We have today received the following information from Cllr Wendy Pattison.
Those people in our community who have received a letter from the UK Government because they are at the most severe risk of illness will receive specific and targeted support from Northumberland County Council, including free food parcels and deliveries to their own front doors.
It can’t go unnoticed that the spaces around us are predominantly empty of people at the moment. While it’s somewhat strange, it is heartening to see that the majority of people are heading the UK Government’s stay at home policy.
For my daily exercise yesterday (Saturday 28 March 2020), I walked around the Hedgeley Lakes and back home following the path along the A697. In the seven-and-a-half years that I’ve lived in Powburn, I’ve never seen the A697 without a single vehicle on it on a Saturday: extraordinary times!
To help us stay active at home, Active Northumberland have developed a series of workouts which can be accessed for FREE at home!
Many of the free workouts are suitable for the over 50s and aim to encourage you to stay active, relieve the boredom many are experiencing with prolonged periods at home during the coronavirus lockdown. They can help to boost your mood, help you feel less isolated and improve your mental health.
wendy.pattison@northumberland.gov.uk – Tel. 07779 983072
And now on Facebook: Cllr Wendy Pattison
We’ve received a message from Northumberland Library Service, reminding everyone that BorrowBox is available as a useful FREE resource during the current ‘stay at home’ phase of the Government’s response to coronavirus.
The Government’s current response to the coronavirus pandemic is quite clear that we should stay at home except for one of four reasons:
[Received: 24 March 2020]
We know you are all concerned about what the new restrictions announced by the Prime Minister last night mean for you and your families.
Our Chief Constable, Winton Keenen, has now revealed how Northumbria Police will continue to engage with the public during these “unprecedented times”.
Please consult the official sources for the latest advice from the UK Government:
We have today (24 March 2020) received the following notice from the Chair of Hedgeley Parish Council.
It is with regret that the Powburn Show Committee has taken the difficult decision to CANCEL the 2020 POWBURN SHOW, owing to the coronavirus pandemic.
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