Cllr Roy Gerstner – Community Activist

My correspondent sent me these photo’s of the queuing required as you approach the Recycling Centre – at 15:30 not much of a jam.

We have ‘an idiot’ locally who cruises in his noisey ‘banger’ several times daily, he often has his mate(s) messing about with tuning up the old banger…His neighbours ask what is the point of even reporting him as they doubt very much anything will be done.

He has no respect for his friends or others (He does work)

Then we have George Eustice who was appointed Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on 13 February 2020 last Friday at the 5pm briefing stated not once but twice that the country had been under total lock down since March 23rd – well Minister I suggest you look up the terminology….

Many whom I have spoken with are all of the same opinion – maybe the majority of the country have adheard too the partial locak down but there is a BIG number who have taken no notice at all.

As for Wednesday’s lifting of some of the restrictions – most will kick off today.

What a great shame we could not commemorate this 75th anniversary in some better ways – maybe another time let us hope so.

Under ‘normal’ circumstances, various vendors sell items at the Kings Delph layby- however we are not under normal circumstances.
Some ‘person;’ has set up a stall in the layby – trying their luck – I dare say to make a shilling or two…..but this is not legal under the current situation, I understand that FDC have been made aware.
We have an excellent garden centre at Westfield Nurseries who will deliver to your driveway – why not use them please.

Sensory_Services_-_Info_Flyer + What Information do we need_ Rapid Response Service - Headline Offer

Thank you for those who have sent over useful information for circulation amongst those groups and businesses who continue to respond to Covid 19.  I have summarised the information received this week below.

Support for people struggling with finances:
Residents who are:

• Struggling to make ends meet
• Have accessed crisis support e.g. foodbanks
• Are in debt
  Can receive advice from New Horizons – via Making Money Count http://makingmoneycount.org.uk/
  and/or over the phone 0300 111 3555 (leaflet also attached)
  

Mental Health Support for Young People
NHS ChatHealth is available for 11 -1 9 year olds to text if they are struggling with their emotions.  Text 07480 635 443 now to start a conversation Mon – Fri 9.30am – 4.00pm.

Mental Health Support for Adults ‘Now We’re Talking’
Cambridgeshire County Council are promoting this campaign led by the NHS, LAs and third sector.  Examples of support can be viewed here:
https://www.supportcambridgeshire.org.uk/now-were-talking-coming-together-in-isolation/

Additional services from Sainsbury’s

• Community groups who are looking to make bulk orders on behalf of residents are asked to contact their local store, where the manager will try to accommodate this ready for bulk collection from store.
• Sainsbury’s have also launched an e-gift card, residents and/or friends can add up to £250 online and send the card to a trusted person/group of their choosing to shop for them. https://sainsburysgiftcard.co.uk/ organisations wishing to purchase more than one £250 card can also do so here:
   https://www.sainsburysbusinessdirect.co.uk/order/
• Sainsburys have also launched click and collect from some stores, Peterborough, Kings Lynn and Ely being the nearest.

Awareness of Domestic Abuse
There has been quite a bit of coverage on the news about increased instances of domestic abuse during lockdown.  Community groups looking to raise volunteers’ awareness can access basic training here:  Level 1 – County DASV Partnership Domestic Abuse Basic Awareness E-learning module, which takes 30 minutes and has a downloadable certificate https://www.cambsdasv.org.uk/website/elearning_modules/

Care Network Reminder
Care network are still available to offer telephone help and support within Fenland.  A recap of their excellent support services is attached.

Homelessness advice available in English, Romanian and Polish
Groundswell have released useful advice in 3 languages for those supporting rough sleepers / people in shared accommodation including information on coronavirus and accessing benefits:  https://groundswell.org.uk/coronavirus/ 

Support for Carers
We have had a number of residents contact us who act as carers for a friend/relative and are concerned about how they will cope.  The following link provides information regarding support services for carers
https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/adults/looking-after-someone/support-for-carers

Requesting support for people with sight or hearing loss
Cambridgeshire County Council’s Sensory Services Team have issued the attached documents for organisations wishing to make a referral for a person with hearing and/or sight loss who needs extra support.

Best wishes
Isabel
Isabel Edgington
Senior Events and Projects Officer
Fenland District Council

Dear Mr Gerstner,
Our services are only for essential journeys. Our message to everyone else is continue to stay at home this bank holiday, don’t travel, save lives.

The number of people using Tube and rail services has fallen dramatically by around 95% and the number of people using buses by around 85%. This is important to stop the spread of coronavirus.
It is vital that everyone continues not to travel unless their journey is essential, and does not return to the transport network.
Our staff are working hard to support the NHS and protect all Londoners. Please help them and continue to follow the instructions not to travel for as long as it takes to defeat coronavirus. 

Stay at home. Don’t travel. Save lives.