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Bristol takes its next step
Bristol takes its next cautious step to easing restrictions
On behalf of Bristol’s Local Engagement Board, city leaders have come together to share a message of caution as the city continues to ease lockdown restrictions.
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As of (Monday 29 March), people can meet outdoors in a group of either six people (Rule of Six) or as two households.
Outdoor sports facilities such as tennis and basketball courts and open-air swimming pools will also be allowed to reopen. People can once again take part in formally organised outdoors sports.
People should continue to work from home where they can and minimise journeys where possible.
Director for Public Health Christina Gray said: “This next cautious step in getting back to what we love has only been made possible thanks to everyone’s efforts to follow the guidance and protect one another. Evidence has shown that it is safer for people to meet outdoors rather than indoors, and taking this unlocking one step at a time, slowly and cautiously, is our best chance for making this the last time we go through this process. This is a reminder that COVID-19 is still circulating and is still dangerous. We are at a point where we can begin to get out of doors and to resume some normal activities, however the situation is fragile and we must proceed with caution.”
Oona Goldsworthy, CEO of Brunelcare said: “I can’t emphasise just how important it has been for care home residents and staff for loved ones to be able to visit regularly. The Government’s first step of the roadmap to easing restrictions allowed residents and loved ones this all-important lifeline during such a challenging year. There have been some really touching moments as families and friends have been reunited.
“You will be aware of the situation in Europe at the moment, where countries are seeing high rates of infection along with new variants of concern and are having to slow the pace of easing restrictions. 20 “I want to thank everyone who continues to do the most they can to bring us safely out of national COVID-19 restrictions. For our most vulnerable, their loved ones and our communities we must keep going so this lifeline isn’t once again taken away. We must take this unlocking one step at a time and not get ahead of ourselves too quickly.”
Dr Huzaifa Adamali, Local Engagement Board member and a respiratory consultant at North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT), said: “Our hospitals in Bristol are starting to see less patients coming in with severe illness, which is a very promising sign that the hard work we’re putting into protecting one another is paying off. However, now is not the time to become complacent.
“This next step in our journey to recovery will open up a lot of freedoms for many that will help with their mental and emotional health; allowing families, friends and loved ones more opportunities to meet safely outdoors. However, we must proceed with caution. We must not throw away all the hard work we’ve put in to reduce transmission, protect the NHS and save lives. This means remembering those really important principles; Hands, Face, Space, Isolate.”
For further advice and guidance on COVID-19, visit: www.bristol.gov.uk
For information about regular rapid testing, visit our online guide: https://www.bristol.gov. uk/coronavirus/guide-to-rapid-testing
For business support, visit: https://www.bristol. gov.uk/business-support-advice/covid-19-information-for-businesses
Support is on offer through the We Are Bristol helpline for anyone who needs emergency assistance getting food, medicines or guidance about financial support to self-isolate. Call 0800 694 0184 for free if you need help.
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Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is asking people to take on an Incredible Hike and raise some vital pounds for the charity this May.
To celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2021, the charity has lined up 30 inspiring walking routes across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset for people to choose from – or they can simply pick one of their own.
CHSW area fundraiser Jayne Jarret said: “We want people to hike as they like and raise a bit of money to ensure local children and families continue to receive the vital hospice care they need.
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Book lovers in the Mendip area will soon be able to clear out the books they have accumulated during lockdown with the re-opening of Bookbarn.
From this week Bookbarn will once again be accepting donations of books for recycling to other reading enthusiasts at its headquarters at Hallatrow, just off the A37 Wells Road.
A Covid safe system of collecting books has already been introduced only for people who are within the local area. Drop offs to the ‘Barn itself will also resume in a Covid safe way from the 29th though.
Two weeks later on April 12 the shop and Full Stop Café will re-open to welcome visitors who want to browse the hundreds of thousands of books and enjoy relaxing with refreshments.
Nick Bates, CEO of Bookbarn International said: “Throughout the pandemic we have continued to ship books all over the world from our website but we had to close the shop and café and could not accept donations. “The easing of restrictions now allows us to take donations once again and in April we will be open to visitors once again.
Many people have escaped into a book during these difficult times and now it is time to find them new homes and make way for new stories and adventures in print.”
Information on the Bookbarn can be found here:
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