In these uncertain and trying times the aim of the E-Newsletter is to keep people in the parish informed and in contact with other people in the parish. We make no apology for repeating information from previous E-Newsletters. Additional information is included this week.
As the 75th Anniversary of VE day approaches what memories of life in Myddle have passed down through the generations in your family? You may have stories, contemporary photographs or even photographs of artefacts from the time that you would like to share with the community in a special VE-day edition of this newsletter.
Children may like to make drawings of how they imagine VE-day might have been celebrated in the parish in 1945. There are also flags to be coloured here
https://www.primarytreasurechest.com/teachingresources/category/world-war-two-teaching-resources.html
and a home schooling resource on VE Day with some interesting activities here
https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/remembrance/teaching-remembrance
while this video highlights the experiences of wartime children in air raid shelters .. a sort of underground lockdown!
https://www.iwm.org.uk/learning/adventures-in-history-the-worlds-best-den
These resources might give you and your children other ideas for colourful displays at home to brighten the Parish for the Anniversary as well as for contributions for the special VE-day edition of this e-newsletter.
Send contributions for the special edition of the e-newsletter either to kayleigh@specialairconservices.co.uk or
greg_miller@btinternet.com
We will need your contributions by Tuesday 5th May so that the special edition can be issued on VE Day 8th May.
Pastoral Letter May 2020
Normally May is a month of celebrations with May Day festivities held in many areas, traditionally marking the first day of summer, but this year of course the Bank holiday is on the 8th May when we celebrate VE Day, remembering the beginning of the end of the Second World War, thinking about all those courageous people who fought for our country.
Whatever the weather, the ‘merry month of May’ is here, evenings and mornings are lighter and by and large, it is warmer. Lively birdsong is like a natural sacred choir and plants and wildflowers, (including weeds) are blooming, filling our brown gardens with vibrant colour. Yet this year it’s easy to let it all seem a little muted, given the circumstances we find ourselves in.
In these difficult and frustrating times, I am sure by now you have found your own ways of coping; exercising, reading, watching films or maybe just being still. The beginning of Psalm 46 tells us that “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” Later in the psalm he goes on to say, “Be still and know that I am God.”
We have an ideal time now while we can’t rush around manically trying to get things done, to stop and be still and remind ourselves that God is indeed our refuge and strength in times of trouble.
This may not be easy if you have a young family, but we have some Messy Church activity ideas you may like to try together. Just email
jothevicarswife@hotmail.com and Jo will send them to you.
Adam.
Local shops with delivery service currently as of 1st May 2020
The Spar Shop Baschurch - deliver to over 70s, customers with disability/special needs, customers with long term health problems and single parents isolating with children - 01939 261187. Phone between 7.00 am and lunch time to place your order for the next day. Payment by card over the phone. This is the current procedure but may be subject to change.
Rowlands Vegetables fruit and veg - 01743 462244. Will deliver veg boxes most days to Myddle and Harmer Hill
Shrewsbury Handy Veg - 01743 461307 - deliver to Myddle
Moor Farm Shop - Email shop@moorfarmshop.co.uk or phone 01939 262632
J. Hartshorn Dairy and Fresh Produce - 01691 657629 - deliver to Myddle on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Oaklgate Nursery & Garden Centre free local delivery available Call 01939 250428
Please send your recommendations which you think might be helpful for readers for local shops and services to
contact@myddle.net
Supermarket Delivery and Click and Collect.
Information for Carers.
If a Carer is thinking of going shopping with someone who they are caring for they will find that they cannot enter the store with them. Entry will only be given if they have an ID Card or letter stating that this is the case. It doesn’t matter what the condition is without ID or letter they will not get entry.
Along with other supermarkets MORRISON'S in Shrewsbury have implemented a one shopper only rule.
Please note this has a serious impact on anyone who tries to go shopping as a carer or with a carer. The carers are not being allowed in at the same time.
Click on the link for shopping at TESCO handy tip if you are trying to get a Tesco delivery, log on at 23.55. They release the slots at midnight. Also try for a delivery slot that week at 07.00 am. Put something in the basket, pay for it with your credit card. You can change and add to the order up to 24 hours before you get the delivery or do Click and Collect.
Click on the link for shopping at ASDA
Click on the link for shopping at SAINSBURYS Delivery to most vulnerable and a click and collect service
Click on the link for shopping at ICELAND Delivery slots but you enter a queuing system. Just stay on line in the queue.
Clive Surgery. Open bank holiday Friday 8th May for GP and Nurse telephone appointments.
The Procedure for ordering your prescriptions is unchanged, phone in the repeat prescription request or use the on line reordering at the Patient Access web site. Telephone the repeat prescription number (220532). Nothing is being picked up from the box. To pick up your prescription, go to the outer door of the surgery, ring the bell, you do not need go in, give your name.The staff will then bring the prescription to you outside. It would help the staff if you could arrange to pick up other peoples prescriptions for them, especially those who are self isolating due to age or serious health issues Patients may ask someone to collect their prescriptions but they will need the name of the person, address and date of birth.
Prescott Surgery Open Friday 8th May for GP and Nurse telephone appointments.
Message from Prescott Surgery.....
To alleviate the pressure on NHS 111 and the Shropdoc out of hours services, Prescott Surgery will be open on Bank Holiday Friday 8th May for GP and Nurse telephone appointments. You will also be able to collect medication but we will not be able to carry out routine doorstep deliveries.
Many Thanks
People can collect their prescriptions from the surgery as long as they do not have symptoms of Coronvirus. Patients may ask someone to collect their prescriptions but they will need the name of the person, address and date of birth.
Click on this link for the latest updates from Shropshire Council Newsroom on Coronavirus and Shropshire
GOUGH WALKS Click on the link to see 6 walks in the area. Please follow the Country Code!
Computers and Technology.
We are now so dependant on technology to communicate with families, friends and shops during this crisis. For this reason Colin Ruck has offered to assist and advise anyone within the parish who is having IT problems or just wants to install Skype, WhatsApp, Zoom, Facebook, etc. Many problems can be sorted out without an on site visit. Please call him 07906622133 or 291436 for this FREE SERVICE! Also if you have a computer or laptop you are prepared to donate to help somebody out in the parish please let Colin know.
Currently available is one donated Windows 10 laptop with a camera for anyone in need of a computer, maybe a school age child who needs it for doing home school work or an older adult who would just like to keep in contact with family. Call 07906622133 or 291436
If you are isolating due to the Coronavirus there is a network of support operating in our community.
Myddle Support Group please contact Kayleigh Griffiths 07890 612342
Myddle, Shropshire Facebook page
Harmer Hill Support Group please contact Helen Morgan 07803 123188
Harmer Hill Community Group Facebook page
Crane Quality Counselling are offering urgent one stop appointments to families across Shropshire. If you feel that you would like to talk to someone we are just a telephone call away. 01743 240 546 Visit our website: www.cranecounselling.co.uk
- 6th May Wednesday MYDDLE, BROUGHTON & HARMER HILL PARISH COUNCIL THE AGM OF THE PARISH COUNCIL WILL BE AN ONLINE VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM AND WILL TAKE PLACE ON WEDNESDAY MAY 6th. 2020 AT 7.30pm. Click here for the AGENDA
- Saturday 10th May to Saturday 16th May Christian Aid Week. Like many charities at this time Christian Aid will struggle for donations. We are unable to deliver envelopes or hold our annual coffee morning this year. If you would like to make a contribution please follow this link Christian Aid Web Site for more information which includes daily fun quizzes Thank you from Julia Clarke for St Peter's Church.
REMEMBER
If you feel unwell please call 111 or your GP surgery for advice.
For concerns about a vulnerable adult’s safety or welfare, or for support and advice about adult social care 0345 678 9044 .
For concerns about a child’s safety or welfare, or for family support 0345 678 9021.
The Coronavirus is extremely contagious and it is essential to safeguard everybody. Please send a call or a text if you require help or a chat. We will leave shopping and prescriptions on your doorstep and let you know that they are there. Please ensure you wash your hands with soap and water for more than 20 seconds once you have unloaded your items.
