DAVID and PATSY ALLEN have been elected to be recognised by the
MUNDFORD PRIDE SCHEME
The people of the Parish wish to show their appreciation and recognition for the work you have undertaken selflessly and without reward for the benefit of us all. We value your presence amongst us and we thank you for all you have done in the past year. Mundford takes example from your actions.
Thank you.
Mundford Parish Council
| Vaccination Centre Update As well as the two centres at the Norfolk and Norwich and the James Paget Hospitals the Norfolk and Waveney Clinical commissioning Group has announced that the following centres are now open: Fakenham Medical Practice – Fakenham St James Medical Practice – King’s Lynn Lionwood Medical Practice – Norwich Falkland Surgery – Bradwell Swanton Morley Surgery – Swanton Morley Thetford Healthy Living Centre – Thetford Kirkley Mill Surgery – Lowestoft These seven sites will be acting as ‘primary care hubs’: vaccinating patients from their own practice as well as other neighbouring practices from this week: Those who are most at risk from COVID-19 are being prioritised first; members of the public who are over 80 years-old, care home workers and a small number for at risk frontline NHS staff. GP practices work closely together with neighbouring practices in local groups called Primary Care Networks (PCNs). Each PCN will have a designated vaccination site, providing a good geographical spread of vaccination locations across Norfolk and Waveney. Each of these sites will vaccinate patients from across a number of the PCN’s member practices – not just those on their own surgery list. People in the ‘at risk’ priority groups will be contacted to make an appointment no matter which practice they are registered with. Following the go live of the first seven GP practice vaccination sites this week, the local NHS is working with PCNs to mobilise additional large and small community sites over the coming weeks and months. GP practices are working through their lists and booking in the first patients for vaccination appointments at either the hospital hubs based in Norwich and Great Yarmouth or at a local GP surgery site. All those being vaccinated will be asked to fill in a health screening questionnaire and consent form. |
| Vaccination is the only way we are going to overcome this virus. Protecting the most vulnerable of our residents is so very important and The County Council needs your help to co-ordinate transport for those unable to make their own way to these centres. Can YOU help by encouraging local volunteer groups to register their lift services as set out below. It notes that many people will be well used to getting to and from the hospital, many will use public transport and be linked in with volunteer transport already, which is great. However, many will not and will need help getting there. They should go to https://communitydirectory.norfolk.gov.uk/ to upload this information. Whilst the volunteer driver scheme that NCC manages will be able to help a lot of people, they are a limited resource centrally and affected by the fact that many of their drivers are older people, so we are trying to make it as easy as possible for people to get transport |
On behalf of the Parish Council I would like to wish everyone in the village as good a Christmas and New Year as might be possible in these strange times. Hopefully we can all enjoy the festivities whilst complying with the rules and regulations the Government have laid down.
I would like to thank various people for their support during the last twelve months.
A special thank you to the Clerk, Samantha King, for her continued efforts keeping all of the Councillors in line and for being able to work from home. Much appreciated.
A special thanks also must go to Councillor Eyres for his ongoing support to the Council and arranging the removal and transporting of the village Christmas tree.
My thanks also to the Councillors who assisted and decorated the tree. The tree was donated by Maggie (who works in the Costcutter shop) from her garden in Billy Emms. Many thanks for the donation !
My thanks to the litter pickers who come out whatever the weather, and those who litter pick independently to keep the village tidy when we have not been able to meet as a group. To the bulb planters in October for their support in what was not particularly wonderful weather.
My thanks to Bruce McIssacs, our Handyman/Gardener for looking after the flower beds and keeping the street furniture in good order plus his many other jobs around the village.
I must also applaud the allotment holders this year. Our allotments have been a picture with fruit and vegetables galore. A welcome to the four new allotment holders who we hope will continue the good work on the newly marked out pitches around what was the Scout Hut.
Last of all to the volunteers who assisted during lockdown with helping the vulnerable and those who were isolating. Many thanks.
A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone !
As it now begins to feel a bit like Christmas, a second mention about learning how to make handmade decorations, wrapping paper and cards, draw and paint the changing landscape or take part in some festive French cooking, all delivered by Adult Learning’s expert tutors. As Cllr Margaret Dewsbury, cabinet member for communities and partnerships at Norfolk County Council says:
“These workshops are a great way to get creative and keep our minds active in the run up to Christmas. It’s always a treat to either give or receive a handmade gift and these workshops will help Norfolk residents to make something special this year.”
The demonstrations will be delivered via Zoom and will last between 1-2 hours. Participants will be encouraged to share their works in progress during the session. These courses are open to Norfolk residents over 19 years of age and advanced booking is required.
To sign up for free go to www.norfolk.gov.uk/humbug
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a man was robbed in West Harling woods yesterday (6 December 2020).
It happened at about 3.30pm when the victim, a 70-year-old man, was out walking his dog in the woods, near to West Harling Road towards Gasthorpe.
The victim was hit from behind and was knocked unconscious falling to the floor. He regained consciousness about 10 minutes later to find his wallet, containing cash and cards and his mobile phone had been stolen.
He suffered facial and head injuries but did not require hospital treatment.
Officers will be increasing patrols in the area and police are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or may have seen anyone acting suspiciously in the area yesterday. Anyone with information should contact Detective Constable Clare Gardner at Thetford CID on 101 quoting crime reference 36/85896/20. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
Resources:
For your information, the latest government guidelines: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-national-restrictions-from-5-november
Norfolk County Council resources, including campaign materials (various languages) and resident support information: https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/care-support-and-health/health-and-wellbeing/adults-health/coronavirus
Voluntary Norfolk for volunteer recruitment and voluntary sector support: https://www.voluntarynorfolk.org.uk/voluntary-sector-support/
Further funding opportunities may also be available to your group, so keep an eye on the Norfolk Community Foundation website: https://www.norfolkfoundation.com/funding-support/grants/groups/
Resident Support:
Residents who require support (food, loneliness, financial hardship) can still call Norfolk County Council on 0344 8008020 option 1, option 4
If you become aware of any residents experiencing financial hardship as a result of Covid-19 and they’re struggling to pay for everyday essentials, the Norfolk Assistance Scheme may be able to help: www.norfolk.gov.uk/NAS or call 0344 8008020
Better Together Norfolk – Information, advice or a friendly chat: 0300 303 3920
The Silver Line – Helpline for older people providing information, friendship & advice that’s free, confidential and available 24/7: 0800 470 8090
Thank you to Cllr Simon Booth for the fantastic photographs.
