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MMP practice manager Flu/covid booster clinic update below FYI.
As of yesterday afternoon a clinic at Kington has been set up and will run this Saturday for the severe immune suppressed patients, those eligible should already have received an invitation to book. There has been an error with the system suggesting they have to go to West Minister that has been rectified and they are confirmed to be going to Kington.
We do not yet know how the Clinically Vulnerable, the 12-15 year olds or the over 50's will be rolled out, that hopefully will become clearer next week.
Although we have not yet received confirmation of delivery of the flu vaccine we have to plan for the 2 week delay so we have cancelled the 02 and 09 Oct (Kingsland and Leintwardine) clinics. Thankfully the letters had not been sent. We are now planning and letters have been sent to all over 50s and those eligible for the flu vaccine.
Clinical will run:
16 Oct Kingsland Village Hall
23 Oct Leintwardine Surgery
30 Oct Orleton Village Hall
END FH 16.09.21
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There's a number of local road closures imminent due to rural fibre installation works being carried out on or near the said roads.
Please click on link below for full list and duration of closures.
The Lingen defibrillator is currently out of action until new batteries and pads have been received.
They have been on order since late April and expired at end of June, but were able to be used until now.
Lingen is 17th on the recipient list, it is said COVID, lorry drivers and brexit have affected supply.
Kay Clerk LVH 09.09.21
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N.B. nearest working defibrillators are at Kinsham Village Hall, Wigmore Shop and Wigmore Village Hall.
CM 09/21
Dear Villagers and Users of the Village Hall,
Re: The Lingen Community Resource Centre at Lingen Village Hall. As many of you may know the facilities of the Resource Centre have been closed because of the COVID pandemic restrictions in 2020-21. Although it is now open again, the committee are reviewing whether continuation of the Resource Centre is a viable proposition.
The Resource Centre was set up in 1998 with start- up funds from Southern Marches Partnership, New Horizons and The Community Council of Herefordshire and Worcestershire (later known as Community First) to offer access to IT and reprographic services. It has operated twice weekly, staffed by volunteers.
The use of the facilities at the centre has declined steadily over the last 5-10 years as individuals have gained access to a computer and printer in their home and access to the internet has become more widespread.
The main groups who have regularly used the photocopying facilities are the needlework groups. There are a few individuals who use the copying facility and computer. However, the total receipts for all services and sales for the last ‘normal’ year (2018-19 ) were just £457.
The total outgoings for 2018-19 including rent, insurance, energy, repairs and supplies were £1,214. The Resource Centre has made a loss for the last 5 years or so and has used its reserves to pay the bills.
The committee has reviewed the present financial position and find that the financial assets are less than the projected expenditure. In this circumstance they propose to close the Resource Centre later this year. They plan to hold a Special General Meeting on 23rd September 12 noon so that their decision may be ratified.
If you have any views or comments which you think should be considered please let us have them. You can drop a note to the LCRC committee at the village hall, you can email lingenrc@gmail.com, and/or you can speak to committee members Ann Hughes, Judith Phillips, Christine Moore or Robert Nisbet. Or you can phone Robert on 01544267452. Thank you
Committee of the Resource Centre
LINGEN CHAPEL
Lingen Chapel Doors To Open In recent weeks the congregation of Lingen Chapel have been attending services at the other three chapels, (Leintwardine, Shobden and Kingsland) in the so-called cluster group, but now we are pleased to announce that there will be a service in the Methodist Chapel in our own chapel in Lingen. This will be the first service to be held in the church since before the pandemic and it is hoped that it will be the first of several. Accordingly we have decided to begin again with one of the more notable services of the year which is the Harvest Festival. This obviously has relevance in a farming community such as our own, but it is not exclusively so. We all have reason to be thankful for a multitude of things, even in a year like this has been. Hence, we are hopeful that many local people would accept our invitation to join us for this particular service which will be on Sunday 10th October at 3:00pm. At the end of the service we will be offering tea, coffee, biscuits and cake for those who can linger a while to chat with friends and neighbours. Joyce Vale is synonymous with Lingen Chapel and would be very happy to answer any questions. She can be reached on 01568770349.
PLEA FOR THE RETURN OF NHS MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Herefordshire Council is urging residents to check their own homes and their family member’s homes for medical equipment and return items that are no longer needed to support other patients in need.
Item(s) can be DROPPED OFF at the NRS Healthcare depot at Unit 3a, Thorn Business Park, Rotherwas, Hereford, HR2 6JT. The depot is open 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Or choose one of the following options to arrange a FREE COLLECTION of height adjustable shower chairs, commodes, perching stools, toilet frames, door frame ramps and bed rails:
item(s) can be DROPPED OFF at the NRS Healthcare depot at Unit 3a, Thorn Business Park, Rotherwas, Hereford, HR2 6JT. The depot is open 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Or choose one of the following options to arrange a FREE COLLECTION of height adjustable shower chairs, commodes, perching stools, toilet frames, door frame ramps and bed rails:
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AUTUMN NEWS ARTICLE FROM WARD
COUNCILLOR CAROLE
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The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) is a unique tree planting initiative created to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022 which invites people from across the United Kingdom to “Plant a Tree for the Jubilee.” Everyone from individuals to villages and churchyards will be encouraged to play their part to enhance our environment by planting trees from October when the tree planting season begins to the end of Jubilee year in 2022. Therefore if you wish to join in there’s plenty of time to get things on the go. With a focus on planting sustainably, the QGC will encourage planting of trees to create a legacy in honour of The Queen’s leadership of the Nation, which will benefit future generations. As well as inviting the planting of new trees, The Queen’s Green Canopy will dedicate a network of 70 Ancient Woodlands across the United Kingdom and identify 70 Ancient Trees to celebrate Her Majesty’s 70 years of service. For further information https//queensgreencanopy.org
WALKERS Whilst it's appreciated that during the current situation folk wish to get out, have a walk and enjoy the local area PLEASE remember that fields which contain public footpaths are owned and therefore maintained by our local farmers primarily for the purposes of raising their valuable livestock.Sightings of dog walkers letting their animals run off the lead around, through and near flocks of sheep have recently been noted. PLEASE remember that most ewes are 'in lamb' and any upset at this time can lead them to have problems such as aborting their lambs or giving birth to stillborns.
PLEASE TAKE CARE WHEN WALKING WITH DOGS NEAR SHEEP.