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Creep safe this Halloween!
This Halloween and Bonfire Night will be a little different this year for families across Northamptonshire as we come to terms with celebrating the season alongside Covid-19 restrictions.
We want to discourage people from having bonfires and fireworks at home, but we know that some may still do this, so this edition shares some of the main tips for trying to keep as safe as possible.
How to have FUN…... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 22 Oct 2020 12:38 by Becky Jones
Rushton Crime
An incident of interfering with a motor vehicle has been reported this happened between 24/09/20@19.00-26/09/20@12.00 Did you see anyone loitering around in the area of Desborough Road Rushton Please do not hesitate to call 101 (or 999 if a crime is in progress).
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If you have seen or heard anything that you feel may be helpful or may aid us in our investigation, please contact the main... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 10:28 by Becky Jones
Neighbour of the Year Award 2020
Nominate a neighbour that goes above and beyond for your community for the Neighbour of the Year Award 2020 run by Co-op Insurance and Neighbourhood Watch
For the third year running, we're excited to launch the nationwide search in partnership with our friends at Co-op Insurance to find and celebrate some of the UK's best neighbours.
Our members have told us that to be a great neighbour people share... Read More »
Posted: Sun, 27 Sep 2020 21:16 by Becky Jones
Rural Food Survey
Northamptonshire ACRE and partners are concerned about food poverty and the availability/ accessibility of food in rural Northamptonshire. This survey is part of a wider project to highlight the issues faced by rural communities, and to provide support to the communities in need of extra support. We will be publishing a report to share the results of the survey. You can support this work by completing... Read More »
Posted: Sun, 27 Sep 2020 21:14 by Becky Jones
Wilbarston Parish Defibrillator Location
Wilbarston's Defibrillator is located in the Telephone Kiosk on the Village Green opposite the Village Shop.
A member of the public would ring 999 in an emergency to request the code to open the cabinet. The postcode is NN16 8QQ. The location on what3words app. is ///messing.tidal.crest
More information: https://what3words.com/
Posted: Thu, 24 Sep 2020 21:05 by Becky Jones
Wilbarston Parish Defibrillator Location
Wilbarston's Defibrillator is located in the Telephone Kiosk on the Village Green opposite the Village Shop.
A member of the public would ring 999 in an emergency to request the code to open the cabinet. The postcode is NN16 8QQ. The location on what3words app. is ///messing.tidal.crest
Posted: Thu, 24 Sep 2020 21:05 by Becky Jones
Covid-19 Testing Site
A bit further afield, there is a new Covid-19 Testing Site at the long stay car park, Northampton Road, Towcester
Posted: Thu, 24 Sep 2020 20:54 by Becky Jones
Scrubs for NHS
Are you or any of your contacts handy with a sewing machine and would you like to do something really practical to help the NHS? If yes, why not consider making scrubs for clinical staff carrying out reviews in care homes. Check out this page on what's involved: http://www.dgft.nhs.uk/making-scrubs-for-our-hospital-staff/. Locally, the NHS needs 8 sets x Large and long, 2 sets x Large and short, and... Read More »
Posted: Sat, 25 Jul 2020 11:55 by Becky Jones
The Welland Wanderer Returns
Welland Wanderer West and East Bus Services
These services will be resuming with effect from Tuesday 4th August
There are no timetable alterations from previously but users should note -
Face coverings, which should be provided by the passengers, must be worn when on the bus
Passengers will be advised when boarding to spread themselves around the bus to comply with current social distancing guidelines... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 20 Jul 2020 21:50 by Becky Jones
Wilbarston Village Hall To Reopen
Wilbarston Village Hall welcomes users on Friday 17th July
HELP KEEP OUR HALL COVID-19 SECURE
1. YOU MUST NOT ENTER IF YOU OR ANYONE IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD HAS COVID-19 SYMPTOMS.
2. If you develop COVID-19 symptoms within 7 days
of visiting these premises alert Test, Track and Trace. Alert the Hall Manager on 07484 626166 and alert the organiser of the activity you attended.
3. Maintain 2 metres social distancing... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 14 Jul 2020 16:18 by Becky Jones
