"Know Your Neighbours" in Seal: Update from Laura Vince

What is "Know Your Neighbours"?

"Know Your Neighbours" is a grass-roots community group in Seal, near Sevenoaks in Kent. The group is made up of anyone in the village who wants to get involved - individuals, clubs and societies, businesses, church and schools, parish council,and many others.
We organise local events through the year - fetes, street parties, Christmas events etc. - and we hold social gatherings, just so that people can get to "know their neighbours". There's no "committee" - anyone who turns up for meetings is welcome to help in any way they are able.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE, OR BE ADDED TO THE EMAIL LIST, contact Marion Gilchrist , who coordinates the group, or Anne Le Bas, who maintains this blog.

Tuesday 22 December 2020

Update from Laura Vince

To all Community friends,

I hope that this email finds you all safe and well,

This has been a challenging year for everyone and with Kent being put into Tier 4, it is not going to be an easy time.

I have attached some links which I hope may answer any questions you have, please feel free to share these links and information with friends, family, colleagues and communities.

Government guidelines:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tier-4-stay-at-home,

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/advice-for-clinically-extremely-vulnerable-in-new-tier-4-areas

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/making-a-support-bubble-with-another-household.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/guidance-for-the-christmas-period

https://www.mencap.org.uk/sites/default/files/2020-12/Tier%204%20guidance.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1B07A9WZ82opOY6Paws1m2FwfOEzarkCKIJGMuJlxJ1Omi9AXQqLeEMlg – Link to MENCAP’s easy read guide.

Scam / Fraud updates – Please see attachments..

The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau – DPD Phishing Scam

Kent Fraud Alert System – Pet Scams, Fraudsters impersonating On line internet providers, Fraudsters impersonating Kent Police.

Short 10 minute video from Sue Larken (age UK) on how to maintain or improve balance:

https://youtu.be/dNaBTYtSr3A!~OMSelectionMarkerStart~!!~OMSelectionMarkerEnd~

Attached is a list of support groups and organisations where information, advice and support can be found.