Village News – 03 December 2020

ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH

Please note there are no church services until further notice due to the present situation!

BRIGHTER OUTLOOK

A brighter outlook seems to be taking place in the village as residents started decorating properties in readiness for the Christmas festivities, if and when they take place. Started with one or two villagers putting lights up around their homes, this was followed by a few others, with many more expected to make the effort over the next week or so. Many locals feeling a bit low, thought they needed cheering up as lockdown takes its toll as we approach the end of a very strange year of 2020. They are making an early start with the normal activities associated with the time of the year and looking forward to brightening things up if only for a few days over Christmas!

WHEELIE BIN COLLECTIONS

Observant residents in the Station Road area of the village were concerned when they saw the bin collectors tip half empty bins into neighbour’s bins  at various collection points on the street. At least three residents rang Bassetlaw  District Council to complain. This is not the first occasion this has taken place, and BDC were made aware of the situation at that point. The main cause for concern was the risk of cross infection as a few householders are pet owners and pet waste (individually wrapped)  may be deposited in bins at some times. As we all try to abide by the COVID-19 rules and advice to avoid cross infection and protect each other, the collection teams are obviously not aware of the situation or the risks involved, especially to the older generation. The local councilor is aware of the situation and is dealing with the matter in hand.

POST OFFICE

There are no Postal Service taking place at the Village Hall at present but Postal Services are available in Lound.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

As we move out of the national restrictions, the whole of Nottinghamshire must follow new Tier 3: Very High Alert rules. The new Tiers have been strengthened to reduce the infection rate as part of a strategy to save lives, protect health and care services, and keep our economy and schools open.

See the Government Tier 3 Guidelines here

Naturally, with new rules in place, it can get a little confusing to remember what you can and cannot do. We’ve summarised what the new rules mean for you.

See the Nottinghamshire County Council Tier 3 Guidelines here

We should continue to follow these rules

Meeting people
You can’t mix with anybody you do not live with, or who is not in your support bubble, indoors, or in private gardens and pub gardens.

Pubs and restaurants
Hospitality venues such as bars, pubs, cafes and restaurants must stay closed, except for takeaway, delivery service, click-and-collect or drive-through.

Spectator sports
No public attendance at spectator sport or indoor performances and large business events should not be taking place. Elite sport events may continue to take place without spectators.

Entertainment venues
Indoor entertainment venues – such as bowling alleys and cinemas – remain closed.

Travel
Avoid travelling to other parts of the UK, including for overnight stays other than where necessary, such as for work, education, youth services, to receive medical treatment, or because of caring responsibilities.

Weddings and funerals
Weddings and funerals can go ahead with restrictions on the number of attendees – 15 people can attend wedding ceremonies, wedding receptions are not allowed, 30 people can attend funeral ceremonies, 15 people can attend linked commemorative events.

A reminder on what has changed as we enter Tier 3

‘Rule of six’ outdoors
You can meet in a group of up to six in other outdoor spaces, such as parks, public gardens or the countryside.

Shops and personal care
Shops, gyms and personal care services such as hairdressing, nail salons, tattoo parlours can reopen (if the premises are Covid-secure).

Outdoor entertainment venues
Outdoor venues including zoos, safari parks, theme parks, fairgrounds and funfairs, adventure playgrounds and parks can open. However, all of the indoor attractions at these venues must close.

Gyms and sports facilities
Gyms and sports facilities will be open for individual exercise and exercise in single households or support bubbles only. Indoor group activities and exercise classes should not take place. There are exceptions for indoor disability sport, sport for educational purposes and supervised sport and physical activity for under-18s. For outdoor exercise, the ‘rule of six’ applies.

Libraries
Inspire Nottinghamshire Libraries and Archives have re-opened from today. You may only visit alone, or with members of your own household or support bubble. Opening times may be subject to change, so check the Inspire website before you visit.

Stay safe over the Christmas period

Meeting friends and family
Nottinghamshire residents must follow tier 3 guidance in December. Between 23 December- 27 December, you may choose to form a Christmas bubble.

Visiting shops
You must not meet other people outside of your household or bubble in indoor shops or venues.

Santa’s grotto
Santa’s grottos are able to open in all tiers where they are located in venues permitted to open. Venues should put in place appropriate COVID-secure measures, including social distancing.

Carol singing
Carol singing or carol services can take place if all attendees follow advice in the suggested principles of safer singing and guidance for the Performing Arts. You should maintain social distancing between groups or households at all times, including when entering or leaving the building or in any breaks.

See full government Guidance for the Christmas period here

Further Coronavirus Information

Please continue to refer to the:

• Government
• Nottinghamshire County Council
• Bassetlaw District Council
• NHS

… websites for information