Community Development Company of Nesting
Newsletter No 8, April 2020 [DOWNLOAD HERE]
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic CDCN has had to refocus towards reacting to this crisis, sadly having to close the Scrap-store and suspend the opening of the gym and office. Rest assured that when this is over we will resume business and press onwards with new projects.
New facilities:
All building works are complete and the office and gym are both well kitted out, we’re very happy with how it’s all looking and we look forward to sharing these great new facilities with you all as soon as we can — we'll be having a public opening of these refurbished buildings once this crisis is over. Please visit our website at: https://www.cdcn.co.uk to view images of the new gym, and please express your interest in joining if you wish — it will open as soon as it’s safe to do so. We already have many people keen to join the gym.
Next projects:
We are somewhat hampered in pursuing our next projects (childcare, hosted at the Nesting Methodist Chapel, and a new multi-purpose shed at the back of the Aald Skül) because of this crisis, but they will be picking up pace again once things get back to normal.
Public announcements:
We don’t want to reiterate advice about how to conduct yourselves during this lock-down at too great a length — it’s widely available through all forms of media. Be sure to familiarise yourselves with NHS and UK government advice. And keep up-to-date with the local news and Council announcements. A few points of local note though:
- Skellister Stores is offering a delivery service, please phone them on 890 374 if you’re interested.
- When you do come out for grocery shopping, exercise or for other crucial reasons, please ensure that you maintain a distance of at least two meters from everyone else.
Do not loiter in shops — be prepared by knowing what you want.
If a shop appears busy, it’s best to wait outside until people leave — this will make 2m distancing easier.
Please be ever conscious of what you’re touching and avoid touching your face until after you’ve thoroughly washed your hands or deployed suitable antiviral hand cleansers.
If you are feeling in any way ill then please do not come out at all — you must self-isolate.
CDCN is deeply saddened by the recent death of Ian Newlands. Although he wasn’t even a member of CDCN he did a great deal to help; giving many hours of his time entirely voluntarily. He also recently contributed to research by the Nesting Local History Group. He is greatly missed.
If any of you need prescriptions collected, or are willing to collect prescriptions, then please e-mail Ellis at: developmentofficer@aaldskul.co.uk or ‘phone him on 01595 890 288
CDCN is in need of another director — this is a great chance to become involved in shaping the future of this area; please do consider this opportunity, and e-mail Ellis at: developmentofficer@aaldskul.co.uk or phone him on 01595 890 288
We will issue another newsletter in a few months’ time if all goes well.
