If your organisation has furloughed employees, the system for claiming is now live. Claim for 80% of your employee’s wages plus any employer National Insurance and pension contributions, if you have put them on furlough because of coronavirus (COVID-19). Click here for more details.

Trading Standards have told us that a number of residents have been called on their landline from a fake 01225 number, claiming to be from the Government. The automated voice said that the Government is instructing them to wear a face mask and to press a number on the keypad to make a purchase. Fortunately the residents have recognised this as a scam.

Although these calls were made to residents in the Bath area at present, it is likely that this will become far more widespread and will no doubt include our area. Please remain alert to any potential scam calls.

Help Tropiquaria?

Note from Cindy Hurn

I learned the other day that Tropiquaria are struggling to raise the upkeep for their animals now that they have to stay closed. They started a Go Fund Me page, hoping to raise enough to keep the animals fed and housed.  The kids always enjoyed going there, and I appreciated so much how well they kept their animals.  I wonder if folks in Timberscombe realize that Tropiquaria needs as much help as they can muster or they will have to shut down. That would be a real loss to the area.

Here’s the link if you would like to help them

https://www.gofundme.com/f/tropiquaria-save-our-zoo?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&fbclid=IwAR3HLTgvvINvZfEtdKRUW-C21vBL0KBd4Q6T3tISdG5SRogqTGRem2arBjw

Cindy Hurn

The Somerset Local Authorities Civil Contingencies Partnership is working to create guidance and considerations on what to do during an evacuation emergency while there is a Covid outbreak.

Can you help us? 

We are on the look out for people who own/manage Hotels,B&Bs and Holiday Parks who would be willing to open their doors if we needed to provide emergency overnight accommodation to individuals needing to evacuate during an emergency. As well as having our registered rest centres and places of safety this would provide us with the resilience we need to keep families separate and safe during this Covid crisis. If you are able to help please fill out this form to provide all the information we need. We thank you very much for your help in advance.

Emergency Overnight Accommodation – Hotel/B&B/Caravan/Holiday Park Form 

Volunteering: There has been an outpouring of public support and care for each other across Somerset communities as COVID-19 (Coronavirus) continues to increase across the UK. If you would like to get involved please go to https://www.sparksomerset.org.uk/covid-19 to see what you could do to help. So far 1200 volunteers have signed up!

Mindline Somerset – Mindline is a confidential listening service which provides a safe place to talk if you, or someone you know, is in distress. We can also give basic information about mental health and local support services.

An update from the Environment Agency : We remain fully operational, with the majority of our staff working from home. Our remaining frontline teams will be active, where necessary, on the ground tackling priority issues such as flood risk and pollution.

Inspections of flood risk assets damaged in Storms Ciara and Dennis are still underway using local inspectors. We are prioritising our work to protect the most at-risk communities to ensure they continue to remain resilient.

During this pandemic the Environment Agency continues to protect people and the environment, working alongside our partners. Please report any pollution incidents on 0800 80 70 60 and stay #floodaware.

For more information on the latest National and Local information relating to Coronavirus, small business grants, NHS advice and useful links go to https://www.somerset.gov.uk/coronavirus/

 

 

Just a reminder that Thursday evenings is Clap for Carers night, so get out on your doorstep and make some noise at 8.00pm.  Clap, cheer, ring bells, clang pots and pans – show your appreciation for key workers, and particularly those working in the NHS who have sacrificed so much to help Britain get through the coronavirus crisis.

Timberscombe Good Neighbours

A big thank you also to Joy Booth and her team of fabulous volunteers who are spending hours helping the isolated with food, medicines, hospital lift, cheer up chats, etc. Thank you one and all.

Fish and Chips

From Elisabeth Powls – Ken and I have just sampled John’s take away fish and chips and it was lovely. If you didn’t go you missed a treat. We would like to thank John and his helpers for giving us a change in these circumstances and giving us something to look forward to on May 4th.

Keep your distance

I have been asked to send out a huge thank you to everyone in the village who is maintaining the safe distancing rule.

Unfortunately, there appear to be a very few people in the village who seem to need a reminder about the importance of keeping their distance. Please be aware that although you may not be worried about catching the virus other people are.

Social contact has cost thousands of lives. Please keep your distance even from your friends. 

Thank you

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Old Dairy Takeaway Lunch Friday 24th April

With recent government advice and instruction regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) to stay at home it’s important that we all take care of our physical and mental wellbeing. Despite the fact that we may be stuck indoors, physical activity is still one of the best ways of doing this. There’s plenty you can do at home to keep active – here are some ideas that can get you moving!

For exercises for adults, children or people with disabilities click HERE

For people who are living with a long-term health condition, or may be in their senior years click HERE

Yoga with Terry Bruce

I am currently running Yoga classes
Monday evenings 7:30-9pm. £9
Tuesday and Thursday mornings 8-9am £7.
Link to class booking page: https://shiatsuyogagirlbookingpage.as.me/

I’m also really excited to be offering a chair based yoga/mobility class free of charge.
This session is suitable for anyone with reduced mobility, poor balance, or just curious!
The movements will help to keep your body mobile, and the breathing and relaxation techniques we practice can be used any time to  help reduce stress and anxiety, and to improve a sense of peace and wellbeing.
All of the exercises are gentle, and you work according to your own ability.
To take part, you will need to download the zoom app, and then just follow this link to join the session! ☺️

https://zoom.us/j/92792354831

If you have any questions or concerns… please get in touch. I’m really happy to talk things through with you.
terry@shiatsuyoga.co.uk
01643 841217