Coronavirus Mar 15th 2020

Shenington with Alkerton Parish Council

Assistance for residents affected by the Coronavirus Outbreak

The Parish Council wishes to ensure that all residents have the support and help needed during the Coronavirus outbreak. You may be affected because you have been advised to remain at home or there may be restrictions on travel which make it difficult for you to purchase supplies for your everyday needs or to collect your prescription. These restrictions may affect any of us and the positive contribution of the communities of Shenington and Alkerton will prove a huge asset in these difficult times.

In light of this we ask villagers to check that their neighbours have the support that they need such as sufficient groceries, prescriptions and fuel.

Tysoe Stores will take an order and payment over the telephone for collection by a friend or neighbour. Tysoe Stores can be contacted on 01295 688333.

Volunteers Needed – please volunteer now by contacting us so that we can coordinate help in the long term to support residents. Contact Gill Marshall to go on the volunteer list.

If you need further help with shopping, collecting a prescription or have other concerns please contact us:

Gill Marshall: telephone: 01295 678447

email: gillm.sheningtonwithalkertonpc@gmail.com

or

Gill Smith: telephone: 01295 678759

email: gills.sheningtonwithalkertonpc@gmail.com

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As the Government advice on Coronavirus is changing we have chosen not to publish this information here. We recommend that you look online at:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public

and/or listen to the BBC News which has regular updates on the situation.

For health advice please dial 111 and do not go to the Health Centre.

Cancelled - Shenfest 2020 Programme Announced

It is with regret that this has now been cancelled due to the rules in place concerning mass gatherings. Further announcements will be made about Shenfest 2021.

The 2020 Shenfest programme has been announced:

Sunday June 14th

2pm Wroxton Cricket Ground

The Authors vs The Sloggers

Another match with the celebrated Authors team and a

Book Talk from Tom Holland at around 4pm

Friday June 19th

7.30pm Shenington Church

The Moonrakers

An evening of Celtic folk music from the Oxford based group making a welcome return.

Saturday June 20th

1pm Shenington Village Green

Little Shenfest - Family Picnic

Games, prizes plus the BFG pizza team will be in attendance all day from 1pm

4pm Alkerton Church

A talk by TBA

7.30pm Shenington Church

Tamsin Waley-Cohen and friends

An evening of classical pieces from British composers including The Lark Ascending.

Dog Poo

This is an appeal to dog owners and dog walkers.

Following numerous reports and our own observations of dog mess which has been left on verges, pavements, footpaths and the airfield the Parish Council has requested that the Cherwell Dog Warden carries out random checks within the parish.

Dog owners who fail to pick up after their animal face an on-the-spot fine of £50 or, if the matter is dealt with by the courts, fines of up to £1,000 can be imposed.

There is a dog poo bin at the top of stocking lane opposite the school, please use it or take your dog poo home. Poo bags are now available which are not only biodegradable but are also flushable making the whole process much easier.

Thank you for taking the time to read this and your cooperation is much appreciated.