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Volunteer litter pickers needed

February and March is a good time of year to pick up litter from the roadside verges and hedges of the parish before the vegetation starts to grow and the Parish Council is therefore inviting volunteers to help with litter picking over the next few weeks. We have negotiated the donation of five sets of litter picking equipment from Ubico, the company that runs recycling in Gloucestershire. Due to the Covid regulations we cannot organise communal litter picking sessions, so volunteers will need to litter pick alone or with their household members. Litter picking will be limited to the lanes in the parish, NOT the main roads. We have divided the parish into the following nine sections:

  1. Hunter’s Hall to Windy Corner
  2. A4135 Junction to Windy Corner past Barnhill Farm
  3. Windy Corner to Scrubbetts Farm
  4. Vipers Lane: past Newington Bagpath Church through farm to Newington Barn
  5. Windmill Lane: post box to T-junction at end of lane
  6. Hunter’s Hall to village hall
  7. Village hall to trig point via Lower Hazlecote
  8. Trig point to Tipputs Inn 
  9. Trig point to A46 via Upper Hazlecote

If you wish to volunteer, please note the following:

– You should take all reasonable safety precautions and always be aware of road traffic
– Ideally wear some high visibility clothing so that you are easily visible to road users
– Dress in weather-appropriate clothing (hats, gloves, warm coat, etc)
– Do not pick up anything dangerous or hazardous (broken glass, needles, dog mess, etc)
– Contact Sebastian Cooper via email or telephone 01453 860811 to let him know which of the above sections you wish to cover and arrange collection of your litter picking equipment.

The Parish Council

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Gigaclear – Details of Road Closures in Kingscote

Please see the attached document setting out the details of the upcoming road closures in Kingscote starting 8 February due to the fibre broadband cable installation works to be carried out on behalf of Gigaclear.

Map of road closures in Kingscote

Please note that the description of the six phases by Gigaclear may not be entirely accurate but the maps show the exact extent of the closures, with a red line denoting the closed stretch of road.

Contact Gigaclear by emailing networkbuildcare@gigaclear.com if you have any questions about the road closures or the project in general.

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Church services in Kingscote

With the number of Covid cases continuing to rise, the decision has been made not to have Sunday services in Kingscote (nor in Horsley or Nailsworth) until the present national lockdown is reviewed and changes made.  

However the church in Kingscote will continue to be open for private prayer and contemplation between 9am and 3pm every Sunday.  

Online services for the benefice can be joined via Zoom and details can be found on the benefice website.

The PCC (Parochial Church Council)

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Coronavirus vaccine scams warning

https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/alert/coronavirus-vaccine-scams-warning

Action Fraud is warning the public to remain vigilant as criminals begin to take advantage of the roll out of the COVID-19 vaccine to commit fraud.

As of 7 January 2021, Action Fraud, the national reporting centre for fraud and cyber crime, had received 57 reports in relation to the COVID-19 vaccine.

Pauline Smith, Head of Action Fraud, said: 
“The vaccine is a crucial tool in fighting the coronavirus and keeping people safe. Thankfully, the number of reports into Action Fraud are relatively low but we have seen an increase in the last two months, particularly around scam text messages.  

“Remember, the vaccine is only available on the NHS and is free of charge. The NHS will never ask you for details about your bank account or to pay for the vaccine. If you receive an email, text message or phone call purporting to be from the NHS and you are asked to provide financial details, this is a scam.”

Action Fraud has received reports from members of the public who have been sent text messages claiming to be from the NHS, offering them the opportunity to sign up for the vaccine. The texts ask the recipient to click on a link which takes them to an online form where they are prompted to input personal and financial details. In some cases the online form has looked very similar to the real NHS website.

How to protect yourself:

In the UK, coronavirus vaccines will only be available via the National Health Services of England, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland. You can be contacted by the NHS, your employer, a GP surgery or pharmacy local to you, to receive your vaccine. Remember, the vaccine is free of charge. At no point will you be asked to pay.

– The NHS will never ask you for your bank account or card details.

– The NHS will never ask you for your PIN or banking password.

– The NHS will never arrive unannounced at your home to administer the vaccine.

– The NHS will never ask you to prove your identity by sending copies of personal documents such as your passport, driving licence, bills or pay slips.  

If you receive a call you believe to be fraudulent, hang up. If you are suspicious about an email you have received, forward it to report@phishing.gov.uk. Suspicious text messages should be forwarded to the number 7726 which is free of charge.

If you believe you are the victim of a fraud, please report this to Action Fraud as soon as possible by calling 0300 123 2040 or visiting www.actionfraud.police.uk.

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Nailsworth Silver Band & Carols

Members of the Nailsworth Silver Band are still keen to come to Kingscote and Bagpath, with the rescheduled carol playing set for Christmas Eve. 3pm at the Lychgate in Kingscote, and 3.30pm at Ashcroft House. 

We do hope you will be able to join us. (The weather forecast looks dry but cold). Any donations will go to Christian Aid.

Also below is the link to the recording of the carol service at St George Nailsworth from last Sunday.  https://youtu.be/FPFeHfXFz8g

Elin Tattersall