There has been a lot of disquiet regarding the 'Keyworth Connection' Trent Barton bus service in recent months. Parish Councillors have been working with the Keyworth Bus Users Group, Borough and County Councillors and our local Member of Parliament on this issue, and also collaborating with similarly affected Tollerton and Plumtree Parish Councils.

We very much appreciate that the CEO of Bartons has agreed to come out to a public meeting/consultation this coming Monday evening to listen to feedback and speak on the subject. Keyworth has offered to host this meeting in the Centenary Lounge (next door to the Village Hall) on behalf of Keyworth, Plumtree and Tollerton Parish Councils.

KPC and the Keyworth Bus Users Group has already gone to Bartons looking for progress in 4 areas:

1. Scheduling: a 20 minute service of 4 buses gives (our fabulous) team of bus drivers a fighting chance with an 80 minute round trip rather than a 60 minute round trip, regulated in The Square when necessary. Could we test this and see if it helps?

2. Up to date information displays: if a service is withdrawn/cancelled then can this be shown on LED displays across the route, so people know, regardless of whether they have a smart phone or not? THIS NOW APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN DELIVERED.

3. Use of GPS data in LED display information: can the GPS information shown on the Barton web page (so clearly available) please be linked to the bus times on the LED displays? Again this means the information is available to everyone, regardless of whether they have a smart phone, and prevents confusion and frustration from what is being displayed.

4. Customer support: too often the drivers are ending up having to face up to widespread frustration, despite doing a brilliant job. How could customer support be improved so at places like Broad Marsh there is someone customers can talk to and where decisions can be explained. WE UNDERSTAND THIS IS BEING ACTIONED.

The key message is one of RELIABILITY over anything else - including frequency. For Keyworth, Plumtree and Tollerton, this bus service is the only alternative to private transport available as a direct link to Nottingham. We depend on it for work, hospital appointments, social reasons and so on, we have to be able to count on it with a level of confidence. There is no point in pretending we have 4 buses an hour - 'one every 15 minutes' as the marketing goes - when this is all too often a myth. We accept that there will be the odd issue which impacts the service but a schedule that sets everyone up to succeed rather than fail and where information is up to date and available to all is crucial.

To add to this, our local MP is conducting a bus/local transport survey for Keyworth residents on this matter so that empirical data can be collated. So if you can get to the meeting, then great, but either way we would encourage you to complete and return the survey.

We will then assess the outcomes of both the meeting/consultation and the survey, together will all levels of local representatives and Bartons, and then hopefully come to an agreed action plan.

MONDAY 13TH NOVEMBER

6.45PM FOR A 7PM START

CENTENARY LOUNGE, KEYWORTH

Attention motoristsThere are now a number of road closures in place across #Notts due to flooding. Please never ignore flood warning and road closure signs and don't risk driving through flood water.Find a list of road closures https://orlo.uk/Closures_7v7GY

Please be aware with the prolonged and substantial amount of rain we have had in the area over the last 24 hours that the Skate Park on Platt Lane is currently closed due to flooding. Please be aware this may take at least all weekend and into the early part of next week to subside.

Before taking any journey today (Friday 20th October 2023) please check your route and only travel if necessary as many of the routes in and around Nottingham are either closed or have floods on them.

If your home is at risk of flooding please call Rushcliffe Borough Council on 0115 9811143 if it is between 8:30 and 5pm Monday to Friday or on 0115 9819911 if it is outside of these times for support with sandbags.

For more general advice on getting prepared check out www.rushcliffe.gov.uk/flooding.

To support residents with their energy bills this winter, local charity Groundwork Five Counties has received funding from Rushcliffe Borough Council via the UK Shared Prosperity Funding (UKSPF).

In a scheme administered by the Rushcliffe Community & Voluntary Service, the money will be used by the charity's Green Doctor, a free advice service that provides energy support to local households to help residents save energy, reduce bills, and live in a warmer, more comfortable home.

Over 150 households are set to benefit from this service, which is free of charge to the user and funded by Shared Prosperity Funding from the UK Government. Anyone is free to apply for this service, which aims to support close to 400 local people.

To find out more about the Green Doctors and to get help free of charge, visit: https://www.groundwork.org.uk/fivecounties/green-doctor/

This year, Keyworth Parish Council are holding their Annual Festivities Day on Saturday 2^nd December between 1pm-4pm.

Would any community groups or charities like to take part or have a stall?

The Parish Church is open and their hall. The Methodist church is open as is the Barn. The Abundance is open and so too the Village Hall. There are more stalls in the Square together with festive carols. There is lots happening and we just don't want to miss anyone who would like to join in?

Please contact Shelley Millband on 07815527392 or CllrShelleyMillband@keyworthparishcouncil.org for more information.

Loneliness and social isolation have been shown to adversely affect health, increasing the risk of early death by 26%, equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day, and surpassing that of obesity and inactivity.

In response, Rushcliffe Primary Care Network has introduced Friendship Calendars, a series of free events designed to counteract these challenges, fostering connections and encouraging individuals to form new friendships.

A Water Colour Painting session at Rushcliffe Country Park scheduled for September 19 is already fully booked but to explore all the friendship calendars across Rushcliffe and find events near you, visit: https://www.rushcliffehealth.org/friendship-calendars

We are letting you know about some forthcoming Green Memory Café events at Rushcliffe Country Park for people living with memory loss and their carers. The free sessions involve a range of gentle nature-based activities such as a walk around the lake and wreath making using natural materials found at the park.

Rushcliffe Borough Council have been working in partnership with Rushcliffe Dementia Project and Rushcliffe Primary Care Network to deliver the dementia friendly event.

The next Green Memory Café events are scheduled at the Country Park from 1.30pm to 3.30pm on the following dates:

• Wednesday October 25
• Wednesday December 13
• Wednesday February 21

We're supporting messages from colleagues at the County Council and Borough Council for residents to be evermore aware of potential scams in relation to the ongoing cost of living and inflation.

Criminals can take advantage of the ongoing Cost of Living Challenge and may try to trick people with promises of saving money on their food shop or utility bills, offer assistance with government grants or loans and even investments.

Therefore, we're asking residents to check out this link and go through the information with anyone they consider potentially at risk:

https://www.takefive-stopfraud.org.uk/

A community project delivering a series of free cook and eat sessions in Keyworth has received a boost thanks to our Reach Rushcliffe funding, helping to tackle food insecurity and inclusivity and widen adults and children's skills of easy and affordable ways to cook.

Keyvolution from Keyworth Abundance is running 12 cook and eat sessions led by professional cooks to help increase people's confidence cooking seasonal fresh food and improve their skills in a relaxed and friendly setting, designed to help improve diets and reduce food waste.

A Rushcliffe Borough Council fund has provided a grant of £1,800 to support the project that will further reduce social isolation and loneliness bringing people together in dedicated kids and adult sessions.

It includes teaching the groups basic techniques to make a cooked home meal from fresh ingredients with locally grown vegetables.

The funding has helped to contribute to venue costs including water and electricity use, cooking ingredients, cookware, expert cooks and marketing of the events. Find out more here:

https://www.rushcliffe.gov.uk/news-area/free-cook-and-eat-sessions-in-keyworth-receives-vital-reach-rushcliffe-funding/

Rushcliffe Borough Council have feedback that they are aware of concerns on lithium battery related fires following increased national reports of e-scooters and bikes catching alight when on charge or in other circumstances.They have asked us to pass on that our colleagues at Notts Fire and Rescue Service have sent us a link with advice on charging, storing and buying the items, where a video and further support is also available.

https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/write/MediaUploads/NFCC%20Guidance%20publications/Prevention/NFCC_Guidance_E-bikes_and_Scooters_.pdf

The Parish Council office at the Village Hall will be closed on Wednesday 30th August 2023 due to essential maintenance of the building. The Office will re-open on Thursday 31st August 2023 at 9.30am, sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

There is a Family Barn Dance taking place at the Village Hall on Saturday 7 October from 4pm-7pm. There will be live music with a caller.

Tickets are £7 aged 10 and over, £3 for 3-10 years and free for toddlers. A Ploughman's Supper is included, though please bring your own refreshments. All proceeds go to Keyworth Community Projects.

Please contact Shelley Millband on 07815527392 or s.millband@icloud.com to reserve your place.

Rushcliffe Borough Council have received a £25,000 grant from the Chewing Gum Task Force, administered by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, to further help clean up gum and reduce gum littering across the Borough with an initial focus on larger towns and villages.
Further plans are in place to remove the gum that blights local streets in Bingham, Cotgrave, East Leake, Keyworth, Ruddington, Radcliffe on Trent and West Bridgford.
The funding has enabled the our Streetwise team to extend their work to prevent the issue, purchasing three fully electric gum removal machines that will safely remove chewing gum whilst being kinder to the environment.
Rushcliffe Brough Council are one of 56 across the country that have successfully applied to the Chewing Gum Task Force, now in its second year, for funds to clean gum off pavements and prevent it from being littered again.
Established by Defra and run by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, the Chewing Gum Task Force Grant Scheme is open to councils across the UK who wish to clean up gum in their local areas and invest in long-term behaviour change to prevent gum from being dropped in the first place.
Read more online here - Rushcliffe - Rushcliffe Borough Council welcomes £25,000 funding to clear chewing gum hot spots

The UK government's new Emergency Alerts system is now live, and will be tested on phones across the UK on Sunday April 23 at 3pm. The system will enable people to be contacted via their mobile phone when lives are in danger.

They don't track your location, need your phone number, or collect personal data, and only the government and emergency services can send them.

If you get an Emergency Alert on your phone, you'll hear a loud, siren-like sound. A message on your screen will tell you about the emergency and how best to respond.

Victims of domestic abuse who have a concealed phone hidden from their abuser should consider whether to opt out from the emergency alerts on their concealed phone. Please note that simply silencing your phone will not stop the transmission or noise of these alerts.

For further advice visit www.gov.uk/alerts

The deadline to register to vote ahead of next month's local elections is this Monday April 17 and don't forget it just takes five minutes to complete the form.

Meanwhile the deadline to apply for a postal vote is a day later on Tuesday April 18 and to register to vote by proxy is Tuesday April 25.

For any support on the above please email our Elections team elections@rushcliffe.gov.uk

Remember, residents need to make sure they are registered to vote and have an accepted form of photo ID ready to show if voting in person at a polling station in this year's polls.

Forms of acceptable photo ID which can be used to vote with include:

• Passport
• Driving licence (including provisional licence)
• Blue badge
• Certain concessionary travel cards
• Identity card with PASS mark (Proof of Age Standards Scheme)
• Biometric Immigration document
• Defence identity card
• Certain national identity cards

We are supporting residents in obtaining photo ID and the necessary documentation should they not have one of these documents and they can apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate on the government website..

We continue to offer free in person support at our Customer Services sites across the Borough to assist residents in applying for the Certificate.

The Customer Service Centre on Gordon Road in West Bridgford is available during opening hours of Mondays and Thursdays 8.30am to 5pm and Fridays 8.30am to 4.30pm to help guide residents through the process.

Appointments are also available to complete the process in person at the Council's Customer Service contact points at Bingham, East Leake and Cotgrave.

Keyworth Parish Council has been made aware that some residents are concerned about the crime statistics from January 2023 that have been printed in the April edition of the Keyworth News. On seeing the incidents in the Keyworth News Councillor Tony Grice contacted the local police officer and he confirmed that all incidents stem from a domestic incident and some of these incidents were historical, there is no sexual predator prowling the streets of Keyworth as the figures might suggest. Keyworth remains a safe area for residents to go about their daily lives. The figures were obtained by the Keyworth News from raw data on the police website, when figures had been published previously they were obtained from the local police officer which helped to reduce the misunderstanding of the figures. This is also a great time to remind local residents that if you do spot something unusual in the local area then please do contact the police on either 101 or 999 if it is an emergency or a crime is in the process of taking place. The local beat officer for Keyworth is PC2369 Dan Clarke and if you need to contact him his email address is daniel.clarke@notts.police.uk

GET INVOLVED: Keyworth Parish Council is keen to support local groups who have plans to commemorate the Coronation in May. Help is available for groups wishing to arrange their own events or align local events to the national programme. Please contact office@keyworthparishcouncil.org for more information.

1. Completed Nomination papers must be delivered to the Returning Officer, Rushcliffe Arena, Rugby Road,
West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7YG on any day from the date of this notice, on Monday to Friday 9am
to 4pm (excluding bank holidays) but no later than 4pm on Tuesday 4 April, 2023.
2. Nomination papers may be obtained from the offices of the Returning Officer, Rushcliffe Arena, Rugby
Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7YG during the times stated above.
3. If any election is contested the poll will take place on Thursday, 4 May 2023 between the hours of 7am and
10pm.
4. Applications to register to vote in this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 12 midnight
on Monday 17 April 2023. Applications can be made online: https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
5. The deadline for new applications to vote by post or to change existing postal or proxy arrangements, e.g.
cancellation or re-direction etc must be received by the Electoral Registration Officer at Rushcliffe Arena,
Rugby Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7YG by 5pm on Tuesday 18 April 2023 if they are to be
effective for this election.
6. Applications for a Voter Authority Certificate or an Anonymous Elector's Document valid for this election
must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 5pm on Tuesday 25 April 2023. Applications can be made
online: https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-to-vote
7. New applications to vote by proxy at this election must be received by the Electoral Registration Officer at
Rushcliffe Arena, Rugby Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7YG by 5pm on Tuesday 25 April 2023.
8. Applications to vote by emergency proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at
Rushcliffe Arena, Rugby Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7YG by 5pm on Thursday, 4 May 2023.
Dated: Monday 20 March 2023

Katherine Marriott - Returning Officer

To be held on Thursday 4th May 2023

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT

1. An Election is to be held for Councillors to the above electoral wards of Rushcliffe Borough Council.
2. Completed Nomination papers must be delivered to the Returning Officer, Rushcliffe Arena, Rugby Road,
West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7YG on any day from the date of this notice, on Monday to Friday 9am
to 4pm (excluding bank holidays) but no later than 4pm on Tuesday 4 April, 2023.
3. Nomination papers may be obtained from the offices of the Returning Officer, Rushcliffe Arena, Rugby
Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7YG during the times stated above.
4. If any election is contested the poll will take place on Thursday, 4 May 2023 between the hours of 7am and
10pm.
5. Applications to register to vote in this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 12 midnight
on Monday 17 April 2023. Applications can be made online: https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
6. The deadline for new applications to vote by post or to change existing postal or proxy arrangements, e.g.
cancellation or re-direction etc must be received by the Electoral Registration Officer at Rushcliffe Arena,
Rugby Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7YG by 5pm on Tuesday 18 April 2023 if they are to be
effective for this election.
7. Applications for a Voter Authority Certificate or an Anonymous Elector's Document valid for this election
must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 5pm on Tuesday 25 April 2023. Applications can be made
online: https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-to-vote
8. New applications to vote by proxy at this election must be received by the Electoral Registration Officer at
Rushcliffe Arena, Rugby Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7YG by 5pm on Tuesday 25 April 2023.
9. Applications to vote by emergency proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at
Rushcliffe Arena, Rugby Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7YG by 5pm on Thursday, 4 May 2023.
Dated: Monday 20 March 2023

Katherine Marriott - Returning Office

We have a positive update for Keyworth residents from Severn Trent on the Station Road works.

The weather has been kind (even allowing for the end of last week!) and the contractors (GEDA) have been working extended hours and weekends, such that the project is approximately 4 weeks ahead of schedule at this point. This means that the original 19 week project is now hopefully going to be completed in 15 weeks - we are currently in week 8.

This means that we are hoping that Station Road will re-open to traffic by the end of March, and work will then focus on the bottom end of Nicker Hill from the beginning of April, although initially there may be temporary traffic lights on the junction to allow ST & GEDA the chance to lay the new pipe safely on that section of road.

This final phase of the project also encompasses a lot of the pre-operational testing phase work aligned to the pumping station at the intersection between Nicker Hill and Platt Lane, so while there is less visible signs of ground being covered as it were, the final phase is still expected to last 5 weeks.

Depending on the results of the testing, there may still need to be some sections of Station Road that require additional work, but Severn Trent & GEDA are hoping to manage these with short term single lane closures and temporary traffic lights. However, we think the general consensus would be that as residents we would rather have improved access with occasional interruptions during April than no traffic flow whatsoever.

It is expected that the junction of Platt Lane itself will be completely closed off for 1-2 weeks during April (though the footpath will remain open), during which time residents wishing to have vehicle access to Platt Lane Sports Ground are requested to route around via the A606 (Plumtree or Stanton-on-the-Wolds) or go down on foot, if viable.

For the remainder of the 5 week phase, Severn Trent are hoping to have 1 lane of the Platt Lane/Nicker Hill junction open to traffic with temporary traffic lights in place, first routing traffic out to Wolds Drive while work takes place on Nicker Hill between Platt Lane and Normanton Lane/Station Road, then then routing out the other way towards the Normanton Lane/Station Road junction while work takes place between Platt Lane and Wolds Drive.

Can we take this opportunity to request that residents observe the double yellow lines on Platt Lane and do not park there at all? As well as consideration for other road users, contravention of the no parking and no right turn as indicated by double yellow lines and signage, is being policed and has already resulted in fixed notice penalties being issued for the drivers in question. A reminder that weekend parking provisions are in place with the welcome support of BGS to access their car park on Nicker Hill if the Platt Lane car park is full, and Platt Lane has people on the gate at weekends to assist with that, should capacity be exceeded.

We would like to express our thanks to Severn Trent for collaborating with ourselves, both maintaining an open dialogue and also doing what they can to shorten the interruptions and inconveniences as a result of the work.

Severn Trent, GEDA and Keyworth Parish Council would like to thank all residents for their patience while this infrastructure improvement takes place, and we'd also like to thank pedestrians, cyclists, motorists and not forgetting the hard working team of bus drivers, for making this work as best we can. We will continue to keep you informed and we all hope that the news continues to be positive!

So many thanks to those of you who check out our website, Keyworth News stories () or social media (Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KeyworthParish and Twitter https://twitter.com/KeyworthParish). We've been reviewing our "comms" and we're going to be putting up more content which we hope you find helpful, useful or interesting. We're also taking a look at how we can be pro-active rather than reactive as a growing community, and seeing where as a Parish Council we can try and help galvanise opportunities and create some momentum and progress to help us tackle any challenges that come our way head on.

We don't expect everyone to find everything of interest: some content will appeal to parts of the community, while others will find other items more relevant. We will be posting original content that we think appropriate and we will be passing on items that we get informed about from a Borough or County Council level and that we think are of interest to residents. These will be posted with a link on our social channels also. Finally, we will also share some interesting little facts about the village on our social media some days too, so if you do follow us, you should get something from us most days

We are going to use a series of 'topic' headings to help you quickly identify whether it might be interest to you. These include: 'VILLAGE NEWS', 'WHAT'S ON', 'GET INVOLVED', 'RESIDENTS' INFORMATION', 'ON THIS DAY', 'KPC FEATURE', 'LOCAL FEATURE'.

We hope this then encourages more engagement and provides us with a good forum to move forwards as a community. It perhaps goes without saying, but it should probably still be said anyway for the avoidance of doubt, that all we ask is that all engagement is respectful and constructive. Parish Councillors give up their time for nothing to try and help but we don't pretend to have all the answers, and if by doing what we are doing helps us to move forwards through engagement then that's great, while recognising that we can't please everyone, all of the time.

If this approach achieves greater engagement then we are also exploring ways to further enhance it. For example, we are looking at a more aesthetically pleasing and easy to navigate home page to our website, but let's see how things develop.

If you'd like to reach out to us directly, let us know about an event or perhaps submit a 'Keyworth fact' for 'On This Day', please email us at office@keyworthparishcouncil.org and we'll pick things up with you from there…

Residents are being encouraged to become a Borough, Parish or Town Councillor in 2023 and help shape the area where their family, friends and neighbours live by representing them on their local council.

There are seats to fill across our towns and villages, some of which have been uncontested in recent elections.

We are keen for any individual who has the desire to represent their local area to be aware of the ease of the process to stand as a candidate.

To stand as a councillor is straight forward and takes no longer than an hour to complete all the relevant paperwork.

Further information for prospective candidates is available from our Elections team by emailing elections@rushcliffe.gov.uk or calling 0115 914 8515.

The Parish council would like to support the below message from the town and parish news letter with information concerning the new voting requirements.

Our Elections team are now spreading the message on new requirements from this May's elections onwards where voters will require photo ID if voting at a polling station.

If you vote at a polling station, you may already have a form of photo ID that is acceptable. You can use any of the following:

• Passport
• Driving licence (including provisional license)
• Blue badge
• Certain concessionary travel cards
• Identity card with PASS mark (Proof of Age Standards Scheme)
• Biometric Immigration document
• Defence identity card
• Certain national identity cards

For more information on which forms of photo ID will be accepted, visit electoralcommission.org.uk/voterID or call their helpline on 0800 328 0280.

If you don't already have an accepted form of photo ID, or you're not sure whether your photo ID still looks like you, you can apply for a free voter ID document, known as a Voter Authority Certificate. You can apply for this from next Monday at voter-authority-certificate.service.gov.uk

Keyworth Parish Council are proud to support the following event.

Keyworth Guitar Club is pleased to present another concert at the Village Hall on Saturday 17th December, arranged after the enforced cancellation of Keyworth Music Day. With a 7.30pm start, the show features:

• Strangers to Riches - Karen and Richard, a brilliant duo who perform regularly at pubs and other venues in Notts, Derbys and Leics;
• Kevin Fitzgerald - superb folk musician with years of professional experience;
• The Anarchic Monkees - a quartet made up of Phil Hughes & Andrew Baker, who for the past five years have been performing in a David Bowie tribute band, along with blues specialist Frank Clark and local busker Brian Lund;
• Great solo performers Chris Mills and Dave Cahoon.

Expect three hours of amazing entertainment!

Tickets for the event are only £6 (but bring your own refreshments). The money going to Keyworth Community Projects, which helps local people - there will be a raffle on the night as well.

Tickets available from Flowers on Main Street and Storey's Hardware.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped to make the opening of the Skate Park on Sunday 25th September a big success. We hope that the local community will enjoy using the facilities for many years to come.

Betongpark and Keyworth Parish Council are proud to present the newly-extended Skatepark with a fun-packed day of activities.

10:45 - Official opening ceremony and cutting of the ribbon by Cllr John Cottee.

11:00-12:30 - Beginners session for ages 7+ with trained coaches on-hand
-skateboarding only.

1:00-2:30 - Women, Girls, LGBTQ+ and marginalised genders Jam. Prizes for best trick. Coaches on-hand
-all wheeled sports.

2.30 onwards - Open Jam for all ages, abilities and genders. There will be loads of prizes and giveaways, a DJ and sound-system, fun and rad tricks! BMXs, inline and quad skates, scooters and skateboards are all welcome.
-all wheeled sports.

No need to book – just turn up and play!

With support from and thanks to Skate Nottingham and Forty Two Shop.

PARKING: BGS have given permission to use their car park from 10.30am to 5pm. Please enter the car park via the Nicker Hill main entrance, then walk down Nicker Hill to Platt Lane.

The Parish Council and St Mary Magdalene Church are inviting the local community to come together near the flag in the Village Hall carpark on Sunday 18th September 2022 to pay our respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II. We plan to hold a minute's silence followed by some prayers, to reflect on her life and passing. Please start to gather at 7.50pm for a start at just before 8pm.

Queens Platinum Jubilee Celebrations

Keyworth Parish Council would like to thank all those who have played a part in commemorating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee over the past few days. It was wonderful to see so many of you at the lighting of the beacon, at street parties across Keyworth, and at the celebrations at the Village Hall and ExChanging Rooms over the weekend. We would also like to thank Rushcliffe Borough Council and Nottinghamshire County Council for their support for our programme of activities. If you have any photos of any of the events that you would be willing to share, and don't mind being published, please email them to cllrmichaelmoncrieff@parishcouncil.org

Будь ласка, приходьте в centenary lounge, Keyworth Village Hall, 32 В'язів авеню, Keyworth NG12 5AN в четвер, 19 травня, з 7:30 вечора до 8:30 вечора, щоб зустрітися з нами і дізнатися про уроки. Закуски будуть доступні.

Заняття будуть проводитися щотижня по четвергах з 19:00 до 20:00 в Keyworth Village Hall. Запрошуються студенти, їх спонсори та сім'ї.

Пожалуйста, приходите в Centenary lounge, Keyworth Village Hall, 32 Elm Avenue, Keyworth NG12 5AN в четверг, 19 мая, с 19:30 до 20:30, чтобы встретиться с нами и узнать об уроках. Прохладительные напитки будут доступны.

Уроки будут проходить еженедельно по четвергам с 19:00 до 20:00 в Keyworth Village Hall. Приглашаются студенты, их спонсоры и семьи.

Please come along to the Centenary lounge, Keyworth Village Hall, 32 Elm Avenue, Keyworth NG12 5AN on Thursday 19th May 7.30-8.30pm to meet us and learn about the lessons. Refreshments will be available.

Lessons will be weekly on Thursday evenings 7-8pm at Keyworth Village Hall. Students, their hosts and families are welcome.

If you are interested or know someone who might be interested please can you let them know to come along.

Over 1,500 free packs of seeds are now available to collect from leisure centres and our Customer Service contact points so you can create your own wildflower patch this spring!It's part of our Environmental and Carbon Clever project and tree and wildflower scheme. https://bit.ly/3i30J1I

Keyworth Parish Council stands firmly behind the people of Ukraine and deplores the senseless loss of life happening as a result of the invasion of a sovereign state by President Putin of Russia.

We will be flying the Ukrainian flag as a mark of solidarity with the people of Ukraine, and the Peace Garden has been planted with blue and yellow bulbs by Branch & Bloom.

Over a million of our fellow Europeans have already been displaced to neighbouring countries. We would encourage you to help them by contacting local organisations coordinating practical support, or by donating to the Disasters Emergency Committee appeal.

Local skatepark users, new and existing in Keyworth are set to get an improved and extended Skatepark facility thanks to some fantastic, grants from FCC Communities Foundation, Rushcliffe Borough Council, The National Lottery, Hoxton Developments and the Friends of the Skatepark.

The money will be used to extend the existing skatepark's concrete surface and ramps by 200m² at the Keyworth Skatepark, on Platt Lane in Keyworth.

Jason Jackson from Friends of Keyworth Skatepark believes the facility will make a huge difference to the lives of people living in the area, to encourage people to be more active and outdoors.

Jason Jackson says: "This project will provide a real boost to the people of in Keyworth and the local surrounding areas. It's fantastic that all of these companies have come together and awarded us this money and we're really looking forward to our enlarged skatepark taking shape over the next six weeks.

One of the companies involved is the FCC Communities Foundation which is a not-for-profit business that awards grants for community projects through the Landfill Communities Fund.

Richard Smith the Senior grant manager at the FCC Communities Foundation says: "We're delighted to be supporting the Keyworth Skatepark project and pleased our funding will provide such a fantastic facility for young people across the area. FCC Communities Foundation is always happy to consider grant applications for projects that make a difference to local communities and we're really looking forward to seeing this one take shape soon."

Jason Jackson hopes the skatepark extension will be ready to use by April, 2022.

Project Summary

We are replacing the unusable old rough tarmac surfaces for rideable smooth concrete with ramps, elements, lighting and refurbishments. Freshening up the design and layout of this early concrete pre-fabricated skatepark to meet current-day skatepark design and layout.

Expand the existing Keyworth skatepark rideable area to accommodate the increase in potential user groups from the expansion of the village and surrounding villages with new housing developments.

Encourage people of all ages, sexes, and abilities to be active and have fun in the local community, with this free skatepark. The extension will enhance the experiences of the local users on scooters, skaters, WCMX, inline skaters, and BMX.

This is a safe outdoor environment to ride and relax with friends in pleasant surroundings.

Following a successful national trial Royal Mail will now be adding unique barcodes to all regular 'everyday' Definitive and Christmas stamps. Each barcoded stamp will have a digital twin and the two will be connected by the Royal Mail App. The unique barcodes will facilitate operational efficiencies, enable the introduction of added security features and pave the way for innovative services for our customers.

Definitive stamps are the stamps that will be very familiar to most people. They feature the profile of HM The Queen. The barcodes match the stamp colour and sit alongside the main body of the stamp, separated by a simulated perforation line. The new barcode is an integral part of the stamp and must remain intact for the stamp to be valid.

Non-barcoded stamps will be phased out but will remain usable until 31 January 2023. Customers are encouraged to use their non-barcoded stamps before this date. Alternatively, non-barcoded stamps can be exchanged for the new barcoded version through Royal Mail's 'Swap Out' scheme.

The 'Swap Out' scheme will open on 31 March 2022. Forms will be available via a variety of channels, including local Customer Service Points; the Royal Mail website and via our Customer Experience team. Customers will be able to use a Freepost address. Further details will be announced shortly.

Booster programme

The Booster programme is underway, and jabs are being offered to over 50s, people over 16 with a health condition that puts them at high risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19 and health and social care workers. From Monday 22nd November those aged 40-49 will also be eligible.

The public are eligible for a booster dose if it's been at least 6 months (182 days) since their second dose of the vaccine.

Most people will be offered a booster dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine or Moderna vaccine. This means the booster dose may be different from the vaccines a person had for their 1st and 2nd doses. Some people may be offered a booster dose of AstraZeneca vaccine if they cannot have the Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna vaccine.
Key messages to the public:
1. You can book a booster jab on the NHS website or by calling 119.
2. We would encourage the public to book without delay, there are plenty of appointments available across the city and county.
3. There are dozens of sites across the city and county offering the booster dose, please go to the NHS website to find the most convenient site for you.
If you are housebound: Those who received their first or second dose via the roving service will receive their booster jab either from a GP doing their home visit or the Roving team. This will vary depending on the practice and residents should wait to be contacted.
If a resident has recently become housebound, they will need to contact their GP surgery to register for a home visit.

To read more about the booster dose, please click here.

Vaccination sites

We have arranged for there to be sites in all our major areas of population as well as prioritising areas where we saw lower uptake in the first phase of the vaccination programme. This means that we have more than 50 sites across our City and County offering convenient locations for our entire population. We have worked closely with local Councils and other stakeholders to ensure that we have the right sites in the right locations and in proportion with the population levels but are happy to take feedback on areas where it may be that the local population would benefit from an additional site.

A map of the vaccination sites can be seen below.

For a full list of the sites, you can visit: How to get your vaccination - NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire CCG (nottsccg.nhs.uk)

First and second doses

1. All children aged 12-15: Schools are being visited in turn, with the dates of the visits confirmed about a week in advance – parents will be contacted prior to the team visiting their child's school. Parents will be asked to provide consent for their child to receive the vaccination, either through an online or a paper form.

Vaccinations for 12-15-year olds are also available at certain vaccination clinics, which are being held out of school hours. Parents can book an appointment at these clinics, which are at the Mansfield Vaccination Centre, King's Mill Hospital Vaccination Hub or the Forest Recreation Ground Vaccination Centre. Parents or guardians should attend the appointment to give their consent.
• You can book an appointment at these clinics on the NHS website.
• You can walk into the sites without an appointment during certain hours, check the site opening times on the NHS Website. Please note that there are a limited number of walk in slots available.
Further resources for eligible children and young people can be found here.

2. Those who are aged 12 – 15 and who have certain health conditions and who are therefore eligible for vaccine should have received a letter or text invite to book at either Kings Mill Hospital or Queen's Medical Centre. Please note, you can only book into these clinics if you are classed as clinically vulnerable or immunosuppressed. If you have not received your letter please contact your GP.

3. If you are aged 16 or over, in an at risk group, a carer or a frontline health and social care worker who has not yet had their vaccine, you can book by visiting the national booking service or by calling 119. You can also use our walk-in clinics without an appointment: Find a walk-in coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination site - NHS (www.nhs.uk).
The Joint Committee for Vaccinations and Immunisations (JCVI) is advising that all 16 to 17 year olds who are not in an at-risk group should be offered a second dose of the Pfizer vaccine. The second vaccine dose should be given 12 weeks or more following the first vaccine dose.
Please note it will become mandatory for frontline NHS staff in England to be fully vaccinated against COVID by spring 2022.

4. Third dose for individuals with immunosuppression. The Government has announced that people who are immunosuppressed should have a third dose of the Covid-19 vaccine – this is not a booster, but a third dose to ensure that such people receive the same protection given by two doses for those with normal immune systems.
Letters are being sent from specialist teams at the hospitals to invite those eligible to receive their vaccine. People who are eligible can then walk into any of our vaccination sites with their eligibility letter to receive this third dose. These include: King's Mill Hospital, Mansfield Vaccination Centre, Forest Recreation Ground.
Please note, you will still need to receive a booster dose six months from the date of your third primary course dose. To read more, click here. Please use the GrabAJab website to find site opening times.

Stay up to date with the COVID-19 vaccines

To read about the COVID-19 vaccinations including guidance on allergies and for those who are of childbearing age, pregnant or breastfeeding, visit this NHS website.

COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy:
A virtual webinar is being arranged for pregnant women around vaccinations (including breastfeeding and fertility) on Thursday 25th November, 2021 at 1pm. To register for this webinar via Zoom, please click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MakwdjifSkKvpe9w3eOq5w

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. If you have any questions or any specific access requirements to participate in these meetings, please email nnccg.team.engagement@nhs.net at your earliest convenience.

Kindly note that this session will be recorded and shared widely following the event. The session will also be streamed live on the CCG YouTube Channel.

If you are unable to attend the session or if you would like to submit any questions for the panellists to answer during the session, then please email: nnccg.team.engagement@nhs.net.

Frequently Asked Questions and pre-recorded videos of previous Q+A sessions on vaccination and pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility can be found on the CCG website.

Resources are available to encourage uptake of the vaccine for those who are pregnant including a poster to address concerns and an information sheet and decision aid.

What happens on the day?

When you arrive at the site to be vaccinated, you will be asked to clean your hands with sanitiser. You will be provided with a new face mask and asked to wear it during your visit. Social distancing will also be in place.
Questions will be asked about your medical history and it is important that you inform staff if you are pregnant or if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction in the past.

The vaccine will be given as an injection into your upper arm by a trained professional and you may be asked to wait for 15 minutes after having your vaccination.
You will be given a record card. Keep this safe.
According to Government guidelines, you should not attend a vaccine appointment:
• if you are self-isolating
• if you are waiting for a COVID-19 test
• or within 4 weeks of having a positive COVID-19 test.

More information on what happens at your appointment can be accessed here: What happens at your appointment - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

What happens after receiving your vaccination?

Plan to attend your second appointment if you have not already.

It is important you receive both doses of the COVID-19 vaccination. The 1st dose should give you some protection from 3 or 4 weeks after you've had it. But you need 2 doses for stronger and longer-lasting protection.

If you are aged 18 and over and have had your first dose 56 days (8 weeks) ago, you can walk in to our sites for your second dose without an appointment. Find your nearest sites on www.nhs.uk/grab-a-jab.

Information has been produced to inform you of what you can expect following your vaccination including the next steps after your first vaccine, potential side effects and information on the protection received from the vaccination. You can access this information on the Government website.

Progress across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire

Latest figures (8 December – 7 November) show in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire 1,442,457 first and second dose vaccines have been administered. This means that 81.9 per cent of over 18s have now received 2 doses.
• 59.1 per cent of 18-29-year-olds have had two doses.
• 88.7 per cent of those aged 30 and over have had two doses.
• 33 per cent of 12-15-year-olds in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire have had one dose of the vaccine.
You can access the latest local and national vaccination statistics on this NHS website.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Visit our website for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) with further information.

Accessible Information

Information on the COVID-19 vaccination and the booking process can be accessed on our CCG website in various languages.

Translated leaflets are available for the guide for adults on the COVID-19 vaccination, the guide for all women of childbearing age, pregnant or breastfeeding, a guide for eligible children and what to expect after a vaccination.
Information in British Sign Language (BSL) can also be accessed here.

Information regarding the COVID-19 vaccine can be accessed in an easy to read format in different languages. An easy read guide for at risk children and young people can be accessed on the Government website.

Easy read information can be accessed on:
What is Coronavirus
Who can catch Coronavirus
Who can get very poorly
What is the vaccine
Risks of not having the vaccine
Having the vaccine
After the vaccine

Down's Syndrome Association have produced an easy read guide on the COVID-19 vaccinations.

A collection of videos are available on the COVID-19 vaccine in Gujarati, Sylheti, Tamil, Urdu and Punjabi. A further collection of videos on the COVID-19 vaccine is available in multiple languages here.

A collection of videos have also been produced in multiple languages discussing the importance of COVID-19 vaccinations and diabetes.

Watch this video of Amarjit explaining in Punjabi why she has received the COVID-19 vaccination in Nottingham.

Watch this video of Dr Nighat Arif explain what to expect when going for your COVID vaccine in Urdu and Punjabi.

How to get a COVID-19 test?

About 1 in 3 people with COVID-19 do not have symptoms but can still infect others.

You should do a rapid test twice a week (every 3 to 4 days) to check if you have the virus. If people test positive and self-isolate, it helps stop the virus spreading.

Even if you're vaccinated, there's still a chance you can pass COVID-19 on, so you should keep getting tested regularly.

Information about rapid lateral flow tests and how to access these can be found on the NHS LFD testing website

Information about local test sites can be accessed on the Nottingham City Council website and Nottinghamshire County Council website.

Your COVID Recovery

How long it takes to recover from COVID-19 is different for everybody. Many people feel better in a few days or weeks and most will make a full recovery within 12 weeks. But for some people, symptoms can last longer. This is known as Post-COVID syndrome or long COVID and can affect your physical and mental health.

Flu Vaccine

Flu vaccination is especially important this year because:
• more people are likely to get flu this winter as fewer people will have built up natural immunity to it during the COVID-19 pandemic
• if you get flu and COVID-19 at the same time, research shows you're more likely to be seriously ill
• getting vaccinated against flu will provide protection for you and those around you
If you've had COVID-19, it's safe to have the flu vaccine. It will still be effective at helping to prevent flu.

Due to COVID-19 it is more important than ever before that vulnerable groups receive the flu vaccine to make sure they are protected and reduce winter pressures on the NHS.
People eligible for the vaccine include those who:
• are 50 and over (including those who'll be 50 by 31 March 2022)
• have certain health conditions
• are pregnant
• are in long-stay residential care
• receive a carer's allowance, or are the main carer for an older or disabled person who may be at risk if you get sick
• live with someone who is more likely to get infections (such as someone who has HIV, has had a transplant or is having certain treatments for cancer, lupus or rheumatoid arthritis)
• frontline health or social care workers
You can have the NHS flu vaccine at:
• your GP surgery
• a pharmacy offering the service – find one here: Find a pharmacy that offers the NHS flu vaccine - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
• your midwifery service if you're pregnant
• a hospital appointment
If you're eligible for the flu vaccine on the NHS, you'll be offered one that's most effective for you, depending on your age:
- Children's nasal spray vaccine
- adults aged 18 to 64
- adults aged 65 and over
The nasal spray vaccine contains small traces of pork gelatine. Parents can opt for their child to have their vaccination as an injection rather than a nasal spray. The flu injection does not contain porcine gelatine (pork). More details on how this can be requested can be found in this Nottinghamshire County letter or Nottingham City letter. This information is also available in other languages via video here.

Other key resources

The British Islamic Medical Association position on the COVID-19 vaccinations
After consulting with experts, the British Islamic Medical Association (BIMA) has recommended the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine and the Moderna vaccine for eligible individuals in the Muslim community for protection against COVID-19 when used according to MHRA authorisation. Read their full statements on the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, the COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca and the COVID-19 vaccine Moderna.

BIMA have also addressed some of the myths around the COVID-19 vaccine. You can read more on about this on the British Islamic Medical Association website.

CCG Engagement Bulletin
NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire CCG Engagement Team produce a monthly COVID-19 Summary Bulletin. A copy of the November version of the bulletin can be accessed here which covers information on COVID-19, engagement opportunities and Placed Based Partnership Updates. To sign up to this COVID-19 Summary Bulletin, please email nnccg.team.engagement@nhs.net.

Further enquiries
The CCG is working closely with the local councils during the pandemic. The County Council are supporting us with managing requests for information and assistance related to the vaccine rollout so if you have any questions that are not answered by the information here please contact enquiries@nottscc.gov.uk or call 0300 500 80 80.

We are thrilled to report that the long-awaited Peace Garden on the Rectory Field, has been completed. The idea for the Peace Garden originally came from Keyworth Parish Council, with early involvement of the Royal British Legion. Completion was aimed to coincide with a weekend in 2014, to include celebration of the rebuilding and rededication of the Memorial Gates and centenary celebrations commemorating the start WW1. Although the Peace Garden project didn't happen as planned, a small KPC working group and the Village Plan Environment Group took the idea forwards.

The design has been through several iterations, and we are absolutely delighted with the final layout. The garden has three benches, commemorating the two World Wars and those who gave their lives. The final design was developed in conjunction with Keyworth Environment Group, Keyworth Parochial Church Council, Keyworth Gardening Association, Keyworth Conservation Area Advisory Group and Keyworth Parish Council, by local company Branch & Bloom, who brought the plan to life. The project was funded by Nottinghamshire County Council and Keyworth Parish Council.

This project was conceived, designed, and built by locals, for locals. It brings colour, warmth, and a place for peaceful reflection to the corner of the Rectory Field, nearest to the Memorial Gates. We hope it will be enjoyed for many years to come.

• Rushcliffe Borough Council Town and Parish Update - Wednesday October 27
• https://tinyurl.com/yf8qytha

Keyworth Parish Council welcomes our newest councillor, Michael Moncrieff, who only recently moved to Keyworth. Michael has worked in local government for 12 years, and we are sure this experience will be a great asset to the council and to the community. Welcome Michael!

The Parish Council is sad to announce the death of Derek Oakley on 15^th September 2021.

Derek served on the Parish Council both as a Councillor and as Chair.

One of his many achievements was the creation of the Keyworth Quiz, a village tradition that continues to this day.

He is best known for running Derek's tours, which many of you will have enjoyed on trips out.

Rest in peace Derek

Keyworth Parish Council supports the Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill.

Walk-in appointments are available.

First jabs for everyone aged 18+.

Second doses are available 8 weeks after the first one.

Pfizer is available at all sites.

No appointments necessary.

You can also book an appointment by calling 119 or visiting www.nhs.uk/covidvaccine.

Be part of the future of the Skatepark!

The parish council, along with users of the Skatepark, is raising funds to extend the existing Skatepark on Platt Lane.

Postcards of these iconic images of the Skatepark from the noughties are available from the parish council office, Elm Lane, at £1.

You can also donate at JustGiving:

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/keyworthskateparkextension

NEWS RELEASE

Nottingham Law Centre launches awareness campaign as time is running out for EU Settlement Scheme applications.

An urgent new campaign aimed at contacting Nottinghamshire's more vulnerable, hard-to-reach EU citizens is being coordinated by Nottingham Law Centre. The aim is to make sure that everyone eligible to apply to the government's EU Settlement Scheme knows they need to act fast before the 30 June deadline.

The Nottingham charity's word-of-mouth campaign, 'Must tell my Neighbour' #EUTellThem is asking residents across the city and county to speak to a neighbour, a friend or family member who is either an EU, EEA (includes Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) or Swiss citizen, and encourage them to call the Nottingham Law Centre about the EU Settlement Scheme if they haven't already applied and need help.

'Must tell my neighbour' #EUTellThem is encouraging everyone to share a photo of themselves on social media holding the #EUTellThem sign. It is also the theme of a 40" video created from user-generated content and designed to be shared on all social media channels. The clip goes live from 14^th June when radio, TV and news and social media coverage across Nottinghamshire will reinforce the message. The campaign already has the support of the Nottingham Trussell Trust Foodbanks, and Grace Church who are helping with the video production.

Sally Denton, a senior lawyer at Nottingham Law Centre says: "We need as many people as possible to spread the word that time is running out to complete the EUSS documents and submit them to the Home Office. Our message is simple: 'get in touch with us if you want to protect your rights and benefits, and remain in the UK.' The service is free of charge to anyone who, for whatever reason, will find going through the application process confusing or technically challenging. Perhaps they don't have access to a computer or an iPhone; they may struggle to understand the language or process or be a bit wary of official forms and afraid of making a mistake.

"Some people will have lived in the UK for many years, or they may be homeless or in care, and don't know that it is now the law to apply to remain here. At the Nottingham Law Centre, we can go through the paperwork with them, but they do need to call now and fix an appointment with one of our solicitors."

According to the Home Office, over 5.4m EU applications have been received since the Scheme launched in 2019, but concerns remain over vulnerable citizens who do not apply. Nottingham Law Centre is one of a network of national organisations funded to advise and support the most vulnerable individuals and families to comply with the legislation introduced following the UK's departure from the European Union on 31 December 2020.

The Home Office has increased its promotional messages to ensure everyone who needs to will comply with the law. The nationwide media campaign will help the Nottingham Law Centre's work in contacting the hard-to-reach. A typical social media post reads:

'Do you know an elderly or vulnerable EU, EEA or Swiss citizen who was living in the UK before 31 Dec 2020? They need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme by 30 Jun 2021 to protect their rights and benefits'.

Anyone concerned about how to meet the EU Settlement Scheme requirements by 30 June can call Nottingham Law Centre on 0115 978 7813.

1. Those who are aged 30 and over are now eligible for vaccination. Please book your appointment by visiting the National Booking Service click here or by calling 119.

2. Those who have been previously invited for a vaccination are still eligible. If you are aged 40 or over, in an at risk group, a carer or a frontline health and social worker and have not yet had your first COVID-19 vaccination dose, you can drop-in to receive your vaccination at select vaccination sites without pre-booking an appointment.

3. The mobile vaccination bus is offering the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible people in Nottingham City over this week and next. Drop-in to receive your vaccination via the bus without pre-booking. The Pfizer vaccine will be available during these weeks via the bus for those who are eligible.

4. Second dose appointments are being rescheduled for some people. Please wait to be contacted by the NHS.

5. After having your first or second vaccinations, it is important that you continue to follow advice on 'Hands, Face, Space, Fresh Air' and adhere to all other restrictions to help control the virus and save lives.

Stay up to date with the COVID-19 vaccines

To read about the COVID-19 vaccinations including guidance on allergies and for those who are of childbearing age, pregnant or breastfeeding, visit this NHS website click here.

Cllr Tamsin Armour, Chair of Keyworth Parish Council, has signed the Armed Forces Covenant on behalf of the council.

The Covenant pledges to support the Armed Forces community, recognising the value, contribution and often sacrifices, serving personnel, both regular and reservists, veterans and military families have made, and continue to make, to our business and our country. We commit to supporting them in return.

Read the full text of the covenant here

• Businesses can now access further financial support from the government in the form of the Restart Grant and the Additional Restrictions Grant, these can be applied for on the Rushcliffe Borough Council website under the Covid-19 Business Support section.
• Further grant funding is available to high street businesses in the form of the Digital Recovery Grant, which is a match funded grant of up to £1000 to help businesses improve their online / digital offer, eligibility criteria and the application form can be found on the Funding for Business page on the website.
• For hospitality businesses, we have produced a guide and checklist of key actions ahead of reopening, this can also be found on the Covid-19 Business Support section. Under the section titled helping your hospitality business reopen safely.
• Rushcliffe Business Partnership holds regular virtual networking events on Zoom, to allow Rushcliffe businesses to connect and share advice as well as ask questions to fellow businesses and the Council. These along with lots more support webinars and workshops can be found on the Rushcliffe Business Partnership website, under events. There is also signposted support and resources on the website.
• Free recordings of workshops with marketing and high street experts on reopening safely, how to advertise on social media, shopper experience, creating a post-lockdown marketing plan and lots more, these can be accessed by emailing econdev@rushcliffe.gov.uk with your business name and address.
• Businesses can speak with a free, dedicated business adviser for help and support by contacting the D2N2 Growth Hub or calling on 0333 006 9178
• For any questions about reopening or further support you need, please don't hesitate to contact us on econdev@rushcliffe.gov.uk

Keyworth Parish Council has once again arranged for hanging baskets to brighten Keyworth Square and shops and businesses around the village.

Every year, the Parish Council provides fully planted hanging baskets to shops and businesses in Keyworth. The baskets are watered and maintained throughout the season by a contractor.

With many shops shut or struggling this year due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Parish Council has agreed to meet all costs for the baskets in the Square this year and to waive the usual contribution from the businesses, wishing to support them at this exceptionally difficult time. We hope you agree we all need the little happiness these flowers bring now more than ever.

The income normally received in contributions from businesses will be offset this year by a family of volunteers, who wish to remain anonymous, who will water the barrier baskets in the Square instead of the usual contractor. This will save a substantial amount of money for the Parish Council and make it possible to provide hanging baskets to shops without the usual contribution from businesses.

The council will review the provision of hanging baskets for next year.

Following the installation of a charging station for electric cars in Bunny Lane car park, more charging stations will soon be appearing elsewhere in Keyworth. Between Monday 29 March and 6 April, preparations were made for additional chargers to be installed in Church Drive car park. We are still awaiting a final installation date but once completed, there will be 8 bays with EVC access – 4 of these will be dedicated for EV use and 4 for mixed use.

This fast-charging site works in sync with the rapid site at the Bunny Lane car park, so there will soon be a range of charging options in Keyworth depending on need.

A new defibrillator for Keyworth has been installed in the K6 telephone box outside the Pear Tree public house on Nottingham Road.

This is in addition to the defibrillators inside the Village Hall and in the telephone box near the Square. All our defibrillators are free to use by anyone who needs one. But if you do ever need to use one, please remember…

YOU WILL NEED YOUR MOBILE PHONE TO UNLOCK THE DEFIBRILLATOR.

Defibrillators are stored inside a locked cabinet. You will need to call 999 to get an unlock code before you can use it.

Closure Notice

Keyworth Healthcare Services trading as KMP PHARMACY regret to announce the Pharmacy closure with effect from 30th April 2021

Despite the best efforts of the Directors to provide a service to patients in the evenings, at weekends and Bank Holidays, this has not proved to be financially viable. This has not been helped by the current Covid situation and lack of support from the Government. This has had a severe impact on the business (This has not been a cost borne by the NHS).

Village Health Group and its Dispensary is unaffected by this change. Patients living in the following villages can still collect their prescriptions form the surgery.

The Dispensary will be open Monday to Friday 8am until 6.30pm

* Tollerton

* Hoton

*Stanton on the Wolds

*Bradmore

*Kinoulton

*Thorpe in the glebe

*Bunny

*Nether Broughton

*Upper Broughton

*Burton on the Wolds

*Normanton on the Wolds

*Widmerpool

*Clipston on the Wolds

*Willoughby on the Wolds

*Plumtree

*Costock

*Scarrington

*Wysall

*Gotham

*Hickling Pastures

*Seagrave

*Hickling

I am registered with KMP Pharmacy for my prescriptions. How does this affect me?

Patients living in Keyworth or within 1 mile radius of a pharmacy will need to sign up with another pharmacy of their choice.

If you have any queries please speak to a member of the pharmacy team.

Thank you to all those patients who have supported our efforts over the last few years.

Keyworth Healthcare Services Ltd.

Please see the PDF documents for The Notice of Election for both the Police and Crime Commissioners election and the Nottinghamshire County Council election which are both due to be held on 6 May 2021.

Electric vehicles (EV) owners can now top up on the go, thanks to a new charging point installed by Rushcliffe Borough Council at the Bunny Lane Car Park in Keyworth on the 17th of February 2021.

The new BP Pulse charging point enables EV and hybrid users to quickly charge their vehicles whist they shop. Anyone can utilise the new facility, including D2N2 or Charge Your Car cardholders, users of the Charge Your Car App, BP Pulse members and guests. The machine also accepts contactless payments to help support efficient top ups.

Rushcliffe Borough Council Deputy Leader Cllr Andy Edyvean said: "We're thrilled to bring public electric charging points to Keyworth and provide the village and surrounding areas with the technology needed to support more environmentally-friendly journeys across our Borough.

"From experience, I know that electric and hybrid vehicles offer a whole host of benefits for the driver, their community and our environment. This infrastructure will help support further residents in making the switch to greener transport."

More electric charging points are planned across the Borough, to help expand on the existing network that already includes facilities at Rushcliffe Arena in West Bridgford, and to help further encourage sustainable travel for drivers.

Councillor John Cottee, Borough Councillor for Keyworth and Wolds said: "It's fantastic to see these developments taking place that will truly enhance the lives of local people and provide nearby residents with further support for sustainable travel.

"I look forward to seeing this new facility used by busy shoppers, visitors and members of our community taking a trip to Keyworth in the months and years ahead."

We are pleased to announce that the Village Hall has been freshly painted and the floor refurbished. As restrictions are lifted, we look forward to welcoming hirers back to use this versatile space.

The bar and kitchen are also available to hire, should you need this facility.

All hire fees have been frozen at 2020-21 rates for 2021-22.

The vaccination programme is in full swing with the 'JCVI Cohort 6' now able to book their vaccinations.

This includes:

- Anyone between the ages of 16 to 65 with underlying health conditions which put them at a higher risk of serious disease or mortality. This is also known as "clinically vulnerable."

- Anyone who is in receipt of carer's allowance.

- Anyone who is the main carer of an elderly or disabled person, whose welfare may be at risk if the carer falls ill.

Parish Councillor Tony Grice had his vaccination recently and said: "The vaccination centre was quick and efficient. The vaccination itself was painless although my arm was a little sore the next day. It has given me peace of mind. I feel I am doing my bit towards the national vaccination effort which will eventually lead to us getting back to our normal lives. I would urge anyone else to do the same."

If you are eligible under one of the above categories, you can book your Covid-19 vaccination appointment by visiting this booking link:

https://www.swiftqueue.co.uk/nottinghamc19v-clinv.php

or call the local booking line on 0115 883 4640 between 8am – 8pm during weekdays and 9am – 5pm on weekends.

Everyone will benefit from Census 2021

Households across Keyworth will be asked to take part in Census 2021 this spring.

The census, run by the Office for National Statistics, is a once-in-a-decade survey that gives us the most accurate estimate of all the people and households in England and Wales. It has been carried out every ten years since 1801, with the exception of 1941.

Rushcliffe resident, Leia Morales is the Community Engagement Manager for Rushcliffe and has been working with Rushcliffe Borough Council as well as Community groups and charities across South Nottinghamshire to raise awareness of the census.

She says, "Understanding the needs of the nation helps everyone from central government to organisations, such as councils and health authorities, plan and fund public services across England and Wales. Census outputs inform where billions of pounds of public funding is spent on services like transport, education and health – on cycle routes, schools and dental surgeries. "

Charities and voluntary organisations often use it as evidence to get funding. It helps businesses to understand their customers and, for example, decide where to open new shops. Plus, those doing research, like university students and people looking into their family history, use census data. It provides important information on population diversity, allowing organisations to know whether they are meeting their responsibilities and triggering action where necessary.

Census 2021 will be the first run predominantly online, with households receiving a letter with a unique access code, allowing them to complete the questionnaire on their computers, phones or tablets.

"The census provides a unique snapshot of our communities," Iain Bell, deputy national statistician at ONS, said. "It benefits everyone. Based on the information you give, it ensures millions of pounds are invested in emergency services, mental health care, school places, hospital beds, houses, roads, GP's and dentist's services.

"No-one should miss out. Everyone can complete online with a new search-as-you-type ability and paper forms for those who need them."

Census day will be on March 21, but households will soon receive letters with online codes explaining how they can take part. The census will include questions about your sex, age, work, health, education, household size and ethnicity. And, for the first time, there will be a question asking people whether they have served in the armed forces, as well as voluntary questions for those aged 16 and over on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Results will be available within 12 months, although personal records will be locked away for 100 years, kept safe for future generations.

For more information and advice on how to answer the questions, visit census.gov.uk.

Leia Morales | Census Engagement Manager Rushcliffe, Gedling and Broxtowe | Office for National Statistics | +44 (0)7452 938655 | leia.morales27@field.census.gov.uk | www.census.gov.uk

Keep in touch:

• Register for email updates about Census 2021 and/or other areas of ONS
• Access census information for community partners and local authorities
• Follow @Census2021 on Twitter and Facebook

Please be aware that all Christmas wreaths placed at Wysall Lane Burial Ground will start to be removed from burial and cremation plots during the month of March. If you would like to keep them, please make sure they are removed before the end of February.

The Parish Council has arranged for an extra defibrillator to be installed in the village. It will go in the K6 telephone box outside the Pear Tree public house. This will be in addition to defibrillators inside the Village Hall and in the telephone box near the Square.

The telephone box is currently being cleaned and painted by Alan, the Parish Council's handyman. Once ready, we are hoping the defibrillator will be ready to use before the end of March. It will, of course, be free to use by anyone who needs it but if you do ever need it, please remember…

YOU WILL NEED YOUR MOBILE PHONE TO UNLOCK THE DEFIBRILLATOR.

Defibrillators are inside a locked cabinet. You will need to call 999 to get an unlock code before you can use it.

Keyworth Parish Council would like to welcome the newest edition to our wonderful staff who enable us to do all we do. With over fifteen years administration experience, it should be no surprise that Michelle Law has already settled in as our new clerical officer. Michelle lives with her family in Tollerton, and volunteers for her local school PTA and Scouts in her spare time. Although these are very strange times to begin working for the Council, she has really hit the ground running. Welcome Michelle!

We would also like to welcome our newest councillor, Samantha Kaye. Samantha is a member of the Keyworth Community Projects and Friends of Willowbrook and is an assistant Beaver leader. She has been involved in the Community Christmas Lunch, the Christmas lights switch on and has organized food vouchers during COVID. We are all sure she will be a great asset to the community. Welcome Samantha!

Covid-19 vaccination programme – over 65s

We are writing to inform you that in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, we are now starting to invite the over 65s to their appointments – this is JCVI cohort five. You can see our announcement here.

How can you help?

• Please urge relatives, members of the public, friends and family who fit into these priority cohorts to book by using https://www.swiftqueue.co.uk/nottinghamc19vpatient.php or by calling 0115 883 4640. The public can also call 119 to book an appointment at the Mansfield Vaccination Centre.
• If you are helping someone eligible to book in for their vaccination, there is guidance on the CCG website which can help. This includes helping other people to book their appointments online via SwiftQueue and tips to help eligible people prepare for their Covid-19 vaccine appointment.
• Please continue to follow all the guidance to stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives.

Kind regards,

NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire CCG

Keyworth Parish Councils precept leaflet is now available for viewing, please see below to view.

Keyworth Parish Council Precept Leaflet

Keyworth Parish Council, Village Hall, Elm Avenue, Keyworth, Nottingham, NG12 5AN
Tel: 0115 937 2185 Email: office@keyworthparishcouncil.org

Staff are working from home and will continue to provide normal service as far as possible. We are accepting visitors to the office by appointment only and can be contacted by letter, telephone and email.

The office will be checked daily (except Tuesday) for phone messages and post, and we are responding to emails as normal.

The facilities are available to hire with additional COVID measures in place and within current guidelines.

The government has teamed up with independent pharmacies and Boots to launch a domestic abuse Ask for ANI codeword scheme.
Victims of domestic abuse will be able to access much needed support from thousands of pharmacies across the UK, backed by the government.
The Ask for ANI scheme allows those at risk or suffering from abuse to discreetly signal that they need help and access support. By asking for ANI, a trained pharmacy worker will offer a private space where they can understand if the victim needs to speak to the police or would like help to access support services such as a national or local domestic abuse helplines.

Need help?
Do you need help because of Covid-19/Coronavirus? There is someone in your neighbourhood ready to help you. The Keyworth Covid-19 Street Network is a comprehensive network of mutual aid coordinators and volunteers covering the entire village. We can help you with: picking up shopping, posting mail, a friendly phone call, urgent supplies. If you don't already know the name of your street coordinator, go to www.keyworth.org and browse through the support available to you.

Able to help?
The people of Keyworth have done a tremendous job supporting friends and neighbours but Covid-19 has not gone away and we need you to carry on giving support. The Keyworth Covid-19 Street Network is a comprehensive network of mutual aid coordinators and volunteers covering the entire village. If you are already part of it, Thank You! Please make sure that your street coordinator knows that you are ready and able to help. Are you now able to volunteer some time to help in your neighbourhood and not already aware of who looks after your road? Go to www.keyworth.org to volunteer!

YOUR EFFORT IS CRUCIAL.

(We do have limited capacity and will respond to your message as soon as we can.)

Whilst playing on the equipment in the park, please make sure that you stay in your 'bubble' and always two metres apart when you are around other people that you do not live with to reduce the risk of catching or spreading coronavirus.
Social distancing is essential to stop the spread of the virus, as it is more likely to spread when people are close together. An infected person can pass on the virus through talking, breathing, coughing or sneezing even if they do not have any symptoms.
When with people you do not live with, you should also avoid: physical contact; being close and face-to-face; and shouting or singing close to them. You should also avoid crowded areas with lots of people; and touching things that other people have touched.

Please find below the County Council's Severe Weather leaflet for 2020/21, which may be useful in helping with any queries you may have about the work Nottinghamshire County Council do during the winter months.

The leaflet not only contains information on the county's gritting efforts, but also includes information on how we deal with other adverse winter weather such as storms and flooding.

In addition to this leaflet, officers at the County Council have been working hard to ensure that details about our preparations reach the widest possible audience. A link to the most recent press release about these matters is included below:

https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/newsroom/news/nottinghamshire-is-winter-ready-whatever-the-weather

The press release includes the following details:

• From 1 November, gritting teams and their fleet of 30 gritters went on full-time standby across four depots, meaning they could be called out at any time, day or night.
• For drainage teams, heavy rain, storms and flooding can lead to a spike in demand for their services, and when high winds lead to fallen trees, it is the forestry team who will be called out.
• As for the emergency response team, their 24/7, 365 days-a-year role can be easily impacted by adverse weather and could see them dealing with anything from managing road closures, to delivering sandbags and putting out flood boards

I would like to take this opportunity to bring a number of Via EM Ltd.'s other Winter Service preparations to your attention, these include:

• Ensuring our highway depots are fully stocked with grit; currently around 18,000 tonnes is being held at various locations around the County.
• The County Council's gritting fleet has been fitted with updated vehicle tracking & navigation systems. The new tracking & navigation systems provide greater resilience for our Winter Service because they allow drivers to be deployed on routes they may be unfamiliar with.
• The yellow grit bins on the highway network have been inspected and refilled.

New government guidance – 'Rule of 6'

The government announced that from Monday 14 September it will be illegal for people to meet indoors or outdoors in groups larger than 6, other than for certain exempt activities.

According to the information published on 9^th and 14^th September – see the links below – it appears that certain types of exercise and education are allowed to continue in groups larger than 6 as long as everyone follows social distancing guidelines.

Please note, we cannot interpret this for you, nor can we or should we 'police' the activities that your group does. Therefore, please would you check the information in the link below to decide for yourself whether your activity is allowable under these guidelines.

Please also note that if your activity is not allowed, and you do meet in a group larger than 6, you would actually be breaking the law.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-meeting-with-others-safely-social-distancing/coronavirus-covid-19-meeting-with-others-safely-social-distancing

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do

We are suffering high levels of unsociable behaviour and criminal damage
to equipment and facilities on the Rectory field.
Gangs of what appear to be 10 to 14 year olds have been seen
to be carrying out such acts in the afternoon and evenings.
The replacement and repair of such articles costs the Parish council money;
this money comes from your council tax!
Please ensure you know what your children are doing and help up us stamp out this needless damage and thus save everyone money and inconvenience.

Thank you.

Keyworth Community Fund has published a couple of picture postcards of VE Day commemorations in Keyworth, with all proceeds going to the Keyworth Community Fund. They're available at Storey's in the Square, or from tables set up outside 15 Debdale Lane or on Normanton Lane.

They cost 50p each or £4 for a pack of ten

Keyworth Community Project facebook page can be found at https://m.facebook.com/189497114572953

Council meetings are suspended to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) but will resume by video conferencing during May 2020

We aim to get a normal schedule of meetings up and running in the next few weeks.

If a meeting is to go ahead by video conference, the meeting agenda will be published in the normal way on the 'Council Information' section of the website, under 'Agendas and Minutes'.

All meetings held by video conference will be open to the public.

To attend a parish council meeting video conference, please see the agenda for the link to the video conference and audio conference telephone number.

Please also see the document below - Videoconference Guest Joining Instructions.

The Reach Rushcliffe Fund has been provided by Rushcliffe Borough Council to support local initiatives that aim to tackle loneliness and social isolation.

Claire Giles contacted Keyworth Parish Council in a desperate need for more space so we have kindly donated the use our facilities for the production of face shields for the NHS and key workers. The project is run entirely on donations; to support Claire and her team, visit her facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/nottsshieldsnhs

Nottingham Face Shields NHS and Key workers

We are currently creating about 150 of masks a day for frontline NHS staff in Nottingham and other key workers, but we have orders well over 300 a day! With your help we can close this gap and order the vital materials we need to keep the masks flowing.

We are a group of around 20 people on a mission to 3D print our way out of this pandemic! We are creating face shields for key workers in Nottingham and need to keep people safe and keep people working!

Every penny donated goes directly to fixing the PPE shortage locally, care homes, GP's, NHS and others near you!

If you have never heard about 3D printing - here is an article to find out more:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-52201696

The safety of our key workers is super important to us, and with a shortage of masks and eye protectors, these 3D printed full face shields are ideal as they protect the whole face and are comfortable to wear. They can also be sterilised between shifts.

If you know anyone with a 3D printer they are not currently using please put them in touch - we would love hear from you.

Our facebook page is:

https://www.facebook.com/nottsshieldsnhs

Nearly three quarters of a million trees are winging their way across the UK as part of the Woodland Trust's Big Climate Fightback. In addition, over 5,000 free trees will be distributed to householders and parishes across Rushcliffe in the coming weeks after thousands responded to Rushcliffe Borough Council's environmental campaign.

KPC has secured around 100 saplings to distribute throughout the parish. There is a mix of woodland varieties including Field Maple, Silver Birch, Grey Willow, Pedunculate Oak, Wild Cherry and Rowan. If you would like to join this initiative for more trees please contact: CllrDaveClarke@keyworthparishcouncil.org

Want to hire the Village Hall, Centenary Lounge or Feignies Room?

Find out more details here or contact the Council office.

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