Following the Prime Minister’s statement on Monday 23^rd March 2020 the Timberscombe Parish Council will been unable to hold their meeting which was due to be held on Monday 30^th March 2020, to pass the Business Continuity Motion.

The Timberscombe Parish Council have all agreed to pass this motion via email response, as they are unable, at the present time, to hold a public meeting. The Timberscombe Parish Council understand that this is not recommended procedure but in the light of the present restrictions they feel it is the only way that the parish council can continue working. The councillors emailed responses will be kept on file by the clerk for future verification if it is required.

Please visit the Past Minutes page for the parish council to view the Business Continuity Motion.

With severe restrictions on our movement it is essential for us all to remain active. I have put together a selecting of online videos which you can use to create a regular exercise programme during this period of confinement.

The videos cover all ages and abilities including children and people with health restrictions such as bad knees or back, arthritis, etc. so there are no excuses !

The videos range from 5 minutes to over an hour and cover pilates, yoga, strength work, aerobic workout, PE for Kids and even belly dancing. So why not set your self the target of doing one each day and may be by the end of this period of isolation we will have some Timberscombe belly dancers !!

• First up are the pilates, yoga, strength, resistance and aerobic workouts videos created by the NHS.  I have listed the catagories below so you can see the huge range  of classes available. To access these videos Click HERE  and then choose the type of classes you want to try by clicking on the + to get a drop down menu of classes.

Pilates Level 1 (Level: Beginner)

Pyjama pilates (Level: Intermediate)

Yoga with LJ (Level: Beginner)

Beditation Pre- and postnatal yoga (Level: Beginner)

Chair-based pilates (Level: Beginner)

Pilates with back pain (Level: Beginner)

Pilates with knee problems (Level: Beginner)

Pilates with arthritis (Level: Beginner)

Pilates with scoliosis (Level: Beginner)

Pilates with osteoporosis (Level: Beginner)

Pilates with MS and fibromyalgia (Level: Beginner)

Basic warm-up (Level: Intermediate)

Abs workout (Level: Intermediate)

Legs workout (Level: Intermediate)

Waist workout (Level: Intermediate)

Arms workout (Level: Intermediate)

Bum toning (Level: Intermediate)

Cool-down (Level: Intermediate)

Wake up! workout (Level: Beginner)

Aerobics (Level: Beginner)

Dancing: belly dance (Level: Beginner)

Dancing: La Bomba (Level: Beginner)

Wake up! workout (Level: Beginner)

NHS Couch to 5k running plan

 

• If you have Kids at home these daily 30 minute PE lessons with Joe will be a must. To access these daily workouts click HERE 

 

• A selection of Trika Yoga session from 5 minutes to over an hour can be found by clicking HERE

 

• Finally if you are already fit and want to stay that way gymnast Max Whitlock and other sportsmen and women have produced a series of vidoes which can be found by clicking HERE. Warning do not try these unless you are already fit!

 

If you have any other ideas for keeping us all occupied during this period of isolation please let me know by replying to this email.

It is difficult to believe that at this difficult time there are not only people who are trying to scam us but even worse those who are trying to take advantage of the Covid-19 pandemic to scam us.

Somerset Police have produced a leaflet about the current Covid-10 scams. Click HERE to read it. The majority of scams which have emerged relate to the online sale of protective
items which may be in short supply across the country. This includes protective
masks, hand sanitisers and other products associated with coronavirus.
There have also been emails sent offering fake medical support, targeting people
who may be vulnerable or increasingly isolated at home.

Please take the time to make yourself aware of these scams.

I have also been made aware of this scam:

People who have Amazon accounts , be aware scammers are calling on landlines purporting to represent Amazon, AMAZON DO NOT CONTACT CUSTOMERS BY PHONE, just ignore the calls or better yet contact Amazon through the website and report any calls.

 

The Government has issued the following information on closure of public spaces:  Closing non-essential shops and public spaces

Last week, the Government ordered certain businesses – including pubs, cinemas and theatres – to close. The Government is now extending this requirement to a further set of businesses and other venues, including:

• all non-essential retail stores – this will include clothing and electronics stores; hair, beauty and nail salons; and outdoor and indoor markets, excluding food markets.
• libraries, community centres, and youth centres.
• indoor and outdoor leisure facilities such as bowling alleys, arcades and soft play facilities.
• communal places within parks, such as playgrounds, sports courts and outdoor gyms.
• places of worship, except for funerals attended by immediate families.
• hotels, hostels, bed and breakfasts, campsites, caravan parks, and boarding houses for commercial/leisure use (excluding permanent residents and key workers).

Signs will be placed up stating that the play areas will be closed per government instructions and that safety checks will not be carried out during this period.

PLEASE DO NOT USE THE PLAYGROUND AS IT WILL NOT BE CLEANED AND THE SAFETY CHECKS WILL NOT BE CARRIED OUT DURING ITS PERIOD OF CLOSURE.

Many thanks for your cooperation.

Timberscombe Parish Council.

 

 

 

Richard and Theresa from “The Lion” are offering a take-away/delivery services. Contact them on 01643 841 243 to let them know what you want. In addition to helping you this will help to keep our lovely pub going over this difficult time.

The Orchards Social Club are also doing takeaways on Wednesdays and Fridays at the Old Dairy. Contact John on 01643 841 778 to book a meal. 48 hours notice required.

Need a prescription collected Ellie Bishop our Village Agent  can collect from the surgery on Wednesdays and deliver to Timberscombe Post Office. Please contact her directly on:
Tel: 01823 331222
Mobile: 07985 748910
Email: ellieb@somersetrcc.org.uk

Stuart Lowen will deliver to Timberscombe residents who are unable to reach the shop. CALL 01643 706 034 to place your order.

Maybe you just need to talk to someone? There’ll be extra support from Somerset Mindline from Monday 01823 276 892 New hours will be 9am-11pm Mon-Fri, and 8pm-11pm at the weekend or go online at https://twitter.com/somersetccg/status/1241043892906201088

Want an information update Somerset Council have issued a very information update listing help for everybody from businesses to individuals. To see the latest update click HERE

…and don’t forget if you need help you can call the Timberscombe Good Neighbours on 07391870332 and we will do all we can to assist.

…and finally why no look after your body with Venitia’s tips. Prevention is better than cure!  

Nature’s medicine – LEMONS

Lemons are full of vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, antioxidants and has power antibacterial properties. They are especially a good source of vitamin C and folate. The NCBI site reports that Vitamin C appears to exert a multitude of beneficial effects on cellular functions of both the innate and adaptive immune system. It is a potent antioxidant. Stockpile those antioxidants!

Hot water with Lemon

I just love this drink first thing in the morning it’s so refreshing; it’s like having an internal cleansing shower. Adding some honey may make it more palatable for you, and could help to sooth coughs and colds too. Anti-viral prevention information is suggesting we have a sip of warm water every 20 minutes to wash any virus into the stomach, and to gargle every day with lemon, vinegar or salt water.

I like this – Prepare for the worst, hope for the best and getting on with your life! – Be well Venetia x

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