Coronavirus and helping Winslow Residents
January 2021 News
Lockdown Update

Winslow Big Society wishes everyone as Happy a New Year as
possible. Let us hope that 2021 proves to be a less stressful year.

In the current Lockdown, our services remain very much as in Tier 4

For information on COVID Vaccination Clinics check the Norden House Surgery website or check their Facebook Page (3W Health)

​We are continuing to try to run as many of our activities that we can in line with government and health authorities’ advice. See below what we are still doing and what we cannot. See also the monthly Winslow Parish news for updates. If you cannot find the answer or in nay way need help or wish to help others please contact us: 07508 330750 or email ​contact@winslowbigsocietygroup.info

Note In the event of any future changes to local lockdown regulations, some services will resume. Details will be posted here or on Facebook  www.facebook.com/WinslowBigSocietyGroup/ 
Prescriptions
Deliveries by volunteers have now ceased.
If your medicines come from Lloyds and you have any queries please contact them direct on 01296 712 061. 
Or, if your medicines come from Norden House pharmacy and you need advice,  please talk to them Norden House 01296 713434 option 4 or email directly prescriptions.norden@nhs.net
See also  ​www.facebook.com/NordenHouseSurgery/
Telephone Contact Service & Shopping Volunteers
These services were invaluable to many people during lock down.
​Some arrangements are continuing to operate for those people who still need support. 
Need help?
Our helplines are still open so if you need help, or know someone who does in Winslow or surrounding local area, whatever the  circumstances or age, please contact us either by email or phone at:
​Contact us: 07508 330750 or email contact@winslowbigsocietygroup.info
​We will help if we possibly can or try to find you someone who can.
Note: In the event of any future changes to local lockdown regulations, some services will resume. Details will be posted here or on Facebook  www.facebook.com/WinslowBigSocietyGroup/ 
Volunteering?
Volunteers are still needed so if you feel able to offer assistance, please make contact as above indicating in which of the areas you feel you might be able to help and those you cannot.
​Relevant checks and references will be made on all new volunteers
(If leaving a phone message, emailing or texting please give your name and postcode and contact details and someone will get back to you as soon as possible.  If possible state whether you need or can offer help.)
Our existing services
Our transport schemes and long term Telephone Support Service calls are continuing – see below for more information on these and also the current position of our other activities..
Annual General Meeting
We recently held our Annual General Meeting and in accordance with CV19 rules we were not able to hold a meeting this year but are pleased to publish our Annual report. Please feel free to comment on this, or give us any suggestions via contact@winslowbigsocietygroup.info
(click here for a copy of the Annual Report).

​Check the latest COVID information via the Buckinghamshire Council Facebook Page

What we are still doing .....

Click below to find out more details....
Community Car Scheme
 Our Community Car Scheme provides DBS checked volunteer drivers at low cost to take you to the GP, library, dentist, shops, hospital visiting etc.

Normally it is for WINSLOW RESIDENTS ONLY

Additionally: During the Coronavirus period 
- Winslow trips are Free of Charge other essential journeys charged as usual.

Lifts can be arranged to vaccine clinics at the Health Centre.

Essential hospital appointments will be covered for Winslow Residents and Norden House Surgery patients until the North Bucks Hospital Car Scheme restarts. 

Until then Trips will be charged based on their rates.  Please note that our drivers cannot enter the hospitals, please take a carer if necessary.
For all journeys passengers must be Covid symptom free, wear a mask (unless exempt) and they will be required to sit in a back seat unless this is physically impossible
​
Contact : Co-ordinator 07508 330750
24hr. notice is required and new passengers have to register.

Telephone Support Volunteers
As a Service to the Community we are recruiting people that would volunteer to become 'Telephone Volunteers' to people in the community, that are alone and in need of social contact.

All we ask is that you can strike up a friendship by simply having a chat with someone on the phone, perhaps, no more than once a week.

We will endeavour to 'match' you with someone who has similar interests and we will stay in the background making sure everything runs smoothly.

The Service is run in conjunction with the 'North Bucks Patient Support Service' run out of Norden House Health Centre but covers a wider geographical region than just Winslow..
Winslow Wheelchair Vehicle
Mobility for local people
available to be driven by a carer or family member with our permission. It can also be driven by a dedicated driver that we will supply when we can.
Pilates & Exercise (On-line)
Exercise for all Abilities - 
Various online and Face to Face exercise classes are now available, check for availability and times with Sandra Pratt directly on 07775 428594 or by email at sandrapratt45@yahoo.co.uk
Really Useful Guide
Really Useful Guide
All the contacts you need for Winslow Groups and activities in one document.

One of this useful publication is hand delivered to all houses in Winslow together with an updated map of Winslow.

​It is hoped you will find them useful.
If you do not receive them please let us know.

Please let us know of any other changes – a directory never stands correct for long – and we will aim to publish them on this website​

What we had restarted but are now suspended during lockdown.....

Share your Memories
​Places MUST be booked through named contacts.
There are 2 groups that meet monthly in the Council Offices 
People meet over a cup of tea to share memories on a different topic each time.
GROUP A
Normally meets every 3rd Monday afternoon Contact: Sue Keane 01296 713106

GROUP B
​is Dementia Friendly
Normally meets every 3rd Wednesday afternoon Contact Vron Corben 01296 712460
Cards and Games
​Venue - Town Council Offices
Places MUST be booked
Keep your mind sharp and enjoy an afternoon of cards of board games, with refreshments. 1st Monday of each month, 2:30 - 4:00 pm at the Town Council offices in the High Street.
​
Contact: Zoe Sutherland 07732 867864
Parkinsons Support Group
​Venue Council Offices.
Would you like to meet other people with Parkinsons and share experiences, with occasional visits from health care specialists. Why don’t you come along and join us and have a chat over a cuppa.

Partners are very welcome.  Normally meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 10.30 – 12.30
Contact Liz Mostyn by email .
Gentle Walks
​Specially designed for those who find walking difficult, are unused to walking or not able to walk regularly. 
TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED
Usually every Wednesday 10am meet outside the St Laurence Room Everyone welcome NO NEED TO BOOK but please ensure you are Covid symptom free. More info from Malcolm on 713686  

​What we are also aiming to do...
later in the new year....
Note - activities formerly in the library are being relocated.

(Reviewed 6 January 2021)
Parent & Carers Drop In
Unfortunately we are currently unable to restart the Monday morning Drop In at the Winslow Community Library due to Covid restrictions there.
We are currently investigating other possibilities. Let us know how you might feel about restarting in the current circumstances. New venue and restart date to be confirmed.
Usually it is a chance to unwind after the weekend?
An opportunity for coffee and friendly chat with others.

Every Monday in term time, 9-10 am.
Accompanied pre-school children welcome.
Contact: Cathy Tracy - 01296 712023 
Hard of Hearing Group
Restart date & revised venue or mode of meeting to be confirmed.
Fed up with being a bit deaf? saying ‘Pardon?’ ‘Can you say that again?’; ‘I didn’t quite catch that!’ ‘What was the punchline?’ or ‘Just smiling and nodding’. 

Contact Diana on 07803 174583
Friendship Lunches
Restart date to be confirmed and unlikely to be before the New Year
Our Friendship Lunch is usually held on the second Tuesday of each month at the Bell Hotel but is not currently taking place. Please watch for details.
Contact Kay Peck 01296 714253
Afternoon Tea
Restart date to be confirmed and not before the New Year.
Previously a small group has met one afternoon monthly at The Bell Hotel .
Booking essential and cost involved.

(free transport for Winslow residents via the Community Car Scheme)
Contact Christie Moore 01296 711927
​or Liz Gardner 01296 712006
Film Shows
Restart date to be confirmed and not before the New Year..
Held in the past on an occasional basis in the Bowls Club in the afternoon.

Details of dates and films in future will be published in the Winslow Parish News, posters round town.
Contact Ann Abraham by email ama21@btinternet.com
Singing for Pleasure
Restart date to be confirmed and not before the New Year.
Monthly singing session for all, with refreshments, normally 4th Thursday of each month,
St Laurence Room 2.30-4.00 pm
Cost £1.50 per session
Contact Angela or Graham Bowe
​01296 714678 gandabowe@btinternet.com

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Winslow Wheelchair Vehicle available

An exciting development for Winslow and the local villages. A dedicated vehicle for Wheelchair access is available for hire.
​WINSLOW COMMUNITY  CAR  SCHEME - DRIVERS NEEDED! 
     
• Do you have a car sitting ready outside?
• Could you spare an hour or two to drive someone car-less to nearby places?
• They seem miles away if you can’t drive.

WE NEED YOUR HELP

Weekday day times only. Hours & Commitment to suit. Expenses paid. DBS checks.
Please JOIN our friendly team and help keep Winslow moving
Call 07508 330750 or email 

Latest Volunteers Newsletter

Now available for download..

AGM Minutes

If you were not there this is what happened at the last AGM held on the 14th November 2019