Kettlestone Parish Council

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  • Kettlestone Church re-opens

    Monthly service to recommence on Sunday 5 July with Eucharist at 11 am

    Please bring your own hand sanitiser with you to sanitise your hands when entering and leaving the church. There is also hand sanitiser for general use.

    We are discouraged from singing at the moment, and service booklets will be placed in the pews to ensure appropriate distancing. For those sitting in household groups there will be extra copies available at the back. Please take your service booklets home with you, clearly marked with your name, so that you can use them in the future.

    The church has been ‘stripped out’ with kneelers removed to prevent possible infection.

    Communion will be with bread only, administered at the chancel step, with communicants forming a line. It will also be administered in the pew for those who have difficulty walking or standing.

    There will be no collection made during the service, rather a retiring collection with the plate at the back. Church bank details will be on the notice sheet to encourage payment by standing order – the less we have to handle cash, the better!

    With all best wishes,

    James

  • Coronavirus testing for keyworkers

    Community coronavirus testing in Norfolk and Waveney now available to “key workers” (and/or household members with symptoms).

    The NHS in Norfolk and Waveney is offering local coronavirus tests to key workers* such as teachers or food industry staff, to help them remain in work and continue to support their communities. This also applies to members of their household who may have coronavirus symptoms causing the key worker to self-isolate.

    Testing will take place at three locations in Norfolk and Waveney:

    • The Centrum centre, close to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH)
    • The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King’s Lynn (QEHKL)
    • The James Paget University Hospital (JPUH) in Gorleston.

    (See below if you would rather be tested at Ipswich, Stansted or Peterborough)

     To book using the Norfolk and Waveney service:

    People on the government key workers* list who need to be tested should ask their employer or line manager to register their organisation by emailing [email protected] with their (employer) name, job title and contact number. The registration team at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital will then contact the employer to register their organisation so they their key workers can then book an appointment. The employer will be given a unique reference number and further instructions.

    All applications will be checked to make sure people are well enough to attend a testing centre, and eligible for a test in line with Public Health England guidance.

    People will receive their test results within 48 hours or less, either directly or via their employer’s occupational health service, together with initial advice about to what to do next.

    Appointments at Ipswich, Stansted and Peterborough or other centres

    If you wish to be tested at any of the national drive-through testing centres, such as Ipswich, Stansted, Peterborough and elsewhere, then you must use the national booking service. For self-referrals, this is via https://self-referral.test-for-coronavirus.service.gov.uk.

    Who are key workers?

    * Key workers include many people working in education, transport, many public services, energy, power and water/sewerage workers, and those working to provide, distribute or sell food. The precise definition is available on this government web page: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-getting-tested#key-workers.

  • Kettlestone Food Delivery Service

    For the Love of Grub

    information about Kettlestone Food Delivery Service
    Kettlestone Food Delivery Service

    Doorstep deliveries every Friday lunch time of freshly made, home-cooked meals that are freezer friendly too. (Delivered with love and wearing gloves!)

    £5 per portion, or £9 for two, with the menu changing weekly (depending on what’s available in shops) but expect to see things like homemade lasagnes, pies, stews, curries and quiches… Please email / call to let me know your name, delivery address and number of portions by the Tuesday night of that week.

    If anyone would like to know more details / have any suggestions / request or would just like a chat please feel free to get in contact too.

    Payment via bank transgfer / cash / cheue.

    Isla Kilpatrick

    email: [email protected] 

    telephone: 07545 625 111

     

  • Mental Health Helpline

    NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust

    First Response call 0808 196 3493 (freephone).

    A 24/7 service for people of all ages in Norfolk and Suffolk requiring mental health care, advice and support.

    For more information visit the Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust NHS website

    The phone line 0808 196 3494 is open to anyone in Norfolk and Suffolk. Please remember to turn off your caller ID in your phone’s settings if you would prefer that the person answering your call doesn’t see your telephone number.

  • Domestic Abuse: information from the police

    With the current shielding and self-isolation in place for some families it is important that those who now have to live with domestic abuse in their lives are made aware they won’t be forgotten and we will still continue to support them.

    Domestic Abuse information from the police

    Victims of Domestic Abuse: You are not alone

    We are acutely aware conronavirus will have a serious impact on women, children and men who already face domestic abuse in their homes.

    Fears over jobs, financial pressure, school closures, working from home and all the other current changes to our day to day lives are likely to result in an increase in domestic abuse.

    We do not want you to suffer in silence. As the situation changes daily, we want to ensure you feel you have someone there who can help.

    If you are in immediate danger you should call 999 or call the police on 101.

    More information on the Norfolk Constabulary website.

    There are many charities who can offer you support and guidance

    Leeway: 0300 561 0077

    Daisy Programme: 01953 880903

    Pandora: www.pandoraproject.org.uk/

    Norfolk and Suffolk Victim Care: 0300 303 3706

    The Harbour Centre: 01603 276381 (24/7)

    Women’s Aid: 0808 2000 247

    Refuge: 0808 2000 247

    GALOP (LBGT+ Anti-violence charity): 0800 999 5428

    Mankind Initiative (Male Victims): 01823 334 244

    Men’s Advice Line (Male Victims): 0808 801 0327

    Respect: 020 3559 6650 (working with abusers to change their behaviour and male victims of domestic abuse)

    If you’r a young person and domestic abuse is taking place in your home or relationship, call Childline on 0800 1111

    For more advice and support visit norfolk.police.uk

  • Watch out for SCAMS

    Be aware of telephone and internet scams

    Sadly, there are individuals at large taking advantage of others.  If you think you’ve been scammed or become aware of any such incidents, report them to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or Norfolk Trading Standards by calling 0800 223 1133.  If you need advice, call the Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline on 0808 223 1133 and if you are in immediate danger, contact the police on 999.

    Below is a list of COVID-19 related scams compiled by Norfolk Trading Standards, you can sign up to receive scam alerts here.

    • Be aware of people offering miracle cures or vaccines for coronavirus – there is no specific treatment for coronavirus (COVID-19).  Treatment aims to relieve the symptoms until you recover.
    • People impersonating healthcare workers, claiming to be offering ‘home-testing’ for coronavirus – this is a scam and these kits are not currently available to buy.
    • Emails saying that you can get a refund on taxes, utilities or similar are usually bogus and they are just after your personal and bank details.
    • There are lots of fake products available to buy online that say they can protect you or cure coronavirus. These will not help and are designed to take your money.
    • There are new mobile phone applications that claim to give you updates on the virus but instead, they lock your phone and demand a ransom.
    • Your bank or the police will never ask for your bank details over the phone.
    • People offering to do your shopping or collecting medication and asking for money upfront and then disappearing.

    To learn more about different types of scams and how to protect yourself and others, visit www.FriendsAgainstScams.org.uk and complete the free online training.

    Information provided by Community Action Norfolk

  • Kettlestone and Pensthorpe Good Neighbours

    … are here to help telephone number: 0333 335 5239*

    *low cost to call and free if you have inclusive minutes packages, e.g. a mobile phone contract

    Ask for help: picking up medication, collecting shopping, posting mail, having a chat etc.

    Good Neighbours tel no: 0333 335 5239*: this will direct you to one of our volunteers. The line is open 9 am – 5 pm Monday to Friday – at other times please leave a message (there will be just one beep after you have dialled the number indicating that the answerphone is ready). We will get back to you as soon as possible.

    Take notice – Keep an eye on neighbours where possible and safe to do so.

    If you would like to join the volunteers contact Joanna 01328 822366 or email [email protected] or Erica on 878834.

  • Newsletter for April 2020

    Here is the newsletter for April which contains information about a Good Neighbours scheme, contact details about local businesses who are providing delivery or collection services, and information about coronavirus Covid-19, how to stay safe and links to official websites.

  • Local shops – delivery, phone and collect etc

    Stay local – Keep travel to a minimum and support local businesses—especially those offering delivery options. For example:

    Crossways Village Store hope to remain open 01328 878335

    Walsingham Farm Shop (click & collect / delivery if required) 01328 821877

    Algy’s at Bintree A1067 (drive through farm shop) 01362 683893

    Fakenham Food Service 01328 851400

    Butcher – Papworths 01328 855039

    Fishmonger – W. J. Weston (delivers Fridays) 01263 740910

    Cheesemonger – www.sonofchristie.co.uk   07765734734

    JTS Freshbox – Potatoes (vegetables coming soon) – 01760 755644

    Budgens of Holt (orders over £20 delivered on Wednesdays) 01263 715895

    Norfolk in a Box – fruit, veg and meat https://norfolkinabox.co.uk/

    Collect your own eggs from Top Farm, Great Snoring (honesty box e.g. £1.80/dozen)

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