Church Newsletter – May 2020
Sadly, all services continue to be cancelled for the foreseeable and the church building is also closed. We are, however, finding new ways of worshipping together, so please check the benefice website www.bartonbenefice.org.uk for details or contact Clare Burgess (347382) if you wish to receive our weekly notice sheet by email.
New Benefice Facebook Page
Please have a look at the new Facebook page, and start to follow us on www.facebook.com/bartonbenefice/…
Read MoreCancer consultations available via telephone and video
Doctors in Oxfordshire are urging people to get medical advice if they are worried about symptoms of cancer.
A recent national survey suggests getting coronavirus or giving it to their family were among the top reasons that people would not come forward when they have cancer symptoms, along with fears that they could be a burden to the health service.
But NHS staff have worked hard to make sure people can get cancer checks and treatment safely, so there is no need to delay.…
Read MoreNature photo competition voting
The entries are all in, please use this form to select your favourites from the under 18s and over 18s categories
https://forms.gle/pLeXwnYgKMc5bQVX7
Voting will close at 22:00 on Sunday 3rd May
Read MorePRACTICE NURSES – YOUR COUNTY NEEDS YOU!
Oxfordshire’s Patient Care during Coronavirus programme is asking experienced practice nurses to join the teams in our dedicated COVID-19 clinics across the county.
If you are not currently working in one of our Oxfordshire practices but are interested in helping care for patients during the pandemic, please complete this quick availability survey and we will contact you. Thank you and please share this link with your networks https://surveyhero.com/c/e7684979…
Read MoreParish Council meeting 2020-04-05
News and Updates from Oxfordshire County Council
Stories and information regarding health and adult social care
New coronavirus clinics to help patients across Oxfordshire: https://news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/new-coronavirus-clinics-to-help-patients-across-oxfordshire/
Praise for Oxfordshire’s inspirational care teams: https://news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/praise-for-oxfordshires-inspirational-care-teams/
New hotline for diabetes patients during COVID-19: https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/news/article.aspx?id=1225
Health and well-being services affected during the coronavirus
There are a range of well-being and health services that are affected during this period. If you need to find out about services such as: support to quit smoking, sexual health clinics and weight management sessions, please click here.…
Read MorePhoto Competition
Dear Villagers,
With more time being spent at home and in our gardens we thought it would be fun to run a small competition We would love to see your favourite images – camera or mobile – using the title Nature in your Garden.
Please submit your chosen photo with a short sentence describing why you have chosen it and what it means to you at this time.…
Read MoreUpdated scam advice (charity worker scams)
Oxfordshire residents have been warned to be on their guard against criminals and scammers exploiting the coronavirus situation.
Some scammers are claiming to be charity workers, offering assistance with shopping, or requesting donations.
Here are some tips from our Trading Standards team on how to check charity workers are genuine:
- Check the charity’s name and registration number at gov.uk/checkcharity.
Church Newsletter – April 2020
Sadly, in the light of Government guidelines following the coronavirus pandemic all services have been cancelled for the foreseeable future and our usual pattern of Sunday and midweek gatherings put on hold.
Lent Lunches, the Lent Group and the Moonrakers concert scheduled for April have also been cancelled, and it will not be possible to hold the fete in June.
However, unless we are advised otherwise, the church will remain open during daylight hours for private prayer.…
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