His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh

April 9th, 2021

Please see an update below following Her Majesty The Queen announcing the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh earlier today.

At Rushcliffe Arena, flags were lowered to half-mast shortly after the announcement and will be until further notice.

Mayor and Leader’s reaction to today’s announcement

Our Mayor Cllr Sue Mallender said: “It is with great sadness to learn of the passing of HRH Prince Philip who has been a figure in all our lives for as long as many of us can remember.
“We share the Royal Family’s mourning for his loss and will be informing residents in due course how they can pay their respects to acknowledge his life and passing.”

Our Leader Cllr Simon Robinson said: “Our thoughts are with Her Majesty The Queen, the Royal Family and everyone who knew His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at this incredibly sad time.

 “Please continue to check our website www.rushcliffe.gov.uk that will inform residents how they can pay their respects to His Royal Highness.”

 

Online Book of Condolence

An online Book of Condolence is now available for all Rushcliffe residents to sign on our website as they wish here until further notice.

Messages will appear on the same page for all to view as soon as possible.

In person Book of Condolence

An in person Book of Condolence will be available at Rushcliffe Arena, Rugby Road, West Bridgford, NG2 7YG from Monday April 12 from 10am to 4pm each day until further notice for all Rushcliffe residents to sign as they wish.

This is in line with Rushcliffe Arena leisure centre opening as part of the Government’s COVID-19 roadmap and will be in a COVID secure area.

Parish Councils can open book of condolences as they see fit but are advised to make any in person books available in COVID secure public areas.

National Book of Condolence

An online national Book of Condolence is expected to be launched at https://royal.uk soon.

Flowers

Following advice from the Royal household and Cabinet Office there is a request for people not to gather or lay flowers amid the coronavirus pandemic.

In agreement with other Nottinghamshire Councils, the Council is therefore following this advice at this stage and we will of course keep this under review.

Council meetings

It is at Parish Councils’ discretion if Council meetings should continue until the Prince’s funeral.

If they go ahead it is advised to hold a minute’s silence prior to the start of the meeting but the decision to cancel or run is of their choosing.

Further updates will follow as necessary to this brief and for any questions please respond to this email.

Charity Treasurer Vacancy

March 24th, 2021

Charity Treasurer Vacancy

A part time treasurer is required to look after the finances of our six historic local churches including St. Andrew’s in Langar and St Giles in Cropwell Bishop.

The treasurer does not have to be a churchgoer and will be given full training and handover from the current treasurer, reporting to the Parochial Church Council (PCC) for this registered charity.

To find out more, please see

https://www.wivertoninthevale.co.uk/vacancies/

 

National Day of Mourning for Covid-19 Victims

March 23rd, 2021

 

A reminder that today is the National Day of Mourning for Covid-19 Victims and there will be a festival of light at 8 p.m. on the doorstep.  So have your torches, lanterns or candles ready.

Best wishes

Cllr. Tina Combellack

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Signpost – March 2021 Issue 66

March 17th, 2021

Please see attached the March 2021 edition of the Signpost

This has or will be posted to  all residents in Langar and Barnstone

Signpost March 2021 Issue no 66

Thank you once again to Heather Whittaker for all of her hard work in producing the latest Signpost.

Signpost Issue 66 – March 2021

March 17th, 2021

Please see attached the March 2021 edition of the Signpost

This has or will be posted to  all residents in Langar and Barnstone

Signpost March 2021 Issue no 66

Thank you once again to Heather Whittaker for all of her hard work in producing the latest Signpost.

March 15th, 2021

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Covid-19 Vaccination now open for 55’s & over

March 11th, 2021

On Thursday (March 11), the local covid-19 vaccination booking system will open to residents aged 55 and over.

From 9am people aged 55 and over will be able to book their Covid-19 vaccination appointment by visiting the local booking link or by calling the local booking line on 0115 883 4640 between 8am – 8pm during weekdays and 9am – 5pm on weekends. Over 55s can also call the National Booking Service on 119 or use the national booking link to book an appointment at the large-scale Mansfield Vaccination Centre or their nearest pharmacy-led site.

If you are aware of a person over 55, or in a previous cohort that has not received their letter please urge them to book their vaccine as soon as possible.

Message from Dr John Brewin 

 

Dr John Brewin, Chief Executive, Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Joint Senior Responsible Officer for Covid-19 Vaccine, said: “We are pleased to be able to invite everyone who is over the age of 55 forward for their Covid-19 vaccination.

“I would like to assure you that we have plenty of vaccines available and there is enough for everyone so please do book your appointment as soon as possible if you are eligible.

“Anyone who is eligible can book in for their vaccination via the local booking site or by calling 0115 883 4640. I would urge anyone in this category to take up vaccination to help protect themselves against Covid-19.

“People in the priority groups which have already been announced have not missed their chance to get jabbed. If you haven’t yet taken up the offer, please do come forward and make an appointment – the vaccine is safe, simple, and will offer you and those around you the best protection against this virus. It is never too late to change your mind if you have previously said no.”

How you can help? 

Please urge all those aged 55 and over to book their covid-19 vaccination. A helpful guide on how to book can be found here.

Please also use these FAQs to answer any questions.

You can find all the latest information regarding the programme in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire here.

Thank you very much for your support and cooperation throughout what is a very fast-paced and complex programme.

John Brewin, Chief Executive, Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (Joint Senior Responsible Officer for Covid-19 Vaccine) 

Tracy Taylor, Chief Executive, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (Joint Senior Responsible Officer for Covid-19 Vaccine) 

Amanda Sullivan, Accountable Officer, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Clinical Commissioning Group