Announcements

ARMY PEOPLE

APPOINTED

Effective 10 September O Major Susan Dean, additional appointment, Chaplain, George

Williams House Lifehouse Effective 15 October O Captains Helen and John Parry,

Hayes Effective 28 October O Territorial Envoy Sarah Jones,

Eccles and Chaplain, Abbott Lodge

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

Diamond O Irene and Thomas Gibb,

Chester-le-Street (1 October) Emerald (55th) O Majors Beverley and John Joy (16 October) Golden O Keith and Yve Atwill,

Staines (12 September) O Brian and Glenda Beeton,

Cottenham (10 October)

PROMOTED TO GLORY

O Valerie Craske, Briston O Eileen Clouston, Dudley

TIGHTENING OF THE RULES

Many parts of the territory are under stricter rules to try and slow down the spread of the virus. Covid-19 spreads when people spend time together, which makes it difficult for The Salvation Army, when our DNA is about relationships.

Our aim must be to ‘do no harm’. THQ is neither encouraging nor discouraging activities. If government regulations and

Salvation Army guidance are being followed, local leaders are best placed to make decisions about a specific activity in consultation with their respective line managers.

The principles the Army is using to make decisions at this time are explained on pages 20 and 21.

MUSIC GROUPS

Salvation Army guidance is that all music groups taking part in indoor and outdoor worship can only be comprised of a maximum of six people. This is different from government guidance but O Doris Watt, Belfast Citadel O Eric Heath, Yeovil O Rtd YPBL Eric Mitchell, Brighouse O B/Reservist Wesley Archer, Lurgan, on 6 September O Helen Bowman, Ringwood, on 13 September

BEREAVED

O Norman Craske, Briston, of his wife

Valerie O Mark Clouston and Alison Preston, both

Dudley, of their mother Eileen Clouston O Major Fred Thompson of his brother

John Thompson O Asst CSM Bandsman Paul Heath,

Staple Hill, of his father Eric Heath O Bandsman Bob Bowman, Winton, of his mother Helen Bowman O CS Catherine Cutts, Brighouse, and

David Mitchell of their father Rtd YPBL

Eric Mitchell

Please note that soldiers’ and adherent members’ tributes submitted for publication should be no longer than 150 words. Good quality pictures will be included.

we are being deliberately cautious.

Territorial leadership has decided to remove the age restriction for people taking part in these groups. Corps leaders, in consultation with DHQ, will have to decide whether an activity is too risky for people over 70 or those with an underlying medical condition. This will depend on government guidance at that time and the specific situation including the people involved in the activity.

CHARITY SHOPS

Unless they have a valid exemption, people working or volunteering in charity shops are required to wear face coverings in England, Scotland, the Republic of Ireland and Wales. At the time of publication staff and volunteers working in a retail setting in Northern Ireland are not required to wear a face covering.

WORKING FROM HOME

Governments are now advising people to work from home unless is it absolutely

TRIBUTES

RUBY JAMES, STAPLE HILL

A LIFELONG Salvationist, Ruby was born in Bristol. As a child she joined the Sunbeams and singing company and later served as a torchbearer, songster and company guard. She held a number of leadership commissions and was a loyal member of the home league.

Ruby married Charlie James in 1946 and they had a son, Kelvin, and three grandsons. She was proud of their achievements and loved to spoil her great-grandchildren. Ruby and Charlie also fostered children, with whom they kept in contact.

Ruby regularly attended Army meetings until ill health prevented her. She spent her last 18 months in residential care before being promoted to Glory. She was 90 years old and No 1 on the roll.

She is missed by corps friends and family but they rejoice in the knowledge that she is now at peace with God, whom

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

Issued by Secretary for Communications Lieut-Colonel Dean Pallant and correct as of 3 pm on 28 September

she loved and served. – VW essential for someone to do otherwise. Salvation Army staff should follow the guidance in their area to make the best decision for their situation and within local guidelines.

We are aware that for some individuals the impact of home working has had a negative impact on their mental health, while others may have barriers to working in their home environment. We strongly encourage anyone experiencing issues to talk to their line manager who can work through an individual assessment and ensure we provide the best solution to support and enable people to fulfil their roles. We remain grateful to everyone working, serving or volunteering to deliver our mission, wherever they are based.

JOB SUPPORT SCHEME

From 1 November the job support scheme will replace the coronavirus job retention scheme. We are studying the implications of this and will provide more information as soon as possible.