The story of Woodview Lane www.eleventowns.uk/history.html

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Another Ruyton XI Towns article added to www.eleventowns.uk/history.html

The story of Mrs. Fox collecting her supply of fresh water from the dairy and the 4 houses around WOODVIEW LANE Lane which we we built ourselves, when we were all very young.  

Brownhill House

Rose Cottage

Toad Cottage

White Gables

Vaccination centres opening - latest coronavirus information

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Message forwarded by Jackie Jones, Prescott Surgery Patients Group

Vaccines from GPs, FAQ, free transport and more

Latest coronavirus information 29 Jan Helping to keep you informed of the latest coronavirus news in Shropshire. County's vaccine rollout gathers pace More people across Shropshire will now be able to get vaccinated closer to home as more vaccination centres have opened this week. The target is to vaccinate everyone in the four groups most vulnerable to coronavirus – the over 80s, over 70s, those who are Clinically Extremely Vulnerable and health care workers –  by mid-February. Vaccination centres to open in Ludlow and Shrewsbury in the next week Two new vaccination centres, in Ludlow and Shrewsbury, will start Covid 19 vaccines in the first week of February. People who are eligible to receive a vaccination will be contacted by the NHS with details of how to book.   GP-led vaccination hubs In addition to the two new vaccination centres in Ludlow and Shrewsbury, local GP services are also delivering the Covid 19 vaccination from these sites: Bridgnorth Medical Centre - delivered by GPs from the South East Shropshire Primary Care Network (group of local GP practices) Church Stretton Medical Practice i - delivered by GPs from the South West Shropshire Primary Care Network (group of local GP practices) Prees Medical Practice Severn Fields Medical Practice, Sundorne Road, Shrewsbury Picture is one of the first people being vaccinated at Church Stretton Medical Practice on 28 January.  Free transport to help Shropshire residents get vaccinations Shropshire residents who are without access to transport are now able to get FREE transport to their COVID-19 vaccination appointments.  All vehicles will have appropriate ventilation, with strict infection control measures in place to ensure they are operated with the highest levels of public health safeguards.  Free parking in some car parks for people receiving vaccinations Residents driving to get their COVID-19 vaccinations will be able to park for free in some Shropshire Council car parks, in areas where no other suitable alternative parking is available. Free parking will initially be available in a number of designated spaces at Smithfield Road car park, Bridgnorth, and at Easthope Road 3 car park, Church Stretton – on the days and times when coronavirus vaccinations are taking place at the nearby GP-led vaccination hubs. All Shropshire care homes on course to receive the vaccine All eligible residents in Shropshire care homes are set to receive their first dose of their COVID-19 vaccine by the end January. Currently 97% of care home residents have been vaccinated, one of the highest rates in the West Midlands region. Your questions on vaccinations We know many people have been asking many questions about the roll out of the Covid 19 vaccination across Shropshire. To help respond to some of your questions, we've compiled a list of FAQ's on our vaccination webpage. Latest figures a glimmer of hope, but still a long way to go While the latest Shropshire figures for Shropshire show a slow decline in cases, there's good news on the horizon with imminent opening of vaccination centres across the county. Rapid COVID-19 testing sites extend opening hours Craven Arms rapid testing centre will be open six days a week – meaning more frontline and key workers in the county will now be able to get the speedy COVID-19 test. From Monday 1 February 2021 the testing centre, which is located at Craven Arms Community Centre, Newington Way, will be open from 8am until 8pm on Sundays to Fridays. Shrewsbury's testing centre located at The Lantern in Harlescott, has expanded its opening hours. This is now open from 8am until 8pm, seven days a week. £17.5m grants paid to over 2,400 Shropshire businesses in January Shropshire Council has paid £17.5m to 2,412 businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic, since the latest COVID-19 Grant scheme opened on 19 January 2021. The grants cover the lockdown period between 5 January - 12 February 2021. Further grant scheme opens to support businesses hit by 3rd lockdown Shropshire Council has launched a new grant scheme to support the county's businesses which have been affected by the current coronavirus lockdown. This is a discretionary fund aimed at those who are not eligible to apply for the Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG). Shropshire pub's £1,000 fine for breach of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions A pub in Shropshire has become the first in the county to be issued a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) by Shropshire Council for breaching COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. Warning over COVID-19 vaccination scam email Shropshire Council is encouraging residents to be aware of the latest COVID-19 scam email. The advice comes after multiple reports from the public who have received a scam email offering them a dose of one of the new vaccines. Further information, advice and support For local advice and support during the pandemic (especially if you are self-isolating or shielding), visit our website at www.shropshire.gov.uk/coronavirus for information, advice, guidance and support available for residents and businesses in Shropshire no matter what your circumstances.

Free transport for vaccinations - if you are unable to get there any other way

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Message from https://newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk/2021/01/coronavirus-free-transport-to-help-shropshire-residents-get-vaccinations/  

Coronavirus: Free transport to help Shropshire residents get vaccinations

Related topics: Adult social care / Community / Coronavirus / Health / Highways, transport and environmental maintenance

Shropshire residents who are without access to transport are now able to get FREE transport to their COVID-19 vaccination appointments. 

In order to get help, you must have had a letter inviting you for vaccination in Shropshire, and you must be unable to get there any other way. Subject to availability, Shropshire Council will be able to provide transport to help you get to your appointment and back.   

All vehicles will have appropriate ventilation, with strict infection control measures in place to ensure they are operated with the highest levels of public health safeguards. 

Transport can be booked by calling the council's COVID-19 Helpline on 0345 678 9028 (option 0). 

Plans are also in place to extend the transport offer to cover Shropshire's larger local vaccination centres in Shrewsbury and Ludlow which are due to open in early February. More details will be published shortly when the opening dates have been confirmed. 

Dean Carroll, Shropshire Council's Cabinet member for adult social care, public health and climate change said: 

"The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination programme is imperative to fighting the virus and getting back to life as normal. To aid the success of the programme, we need to ensure our residents who have been invited for a vaccine can attend their appointment.

"We are hopeful that this will provide an essential service for those vulnerable residents who may otherwise be unable to attend their vaccinations appointments.

"COVID-19-secure measures will be in place in all our fleet to ensure the safety of passengers and staff."

Step Up and help us stop the spread of coronavirus:

• Stay At Home
• Work from home, if you can
• Wash your hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
• Do not leave home if you or anyone in your household has symptoms
• Wear a face covering in indoor settings (food shops, workplaces) where social distancing may be more difficult, and where you may come close to people who are not part of your household or bubble.
• Anyone who has any symptoms should book a test and not leave home for at least 10 days. Those living in households should self-isolate for 10 days if they or any members of the household receive a positive test.

For local advice and support during the pandemic (especially if you are self-isolating), call Shropshire Council's COVID-19 Helpline on 0345 678 9028  – option 0 (lines open on the weekend on Saturday from 9am-4pm and Sunday 9am-12pm) or visit our website at www.shropshire.gov.uk/coronavirus.

Star count for children & adults - book your place

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Message forwarded by Karen Smith, Little Ness Astronomer.

From: Emma Marrington, CPRE <campaigns@cpre.org.uk>
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 2021, 18:03
Subject: Star Count online events for children and adults – book your place
To: <smithkaren625@gmail.com>

Trouble viewing email? Open in browser   Hi Karen I wanted to share with you some exciting Star Count news. Our local group CPRE Avon and Bristol have teamed up with the amazing educator Jo Richardson at Space Detectives to bring you a brilliant programme of free events which will take place throughout Star Count (6-14 February). There are four online events for children and families (suitable for primary-aged kids) and four for adults and older children. And the events are open to everyone, wherever you live. But places are limited, so click the button below to reserve your place today.   Book your place These exciting online sessions will delve into the wonders of the night sky, planets and the celestial objects that can be observed from our part of the world. We'll also learn about the impact of light pollution on our view of stars and planets, and how we can start to reduce it. In our dark skies sessions, your little ones can become a 'Dark Sky Ranger' and understand just how important it is to look after and care for the night sky, not just for now but for future generations.   Book your place The online events are hosted by Jo Richardson, a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, and one of the 10 UK Space Ambassadors working with the European Space Education Office. As these are online events, you will only need to book one place per family. Book now to avoid disappointment!   Book your place Happy star-gazing, and stay safe. Emma Emma Marrington Dark skies campaigner PS: Don't forget Star Count is starting in just one week's time! Head to our website for everything you need to know about taking part.

Update on Road Closure Baschurch to Shotatton 2nd to 5th February

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Message from David Shearan, Ruyton Parish Council.

The Parish Council have just heard back from Keir with the answers to all the questions. Please check out the details by following the link below.

The general advice is to use the diversion where possible but access will be maintained to allow essential travel.

http://www.ruytonxitownsparishcouncil.org.uk/road-works-b4397/

Important vaccination update for 70 - 79s

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Important message from Jackie Jones, Prescott Surgery Patients` Group

IMPORTANT NEWS FROM PRESCOTT SURGERY

Update on the Coronavirus Vaccine Appointments

 29^th January 2021

 We are delighted that Severn Fields Medical Centre has now been approved as a hub site for the delivery of COVID-19 vaccines, and clinics for all Shrewsbury GP practice patients are starting there this week. 

Over the next week we will start the process of sending out text messages inviting patients over 70 to 79 to book their COVID-19 vaccination (if you do not have a mobile number, you will be contacted in another way). We are working through inviting a large list of patients, starting with the extremely vulnerable, then moving down the ages from 79 to 70. Your invitation is on the way. Please do not ring the surgery.

The text you receive will ask you to visit a link starting with "book.nhs.me". Please rest assured that this is a legitimate invitation and a safe link to follow. You will be asked to confirm your date of birth only. For more information about this, please visit -  https://support.accurx.com/en/articles/4794856-i-have-been-invited-to-book-my-covid-19-vaccination-through-a-book-nhs-me-link-is-this-legitimate

The address for Severn Fields Medical Centre is Sundorne Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 4RQ

In addition, NHS England has issued letters to patients in the 70 to 79 cohorts.  The letter invites a patient to book a vaccination online at www.nhs.uk/covid-vaccination or by phoning 119.  You cannot book your vaccination appointment until you have received your letter or received a text or call from the surgery.

 

 

Gardening is good for you

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Reasons why gardening is good for you.

           

Stephanie's Garden Blog - 27th January 2021

        

Gardening for health & wellbeing

It's not surprising to discover that in the past year more and more people have been struggling with their mental health and general wellbeing. And while gardening isn't for everyone, it has been shown to be an effective way to boost mental and emotional health. It doesn't matter whether you've got a sprawling garden, a concrete yard, or even just a balcony – you can still reap the benefits that getting green fingered can bring.

Studies have found that the mental health benefits of gardening are extensive. Not only can spending time in your outside space help reduce depression, anger and anxiety, but it can also reduce stress and combat high blood pressure, as well as improving overall physical fitness. So, what is it about pulling weeds, mowing the lawn and pruning shrubs that makes us feel so good?

Sense of accomplishment and self-worth
Although the world around us may be chaotic, we can bring some sense of order to the garden. It's incredibly rewarding to look out on a neatly weeded veggie patch, or a flower bed bursting with colour. Tucking into a delicious meal made from your home-grown vegetables is another huge accomplishment.

Great exercise
Working in the garden can be as strenuous as you make it. Gardening involves a lot of physical exercise and so is a form of physical therapy. Pruning, weeding and digging are all a great workout that can help keep you in shape. Regular exercise has also proven to be beneficial for a wide range of mental health issues, and can contribute to improving other aspects of our lives, such as helping us sleep better. We all know restful sleep is another key to good health.

Time to reconnect with nature
Nothing calms the mind quite like reconnecting with the natural world. A daily dose of Vitamin D in your own peaceful, green oasis is one of the best ways to alleviate stress. No matter your plot size (yes, even a balcony), just having somewhere with a bit of greenery can provide a valuable chance to escape the stresses of urban living. Sit back, relax and focus on the calming sounds and scents of nature instead.

Time to reconnect with nature
Nothing calms the mind quite like reconnecting with the natural world. A daily dose of Vitamin D in your own peaceful, green oasis is one of the best ways to alleviate stress. No matter your plot size (yes, even a balcony), just having somewhere with a bit of greenery can provide a valuable chance to escape the stresses of urban living. Sit back, relax and focus on the calming sounds and scents of nature instead.

Gardening is therapeutic
Keeping our minds focused on the task at hand, whether that's repotting, mowing, chopping or weeding, is a great way to give our minds a break from those everyday worries that are stress inducing and may be getting us down.

Puts you in control
At a time when everything in your life can seem out of control, without the freedom you're normally used to, it's good to find something to get a grip on. Your outside space is yours to do what you like with, and a great way to feel more in control in the current climate.

It's inclusive
Young or old, gardening doesn't discriminate. Everyone can reap the rewards!

A safe place
To put it simply, plants don't judge. For anyone struggling with mental health issues, those day-to-day tasks or going out into a social setting can be daunting. Gardening is a great way to get outside and channel that nervous energy into something purposeful, motivating and creative.

Good for the whole family
While gardening is a great solo activity, it also presents a wonderful opportunity for bonding with your family. The happiness and stress relief that gardening provides can benefit everyone in the house, while providing a great hobby to share with loved ones. What's more, gardening has special benefits for children too. As well as being a lot of fun, early exposure to dirt has been linked to numerous health benefits, from reducing allergies to autoimmune diseases.

These are only some of the many benefits of gardening for mental health, so if you're looking for a hobby that will improve your mood and calm your mind then grab your gloves and trowel and get stuck into your outside space, you'll soon see, and feel, a real difference.