ALL PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. A REMOTE MEETING VIA COMPUTER OR TELECONFERENCE WILL BE ARRANGED AND DETAILS WILL BE PUBLISHED ON THIS WEBSITE
Unity Magazine – May 2020
We’ve uploaded a PDF and Microsoft Word version of the May 2020 edition of Unity magazine to the Bridford village website.
Gritting Update – Thurs 16 April
It’s alright, no sudden change in the weather! This is just a public thank you to the Bridford Snow Team for looking after us this winter. Fortunately it wasn’t a very severe winter but they were called upon to go out several times. We’d stopped anyway as social distancing is a bit of a challenge for this activity. Hopefully there‘ll be a few extra volunteers for next winter….. Anne Mayes
Unity Magazine – May 2020
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
Bridford Playpark Closed
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.
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.
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.
Draft Minutes of Bridford Parish Council Meeting 2nd March 2020
BRIDFORD PARISH COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA 2ND MARCH 2020
Gritting Update – Tues 25 Feb
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