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    In Touch Magazine – Latest News

    8 April 2020 / 0 Comments

    After discussion, it has been decided that IN TOUCH will continue to appear during the current period of lockdown, but will take a rather different shape, and will be produced mainly online/digitally, with a limited number of paper copies for those without internet. ‘It will be a smaller production, and will not carry advertising. We shall be looking for a variety of contributions from anyone in the benefice who feels they would like to offer something who might not otherwise do so. We intend that there will be the usual mix of items of both faith and local interest. ‘Please send contributions, as usual, to Lionel and Vicky – and…

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    From the Health Centre

    7 April 2020 / 0 Comments

    Time To Talk Good morning, I hope you are still staying safe and well during these strange times. Time to Talk are still available via telephone and webcam listening services for a chat or to get information and advice for those who are in need or would like someone to talk to. Their focus is on people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, but if you feel you are someone who is struggling and need someone to talk to, then please do get in contact directly with Time to Talk as they are happy to help. The phone line is open Tuesday to Thursday 10am – 4pm.  They also give…

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  • Community Support,  Devon & Cornwall Police,  Health

    Police Update

    7 April 2020 / 0 Comments

    Stay Home – Save Lives Message Sent ByLinzi Berryman (Police, DC Alert Officer, Devon & Cornwall) “The vast majority of the public continue to be supportive of our actions and are adhering to restrictions, and I am keen that we continue to operate a policing style that is one of engagement and encouragement. “New legislation has been introduced which provides the police with additional powers relating to Covid-19 restrictions. This includes the option for officers to fine those refusing to adhere to Government guidance surrounding the observing of vital social distancing. “Unfortunately there is a minority who continue to ignore government instruction which is in place ultimately to save lives.…

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    Keep in Touch with Devon County Council

    7 April 2020 / 0 Comments

    Today’s Update Follow any of the links above for up to date news from DCC. Find and follow DCC updates on Facebook @OfficialDevonCC, Twitter @DevonCC, Instagram @devoncountycouncil or LinkedIn @devon-county-council for regular coronavirus updates, and to join the #WeAreDevon community. Particularly interesting is a section on Sharing Your Symptoms – let’s hope we don’t need this. Share your symptoms with the NHS status trackerA new Coronavirus Status Checker that will help the NHS coordinate its response and build up additional data on the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has been launched.People with potential coronavirus symptoms are being asked to complete the status checker and answer a short series of questions, which will tell the NHS about their experience.It is open…

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    Calling all budding journalists!

    7 April 2020 / 0 Comments

    This month’s Intouch magazine which serves all 4 parishes in our Benefice is in dire need of articles.Due to the lack of public events at the moment there is very little copy being submitted for publication so why not use some of your unexpected free time to compose something?An article about your village/community, what you are doing during the lockdown, a poem or story, a report about what IS happening in your area – all entries welcome (but no guarantee of publication if there is a huge influx of copy). Please submit your articles to: Vicky Rose -dodgeandjoke@gmail.com or lionel@homebound.org.uk

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