Dear CYC Members, 

Easter Weekend provided us all with the chance to enjoy some beautiful weather, which got me thinking about the garden.

I came across this fabulous website showing the tulips at Arundel Castle and was inspired to try and create a better floral display this summer in my garden.

But finding bedding plants has been quite a task!

So I did a bit of googling! and came across these nurseries that offer deliveries. If you know of more, local or further afield, let us know and we can feature them in OnBoard on Friday.

And if you are particularly proud of your Spring display, send us a picture and will be share it in OnBoard.

Following our request for the things keeping you sane during the lockdown, here is a poem sent through by Rosemary Laird. She is writing a poem a week.

Covid 19 and the over 70s        10th April 2020

An address from our monarch started this week
She said ‘We’ll succeed’, as we move to the peak

Nearly 3 weeks have gone, review won’t go as planned
We’re in for the long haul, still everything’s banned

As the pandemic progresses we try to flatten the curve
Save lives, protect the NHS and all carers that serve

Lift our spirits, gargle with whisky, brandy or gin
But there’s no evidence it helps, it would just be a sin

No flour to make cakes, but there’s chocolate online
So the cravings we feel can be quenched, pass the wine

But alcohol is best used in hand wipes today
Keep washing those hands, buy wet wipes on eBay

Wipe the door bell, the knocker and open the gate
Save the delivery workers from an uncertain fate

Concern changed to shock, Boris is in critical care
The seriousness of the illness brought home, we declare

But we’re happy to say Boris is slowly improving
Sitting up in his bed, with clinicians engaging

We’re ramping things up in these unprecedented times
More PPE, CPAPs and ICUS, our language climbs

We’ve furloughed our workers, social distanced our friends
As the pandemic continues, here’s to hoping it ends.

Hydroxychloroquine might help, but we need to know more
Masks? Do we, or don’t we? We’re really not sure

It’s a time of uncertainty, lockdown, no lockup,
If over seventies get it they’re almost certainly f…… (in trouble).

While some young see their friends by downloading zoom
Couples may create a new baby boom.

But lucky are those with gardens; with somewhere to go,
For sunbathing in parks isn’t allowed, don’t you know?

Tulips start to bloom, camellias, magnolias too
Our gardens are precious, not just for the view

We hear aeroplanes none, cars travel infrequently
Bumble bees buzz and birds sing so sweetly

For over 70 we are and vulnerable too
But we’ll give it our best and stay safe
Me and you.

Best wishes,
Rosemary Laird. Seabird F31
 

There are a number of ways you can keep in touch :

1. Call us! We will be answering the phones from the comfort of our homes from 9.00-5.30 Monday to Friday. We love to have a chat, so call us on 01243 512918
2. Keep an eye on your email inbox! We are sending regular emails with hints and tips to keep you sane during the lockdown 
3. Or simply email us at office@cyc.co.uk, we are accessing the inbox from home and we will answer you just as soon as we can 

Stay safe and well
Happy Easter and have a great weekend

The CYC Team 

T: 01243 512918 E: office@cyc.co.uk