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Below is a link to information that you might want to know about for yourself or others:

1.  If you are – or someone you know is – a clinically extremely vulnerable person and need support:

“If you have a medical condition which makes you extremely vulnerable to coronavirus (COVID 19), register and tell us whether or not you need support.

You may have received a letter from the NHS telling you that you’re clinically extremely vulnerable, or been contacted by your GP or hospital clinician.  If this has not happened, contact your GP or clinician after you register with this service.

It may take time for any support offered through this service to arrive.

  Wherever possible you should continue to rely on friends, family and wider support to help you meet your needs.

You can register yourself, or on behalf of someone else

https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus-extremely-vulnerable

Hailey Parish Council

Hailey Playground is closed

following Government instructions.

PLEASE DO NOT USE THIS PLAYGROUND

SAFETY CHECKS WILL NOT BE CARRIED OUT WHILST THIS PLAYGROUND IS CLOSED

Clerk to the Council

24^th March 2020

Please click here to view the flyer that is being distributed around Hailey parish.

A reminder of the numbers to contact if you need help/want to help:

Middletown & Foxburrow

• Graham Knaggs (899125)
• Michael Drew (702624)

Delly End & Whiteoak Green

• Andy Smith (868796 or 07831 500134)
• Tina Rogers (07774 259199)

Poffley End

• Ann Gibson (700162 or 07771 711187)
• Calvert McGibbon (705301)

New Yatt

• Giles Doland (07971 511926)

You will all be aware of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Neighbourhood Watch exists to look out for communities across England and Wales and at a time like this we encourage you to consider ways to keep yourself, your loved ones and those in your community safe, particularly the isolated and vulnerable. We are following the advice from the government and encourage you to do the same:  https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response

10 ways you, as a Neighbourhood Watch supporter, can protect yourself, your loved ones and your community:

1. Meet with household members, other relatives, friends and neighbours to discuss what to do if a COVID-19 outbreak occurs in your community and what the needs of each person will be.
2. If your neighbourhood has a website or social media page, consider joining it to maintain access to neighbours, information, and resources. Alternatively, share phone numbers and email addresses particularly with those who are isolated or vulnerable.
3. Consider establishing a ‘buddy’ system within your community to ensure everyone stays connected to COVID-19 related news, services and can receive support safely, such as essentials deliveries.
4. Plan ways to care for those who might be at greater risk for serious complications. 
5. Choose a room in your home that can be used to separate sick household members from those who are healthy. 
6. Learn how to self-isolate. Guidance can be found on the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/self-isolation-advice/
7. Create a list of local organisations that you and your neighbours can contact in the event that one of you need access to information, healthcare services, support, or resources. Consider including organisations that provide mental health or counselling services, food, and other supplies.
8. Create an emergency contact list of family, friends, neighbours, healthcare providers, teachers, employers, the local public health department, and other community resources.
9. Learn about the emergency operations plan at your child’s school or childcare facility, and your employer’s emergency operations plan.
10. Practice everyday preventive actions including regular hand washing.
    1. The NHS provides guidance on how to wash hands: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/best-way-to-wash-your-hands/.  
    2. The World Health Organisation provides guidance on basic protective measures: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public
    3. The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention provides guidance on handwashing for families  https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/handwashing-family.html

Please note: whilst we encourage you to follow advice from UK Government we are also sharing links to organisations such as the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention an agency which works 24/7 to protect the safety, health, and security of America from threats here and around the world. Some of our key points above have been sourced from:  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/home/get-your-household-ready-for-COVID-19.html.

The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention also published (14th February 2020) Interim Guidance for Preventing the Spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Homes and Residential Communities which you may find useful: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/guidance-prevent-spread.html.

Regards and keep well,
Central Support Team at Neighbourhood Watch

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH NETWORK  | Building Safer and Stronger Communities
Email: enquiries@ourwatch.org.uk

I am contacting you from Bladon Community Pub (https://bladoncommunitypub.org/ , we’re a group of people trying to save our pub in Bladon village.

The White House has been at the heart of the Bladon community since the 17th Century and is the last remaining pub and community facility in the village. It’s also the pub where Churchill “learned to drink” when at nearby Blenheim Palace. With a growing population of just under 1,000 residents and thousands of visiting tourists, this important and historic pub is the lifeblood of the community.

We are also being supported in our effort by Sir Winston’s great grandson Randolph Churchill and have some great quotes from him.

The community now has an opportunity to put in a bid to buy and manage the future of the pub but we only have until 13th March 2020 to raise the £500,000 required to buy the pub and so far villagers have pledged £128,000.

Our share offer launched on 13th December and runs until 31st January 2020.

Please let me know if you are free to have a chat or need any further information.

Many thanks in advance.

Best,

Rachel

Rachel Guest

07960 238530

As it’s now getting darker earlier in the evening, Thames Valley Police would again like to remind residents about protecting their homes against opportunist burglars by remembering to leave a light on.

Dark evenings can provide perfect cover for burglars who can easily spot an open window in an unoccupied room and see your valuables through open curtains or blinds,  Try to make your house look occupied by leaving lights and the radio on when you are not there; invest in a light timer switch.

Don’t leave your house and vehicle keys in the lock or on a side table in view of a window, making it easy for a thief to ‘fish’ them through your letterbox

Don’t leave items in open porches that could be used to enter your home, to open doors or take keys through letterboxes, Close and lock all your doors and windows before going out or to bed.

Always lock your front door from inside – in particular UPVC front doors that have handles, as they are often left unlocked when people are in their houses.

Please register your property at www.immobilise.com    Encourage friends, family and neighbours to receive this type of message by registering at www.thamesvalleyalert.co.uk

Cancel newspapers and milk if you’re going away for a few days and ask a trusted friend or neighbour to keep an ‘eye’ on your property, to park their vehicle on your driveway , push post sticking out of the letterbox inside your property or putting out/away your wheelie bins.

Please report any suspicious incidents, sightings or any information to The Thames Valley Police Enquiry Centre on 101.

Just follow these tips when you are out and about this Christmas Season to keep yourself safe:
 

• When Christmas shopping, be aware of how much you are carrying with you. IPods, digital cameras, mobile phones and extra cash to buy presents means you could be the ideal target for thieves.
• When you are out and about at Christmas, don’t leave your bag unattended, keep your purse safe in an internal pocket and don’t carry your pin number with you.
• Don’t leave your drink unattended. It takes a matter of seconds for someone to tamper with your drink.
• Plan your journey home. If you use a taxi, ensure it is registered. If you have to walk home, try and walk with a friend, stick to well-lit and busy streets, and make sure someone knows the route you are taking.

Here are a few tips from Thames Valley Police to help keep you safe when ‘partying’ over the Christmas Season:

• Drink sensibly and stay with your friends
• Plan in advance how you will get home
• Save the number of a licensed taxi firm on your mobile phone
• Don’t accept drinks from strangers or leave your drink unattended
• If there’s trouble while you’re out, stay well clear of it
• Avoid walking alone through dark or unsafe areas (men as well as women)
• Keep your belongings with you and your valuables out of sight
• Don’t drink and drive, and remember you may still be over the limit the morning after a big night out