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W elcome Welcome tto oN ovember November The nights are well and truly drawing in and lots of us are starting to plan our Christmas celebrations. While the festive season is something to look forward to, we must also make sure we and our loved ones stay safe. This month we have important information from two of the emergency services. The NHS want to let you know about temporary changes to Emergency Care in Gloucestershire in response to COVID-19, and Gloucestershire Constabulary have shared their burglary protection advice to keep you safe and secure this winter. Read more inside. As we head towards winter, you may be thinking about getting warm and cosy in your home. Gill Greenwell shares some Nordic style Interior advice in her latest article, while Roberta Smart thinks about how we can light up the dark winter days in her Parenting & Guardianship feature. So grab a cup of tea, cosy up on the sofa and enjoy reading your November magazine!
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Differences Differences in in Dyslexia Dyslexia Dyslexia affects 10-15% of the UK population, often runs in families and is a life-long condition. It was seen for many years as a learning disability, focusing on the weaknesses, but the way a dyslexic brain works is not bad, wrong or deficient. It is just different and difference is not a disability. This learning difference mainly affects reading and writing skills, and can also impact on other areas such as organisational skills, coordination and memory. People with dyslexia think and learn differently from others and as such their strengths can be: • Good problem solvers • Creative • Observant • High levels of empathy • Excellent big-picture thinkers • Good at making connections • Strong narrative reasoning • Three-dimensional thinking • Determination Each person with dyslexia will experience the condition in a way that is unique to them, which can make it difficult to identify at times. Most often it is diagnosed in Primary school aged children, with these main symptoms: • Read and write very slowly • Put letters the wrong way round • Confuse the order of letters in words • Have poor or inconsistent spelling • Struggle with planning and organisation • Difficulty following instructions Page
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As the nights draw in, we look forward to crisp morning dog walks and cosy nights in, but for many pet owners it also brings the dread of firework season. For those without pets or those lucky enough to have pets that are unperturbed by the noisy events, it’s easy to forget just how stressful it can be. Whilst Bonfire Night and New Year’s Eve are important social events, it’s worth taking a moment to put yourself in an animal’s furry shoes. The sky splitting, ear deafening bursts of colour look pretty to some, but for those four-legged friends with no understanding, it may well indicate the end of the world... and some certainly react that way! Sadly, many panicked cats and dogs are injured on Bonfire Night escaping from their homes in a blind panic.
There There are are plenty plenty of of ways ways to to help help Start early where possible – desensitising puppies and kittens at a young age can help hugely in the future. Keep pets safely indoors, lock cat flaps and don’t walk dogs during prime firework times. Check local events to try and make sure someone is there for your pet. Provide a familiar, comfortable hiding place such as a crate or basket that is covered to minimise noise. Cats especially like being high up. Be guided by your pets – some like to be with you, others like to hide away. Follow their lead but try to be near in case they want reassurance. Pheromone plug-in diffusers can work wonders for some, and playing music can help mask noises. For animals that suffer severe stress and anxiety, have a chat with your vet about long-term desensitisation. There are also short-term medication options available for those badly affected. Of course it’s lovely to have celebrations to look forward to such as Bonfire Night and New Year’s Eve, especially in these times, but for pet owners and non-pet owners alike, it is important to remember just how scary all creatures – wild and domestic – find these events.
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Remembrance Remembrance Day Day As memories of The Great War of 1914-18 fade into history, 2020 becomes the 75th Anniversary of the end of what has been called ‘The Greatest War’. WWII was the most destructive in human experience and stands as a memorial to the folly of war. At 9.50am on Sunday 8th November at the War Memorial, Charlton Kings will remember and respect the sacrifice of so many people. The service will be organised to be compliant with Covid-19 rules, which means that: • Because of limited space, we ask residents, other than those who have been specifically invited, not to attend this year. Representatives of uniformed services and organisations will be present, and we welcome members of the Royal British Legion and serving service personnel. • The service will be livestreamed on the St. Mary’s church website for all to watch. • The Order of Service will be available on the Parish Council’s website. • Social distancing markers will be in place and we ask that everyone attending complies, and wears a face covering. • The National Anthem cannot be sung, but a recording will be played. • A service of remembrance will be held at St. Mary’s immediately afterwards. We had hoped that our lives would have returned closer to normal after eight months of Coronavirus restrictions, but we must remain vigilant and protect our community.
Dates of November public meetings In line with guidance resulting from the Covid-19 outbreak, all meetings will be held virtually. Members of the public are very welcome to attend the meetings virtually. If you wish to do this, please contact the Clerk at the email address below, ideally by 12 noon on the day of the meeting, to request an invitation to the virtual meeting. Invitations will not be issued to members of the public after the start of the meeting. Planning: Mondays 2nd and 23rd at 7pm Finance & General Purposes: Monday 9th at 3pm Community Development: Monday 16th at 7pm Full Council: Monday 30th at 7pm Clerk – Joanna Joanna Noles Noles (01242 (01242 250087) 250087) Clerk Clerk@charltonkingsparishcouncil.gov.uk www.charltonkingsparishcouncil.gov.uk @CkParish Page 22
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