Remember social distancing is still in place as pubs and shops re-open!
“KEEP SAFE and remember social distancing is still in place” is the advice from the authorities as we see the reopening of pubs and shops today
Restart Business Grants – helping local businesses to reopen safely
RESTART GRANTS to support non-essential retail, hospitality, accommodation, leisure, personal care and gym businesses in the East Riding and across England will be available from Thursday, 1 April 2021.
One year on: Covid-19 victims remembered
Some participants were moved to tears at an emotional remembrance event held yesterday. Albemarle Care Home staff members and affected families had observed a one-minute silence and Covid-19 victims remembered. The solemn National Day of Reflection on Tuesday marked the anniversary of the first UK lockdown on 23 March […]
National Day of Reflection
Today, 23 March 2021, is the 1st anniversary of the first UK lockdown. A National Day of Reflection is being held to reflect on our collective loss, support those who’ve been bereaved and hope for a brighter future.
There will be a national minute of silence at 12 noon. At 8 pm people are encouraged to shine a light in your window to remember someone who’s died and show your support to people going through a bereavement.
Humberside Police lockdown advice
Humberside Police force policing the lockdown. Summary of statements from police leaders. Click links for the full version of the statements. Also a GOV.UK easy-read guide to Lockdown.
Campaigning in the local elections
From 8 March the Government will change the lockdown regulations to support door to door campaigning activity in the run up to the local elections.
Inmans Helping Hands Community Meals Service
After a break for Christmas hot meal deliveries have started up again and are available to be ordered for delivery on a lunchtime during term time every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
COVID-19 Archive – Collection of memories
The archives team are looking for digital, written and printed items such as diaries detailing life under COVID-19 restrictions; photographs of people’s daily lives; poems and stories; and any recordings of thanks for NHS and key workers.
Meet and Greet Volunteers – COVID-19
Volunteers are asked to commit to at least one four-hour session per week and some marshalling duties will be required outside. A 30-minute online training session will be arranged and delivered by HEY Smile Foundation before volunteers are allocated their sessions and teams.
COVID-19 Local Vaccination Progress
HOLDERNESS HEALTH, the combined local GP practices, today announced on their Facebook Page that more than 50% of over 80-year-olds in the area on their priority lists have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Also, by the end of today, the first dose COVID-19 vaccinations will have been completed in all 17 care homes in the patch.
UK Cyberhood Watch initiative
Digital security product company Avast and national charity Neighbourhood Watch teamed up to create the UK Cyberhood Watch, an initiative that will help people in Britain learn more about the cybersecurity risks that exist every time we go online.
East Riding Winter Grants Scheme
Applications for period one will need to be received by Sunday, 20 December. Covers things like the cost of food, energy (such as heating, cooking and lighting), water bills (including sewerage) and other essentials (such as sanitary products), warm clothing, soap, blankets, boiler service/repair, and purchase of equipment including fridges, freezers and ovens.
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