TILSTON & SHOCKLACH REPORTER E E A A S S T T E E R R 35p Number 521 APRIL 2020 APRIL 2020 Wed 1 Thurs 2 Fri 3 Sat 4 Sun 5 • All planned activity has been cancelled by MON 6 the organizers. If you need any further Tue 7 information please contact them direct. Wed 8 Thurs 9 Fri 10 Sat 11 Sun 12 • A full list of cancelled activities is on page 3. MON 13 Tue 14 • This is a very sad situation for us all and I Wed 15 Thurs 16 hope it is not too long before we can start Fri 17 getting back to normal and this page is full Sat 18 Sun 19 again. MON 20 Tue 21 Wed 22 Thurs 23 Fri 24 Sat 25 Sun 26 MON 27 Tue 28 Wed 29 Thurs 30 MAY Articles and items for the next issue can be handed in to the Village Shop or emailed to [email protected] at any time but before TBC 2020 To contact the Reporter phone Chris Blazdell on 01829 250073 2 Editors Page Dear Readers, It is a very different Tilston & Shocklach Reporter you are reading this month. This will be obvious from the lack of activity on the Diary Page. Given the current circumstances and uncertain times we are in, lots of events have been postponed or cancelled. Given the uncertainty of what the coming weeks will bring, I am not sure if there will be enough content to produce the Reporter next month. As you know the Reporter is an information source for the local communities and without events and meetings taking place, there may not be enough to make an issue. Depending on how the situation develops, there could also be possible delay or disruption to the printing of future issues of the Reporter. Should this happen, annual subscriptions will be adjusted at the next renewal. It is a great shame that after 40 plus years of continuous printing, the current situation we find ourselves in could disrupt this record. However be assured we will return as soon as we can. Whilst writing, can we please ask you to keep a watchful eye on your neighbours, especially the most at risk (our older citizens who are unable to get out and the more vulnerable amongst us). We are a community and we should look out for one and other, especially in times like these. In the mean time take care and keep safe. Chris Blazdell - Editor List of Known Cancelled Meetings or Classes ❖ Churches - Both St Mary’s, Tilston & St Edith’s, Shocklach, services have been cancelled until further notice. ❖ Knit One, Purl One - until further notice. ❖ Chorlton & Cuddington WI for April, May & June. ❖ The Playing Fields Association AGM on 6th April - Postponed. ❖ Cardio Fit & LBT—All classes cancelled until 22nd April, when the situation will be reviewed. ❖ Dog Training/Puppy Classes - cancelled until further notice. ❖ Shocklach Gardening Group - Meetings suspended until further notice. ❖ Village Hall AGM & VE Day Afternoon Tea - Both cancelled. ❖ The Bull, Shocklach Quiz Night - Cancelled until further notice. ❖ Family Easter Bingo at Shocklach Oviatt School - Cancelled ❖ Yogafit- Cancelled until further notice ❖ Revitalise Yoga - Cancelled until further notice. ❖ Emily Moore School of Dance - Cancelled until further notice. 3 Good Neighbours helping deal with Covid 19 Many of you are already keeping an eye out for your neighbours during the Coronavirus pandemic and helping those that may slip through the net, offering practical support, such as shopping, collecting prescriptions, donating to food banks etc. No individual or organisation can be expected to be knowledgeable about everything that is available out there, especially as the situation is so changeable and fast moving. Support groups are emerging all over the country and we are doing the same to cover Tilston and surrounding area. We are an informal group of local residents, some representing parish based organisations, who are keen to establish open and candid communications to ensure that any that might need this type of help are not overlooked. If you are already helping then keep up the good work, we don’t need you to tell us. But if you need help; • Perhaps you are having to self isolate or somebody needs something you can’t get. • You’re not sure about how to access a service or support. • You’re worried about someone local who may have been overlooked. • You would like to help but aren’t sure how best to do so. The best way to contact us is to email [email protected] If you would prefer to ring, here is a list of numbers of people who are part of the group, some or all of them, may be familiar to you. Trisha Swift 01829 250740 07736718197 Gill Putnam 01829 250228 Nicky Prince 01829 250457 Gail Graham 01829 250662 07754857057 [email protected] Chris Blazdell 01829 250073 Tom Stephenson 01829 250249 Norma and Tim Robinson (pastoral support and foodbank) 01829 250989 Ann Wright 01948 861035 [email protected] To emphasise, our aim is to keep it simple, practical and safe. TILSTON Covid Support Group 4 Tilston Parish Council Report – March 2020 Corona Virus At the time of writing attention locally and nationally is focused on the Coronavirus pandemic, work is already taking place in the Village to support those in need of help during these uncertain times. It is likely future Parish Council meetings in May will be cancelled as well as other events that were planned over the next couple of months. However please note the Parish Council will not shut down even if meetings are cancelled so if you are self-isolating or just require support, help or advice please do not hesitate to contact us on the usual ways. We are a small village and as a community should endeavour to care for each other particularly those most vulnerable. Notice Board for Village Hall A new notice board has been ordered which will be placed at the entrance of the Hall, replacing the existing board, although it will have a door it will be open for use by Hall users etc. Fox & Hounds S106 Funding At the last Council meeting the Council agreed to support Tilston Playing Field Association’s application for £2000 of the S106 funding from the Fox and Hounds development for use on redeveloping the Pavilion. Speed Gun Training The Parish Council is planning to hold speed gun training in the Village but due to the current situation is not able to set a date yet. The training will allow people to use the Ward Speed Gun in Tilston in a number of places on Malpas and Church Roads so please watch out for training dates when they are announced. Highways Gateways Scheme The Parish Council is awaiting the imminent installation of new speed limit signage at the various entry points in Tilston including larger signs highlighting the speed limits, dragon teeth (sounds drastic, just road markings) and also interactive 30mph signs on Malpas Road. These works have been agreed over a long period of time with CW&C Highways and are being funded by the S106 Highways money from the Jones Homes development. Any issues we can help you with relating to the village please contact any of the Councillors or the Clerk, you can also report a range of faults directly to CW&C just search for ‘Cheshire West Report it For more information contact the Clerk to Tilston Parish Council Ann Wright, 62 Well Street, Malpas, Cheshire, SY14 8QH. Tel: 01948 861 035 E mail: [email protected] 5 News from St. Mary's & St Edith’s It is with great sadness that we have to inform you that all church services and meetings will not take place until further notice. Although we are of course disappointed that our Easter celebrations will be disrupted and we won't be able to meet, we will be posting messages and prayers on our church webpage. We also will be arranging for our churches to be open for private prayer and Tim and I are always happy to chat to you on the phone if you are feeling lonely or anxious. Our pastoral worker Trisha will be working with the Parish Council to ensure that those who are most vulnerable will be helped and supported. Corona virus has caused great anxiety. It’s not easy to remain cheerful when things seem to be going wrong or we are fearful about the future. But as the weather improves and there are signs of Spring all around us, we are reminded that our God is a faithful God who will never leave or forsake us. (Hebrews 13:5) On a lighter note we would also like to say thank you to all those came along to the Pancake Party and the Open Day at the Rectory. It was so good to meet you all. We are very grateful to those who supported us on the two occasions by helping with the refreshments. When I wrote this article, it was St Patrick’s Day and a prayer written by Him may be helpful at this difficult time. Please be assured that we will be praying for you all. Tim and Norma St Patrick’s Breastplate Christ be with me, Christ within me. Christ behind me, Christ before me. Christ beside me, Christ to win me. Christ to comfort and restore me. Christ beneath me, Christ above me. Christ in quiet, Christ in danger. Christ in our hearts of all that love him. Christ in mouth of a friend and stranger 6 Shocklach Gardening Chorlton and Cuddington WI Group The speaker at our March meeting arrived in his working clothes! A splendid red tailcoat jacket In line with Government with all the accessories.