, if you need someone to walk your dog.

No charge should be accepted for the collection and/or delivery of items. It is a free and voluntary service. Payment for shopping or prescription charges can be made by BACS transfer where this is possible/available. Alternatively, cheque or cash left in an envelope on the doorstop (both parties should wash/sanitise hands before and after handling cash or a cheque).

Both those offering support and those receiving it should maintain the highest level of hygiene by washing hands or using hand sanitiser both before and after contact. Do not shake hands and maintain a distance of at least 2 metres/6 feet 6 inches.

 

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Coronavirus – Home Support

CORONAVIRUS – HELP FOR THOSE “SELF-ISOLATING” WHO NEED HELP WITH SHOPPING
AND/OR COLLECTING MEDICATION

The situation with Coronavirus is changing rapidly so these arrangements may well have to be reviewed.
Government and NHS advice is available as follows:
NHS: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

Government information: https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response

It is now likely that significant numbers of people in the valley will have to “self-isolate”. The churches and other groups are working together to try and ensure that those who may need practical help with shopping , medication etc. in this situation can receive help if needed.

Details will be made updated locally on noticeboards, village websites etc where possible – see the following:
A Church Near You websites:
Ashton – https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/8766/page/53729/view/
Bridford – https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/8767/page/53727/view/
Christow – https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/8765/page/53726/view/
Doddiscombsleigh – https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/8793/page/53728/view/
Dunchideock – https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/8770/page/53671/view/
Dunsford – https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/8792/page/53725/view/
Christow website – http://www.christowparishcouncil.gov.uk/
Doddiscombsleigh website – https://www.doddiscombsleigh.org/
Dunchideock website – https://www.dunchideock.org.uk
Dunsford website – http://www.dunsford-village.org.uk
Mission Community Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/tvhhmc/

Each village has a local co-ordinator to link up those offering to help with shopping and/or
collecting medication with those who need some assistance. Arrangements are currently as
follows:
Ashton: John May – T: 01647 252212 or E: johnmay1926@gmail.com
Bridford: Kathy Fitzjohn – T: 01647 252515 or E: tessaderby@gmail.com
Christow: Phil Trotter – T: 01647 252874 or E: phil.trotter1@btopenworld.com
Dunchideock: Steve Cook – T: 01392 832332 or E:tvhchurches@gmail.com
Dunsford: Karen Morris at The Shop – T: 01647 252330 or E: dunsfordshop@gmail.com
Until further details are available, please contact the Churches’ Administrator (Steve Cook)
on 01392 832332 or tvhchurches@gmail.com if you live in Doddiscombsleigh and either
need assistance, or are willing to help with shopping.