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During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic we have links to key official websites on our Links page >> We will feature the latest support news for Saltford in our online Newsletter (below). IMPORTANT NATIONAL NEWS: Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Gov't Info. Service on WhatsApp UK LOCKDOWN The text of PM's full address to the nation on 23rd March is here: PM address (gov.uk) >> The PM's address said: "...people will only be allowed to leave their home for the following very limited purposes:
That's all - these are the only reasons you should leave your home."
(Click on links or scroll down this page) LATEST! Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Gov't Info. Service on WhatsApp Coronavirus (COVID-19) - walking (& reading) in Saltford Coronavirus (COVID-19) - ASSISTANCE in Saltford Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Saltford Food Bank's current wants (as of 19.03.20) OTHER NEWS Wombles: Group litter picks cancelled until further notice Coronavirus (COVID-19) - preparing the local response Help the EA design enhanced flood warnings B&NES & the Climate Emergency - update How to easily report dog fouling Is there hope for our planet? 29 Mar, Corston More news is in our
Current VOLUNTEER assistance sought by SEG >> Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Government Information Service on WhatsApp
A new free to use service that aims to provide official, trustworthy and timely information and advice about Coronavirus (COVID-19), and will further reduce the burden on NHS services, was launched by HMG on 25 March. This will help combat the spread of Coronavirus misinformation in the UK, as well as helping ensure people stay home, protect the NHS and save lives. The GOV.UK Coronavirus Information Service is an automated 'chatbot' service which will allow the British public to get answers to the most common questions about coronavirus direct from government. The service will provide information on topics such as coronavirus prevention and symptoms, the latest number of cases in the UK, advice on staying at home, travel advice and myth busting. The service will also allow the government to send messages to all opted-in users if required. To use the free GOV.UK Coronavirus Information Service on WhatsApp, simply add 07860 064422 in your phone contacts and then message the word 'hi' in a WhatsApp message to get started. A set of menu options is then presented which the user can choose from and then be sent relevant guidance from GOV.UK pages as well as links to GOV.UK for further information. NOTE
March 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19) - walking (& reading) in Saltford
Saltford residents walking for exercise whilst keeping a very important 2-metre isolation distance from others might like some ideas for where to walk. Check out SEG's 8 history walking guides on the 'History of Saltford' section of our website: Walks of Saltford - you can learn about Saltford's fascinating past while you walk! Whilst stuck at home and in need of some interesting online reading material for a break from pandemic news, why not browse around our 'History of Saltford' Online Museum - it is full of interesting facts and images from Saltford's illustrious past. March 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19) - ASSISTANCE in Saltford
Key community leaders/representatives* are liaising to deliver Saltford's response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation via a contact hub that has been set up. Help for self-isolating Saltford residents can be provided by local volunteers with picking up shopping, posting mail, a friendly phone call, walking the dog, delivering urgent medical supplies, meal distribution, etc. This support can be accessed from the contact hub telephone number 01225--632216 or email help@saltfordhub.org. If you can help deliver this service please ring the same number or use the email address to volunteer. You can download the information leaflet that is being delivered to every household in Saltford here (click on link):-
It is the kindness and mutual support that we give to each other that helps us get through challenging times. *This includes representatives of Saltford Parish Council, Saltford Community Association, Saltford Primary School, St Mary's Church, the Saltford Day Centre, Saltford Community Post Office and Library, Day Lewis Pharmacy, Saltford Food Bank, Clarkson's Independent Funeral Directors as well as the B&NES Saltford Ward Councillors. During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic we have links to key official websites on our Links page >>. This includes a link to the B&NES Council web page with updates on their services as affected by the pandemic. Please see the next news story re. Saltford Food Bank's current food needs (wants). March 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Saltford Food Bank's current wants (updated 24.03.20)Supplies are needed at the Saltford Food Bank. Donations of longer life products would be appreciated, especially items on the following list: Fruit juice Saltford donation points are: Saltford Hall - inside external door (Wedmore Road BS31 3BY)
March 2020 Wombles: Group litter picks cancelled until further noticeKeep Britain Tidy has advised Saltford Wombles that in light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis they are suspending the Great British Spring Clean until September. As such, we are taking their advice on group litter picks and cancelling all Saltford Wombles group litter picks until further notice. We can, of course, still carry on with our individual litter picking whilst we are out and about walking the dog or getting our allowed daily dose of fresh air, should we wish to, making sure to keep a safe distance from people met along the way! If anyone would like to borrow equipment in order to do this, please contact Barbara at saltfordwombles@gmail.com and Barbara will arrange for it to be dropped off to you, or you can collect from her. March 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19) - preparing the local response
Key community representatives met on Tuesday 17th March to discuss Saltford's response to the COVID-19 situation. A leaflet detailing a single point of contact for any resident requiring help - and for residents to use to volunteer their help - will be circulated online shortly. Printed copies of the leaflet will be delivered to each residence as well as other locations in the village ASAP. Those present at the meeting included representatives of Saltford Parish Council, Saltford Community Association, Saltford Primary School, St Mary's Church, the Saltford Day Centre, Saltford Community Library & Post Office, Day Lewis Pharmacy, Saltford Food Bank, Clarkson's Independent Funeral Directors and SEG as well as the B&NES Saltford Ward Councillors. Do share the information above with friends and neighbours, especially those who may not be online, so that they are aware of this co-ordinated response and know to look out for the leaflet. Thank you. During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic we have links to key official websites on our Links page >> March 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice
Rather than duplicating official advice and guidance, which is subject to constant change as the UK's response to the pandemic develops, SEG shall provide helpful links with our news articles on Coronavirus (COVID-19). Key members of the Saltford community have arranged to meet in week commencing 16th March to plan how to support residents, especially those who are more vulnerable, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Any outcomes, actions and information will be shared by Saltford Parish Council (SPC). The meeting will be chaired by SPC Chair Cllr Chris Warren. Useful links (during the pandemic these are listed also on our Links page):-
March 2020 Help the EA design enhanced flood warnings
The Environment Agency is collecting information via a 2-5 minute online survey on citizen needs for enhanced flood warning services so that responses can help them shape its design. The online survey can be found from this link: EA online flood survey. The link also allows you to sign up for free Flood Warnings by the EA. March 2020 B&NES & the Climate Emergency - updateB&NES Council has issued a detailed update to Councillors on its action plans to help the area become carbon neutral by 2030. It highlights the Council's focus on three priorities:
This would see large-scale challenges such as retrofitting 65,000 homes to make them more energy efficient, large-scale tree planting, the installation of renewable energy technology and introducing low traffic neighbourhoods as well as shift in the way people travel around the area. Councillor Sarah Warren, Cabinet Member for Climate Emergency, said: "A significant amount of very complex and detailed ground-breaking work has been done since we declared a climate emergency last year." "We have been listening and working with partners and have set out three substantial carbon reduction priorities to help us achieve our ambitious 2030 goal. While radical action is needed, it takes time to meet huge challenges such as retrofitting 65,000 homes in order to make them more energy efficient." "We are also focusing on a large-scale increase in local renewable energy generation, a major shift to sustainable methods of transport, energy efficiency improvements to most existing buildings and zero carbon new builds. We've also recognised the close interdependency between the climate emergency and nature and so are also committing to address this." The Council was planning a community led climate emergency event on 9 April; this may now be a virtual (online) event in view of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crises. It has also invested in:
Councillors on the Climate Emergency and Sustainability Policy Development & Scrutiny Panel will consider the report when they meet on March 16th. March 2020 How to easily report dog fouling
The recent growing issue of dog fouling in Saltford was discussed at Saltford Parish Council's monthly meeting on 3rd March with the B&NES Council Dog Warden. The Dog Warden confirmed that to issue a Fixed Penalty Notice a witness statement would be required. If residents supply dates and times of dog fouling in a particular area she stated that she would aim to visit and monitor the places stated. She also advised that to help identify hot spots of dog fouling, so that targeted action might be taken, residents should report fouling at www.fixmystreet.com. Stickers to discourage dog fouling (see image above) to display on lampposts can now be collected from Saltford's Post Office. FOOTNOTE: The selfish and ignorant practice of discarding dog poo bags in bushes etc. is particularly disturbing and highly dangerous. Horses are attracted to the cereal content of dog poo but the bags can block their gut leading to serious health consequences including death of the horse (or foal). March 2020 Is there hope for our planet? 29 Mar, Corston
UPDATE: The Church of England has suspended church services during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. A 3-villages service at All Saints Church, Corston has been organised for 29th March (starting at 6pm) to reflect on and discuss our planet's future in the light of the climate and ecological emergencies we face (see poster above). All are welcome to attend. Rev Kevin Durrant, the main speaker, is the Minister-in-charge at Keynsham Baptist Church. Kevin is reputed to be well-informed about environmental issues locally and nationally. March 2020 More and older news stories from SEGOur 'Newsletter' archive page features most of our past and recently published news stories (click on image):-
Current areas of local volunteer assistance sought by SEG
In addition to volunteer assistance with projects such as Saltford Wombles (tackling litter) and the Fairtrade Group we sometimes have specific roles or posts that need filling. Here are the current vacancies:- Website skills wanted!Our website is a popular resource for our members and others which means that in addition to keeping it relevant we want to make sure it continues to function as it should. If you live in or near Saltford, care about your local environment and have current knowledge of website design and might be interested in using your IT skills for a bit of IT volunteering to help us behind the scenes please get in touch with our Chairman by email to phil@philharding.net for a no-obligation chat on possible volunteer help. First published June 2018, updated January 2020 Executive Committee: Want to help steer SEG?SEG is seeking new Executive Committee members to help steer and develop SEG's future as we address the environmental concerns of our members at the local level. If you think you might like to get involved and join our Executive Committee (enthusiasm is more important than expertise!), please contact our Chairman, Phil Harding, for an informal non-committal chat. The Executive Committee only meets 4 times a year and its working method is more about sharing ideas and getting things done in a friendly and productive atmosphere than being bogged down with time-consuming administration. First published February 2018, updated January 2020
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Contact SEGAll general, membership & urgent (e.g. Press) enquiries by email to our Chairman please. HOW TO JOIN SEG: If you live, work or have a particular interest in Saltford & wish to join our email membership list please send an email to our Chairman. Please include your name, address & contact telephone number in your email application. NOTE: We provide information about membership including personal data protection by SEG on our "About Us page". CONTACTS: Chairman & Website Editor*: Phil Harding
Secretary: Vacant Position Treasurer:
SEG Green Belt Campaign: - contact our Chairman (contact details above) Saltford Station Campaign: Chris Warren
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Saltford Wombles: Barbara Turner
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