Gerrards Cross Town Council

VJ Day – Saturday 15th August 2020

In recognition of VJ Day, Gerrards Cross Town Council is sponsoring a flypast over

West and East Commons, anytime between 11am & 12-noon in the morning

and between 3pm & 4pm in the afternoon.

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*** NOTICE OF VACANCY – Gerrards Cross Town Council *** 

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Covid-19 Information

Use of Open Spaces – East and West Commons and The Camp

Follow social distancing when out and about; leave space between you and others and avoid physical contact with people outside your household (unless they are part of your extended household bubble).

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PLEASE DO NOT DROP LITTER

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Playground at East Common

The play area has now reopened. For your own safety and the safety of others please read these simple instructions:

1. Parents must read this guidance and ensure that families follow it carefully for the safety of their children and others
2. The play equipment is checked regularly for damage, wear and tear, but it is not sanitised or disinfected
3. The equipment is shared and used at your own risk
4. DO NOT use the equipment if you or any member of your household has coronavirus symptoms or are self-isolating
5. Make sure you have hand sanitiser with you before using the play area
6. Encourage everyone in your family to wash their hands with hand sanitiser regularly and as a minimum before and after using the play area
7. Encourage children to avoid touching their faces
8. You MUST maintain social distancing from others unless they are from the same household – current advice is to maintain at least 1 metre and consider wearing a face mask
9. Some equipment can only be used by one child at a time while social distancing. Please ensure your family waits at a safe distance if the equipment is in use or return later to use the equipment
10. Try to avoid busy times
11. Please do not drop litter
12. Wash your hands when you get home

We hope you enjoy using the play area again and thank you for helping to keep everyone safe by following these simple instructions.

Gerrards Cross COVID-19 Support Group

A group of volunteers have organised themselves to help the elderly and vulnerable in Gerrards Cross. If you would like to volunteer or you know of anyone in GX that needs help, please contact the group via this link GX COVID-19 Support Group

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Information links regarding COVID-19:

Latest local information and advice from Buckinghamshire Council

Visit NHS England for health information.  Specific local and national coronavirus guidance

Latest HM Government information here.

If you have a business and need information on government help & support visit Bucks Business First

HM Government support for businesses information and guidance for employees

24/7 Mental Health Helpline now live for Bucks

A new telephone helpline for mental health advice has been launched in Bucks. It will operate during the coronavirus pandemic 24/7 and temporarily replaces 111 for people who need mental health care and their situation is not life-threatening.

Adults: 01865 904997

Children and Young People: 01865 904998

Getting help or volunteering in Bucks – if you are at home and need additional help or wish to volunteer to help in your community, visit BC community support hub

Libraries –  Visit the libraries service status page for full details

Waste Services – Visit the waste services status page for full details

Country Parks – Visit the Country parks website for more information

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