Urgent Alert
The meeting to implement the Community Resilience Plan to support all affected iby Coronavirus in the community has been brought forward due to the latest developments to Tuesday March 17th at 7:00pm at the Trelawnyd Memorial Hall. All volunteers to help are welcome.
Whoa.
ReplyDeleteThings are moving fast. There needs to be swift action to avoid the same mistakes that have plagued bigger cities. Good luck! Chicago is grinding to a halt as I type. Social Distancing is essential.
XOXO
Err... the meeting will be cancelled due to the Coronavirus... you heard it first here John!
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It's a big hall the meeting has to go ahead
DeleteIn many ways, it is easier to engender community action in a village like Trelawnyd than in a town or city. Best wishes as we enter the new Dark Ages together. We must be kind to each other and practical too. The meeting must go ahead!
ReplyDeleteI wish we had you in our community, John.
ReplyDeleteCities have neighbourhood communities that are in themselves like villages within cities.
ReplyDeleteYes, the borders may be illdefined but everyone needs to pull together
DeleteI grew up in a village but live in a city. There's a more effective sense of community in a village.
DeleteCities clearly vary. Thank you for that input.
DeleteUnfortunately, it's everyone for themselves down our road. Close the gate, raise the drawbridge. Hate it.
ReplyDeleteGo out and set a trend and be the one with the gate open, put a note through their letter boxes, be the first. Take a chance
DeleteTogether you will survive.
ReplyDeleteThanks you for all you do John. x
ReplyDeleteOur village hall has just shut down today!
ReplyDeleteThat is a great idea but it sounds like it goes againstthe idea of social distancing. I think we will see more people getting together via skype to make plans.
ReplyDeleteI hope that we will all be OK.
ReplyDeleteBut aren't we supposed to be avoiding meetings?!
ReplyDeleteYes but I think if we dont have at least one, nothing gets sorted
DeleteWe have to be a bit realistic too I work with at least 20 professionals daily and will continue to do so
DeleteI think a brief meeting to sort emergency policies out is doable
It seems to me that having the meeting is a brilliant idea. You're all aware of what precautions to take about touch,hygiene, "social distancing", etc.
ReplyDeleteAt anytime, especially now, doing something for another's sake greatly enhances our sense of well being.
If one only focuses on self satisfaction it's hard to ever get enough - of things, love, feeling good...
While there's constant news drawing our attention to our vulnerability, and warnings to isolate ourselves, a certain level of fear insinuates itself into our thoughts and feelings,
taking positive actions and anticipating that they'll have a beneficial effect, elevates our focus and being to an optimistic, happier and healthier state.
What a warm feeling among those intending to help and those needing help you are fostering, bravo!
Looking forward to your updating us with village and personal news, -Mary
ReplyDeleteBrother Richard, of the Capuchin Franciscans
Lockdown
Yes there is fear.
Yes there is isolation.
Yes there is panic buying.
Yes there is sickness.
Yes there is even death.
But,
They say that in Wuhan after so many years of noise
You can hear the birds again.
They say that after just a few weeks of quiet
The sky is no longer thick with fumes
But blue and grey and clear.
They say that in the streets of Assisi
People are singing to each other
across the empty squares,
keeping their windows open
so that those who are alone
may hear the sounds of family around them.
They say that a hotel in the West of Ireland
Is offering free meals and delivery to the housebound.
Today a young woman I know
is busy spreading fliers with her number
through the neighbourhood
So that the elders may have someone to call on.
Today Churches, Synagogues, Mosques and Temples
are preparing to welcome
and shelter the homeless, the sick, the weary
All over the world people are slowing down and reflecting
All over the world people are looking at their neighbours in a new way
All over the world people are waking up to a new reality
To how big we really are.
To how little control we really have.
To what really matters.
To Love.
So we pray and we remember that
Yes there is fear.
But there does not have to be hate.
Yes there is isolation.
But there does not have to be loneliness.
Yes there is panic buying.
But there does not have to be meanness.
Yes there is sickness.
But there does not have to be disease of the soul
Yes there is even death.
But there can always be a rebirth of love.
Wake to the choices you make as to how to live now.
Today, breathe.
Listen, behind the factory noises of your panic
The birds are singing again
The sky is clearing,
Spring is coming,
And we are always encompassed by Love.
Open the windows of your soul
And though you may not be able
to touch across the empty square,
Sing.
Quite beautiful
DeleteThank you!
DeleteI ignored all warnings today- and speed cameras - as I drove to the vets at 8am after my terrier had a stroke in the night. The wonderful vets had a near hysterical owner and a dying patient to deal with. Tilly the terrier died peacefully in my arms this morning after the injection.
ReplyDeleteOf course my tears will stop but not yet.
We must all try to help one another a little more and stop being so selfish. xx
Countrygal, I am so sorry to hear this. We lost a cat to a stroke a few years ago and it was so difficult. You have all my care and sympathy in this difficult time.
DeleteThank you Bonnie. It has been a very difficult day today and your words are much appreciated: Tilly was picked up roaming the streets, and taken to a sanctuary where I found her and gave her a home, she was 18 when she died and I had her for 16 years. I have lost a true and loyal friend today. xx
DeleteSo very sorry to hear this, I know what that early morning dash to the Vets with a very poorly dog is like having lost my young pup last year. My thoughts and sympathy goes out to you at this sad time.
DeleteRIP Tilly, you were SO loved. xx
What a difficult time you're going through, countrygal. I understand how hard that is. Hopefully you can take comfort in knowing you gave Tilly the most wonderful life possible. - Mary
DeleteMy sympathy.
DeleteHugs!
My heart reaches out to you countrygal.It wrenches at my gut when I have lost a beloved dog.Usually I have been with each one apart from a year ago when my darling was in hospital trying to save him.I had just returned from another daily visit and the vet rang for permission to put him to sleep and he couldn't wait for the 40 minutes for me to get there. I still dashed over immediately but too late.You were there for your Tilly,and still very close xx
DeleteBrother Richard, that was worth reading. Amen.
ReplyDeleteI'm one who thinks your community meeting tonight (wear green; it's St. Patrick's Day) is a good idea so all in the village are on the same page.
Virus-free hugs!
Countrygal. I tried to find your site to sympathise but couldn't get to it. Jusr to say sorry - I lost my beloved Border terrier Tess a month ago - she had a stroke - holding her in my arms as the vet put her to sleep was not pleasant but at least she was with me to the end.
ReplyDeleteIt's all we can do isn't it Weave, so sad, so very sad. xx
DeleteThe Weaver of Grass Thank you for your kindness and sympathy: it has been a dreadful day. I am so sorry about Tess but as you say, and quite rightly, I had the privilege of holding Tilly knowing she was loved when she passed away. Thank you for your kind words.
DeleteCountry girl
DeleteYou did your best dearheart x
Ok... I haven't read everyone elses comments so maybe someones else already pointed this out.. but i don't think you should be bringing everyone together like that...social distancing is key i think.... can you not make do with phone calls or emails.. to coordinate things...just saying.. Hugs! deb Stay safe John
ReplyDeleteThe hall is huge, there can be sensible precautions. It's far better that everyone knows what they can do to help, and who needs that help in a one off meeting than have people knocking on doors or being forgotten about.
DeleteSue explained it better than I did
DeleteKeep safe everyone. So sorry for the loss of highly loved pets. Take care Pattypanxxx
ReplyDeleteThere is more keeping an eye out for the neighbours, doing the shopping for those who cannot...but what society needs is for this to carry on after the crisis.
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