Charney Website
REMEMBER to double check the posts (right-hand column and NEWS tab) on the Charney homepage, where updates and less urgent items of support and interest will be placed.
Assistance in Charney – Covid-19
Your Parish Councillors are keen to ensure that all residents can safely access support services, be given reassurance or perhaps receive help with deliveries.
If you are in need of assistance please contact one of your Councillors by telephone
David Roberts (Chairman) – 868285
David Nellist (Vice Chairman) – 868593
Kay Adamson – 868599
Evelyn Campbell – 868710
Mary Castle – 868371
Oxfordshire Councils support system
Details for Residents
High-risk “shielded” residents with no support network around them
- Call 01865 897 820 or email shield@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Residents not considered high-risk but without a support network around them and in need of help– either:
- check online for support volunteers in their area at www.oxfordshireallin.org/local-support-groups; or
- call the district council on 01235 422600 / email communitysupport@southandvale.gov.uk
Operating hours
The phone lines will be open:
- 8.30am to 8pm Monday to Friday
- 9am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday
Oxfordshire residents warned against coronavirus scams
Residents have been warned to be on their guard against criminals and scammers exploiting the coronavirus situation.
In Oxfordshire, County Council’s Trading Standards has received reports of scams targeting people via emails, text messages, and on the doorstep.
Full details and advice from our Trading Standards team here:
https://news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/oxfordshire-residents-warned-against-coronavirus-scams/
And on a lighter note…
Some of you will know of Ian’s penchant for crazy socks! To help us all through this difficult time together, we decided to write a virtual quiz for you to enjoy whilst you are at home.
With the bonus of the winners receiving a
The quiz is here.
All the answers are somewhere on the Parish Council website (https://charneybassett.org.uk/) or the Charney History website (https://history.charneybassett.org.uk/) .
When you find the answer to the question, you will also find a photo of a sock. Enter the answer to the question in the table on the quiz sheet and describe the sock. There are also anagrams to complete, and a tie-breaker question.
Answers by email to charney.history@btinternet.com , via a scan, a photo, or whatever means works for you.
Entries should be submitted by the end of Tuesday 7th April 2020. Ian will announce winners on Wednesday 8th. Entries currently limited to Charney householders (but who knows we might do it for local villages later!)