ANNOUNCEMENT
Community Centre Closure
Given the government's advice as of (16.3.20) the trustees have made the difficult decision to close the community centre as the safest course of action in this fast moving situation. Given our ongoing commitment to the community the Trustees will be meeting and consulting in the next period to see how, in these challenging times, the community centre can, if at all, offer some ongoing support to the community that falls within government guidance.
Regards,
Cutteslowe Community Association
Cutteslowe Community Association
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Covid amber warning in Oxford
The number of coronavirus cases in Oxfordshire is continuing to rise. In the 7 days up to 28 August, there have been 69 confirmed cases in Oxfordshire, which is an increase from 88 cases in the previous week. The majority of the new cases are in Oxford, where the number has risen from 28 to 41. The increase is predominantly among young people in the 18-29 age bracket. The increase can be partly attributed to people returning from holidays in Europe, where cases of the virus are rising, and partly to lower levels of adherence to social distancing. The weekly rate for Oxford currently stands at 10.0 cases per 100,000 population, which means the city is moving ever closer to figures in parts of the country that have been labelled by central Government as areas of concern or that require intervention. Oxfordshire’s Public Health Surveillance Unit is monitoring the situation very closely. If cases continue to rise, then local control measures may be introduced. Ansaf Azhar, Oxfordshire County Council’s Director for Public Health, said: “My appeal to everyone in Oxford is to remember what got us out of lockdown. Do we really want to end up with the kind of local control measures we have seen introduced in various parts of Lancashire, Yorkshire, Leicester and Aberdeen? “At the minute it feels like we are moving in that direction. People need to be aware their behaviour is putting themselves and others at risk. If you’re young and catch COVID-19, you’re absolutely not guaranteed to get away with the mildest symptoms. Even mild symptoms are a struggle, while longer-term symptoms can include chronic fatigue, muscle weakness and memory loss. “Equally you may well pass this onto older or more vulnerable people. How would you feel if you knew that someone was in hospital in a ventilator with their life under threat because you’d passed COVID-19 on to them? “Now is the time to act to #stopthespread. I’ve said it over and over – this whole situation is in our own hands. We all need to act responsibly and follow the very simple advice. If we do that collectively, we will reverse this upward trend that we are seeing in Oxford. If we don’t bring the infection rate under control then measures will be introduced of the kind we’ve seen elsewhere in the country. It’s that simple.” Mobile testing unit in Cowley As part of this effort, and on request of Oxfordshire’s Director of Public Health, a mobile testing unit (MTU) is being deployed in Oxford for three days from tomorrow (Friday) until Sunday, 10am-4.30pm. The MTU will be sited on the car park in Union Street, just off Cowley Road, behind Tesco. People are able to drive or walk to the site, but are strongly encouraged to book first by calling 119 or registering online at www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test. The facility is designed for people who have symptoms. Please let your staff and community members know about the testing facility. Anyone with symptoms should be self-isolating, but they can attend the MTU for a test to see if they have the virus. Getting tested will help us contain the spread of the virus, by isolating people with the infection to prevent them from spreading it in the community. It is vital that anyone who suspects they may have the virus isolates and gets tested, to prevent wider restrictions being introduced. Further information You can find out more about how to keep yourself safe, and the latest number of cases in Oxfordshire, at www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/stopthespread |
Cutteslowe and Sunnymead community reps
To date there are few streets in Sunnymead and Cutteslowe with community reps trying to set up support. If you feel that you could look out for your street, for example by leafleting to find out who can offer support and who needs it, just for this temporary period, please consider signing up to be a street champion through the Oxford Together programme. This is being run by Ox Uni volunteers and is being supported by your councillors. Here is the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfYSgB7G-eWo6rLZga11g5-ictGxYRq1OvHyx270dZcCLwCQ/viewform
(otherwise google Oxford Together).
Thank you! Allie Noel
Ps we have a supply of masks and gloves for deliverers
To date there are few streets in Sunnymead and Cutteslowe with community reps trying to set up support. If you feel that you could look out for your street, for example by leafleting to find out who can offer support and who needs it, just for this temporary period, please consider signing up to be a street champion through the Oxford Together programme. This is being run by Ox Uni volunteers and is being supported by your councillors. Here is the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfYSgB7G-eWo6rLZga11g5-ictGxYRq1OvHyx270dZcCLwCQ/viewform
(otherwise google Oxford Together).
Thank you! Allie Noel
Ps we have a supply of masks and gloves for deliverers
Links to useful information
Here are some links to resources that we hope you might find useful.
Government advice to everyone and to those who are especially vulnerable:
https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus-extremely-vulnerable?fbclid=IwAR0GYy-BVVOTyKVhZ5-EpuDBk1kcCpQfuIaEL2b2bErjRO5Y4HpQ6Hls5y0
1) Oxford Hub
are coordinating volunteers and setting up things like internet shopping, dog walking etc for vulnerable people
https://www.oxfordhub.org/?mc_cid=91356bcebc&mc_eid=a50a5e3abf
2) Are you self employed? Are you struggling with living costs? Are you a small business that has had to close due to Coronavirus pandemic?
Self Employment & Universal Credit
https://www.gov.uk/self-employment-and-universal-credit
Employment & Support Allowance
https://www.gov.uk/employment-support-allowance
Covid-19 Small Business Government Grant
https://smallbusiness.co.uk/how-do-i-get-the-government-3000-coronavirus-grant-2549866/
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan
https://smallbusiness.co.uk/how-do-i-apply-for-a-coronavirus-business-interruption-loan-2549863/
Citizen’s Advice
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/help-if-on-a-low-income/if-youre-struggling-with-living-costs/
Emergency Funding
https://www.stepchange.org/debt-info/emergency-funding.aspx
3) Are you feeling anxious about Coronavirus and would like to talk to someone? Are you feeling isolated and scared?
https://www.samaritans.org/
https://www.giveusashout.org/
https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/urgent-support/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIy__mhLex6AIVCbLtCh1jnAANEAAYASABEgKz0_D_BwE
4) General help and advice from Oxfordshire All In
https://www.oxfordshireallin.org/
5) Help from the Co-op
- shopping 0800 435902
- Broadband and phone, priority installation - phone 01608 434000
6) Shops that offer delivery services(click this link)
Cutteslowe Community Centre
Home to a wide range of activities and events enjoyed by many members of the community, young and old alike. We are located beside Sunnymead Park and just over the bridge from Cutteslowe Park. We hold and host many regular activities a week including, mother and tot's play, youth groups, after school clubs, fitness classes, senior's group and many more. We are also available to hire, by the room or the whole centre, with a fully functioning kitchen, toilet facilities and wheelchair access, which has made us a very popular venue for private events such as birthday parties and other special occasions as well as in individual groups or organisational meetings, conferences and training. In keeping with the community spirit, we also hold open door events including table top sales, bingo, community lunch and summer activities in the park. If you'd like to know more about what we have going on, future activities and get to know the team feel free to stop by for a chat or
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