In the Teign Valley
The May 2020 edition of Unity will not be printed and delivered as usual on the instructions of the Church because of COVID-19. The magazine WILL be issued but emailed to all distributors, advertisers, and contributors with the request that they forward my email with the magazine attachment to all people in the Valley they have email addresses for and hopefully that way people will still have it to read. A copy will also be available on the Bridford village web site
Rose Campbell-Crocker
Due to current government restrictions relating to the coronavirus, all play equipment in the Bridford play park is out of bounds until further notice.
You may still go in but only to walk on the grass.
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.
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.
Tonight Dom and Matt have been out and done a run of the hill. It’s tricky as there is rain and heavy snow forecast but we can’t go out at 3am as Highways are doing. So, although it’s been done, it could well be icy still in the morning. Our thanks to them for going out. Anne
THE MEETING DUE TO BE HELD TOMORROW NIGHT MONDAY 3RD FEBRUARY HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE ON MONDAY MARCH 2ND
Our thanks to Mike who dismantled the Gritter, identified the problem and then ordered and replaced the parts for us.
Tonight Andy and Colin have been out and done a run of the hill. It’s tricky as there is rain but we can’t go out at 3am as Highways are doing. So, although it’s been done, it could well be icy still in the morning. Our thanks to them for going out. Anne
Jarrod, Colin and Ian have again undertaken the mammoth task of shovelling salt onto the steepest parts of the hill, so Pooks to Seven Views, then down to Stone Lane and finally the slope going down past Venn to the bottom – always useful to be able to stop there! They’ve added the area by the bus shelter and up to Church Lane. The parts not done will still need to be treated very carefully and slowly, but this is more than we could have expected and we are very grateful to them for doing this.
For various reasons we were down to just one driver for the past three nights, if there’s anyone else with a 4×4 and tow bar who could help please get in touch. It really is a vital service for the village. The required parts are being ordered tomorrow.
Anne. [email protected]
The Gritter needs some parts replacing, thanks to Mike for emptying it and diagnosing the fault. Jarrod, Colin and Ian have undertaken the sterling task of shovelling salt onto the steepest parts of the hill, so Pooks to Seven Views, then down to Stone Lane and finally the slope going down to Venn. The parts not done will still need to be treated very carefully and slowly, but this is more than we could have expected and we are very grateful to them for doing this. They hope to repeat this tomorrow for us. Anne