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Photo by Peter Teago AN CARRANNACH The General Interest Magazine of Lochcarron, Shieldaig, Applecross, Kishorn, Torridon & Kinlochewe Districts Glas Bheinn by Vivienne Goodman age 11 NO: 385 APRIL 2020 £1.00 LOCHCARRON MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP FERGUSON MEDICAL CENTRE On account of the current Corona virus (Covid-19) pandemic, we have had to change the way we do things at the Practice. We are committed to running a safe service for both our patients and staff. The plan is to make more use of telephone consultations and possibly video consultations with Near Me. To order your prescription please use the prescription line 01520 722661 or post your repeat slip through the letter box. At present we are keeping the surgery door locked. To collect prescriptions, knock on the door and prescriptions will be given to you. This may change over time and for those self isolating, please contact a neighbour/friend or family to collect your prescription. For the latest guidelines and the most up-to-date information, please go to the NHS Inform website https:// www.nhsinform.scot/. If you have a high temperature or a new continuous cough (but are otherwise reasonably well) Stay at home for 7 days from the day your symptoms started Other family or friends staying in the same household must isolate for 14 days [If your condition worsens or you start experiencing difficulty in breathing contact the surgery or 111]. To Prevent Infection Hand hygiene remains the most important factor in preventing the spread of infection. Wash your hands regularly (for 20 seconds) with hot water and soap Use hand sanitizer gel when soap and water not available Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve when you cough or sneeze, not your hands Put used tissues in the bin immediately Social Distancing/Self Isolation Stay away from everyone, especially the elderly or those in the high risk group Stay in a room with good ventilation, opening the windows if you can Try to stay 2 metres away from other family members, where possible Try to use a separate bathroom and towels from other family members In light of the ongoing changes, by the time this article goes to press things may well have progressed and will possibly continue to do so over the coming weeks. Please consult the NHS Inform website https:// www.nhsinform.scot/.for up-to-date information. 1 All Saints (Scottish Episcopal) Mission Kinlochewe AN CARRANNACH Published by An Carrannach Society, Lochcarron. (part of the world-wide Anglican Chairperson: Joanna Macpherson Communion) Deputy Chair Roger Cundiff Editorial Content Material for publication must be emailed to Michelle Teago at invites you to services on the first [email protected] or a phone Sunday of the month at 2.30pm call to 01520 722688 Sub Editor Joanna Macpherson (Church of Scotland Kinlochewe building) Area Representatives: Applecross: Kishorn: Carol Cocks 01520 733 213 Shieldaig: Helen Collins Everyone welcome Torridon: Further info: (01445 781454) Features: A Word from the Church/On Reflection Gardening – To be confirmed Nature Notes – Hatty Arthur – (Scottish Charity Number: 01520 722 551 Email: [email protected] SCO04655) Advertising: [email protected] Local Rate: Entertainments, Sales, Services, Trade Whole Page £28, Half page £18, Quarter page £10 Out of Area Rate: Please email us for prices Mailing: Hilary “Post” Rooke Distribution: Anthea Zell Treasurer: Alec Cormack Mackays Cottage Strathcarron IV54 8YX 01520 722603 [email protected] Insertions: Births, marriages, deaths, acknowledgements. Congratulations, thanks notices – No charge Subscriptions: 11 issues post paid, U.K. £25.00 Europe £54.00 Australia £66.00 Canada and USA £60.00 Contact [email protected] Website: www.ancarrannach.com Material intended for publication must include your name and address. Please note we can now accept copy in any format.. CLOSING DATE FOR THE MAY 2020 ISSUE MATERIAL MUST BE RECEIVED BY NO LATER THAN 15TH APRIL PLEASE Errors and omissions excepted. The An Carrannach Society does not accept responsibility for the content/accuracy of reports, articles and advertisements received. The views expressed by contributors are NOT necessarily those of the Society. 2 FREE CHURCH LOCHCARRON & CHURCH OF SCOTLAND APPLECROSS APPLECROSS, LOCHCARRON & TORRIDON Charity No: SCO32334 You are welcome at our services Lochcarron Church Street IV54 Times and Places of Worship for April 2020 8YP 5th April Lochcarron 10.30am Torridon Community Hall 1.00pm 9th April Maundy Thursday Sunday 11am and 6 pm (with Courthill Congregation) Upper Room, Lochcarron Village Hall 7.00pm 10th April Good Friday (with Courthill Congregation) (Crèche and Sunday school) Courthill Chapel 7.00pm Midweek Wednesdays 7.30pm 12th April Easter Sunday Lochcarron 10.30am Shieldaig 1.00pm Applecross Camusterrach IV54 19th April Lochcarron 10.30am 8LU (with Courthill congregation) Kinlochewe 1.00pm 3 pm every Sunday 26th April Lochcarron 10.30am Applecross 1.00pm Shieldaig 1.00pm Other events as intimated. Scottish Charity SC038169 Minister Rev. Anita Stutter Rev M. Florit 01520 722999 Tel. 01520 722783 [email protected] Email [email protected] www.freechurch.org ALL ARE WELCOME 3 husband and I decided instead of giving up something we like, we try to find something ON positive every time we encounter something we don’t like or is negative. Or in other words, when dark clouds cross our path, and they will, we try to REFLECTION find if there is a silver lining. Challenging… but on several occasions we have seen the rewards of it. At the moment the news is dominated by the Coronavirus and Scotland has just entered the And so, while the dark cloud of the Coronavirus delay phase. There is a fast increase of cases in the sadly will stay with us for an unknown period of UK, hand gel, anti-bacterial soaps and toilet paper time, and while we should not underestimate the have disappeared rapidly from the shelves in the seriousness of this illness especially for those who shops. The NHS is preparing for a massive influx are vulnerable and elderly, could it be that despite of serious ill patients and this week on budget day the challenges that it will certainly bring, that there the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak are also some silver linings. The linings where we promised that whatever the NHS financially need discover that goodness is stronger than evil, and to deal with the Coronavirus outbreak, it will get it. love stronger than hate. The linings where we see that people are working together, where people are Of course, in April when you read this, the making sure that those in need are fine. situation may well have changed. But at the time of writing there is the prospect of closing schools, Random acts of kindness shown to fellow men and universities and perhaps even restrictions on our women. And if we open our eyes, I am sure that movements. This is all to stop the spreading of the even in the midst of this crises we find blessings, disease and protecting especially those who are positive things, that will make our life a bit vulnerable and the elderly. brighter and lighter, will surround our lives with that much needed silver lining. People are concerned and fearful of what is to come. They are not only worried about the health of loved ones or themselves, but there are also concerns the impact the virus will have on all these youngsters who sit exams soon, on businesses and on the economy. The Coronavirus is not the only dark cloud hanging over our heads. Although it seems a bit on the backburner, we have to organise our leave from the EU and deal with the uncertainties of unknown future deals. And there is the issue of Climate change that presents itself more and more to us. We have seen the wettest February on record. We have one gale after another. And the much-needed sunshine is in very short supply. We live in a world with many dark clouds, literally and metaphorically speaking. The issues are immense, or even overwhelming. At the moment we live in the time of Lent. A time of reflection on life, on the meaning of life. The period of preparing for Easter, the celebration of the resurrection of Christ. The big event in history where God showed the world that life is stronger than death, goodness stronger than evil and love stronger than hate. Lent is often a time people give up something they enjoy. Very often …. chocolate. However, my 4 LOCHCARRON FOOD CENTRE, MAIN STREET, LOCHCARRON ROSS-SHIRE, IV54 8YD www.lochcarronfoodcentre.co.uk 01520 722209 AS EVERYONE IS AWARE, WE ARE ALL GOING THROUGH A TOUGH TIME JUST NOW. WE ARE HERE TO HELP!! WE HAVE MADE A FEW CHANGES TO OUR USUAL LOCAL FREE HOME DELIVERIES. WE CAN LEAVE YOUR SHOPPING ON YOUR DOORSTEP SO WE HAVE NO CONTACT WITH YOU OR YOUR DOOR HANDLES ETC. PLEASE JUST PHONE 01520 722209 AND LEAVE AN ORDER FOR DELIVERY LATER THAT DAY. PAYMENT CAN BE MADE OVER THE PHONE BY CARD, BY CASH ON DELIVERY OR BY BACS TRANSFER. FOR AS LONG AS WE ARE IN A POSITION TO HELP, THEN WE WILL. WE ARE LUCKY TO BE IN A POSITION THAT WE CAN DELIVER 2 TO 3 TIMES A DAY AND WE HAVE A FULLY STOCKED SHOP! PLEASE REMEMBER TO USE THE HAND SANITISER PUMPS WHEN ENTERING THE SHOP FOR THE SAFETY OF NOT ONLY YOURSELVES BUT OUR STAFF WHO ARE PUTTING THEMSELVES AT RISK TO SERVE YOU! OUR DOOR HANDLES, CARD MACHINES, BASKETS, TROLLEYS ETC ARE ALL BEING REGULARY WIPED DOWN WITH ANTI BAC CLEANER. IF YOU HAVE JUST RETURNED FROM ABROAD OR HAVE ANY OF THE CORONAVIRUS SYMPTOMS, THEN PLEASE DO NOT COME INTO THE STORE, PHONE FOR A FREE DELIVERY INSTEAD.
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