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This is a challenging period for us all and even more so for vulnerable people. As Neighbourhood Watch we believe it is very important that we all take care and protect ourselves as a priority and where possible we safely carry on the great work of supporting and staying connected with our communities. In England, between 5th November – 2nd December, national restrictions mean that:   You should only leave home for food, medical reasons, exercise, education, or work  You must work from home if you can  You should avoid travel unless essential  Schools and essential shops will remain open  There are a variety of ways however in which we can support our loved ones and communities through these restrictions. Keeping your loved ones safe The most valuable thing we can all do is keep ourselves and our loved safe – physically and emotionally.  Our website signposts where you can get accurate advice and support with your emotional wellbeing.  Sign up for the FREE Festival Of Discovery running online on 20th and 21st November for lively discussions on hot topics, entertainment, things to make and do, a chance to recharge your wellbeing, and real-life community stories from across the UK.  Supporting your community There are a variety of ways in which you can support your community depending on your individual situation. A few ideas are: set up a Calling Tree to support those who are not connected via social media join forces with a Covid-19 Mutual Aid group connect with your neighbours with this Calling Card connect with your neighbours with this Kindness Card If you are, or you know someone who is, facing loneliness have a look at our Loneliness Toolkit sign up as a NHS Volunteer Responder – recruitment now open across England The NHS Volunteer Responders programme, set up by NHS England, is here to help people in England to stay safe during coronavirus. NHS Volunteer Responders have now completed more than a million tasks! Following an initial recruitment campaign for new volunteers in 70 local authority areas, they have now opened up recruitment across England. This is in response to the lockdown that began on 5 November and because demand for the volunteers’ support is continuing to rise. It will also help to meet NHS requests for additional direct support during this winter. At the same time, they are encouraging anyone who signed up as an NHS Volunteer Responder in March but had to step down due to other commitments, to re-join the programme and give as much time as they can. As the programme evolves it will focus on direct support to the NHS with tasks such as the delivery of equipment to monitor vulnerable COVID-19 patients in their homes, and with stewarding people at vaccination clinics. They will also continue to support vulnerable people by delivering food and medication, and through Check In and Chat phone calls. They are not intending to replace any local volunteering activity. They aim to work collaboratively with volunteering leads in local areas. If you are interested in joining as a volunteer you can attend an online meetings by clicking the link below at the specified time: Thursday 19th November, 11.30-12.30 Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Thursday 3rd December, 11.30-12.30 Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Thursday 17th December, 11.30-12.30 Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Beware of scams and crimes Criminals are using the COVID-19 pandemic to scam the public. To help you avoid becoming a victim, we have highlighted on our website the wide variety of COVID-19 scams and crimes which have arisen, key protection advice and guidance on how to report these scams. Community response stories For further inspiration on ways in which you can support your community, have a look at our Community Response Stories. If you have a story you would like to share, please submit it using this form. Domestic abuse survivors Are you or someone you know is a domestic abuse survivor, the information below may be very useful. Women’s Aid Network: Many survivors will be feeling unsafe isolating in a house with an abusive person, and isolated from their support networks. Women’s Aid have put together some advice and information about support available. See Women’s Aid COVID-19 Resource Hub Safe Lives: They have put together some resources for people living with domestic abuse, and the professionals supporting them. They have also produced guidance for friends and family. Refuge: They are there for you if you, or someone you care about, is experiencing domestic abuse. Phone the National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247. They also have a range of digital resources available at refuge.org.uk and nationaldahelpline.org.uk. Neighbourhood Watch: We have a range of information on domestic abuse on our website including how to help, spotting the signs and more. See more in our Domestic Abuse Toolkit. Keep safe, NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH NETWORK, Central Support Team Follow us.. Website: ourwatch.org.uk Facebook: facebook.com/ourwatch Twitter: twitter.com/N_watch Instagram: neighbourhood.watch.insta LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/neighbourhood-watch/

We plan for our very first online worship service to premier on Youtube.com tomorrow morning at 10:15am. Youtube is very easy to use. You just need to type in J22 Benefice and you will find our channel, or use the link below.

The service will be approx 35 minutes, allowing you to tune into the cenotaph or observe the 2 minute silence in whatever way you wish after it.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC91le1lvk2M1HtGwkhxspPQ

We  invite you to make use of our ‘Poppy Cross Prayer Station’ as a place to lay a poppy, or tie a ribbon and say an individual prayer of remembrance. You can visit the Poppy Cross, situated at the top of St Peter’s  new churchyard, while out on your daily exercise between 8^th and 11^th November . 

Due to the current Covid-19 situation, very sadly we will not be able to hold  the usual Service of Remembrance in church.

Tuesdays: Bagworth response will still have the outdoor market weekly with all the COVID social distancing in place.

Tuesday Food bank collection day for Thornton, Bagworth & Stanton daytime and evening. Prearranged by just calling us to sort If you can’t leave the house again we can discuss on the phone or in a message.

Book exchange will also happen on a Tuesday at the market.

Prescriptions please contact your surgery to get your prescriptions.

The response team will not be collecting your prescriptions this time as they can deliver and you can still drive to collect (they will bring them to your car) or someone in your own bubble can collect.

Out of work, haven’t got food to feed you or your children?

Please call or message the Response team confidentially on 07947 590241 or contact us through Nextdoor.co.uk or leave Helen a note with the fruit and veg stall on a Tuesday, with your phone number.

Please keep a look out for family, friends and neighbours that are struggling.

MIND has a helpline: 0300 123 3011 Mon to Friday 9am to 6pm or call the Covid Response team 24/7 on 07947 590241 if you need help or just a chat.

Stay safe, follow the ever changing rules.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-national-restrictions-from-5-november

Remembrance Sunday clap on the door step will still be able to go ahead too

Serving the people of Bagworth, Merry Lees and Thornton.
Notice is hereby given a meeting of Bagworth and Thornton Parish Council will be held on Monday 9th November 2020.

Virtually starting at 7.00pm for the transaction of the business detailed on the agenda below.
Members of the Full Council are summoned to attend. The public and media are cordially invited to attend.

Contact:- Clerk: Ms Ann Murray, Bagworth Community Centre, Station Road, Bagworth, Coalville, LE67 1BH – for information on how to join the virtual meeting.

Telephone: 07580 574093 Email: clerk@bagworthandthornton.org.uk

AGENDA

1. To received written report from County Councillor.
2. To received written reports from Borough Councillors.
3. Questions from Members of the public to the Parish Council only, regarding items on the
   agenda (maximum 10 minutes, 3 minutes per person) – Questions can be submitted prior to
   meeting by forwarding them to the Clerk.
4. Apologies for absence.
5. To receive declarations of pecuniary interest from Members on matter pertaining to the agenda.
6. To receive and approve requests for dispensation from Members on matters in which they have
   a disclosable pecuniary interest.
7. Planning:
   a. Road Closure Station Road – mast
   b. 20/01049/CLE – Certificate of Lawful Existing Use -Clovelly, Merrylees Road, Thornton
   c. 20/00885/FUL Dropped Kerb 15 Highfields, Thornton
   d. Reservoir Inn, Thornton Update
8. Resolution to approve minutes of previous meetings.
9. Balance of accounts and budget year to date.
10. Resolution to approve accounts for payment.
11. To receive correspondence
12. Neighbourhood Plan Update
13. Matters arising – (not for debate or resolution)
14. Next virtual meeting is to be held on Monday 5th December 2020

No sooner was I boasting, just one short week ago, that the community centre was open for business and with some exciting new ventures; in order to comply with the new 4 week lockdown, announced by the government last Saturday, we have had to close down again.

Thereby the trustees decided unanimously to close the hall until the 1st January 2021 .

The exception was to be the  opening of the Main Hall on Saturday 5^th December to allow for the Luke Jackson Charity to be  administered, however the trustees of the charity have now decided to defer payments until the new year.

Whilst all other classes have had to cease, as per government guidance, the playschool will remain open.

Ingrid has cancelled her Wednesday afternoon art class until further notice.

Daniel held his Tuesday Zumba Class yesterday and that will be his last one for the foreseeable future.

Matt Elliott Sports is closing down ALL community Sports Activities until next year.  

Likewise there will be no karate sessions this year.

For the latest government guidelines and restrictions from Thursday 5th November 2020 follow this link to the relevant government webpages.

https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

Take part in St Peter’s Church poppy trail around the Churchyard 5th-11th November.

* Hunt the poppies

* discover interesting facts

* for all ages

* free entry

one way system in operation

https://mailchi.mp/rsnonline/rsn-rural-bulletin-28-october-2020?e=2599677b52