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Christmas Waste Collections 2021/2

The Traditional Christmas Carol Service will take place as planned at St Petrock’s Church this Sunday 19th at 3pm. All are welcome and to enjoy refreshments afterwards.

In light of the current coronavirus situation it is essential for everyone attending to wear a face mask or covering (unless exempt) which we kindly ask you to wear even whilst singing carols.

We will ensure that the church is as well ventilated as possible and ask you to please sanitise your hands on arrival.

We thank you for your co-operation and look forward to seeing you there. If you feel unwell or are experiencing any of the known covid symptoms, we respectfully ask you not to attend.

John Gratton and Marion Jeffrey – Churchwardens

Benefice Newsletter 17th December 2021

SWT Council Business Help/Redundancy

Timberscombe School Christmas Newsletter Dec 2021

Please find below this week’s Covid-19 update for Somerset on behalf of the Engagement Board.

This week the spread of the Omicron variant has led to new government measures being put into place. Full details can be found within the update. The new laws and regulations have been brought in to help reduce the spread of Covid-19 and whilst we want people to enjoy the festive season in Somerset – they need to do so with caution. Aside from taking up the offer of the vaccine or booster, there are various simple steps we can all take to reduce the chance of catching or spreading the virus. These include washing hands regularly, wearing face coverings when required, taking lateral flow tests before visiting family or attending an event.

Somerset Covid-19 Weekly Update 17 December

If you plan to meet up with others or attend an indoor event, it is important to ensure this occurs in well ventilated spaces and you should do a LFD test to make sure you are not spreading Covid-19 without knowing. If you have any symptoms of Covid-19, you should self-isolate immediately and book a PCR test.

Police Scam Warning

In this scam, fraudsters pretend, via WhatsApp, to be a family member to steal victims’ money. The fraudster uses the messaging service to claim to be the recipient’s son or daughter and in need of money, which is not the case.

We advise people to look out for the following signs it may be a scam:

• The message comes from a different number to the victim’s son or daughter

• They create an excuse for using an unknown number, such as their regular phone has died or broken.

• Normally a time-critical emergency is created to pull at the emotional heartstrings and to force the victim to make a quick decision.

• The fraudster tends to ask the victim to make an urgent bank transfer to a new account or one belonging to a supposed friend of their family member.

If you receive such a message from an unknown number, we recommend that people;

• Do not transfer any money to the account details you are given via the message.

• Do not provide any personal financial information, such as your PIN or answers to security questions

• Call your family member on a number you know belongs to them to check with them whether they legitimately require money.

• Report it to Action Fraud online or on 0300 123 2040.

https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/contact-us

The latest directive from the Government is that face masks are mandatory in village halls. Hirers are required to ensure attendees are wearing face masks unless an exception applies to either an individual or to the activity. A face mask is not required when people are eating or drinking.