COVID-19, CORONAVIRUS
- by Kirsty Lane
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- 17 Mar, 2020
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Update from the Parish Council
The Coronavirus situation is changing daily but the Parish Council is keeping a close eye on events and we will continue to update our website, Facebook page and the Community Facebook page. We would also like to reassure residents that we are here to help where we can.
Our Emergency Plan is already in force. This enables us to make sure that every vulnerable person on our list is contacted, and help and support offered wherever possible. We will continue to check-in on these residents regularly over the coming weeks.
If you know of anyone who may need assistance, perhaps someone who is isolating but does not have a support network locally, please contact the Parish Clerk on clerk@crockenhillpc.org.uk or call 01322 614674. Also, if you think you may be able to volunteer to help residents beyond your own road over the coming weeks/months, please contact the Parish Council so we can co-ordinate help if necessary.
As is often the case with situations like this, it is heartwarming to see how our community pulls together in times of need. Now is the time to exchange numbers with your neighbours and let people know if you are concerned about getting medication, food etc. Whilst the Parish Council will do all it can, we also need to be mindful that the situation is changing daily and the Parish Council has limited capacity. We do not know the impact this will have on our Councillors as yet so let us all make sure that we are building support networks in our own neighbourhoods too. Just a friendly telephone call to a neighbour avoids the risk of spreading infection but ensures that no-one feels alone.
We also need to be mindful that precautions should also be taken when shopping for neighbours. Ensure that hands are washed and sanitizer is used so that the virus is not passed on when handing over groceries. Also, if a neighbour is isolating, it is recommended that the person delivering to them leaves groceries outside to limit contact. Unfortunately, we are aware that scammers have been taking advantage of elderly/vulnerable people so do please do not hand over cash in advance for grocery shopping or anything else unless you are sure that the person helping you is a friendly neighbour. If in any doubt at all, contact the Parish Council office on 01322 614674 and we will try our best to help.
There is a lot of conflicting information in the news. If you have internet access, the recommended sites for current advice are from the following official sources:
https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england
Remember: Wash your hands for 20 seconds every time you get home or in to work; touch door handles and surfaces when out; blow your nose, sneeze or cough; eat or handle food.
A hedgehog Highway is a 5 inch gap in a fence or wall allowing access for Hedgehogs. These gaps are essential in the battle to prevent the extinction of our endangered spiky friends.
The Hedgehog Highway allows hedgehogs to:
*Forage for food
*Meet mates to breed
*Access nesting sites
For more information, please visit www.hedgehogsrus..co.uk
Dear Residents,
Emergency Planning Contact List
Crockenhill Parish Council is in the process of updating its Emergency Plan. The Plan provides a framework for us, in the event of an emergency, to help those who may be vulnerable. Emergencies include power cuts, heavy snow and flooding.
We are updating our lists and would like to know of anyone who may rely on services such as electrical equipment or delivery of medication; are on their own and have no family living nearby; or are elderly and more vulnerable. You do not have to be a certain age to qualify. In most cases this will likely be just a quick call in an emergency to make sure all is well. In other situations, it may be that more help is needed, so Councillors will work with other agencies to ensure that support/assistance is directed where needed most.
We are also looking for more volunteers who may be
able to help during an emergency. Obviously, Emergency Services are always the
first port of call but there may be times when we need additional support for
residents. For example, those with 4x4 vehicles may be able to assist getting
people to hospital and getting shopping; those with a generator may be able to
help people who rely on electrical equipment; those with Nursing experience may
be able to help some of our most vulnerable. This is not intended to be a
regular commitment, just help in an emergency situation.
If you would like to be added to our Emergency contact
list or register as a volunteer, please contact clerk@crockenhillpc.org.uk
to
request a short form which can be completed in a few minutes and returned to
the Clerk by 28th Feb 2024.
Thank you
https://www.crockenhillpc.org.uk/planning
Local people can soon comment on the Council’s draft Local Plan, which includes proposals to meet the District’s future housing and development needs.
Sevenoaks District Council is working on ‘Plan 2040’, a new Local Plan, which sets out what can be built and where over the next 15 years.
based in the Crockenhill Village Hall, Stones Cross Road Crockenhill BR8 8LT. We usually
meet on the first Wednesday of the month (see the attached programme of events and
activities). Doors opening at 7:30 pm for an 8:00 start.
All visitors are welcome, so if interested or want more information, please come along to
meet our WI group.
Crockenhill Women’s Institute Event Programme 2023/2024
Date Presentation Speaker
7 Jun 20‘23 Hampton Court, Sex and Gossip Sarah Slater
5 Jul 2023 5 years Nursing & living in India Dee Larcombe
*13th July, 7.30pm ‘Petanque Taster’ (The Chequers, Crockenhill)
2 Aug 2023 Living in the Trenches (Open evening, guests welcome) Nick Gibson
6 Sep 2023 Reaching for the Stars *Competition: ‘Late summer Corsage’ Paul Read
4 Oct 2023 Members Evening
1 Nov 2023 Look good Feel Good Margaret Clarkson-Bennett
6 Dec 2023 Christmas Party (Singer)
* Gifts for Bexley Women’s Aid
* Competition ‘Christmas Decoration’
Eliza Mc Lleland
Jan 2024 No Meeting
7 Feb 2024 The Love of Wine: Portugal, Port & Madeira
* Hyacinth Competition
Chris Newlands
6 Mar 2024 Social Evening
* Easter gifts for Bexley Women’s Aid
* Beetle drive (Date to be announced)
3 Apr 2024 Magician Bob Pound
1 May 2024 Annual General Meeting & Resolutions
