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November 2020
Working together to raise awareness
Rotherham Councils Neighbourhood team have been out and about around Rotherham promoting Covid-19 safety measures and giving advice on how people can help to protect themselves. Community Champion, Caroline Bolton, provided a warm welcome to the team, who hosted a stall at Morrisons Catcliffe Branch. They were joined by PCSO’s from South Yorkshire Police and Rotherfed officers who engaged with shoppers, handed out leaflets and gave free hand sanitiser and face masks to over 200 people.
We would like to thank all the residents that we spoke to and encourage everyone in Rotherham to stay safe and carry on following the latest Government advice.
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 Reduce the Risk
National lockdown measures come into effect at 12.01am on Thursday 5 November. Until then Rotherham and other areas in South Yorkshire are in the Very High local Covid alert level. This means the following restrictions are in effect:
- You must not meet socially with friends and family indoors in any setting unless they are part of your household or support bubble. This includes private homes and indoors in hospitality venues, such as pubs.
- You can meet in groups no larger than six in public parks and at beaches, providing you remain socially distanced. However, you must not meet with people outside of your household or support bubble in a private garden.
- Pubs and bars will be closed unless they are serving 'substantial' meals. You will only be served alcohol whilst eating.
- Office workers who can work from home should do so.
- It is advised to avoid travel where possible, in or out of the region, except for essential journeys such as school, college and work.
- The following restrictions on premises are also in place in South Yorkshire:
- Soft play centres, betting shops, casinos and amusement arcades are to close.
- leisure centres and gyms can remain open ut classes are not to take place.
Further information and guidance about Covid-19 can be found on the Council's website
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What are your Bonfire Night plans?
South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue have joined forces with South Yorkshire Police and Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust again this year to launch Operation Dark Nights.
This year due to Covid-19 all community firework events have been cancelled. Therefore we would like people to take extra care and recommend the following;
Ideally NOT have a garden bonfire but, if you must, place it away from houses, sheds and trees and never use petrol to get it going
Be extremely careful with fireworks - make sure you are following manufacturer instructions and only buying genuine products
Follow the current rules around social distancing when it comes to bonfire parties and firework displays
Speak to your children and ensure they are not playing with fire and/or fireworks - bad burn injuries will live with them forever
Help us, help you!
Visit the South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue website for more information
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Festival of Angels
Can you help us knit angels for this year’s festival of angels? Last year we were able to give away over 200 knitted angels as gifts to visitors to Rotherham Minster, we would love to be able to do so again!
To do this, we are getting the knitting army organised so please let us know if you can help. You can come to the Minster or we can bring you wool in a COVID secure way!
The pattern you need can be downloaded below
(or we can bring you a safely printed copy) and you are free to create your angel using any colour, wool and additional adornments you wish!
Download Pattern
Contact information@rotherhamminster.co.uk for further details
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Tackling loneliness together
Rotherham United Community Sports Trust have launched a new project in Rotherham that may benefit people who are suffering from loneliness.
Abbi Walker, Health Co-ordinator said
‘Tackling Loneliness Together’ is an EFL Trust programme and something that we are extremely excited to be a part of. The project aims to support those at increased risk of loneliness following the effects of Covid-19 restrictions.
The project will focus on people who fit into one or more of the following,
- Aged 70 and above (this is slightly flexible)
- Widowed or living alone
- Living with a disability
- Living with one or more limiting long term health conditions
- Living in low income area
We are able to offer the following support: Telephone support, Online social connections, support by post, socially distanced ‘garden gate’ conversations, social action
If you know of anyone who may benefit from this support please send their name and contact details to health@rotherhamunited.net
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Councillors for Brinsworth and Catcliffe
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Councillor Alan Buckley
Email: alan.buckley@rotherham.gov.uk
Tel: 07775 822147
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Councillor Adam Carter
Email: adam.carter@rotherham.gov.uk
Tel: 07490 921955
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Councillor Nigel Simpson
Email: nigel.simpson@rotherham.gov.uk
Tel: 01709 255946
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Contact your local Neighbourhoods Team
Mandy Ardron
Neighbourhood Coordinator for Brinsworth and Catcliffe
Email: mandy.ardron@rotherham.gov.uk
Tel: 01709 254325
Andrea Peers
Senior Neighbourhood Coordinator for South Rotherham
Email: andrea.peers@rotherham.gov.uk
Tel: 07717 450973
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