Lockdown Newsletter 38
25th March 2021
More in Morpeth weekly update newsletter. For the duration of the current lockdown, the focus will be on guidance and support. Contact: moreinmorpeth@gmail.com
Government Roadmap out of Lockdown: https://tinyurl.com/2tr9ua2h
Tests for moving on to Step 2 (due 12th April at earliest)
1: Vaccine deployment continues successfully
2: Evidence that vaccination is effective in reducing hospitalisations and deaths
3: No surge in hospitalisations putting unsustainable pressure on the NHS.
4: Assessment of the risks is not fundamentally changed by new variants of virus
Vaccination roll-out: All over 50’s, people with long-term health conditions and their main carers are now being invited for first vaccination. Over 80’s are getting second vaccination. Invites will come from both i) to book at the large NHS Hubs (like Centre for Life) and ii) (separately and a little later, depending on vaccine supplies) from your GP Surgery. You may choose whichever is more convenient but do wait for your invite. https://tinyurl.com/3b448fzr
Zoom Morpeth Messy Church at Easter Saturday 27th March. Get your free Craft Pack now. https://tinyurl.com/szjf678a
Great British Spring Clean starts on 28th March: “Pledge to Pick” now https://tinyurl.com/hdaf7k6e
Easter Holiday Events with Northumberland Libraries: From shadow puppets to dinosaurs, there’s something for everyone! Get free tickets from https://bit.ly/3pkJOtM
Morpeth Girls u-9’s Football are looking for new players between ages 8&9. We are returning to training on Wednesday 31st March at 18:00. Contact simondutson1@outlook.com
Northumbrian Gathering 2021 Online: Follow the dedicated YouTube Channel for news and tasters ahead of the All Day Online Event on 10th April. https://tinyurl.com/3ffa9u2 Current videos include film from Gatherings of the 1980’s – and voting for the Virtual Art Gallery.
Riverside Leisure Centre is preparing to open for gym and swimming on 12th April – advance booking for members only. Booking online opens 29th March. https://tinyurl.com/vnsa3rdv Other gyms will be planning to open around the same time.
Local Elections on 6th May (Town & County Councils): final list of candidates published 9th April. Registration closing date 19th April, last date for postal vote applications 20th April. https://tinyurl.com/278yk7zc
Monthly Street Food Markets on 4th Saturday of each month re-starting 24th April. Pitches £45. Contact Lottie Thompson lottie.thompson@sandersonarcade.co.uk
AllStar Cricket Training for 5-8 year-olds (girls & boys) starts 18th May for eight weeks. https://tinyurl.com/s7td3dnn
Lockdown support from Northumberland Communities Together and locally through the Morpeth Community Support FB Group For assistance, call the support hub on 01670 620015 or email NCT@northumberland.gov.uk NCT Website https://tinyurl.com/y3nbtzrl MCSG FB https://tinyurl.com/y53bjrc3
If you are concerned about someone’s immediate welfare call OneCall on 01670 536400 and in an emergency call 999.
The local (Morpeth) coordinator for Communities Together is Alison Byard email alison.byard@morpeth-tc.gov.uk mob 07963 306549
Hospitality businesses have until 5pm on Monday (29th) to register interest for a fully funded app which will allow customers to book a table, order food and take payment directly. https://tinyurl.com/3rxtpyuu
Local Restrictions Support Grants for the period 2 December 2020 – 31 March 2021, deadline for applications Wednesday (31st). To qualify you must have been required to close due to Covid restrictions, or be in the hospitality, accommodation or leisure sectors and have been severely affected by Tier 3 restrictions in December 2020. www.northumberland.gov.uk/businessgrants