Stay Alert - Control the Virus - Save Lives
Although all the Recreational Parks are open for the residents to use the Play Equipment, Youth Shelter and Exercise Equipment remain closed, not in use per the Government Guidance due to COVID - 19.
The nets are there in the tennis courts and are available for use. No more than two people in the court unless you are from one family/household.
Please remember to follow the Social Distance guidance and stay safe.
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To find out what is happening at our Community Centre follow the link to the Barlestone Community Centre. There are time slots available during the week and at weekends contact Marilyn Symonds on 01455 293045 or email cc@barlestone.plus.com
CORONA VIRUS RESPONSE:
ARE YOU NEEDING TO SELF ISOLATE OR NEED SUPPORT?
LAUNCH OF THE
"Love Your Neighbour Scheme"
In order to facilitate a central contact point for all of the generous offers of help for people needing support at this time
Barlestone Churches Together, The Parish Council and
Village Groups are working together to enable the most vulnerable in our community to receive help.
We recognise that:
many of the people most in need may not have access to Face book or other social media pages.
If you would like to volunteer to help either in your own street or the wider community please do call to register with us as a contact.
If you need help call us on 01455 291022 - out of hours the messages will be accessed regularly.
PLEASE NOTE: This is not an emergency service should you need emergency help please contact the relevant emergency services.
WE ARE ABLE TO HELP WITH:
. Shopping
. Simple Meal eg: Jacket potatoes with filling or cheese and potato. Pie or Cauliflower Cheese
. Meals and Shopping will be doorstep delivery only
WE ARE ALSO ABLE TO HELP WITH:
1. A friendly "listening ear" if you would like to chat about any concerns or anxieties
2. Signposting to other organisations
3. Prayer Support
Get in touch If you would like support or are able to register be a volunteer:
How to Contact Us:
Help Line: 01455 291022
EMail: info@elohimchurch.com
Defibrillators
There are two available for use in Barlestone. At the Wheel and outside the Community Centre entrance. Another is available at the Barlestone St Giles AFC ( although only available when the club is open).
USEFUL LINKS: To look for links for the Jobcentre, Registry Office, Places of Worship or any other essential services, follow Community and Useful links.
Interested in Walking again look for the Useful Link.
Latest News
VE Day 8th May 2020
Chairman of Barlestone Parish Council
Mr. David Burchell,
Laid a wreath at the memorial sculpture in Barlestone Cemetery. Other members of the Parish Council attended at a safe distance in line with Government guidelines during the lockdown.
The Sculpture named 'The Circle of Time' was unveiled and dedicated on Saturday 10th August 1966 by T.G.M. Brooks, JP, Lord Lieutenant of Leicestershire, and the Rev. Len Carpenter, Vicar of Barlestone. More »
The sculpture, situated in that part of the memorial gardens, to the left of the cemetery gates, celebrated and emphasised the last 50 years of peace by contrasting it to the previous forty-six years which were marked by two world wars and considerable social and political upheaval in Europe. » Less
Posted: Tue, 12 May 2020 12:50 by Marilyn Symonds
UK Government Smart Meters Rollout 2020
Working in conjunction with the smart meter authorities nationwide, we are ensuring that all have the up to date, correct information to ensure we are fully prepared as a nation for this switch. Provided below are links to full guides domestic and non-domestic smart meters handed to us by the Government.
Non-Domestic
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/236488/Non_Domestic_Leaflet_v_02.pdf More »
Posted: Tue, 30 Jan 2018 16:46 by Marilyn Symonds