Newsletter to Members – August 2021

Hello Everyone,

We are pleased to report that following clarification from St Aelreds Community Centre it is our intention to recommence meetings in September

Dates all starting from 10.00 am are:-
Thursday 16^th September Welcome Back
Thursday 21^st October Catherine Sothern – York in Close up
Thursday 18^th November Talk by Malcolm Brook
Thursday16^th December AGM, Quiz and Raffle

Though the Government has stated its intention to remove the legal requirement to wear face masks and to remove social distancing requirements it is important to note following rules which will apply upon our return

1. Hand Gel will be provided upon entering the meeting room and we would ask members to use this

2. We are asking members to wear a face mask whilst inside the hall

3. Chairs will be spaced out at 1 metre intervals and we would ask members not to move them and keep a safe distance from others whilst in the room

4. We understand the kitchen will open from September however the use of this will depend on how members feel about utilising the facility

The vaccination programme has been very successful however at the time of writing there are still 25% of adults awaiting a second jab, this of course doesn’t mean the virus has gone away and we must be vigilant in ensuring our members are aware of the ongoing risks even with full vaccination does not stop people contracting the virus.

We are aware that despite restrictions being removed many people remain very cautious and we appreciate this, anyone who doesn’t feel safe should use their own judgement in respect of attendance.

Unless cases spiral out of control then our intention is to follow the restart plan as indicated above, if things change to prevent this then we will contact you to let you know the outcome.

If anyone has any further views on the restart plan please contact Jane on 01904 345942 or you can email me at trevorpool1@gmail.com

Kind Regards
Trevor Pool, Jane Burrows and David Poole