You have no doubt heard that there are a number of cases of Covid-19 in Adderley Parish. There has been a tendency to enjoy the bubble afforded by the lovely rural setting in which we are lucky enough to live but we need to be extra cautious and observe the official guidelines. Below are some links that might help.

UPDATE: Additional information on testing from Shropshire Council:

Testing Information from Shropshire Council

The NHS website also has links to:

• Getting a test,
• Children with symptoms.
• Testing
• Isolating
• People at higher risk

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

Shropshire Council’s website also has links to:

• Working safely
• Shopping safely
• Guidance for business
• Advice on cleaning

https://www.shropshire.gov.uk/environmental-health/covid-19-guidance/#

Gov.uk is updated with the latest news but also has links to:

• Financial support
• Businesses and self employed
• Schools, education and childcare
• Travel and transport 

https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

Look out for neighbours who might need help because they are too nervous to go out. Take care of yourselves and take care of each other.

Canvass forms have already been sent out and reminders will be following shortly. In order to make everyone aware of the necessity to register we should be grateful if you would display this poster either on your electronic website or on your Town/Parish Council noticeboards.

“It’s that time of year again where residents living in the Shropshire Council area will have received a communication either by email or in paper format asking them to check and update information that appears on the electoral register for their address. The form ensures that Shropshire Council can keep the electoral register up-to-date and identify any residents who are not registered so that they can be encouraged to do so.”

Claire Porter, Electoral Registration Officer at Shropshire Council said:

“It’s important that residents keep an eye out for messages from us, which this year for many people, will be in the form of an email, rather than a form through the post. The email will contain a two-part security code and a link to a secure registration website. Electors should carefully follow the instructions contained in the voter registration message, so that Shropshire Council can make sure that they have all the right details on the electoral register for every address in its area. Voters are being encouraged to complete their online registration but may, if they prefer call our Customer Services Team on 0345 678 9015, who can assist them with their registration over the telephone.

“If you’re not currently registered, your name will not appear in the messages we send. If you need to register, the easiest way is online at WWW.GOV.UK/REGISTER-TO-VOTE, or we’ll send you information explaining how to do this in the post.”

“This year’s canvass, which we have to carry out by law, is taking place during a challenging public health situation. We are working hard to ensure that we take account of public health guidelines, including the continued importance of social distancing.” People who have moved recently are particularly encouraged to look out for our voter communications and check the details. Research by the Electoral Commission indicates that recent home movers are far less likely to be registered, than those who have lived at the same address for a long time. Across Great Britain, 92% of people who have been at their property for more than sixteen years will be registered, compared to 36% of people who have lived at an address for less than one year.”

Saturday has been a bit of a damp squib. Scarecrows have been put inside or covered in plastic. Not to worry, tomorrow promises to be a better day. In the meantime we’ve published the pictures from Friday (and a great set of pictures they are too). There’s a menu item going straight to the gallery or you can find it if you click the link below.

Scarecrow Trail Gallery

 

Tomorrow is the big day. All scarecrows can come out to play by lunchtime and they will be available to view thereafter. Maps of the scarecrow trail will be placed in the bus shelter at the end of Rectory Lane in the morning. For those of you who want to download a copy there is a link at the end of this post.

There is no pathway to the scarecrow at South Lodge. Paul and Hilary Shepley welcome people to go and see their scarecrow but they have suggested that people drive down rather than risk walking along the side of the main road.

Please remember that social distancing rules still apply so go and see the scarecrows in your “bubbles”.

Please take pictures of yourselves and your scarecrows and we will put them into a gallery on the village website (if you don’t ming being on the Internet). Take pictures of your favourite scarecrows and send them in as well. Use the webmaster@adderleyparish.co.uk e-mail address.

One final thought: it was supposed to be a nice weekend but the Met Office now say that there is a 50% chance of showers on Saturday. You might want to have a contingency plan if your scarecrow isn’t waterproof (ours isn’t) and cover them over or take them into shelter on Friday night then put them out again once the weather situation becomes clear. 

Have fun!

JPEG of Scarecrow Trail

PDF of Scarecrow Trail

For those people making use of the veg stall at Norton In Hales be aware that opening times are now Thursdays only. Please tell friends and neighbours if they have been getting their weekly supplies there.

The NHS is 72 years old! It is proposed that there will be a nationwide Clap for the NHS tonight at 17:00. 

This is another opportunity to think about carers, support workers, shop assistants, delivery drivers and local authority workers who have helped to make life possible over the 100 days since lockdown began.

More information from the BBC 

Thank you to Sophie Corner for her brilliant picture of a scarecrow which we have used for the posters and promotion.  Well done Sophie

Thanks to Iain Wilson, Michelle & Sophie Corner and Ken & Sheila Greetham  for being an informal committee to put this event together. Val Nash

Event runs: Friday 17th July to Sunday 2nd August 2020

(Entries must be in by Friday 10th July 2020 and you must notify us if you want your entry to feature on the map we will be producing showing locations of all scarecrows)

Theme for adults entries will be    “2020”

Theme for children will be left open to their imagination

To enter you need to notify us on or before 10th July so we can add your scarecrow to our map for the trail .   We will allocate you with an entry number to display on your scarecrow and that number will be pinned on our map to show where your scarecrow is.  We will also photograph entries and put a gallery on the village website so less mobile folk can enjoy all entries. 

We want everyone to feel they can take part, so no entry is too small   If you are housebound/shielding and want to take part, let us know and we will help you set up your entry safely. 

Safety:We will ask you to place your scarecrow at, near or outside your boundary so that no-one comes on to your property. (please don’t block public rights of way).  People will be reminded to observe social distancing when on the trail and respect others. (We hope to offer places for those who live outside village or down long drives to display their creations so that everyone can enjoy them without invading private space—details will be on website or phone Paul  Nash on 07525 198 927 for more information) or contact him on email at webmaster@adderleyparish.co.uk 

*If you need ideas and inspiration for your scarecrow there are lots of ideas on the internet but we have copied a few ideas here for you.

What you need to do next…..

You can enter by:

Email: webmaster@adderleyparish.co.uk

Phone/Text: Paul Nash on 07525 198 927

Please provide:  Your name; address & postcode and a contact number or email 

On receipt of your entry we will issue you with a Number which we will ask you to display prominently on/near your scarecrow.  These numbers will be placed on a map so that people can find them all.   Some printed copies of the map will be in the bus shelter or you will be able to print your own copy from the adderley website if you prefer

Resources:  Click on these links below to print off