STAY AT HOME, PROTECT THE NHS, SAVE LIVES
All of our lives have changed in the last few weeks because of Corona Virus, Covid 19. Many of us are worried about contracting the virus, and want to do everything we can to avoid it. We hope this newsletter will help you to know that there is practical and emotional help in the village for everyone who needs it. Llanmaes has many ‘more mature’ residents. The Prime Minister's pleas to stay indoors for our own good, and that of the wider community, have been hard to hear. We are used to getting out and about, doing our own chores and running our own errands. Now we have to rely on others, or get used to on line shopping …. And the fact that there just aren’t as many choices or goods as we are used to. For the latest updates on the Coronavirus please go to: www.phw.nhs.wales.
Help!
Llanmaes Ladies was set up as a social group three years ago. Anyone can join. It operates mostly as a What’s App group on social media, but members meet up regularly too. We are here to run errands for you and be a voice on the end of the phone if you need a chat in these challenging times. Please get in touch with Jackie Wright on 07976678325 or Gail Kirkham on 07885254436, gailtalks@hotmail.com if you need any help and we will be glad to try and sort something out for you.
The Blacksmiths Closes
Our lovely village pub has been forced to close, from Friday 19th March, because of the virus. James, the landlord, told us ‘I have been told we cannot provide any service from that point. Please inform the village that I’ll be sorry to close and miss everyone over the coming weeks, maybe months.’ Regulars are also devastated. Jackie said ‘We really thought we could keep the pub going through the crisis. James had even drawn up a take-away menu.’ But in the end, a corporate decision has been made which will have a big impact on village life. I am sure we all look forward to its return.
The Bus Stop
A temporary library and place to share information If you go for a walk you might see there are now a collection of books in the bus shelter on the village green. These are free to borrow or take. Mel, of Sigingstone Lane, said ‘We noticed the library in Llantwit was closing and saw someone in the town had put books out on their wall for people. What a good idea!’ We hope you find this a useful source of material to while away the time! If you wish to add to the collection, please give your books a wipe down with anti bac (if you can get it!) before you add them to the pile. We will also leave copied of the newsletter in there should you find it easier to read a paper version. We won’t be delivering as we endeavour to reduce social interaction and cross contamination. If anybody wishes to contribute to this update please do get in touch. The Funny Side One of the heartening things about all this is the sheer number of jokes and funny stories that have been circulating on FaceBook and other social media. Of course, it is our way of coping with something that’s scary.