BIG 4 LITTLEMOOR NEWS (MAY 2020 EDITION) Big 4 Littlemoor Project Team The Big 4 Littlemoor project officers are Stuart Legg, Jacqueline Churchill and Matthew Harrison. During this difficult period the team have been busy assisting and directing local residents to all the help that is available. Recently you may have seen on social media or had posted through your door a leaflet displaying information and advice on who you can contact to receive help. Our team of officers have been posting these throughout the Littlemoor area from Upwey bridge all the way down as far as Goulds garden centre. Feel free to contact Big 4 Littlemoor Helping Hands (10-3pm Mon-Fri) on 07458036288 during these difficult times. HELPING HANDS HAVE BEEN WORKING CLOSELY WITH THE COMMUNITY DURING THE LOCKDOWN PERIOD IN A HOST OF WAYS. JACQUIE CHURCHILL WHO OVERSEES ALL THE WORK BEING COMPLETED HAS BEEN BUSY CONDUCTING RESEARCH INTO WHAT AND HOW LOCAL DORSET ORGANISATIONS ARE DOING TO ASSIST THE COMMUNITY. JACQUIE HAS BEEN WORKING CLOSELY WITH CITIZENS ADVICE, WEYMOUTH TOWN COUNCIL, LOCAL FOODBANKS TO NAME A FEW TO PROVIDE UPTO DATE INFORMATION ON WHERE TO SIGNPOST THOSE IN NEED. JACQUIE HAS ALSO BEEN Inside this issue: BIG 4 PROJECT TEAM 1 CITIZENS ADVICE INFO 2 LOCAL ORGANISATION UPDATES 2 FOOD BOXES AND SUPPORT GROUPS 3 DON’T FORGET THE REST OF YOUR HEALTH! 3 ABOUT BIG 4 LITTLEMOOR 4 OTHER USEFUL CONTACTS 4 Special points of interest: • CITIZENS ADVICE AVAILABILITY • BINCOMBE VALLEY SCHOOL LUNCHES • LOOKING TO RECRUIT NEW VOLUNTEERS • OTHER HEALTH INFORMATION AND BOOKING ADVICE • MENTAL HEALTH WELFARE CHECKS BIG 4 LITTLEMOOR PROJECT OFFICERS PICTURED ABOVE OUT AND ABOUT DELIVERING IMPORTANT INFORMATION VOLUNTEERING WITH THE LOCAL SUPPLY AND SUPPORT TEAM TO HELP ASSIST LOCAL PEOPLE WITH FOOD SUPPLIES WHERE NEEDED AND ERRANDS SUCH AS MEDICATION PICK-UPS AND POSTING OF LETTERS HELPING HANDS WILL BE OUT AND ABOUT IN THE COMMUNITY PROVIDING SHORT WELFARE CHECKS. THIS IS TO HELP ASSESS HOW PEOPLE ARE COPING WITH THE LOCKDOWN AND TO MAINTAIN A DIRECT VISUAL AID FOR ANYONE WHO IS STRUGGLING TO COME TO OR EVEN FOR PEOPLE TO REPORT IN CONFIDENCE ANYONE THEY MAY BE WORRIED ABOUT. LOOK OUT FOR US IN OUR YELLOW HIGH VIS JACK- ETS IN THE COMING WEEKS. IF ANYONE WANTS TO CONTACT HELPING HANDS IN THE MEANTIME JUST CALL 07458036288.
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BIG 4 LITTLEMOOR NEWS (MAY 2020 EDITION)
Big 4 Littlemoor Project Team
The Big 4 Littlemoor project officers are Stuart Legg, Jacqueline Churchill and
Matthew Harrison.
During this difficult period the team have been busy
assisting and directing local residents to all the help that
is available.
Recently you may have seen on social media or had posted through your door a leaflet displaying information and
advice on who you can contact to receive help.
Our team of officers have been posting these
throughout the Littlemoor area from Upwey bridge all
the way down as far as Goulds garden centre.
Feel free to contact Big 4 Littlemoor Helping Hands
(10-3pm Mon-Fri) on 07458036288 during these
difficult times.
HELPING HANDS HAVE BEEN WORKING CLOSELY WITH THE
COMMUNITY DURING THE LOCKDOWN PERIOD IN A HOST
OF WAYS.
JACQUIE CHURCHILL WHO OVERSEES ALL THE WORK
BEING COMPLETED HAS BEEN BUSY CONDUCTING RESEARCH INTO WHAT AND HOW LOCAL DORSET ORGANISATIONS ARE
DOING TO ASSIST THE COMMUNITY.
JACQUIE HAS BEEN WORKING CLOSELY WITH CITIZENS
ADVICE, WEYMOUTH TOWN COUNCIL, LOCAL FOODBANKS TO NAME A FEW TO PROVIDE UPTO DATE INFORMATION ON WHERE TO SIGNPOST
THOSE IN NEED.
JACQUIE HAS ALSO BEEN
Inside this issue:
BIG 4 PROJECT TEAM
1
CITIZENS ADVICE INFO
2
LOCAL ORGANISATION UPDATES
2
FOOD BOXES AND SUPPORT GROUPS
3
DON’T FORGET THE REST OF YOUR HEALTH!
3
ABOUT BIG 4 LITTLEMOOR
4
OTHER USEFUL CONTACTS
4
Special points of interest:
• CITIZENS ADVICE AVAILABILITY
• BINCOMBE VALLEY SCHOOL LUNCHES
• LOOKING TO RECRUIT NEW VOLUNTEERS
• OTHER HEALTH INFORMATION AND BOOKING ADVICE
• MENTAL HEALTH WELFARE CHECKS
BIG 4 LITTLEMOOR PROJECT OFFICERS PICTURED ABOVE OUT AND ABOUT DELIVERING
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
VOLUNTEERING WITH THE LOCAL SUPPLY AND SUPPORT TEAM TO HELP ASSIST LOCAL PEOPLE WITH FOOD SUPPLIES WHERE NEEDED AND ERRANDS SUCH AS
MEDICATION PICK-UPS AND POSTING OF
LETTERS
HELPING HANDS WILL BE OUT AND ABOUT IN THE COMMUNITY PROVIDING SHORT WELFARE CHECKS. THIS IS TO HELP ASSESS HOW PEOPLE ARE COPING
WITH THE LOCKDOWN AND TO MAINTAIN A
DIRECT VISUAL AID FOR ANYONE WHO IS
STRUGGLING TO COME TO OR EVEN FOR PEOPLE TO REPORT IN CONFIDENCE ANYONE THEY MAY BE
WORRIED ABOUT.
LOOK OUT FOR US IN OUR YELLOW HIGH VIS JACK-
ETS IN THE COMING WEEKS.
IF ANYONE WANTS TO CONTACT HELPING HANDS IN THE MEANTIME JUST
CALL 07458036288.
ST FRANCIS
CHURCH UPDATE
In light of the Government guidance around non-essential contact, the
Archbishops of Canterbury and York have issued advice that public worship is
suspended until further notice.
St Francis are currently exploring how they can continue pastoral care and
worship through using online conferencing for our Sunday service.
Ruth Peers volunteers a lot of her time at the church and although the church is
closed to the public Ruth offers her time through the Refresh scheme.
Ruth has receiving referrals across from the Refresh scheme operated by
Julie Hursthouse @ Dorset County Council so she can assist with shopping
and local prescription pick-ups.
Ruth is also able to officially refer people to the main food bank in Wey-mouth and is happy to speak to anyone
who feels isolated or in need during this difficult period.
If you feel as though you would like to discuss things with a representative of the church such as Ruth just contact Big 4 Littlemoor on 07458084060 and we can pass on your details to Ruth who like always is happy to guide and assist.
DUE TO THE LOCKDOWN STATUS OF THE COUNTRY BINCOMBE
PRIMARY SCHOOL HAD TO CLOSE INDEFINATELY WITH A RESUME
DATE UNKOWN.
THE SCHOOL STILL REMAINS OPEN TO THOSE CHILDREN WHOSE
PARENTS ARE KEY WORKERS OR FOR CHILDREN DEEMED AS
VULNERABLE.
ONE POINT TO CLEAR UP AT THE MOMENT IS THAT THE SCHOOL ARE STILL PROVIDING LUNCH
MEALS TO ALL CHILDREN WHO ARE
IN RECEIPT OF FREE SCHOOL MEALS. A PACKED LUNCH CAN BE COLLECTED DIRECTLY FROM THE SCHOOL FRONT ENTRANCE AT MIDDAY (DURING TERM TIME).
THE SCHOOL HAVE DECIDED NOT TO TAKE THE GOVERNMENT
VOUCHER ROUTE, HOWEVER MR PALLISTER HAS MADE IT CLEAR
THAT IF ANYONE IS STRUGGLING WITH ANYTHING AND NEED
ADVICE THEN TO PLEASE CONTACT THE SCHOOL OFFICE ON 01305 832329 (afternoon phone manned)
BINCOMBE
SCHOOL UPDATE
“ SCHOOL LUNCHES ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL PUPILS WHO ARE FROM A LOW INCOME FAMILY
THROUGHOUT THE LOCKDOWN”
“CITIZENS ADVICE
APPOINTMENTS ARE STILL
AVAILABLE AND CAN BE BOOKED VIA HELPING HANDS BY CALLING”
07458 036288
HELPING HANDS & CITIZENS ADVICE
#Heretohelp
IN LITTLEMOOR HELPING HANDS ARE STILL WORKING CLOSELY WITH
CITIZENS ADVICE BEAURAUX TO PROVIDE THE ADVICE REQUIRED.
THE ADVICE INCLUDES;
ADVICE FOR VULNERABLE—THE NHS SHOULD ALREADY HAVE CONTACTED
ALL EXTREMELY VULNERABLE PERSONS. DO CONTACT THEM IF YOU FEEL YOU FALL UNDER THIS
CATEGORY
MONEY WORRIES— GET THE LATEST INFORMATION ON WHAT HELP IS
OUT THERE FOR YOU
“WE ARE ABLE TO REFER TO THE MAIN FOOD BANK AS WELL AS ASSIST WITH OTHER ISSUES WHERE WE ARE ABLE TO OR AGAIN REFER YOU TO SOMEONE
WHO CAN HELP”
WORK WORRY—BEING FURLOUGHED OR NEED TO TAKE TIMEOFF TO CARE
FOR YOUNG CHILDREN OR A VULNERABLE PERSON
DOMESTIC ABUSE—YOU CAN STILL GET HELP DURING THIS TIME. CHECK
WHAT SERVICES ARE OUT THERE.
HELPING HANDS ARE STILL TAKING PHONE BOOKINGS FOR THE
LITTLEMOOR BASED CITIZENS ADVICE BEAURAUX.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT CONTACT
US ON 07458036288
LCAG and The Supply & Support group @ Littlemoor Community Centre is
providing lots of help to the residents of Littlemoor under the leadership of Councilor Louie’ O’Leary and his team
of volunteers.
The group was created by Cllr O’Leary and his team as a response to the
corona virus lockdown. The aim was to ensure that all residents of Littlemoor were able to access a local supply and
support group.
The group have provided essential food items to those vulnerable residents
who are unable to leave or are confined to their homes, while also providing
additional help with other errands too such as posting of letters, dog walking
and prescription pick-ups.
The foodbank element of the group is available to
access every night between the times of
5-7pm during lockdown.
KEEP ON TOP OF ALL YOUR
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
WITH EVERYTHING GOING ON WE WOULD LIKE TO REMIND
EVERYONE THAT ALTHOUGH SOCIAL DISTANCING IS IN FULL FLOW THAT OTHER AILMENTS
STILL EXIST.. IF AT ANY POINT DURING THE LOCKDOWN YOU FIND
YOURSELF IN REAL PAIN,, BLEEDING, OR A SEVERE ACCIDENT
YOU MUST STILL RING 999!
ALSO APPOINTMENTS FOR DISEASE SUCH AS CANCER, HEART PROBLEMS
AND OTHER IMPORTANT CHECKS STILL NEED ADDRESSING DURING
THIS PERIOD.
IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY DENTAL ISSUE YOU CAN CALL 111
FOR ADVICE AND THEY WILL REFER YOU TO BE SEEN IF
URGENTLY REQUIRED.
LAST BUT NOT LEAST DO GET YOUR EXERCISE. THE PUTTING ON OF WEIGHT DURING THIS
PERIOD CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS HEALTH CONDITIONS SUCH AS DIABETES AND HEART DISEASE.
WALK, JOG, BEND DOWN 20 TIMES IT ALL HELPS!
LCAG & COUNCILLOR LOUIE O’LEARY LEAD THE
SUPPORT NETWORKS IN LOCKDOWN CRISIS
WEYMOUTH TOWN COUNCIL HAVE COLLABORATED WITH REFRESH TO
PROVIDE A SERVICE TO LOCAL RESIDENTS WHO ARE IN SELF ISOLATION AND IN NEED OF
SUPPORT THE OPPORTUNITY TO ACCESS THEIR HELP.
INCLUDING ACCESS TO
PURCHASING AND DELIVERING FOOD BAGS WITH DAILY
ESSENTIALS IN PRICED AT £35, £20 OR £10 DEPENDING ON WHAT
YOU CAN AFFORD OR NEED
PRESCRIPTION AND/OR MEDICATION COLLECTIONS
OR JUST SOMEONE TO TALK TO IN THESE DIFFICULT TIMES.
KEEP IN TOUCH ESSENTIAL AID PROJECT
Cllr O’Leary has also made himself available to contact for anyone needing help by calling
