Thought for the Day

So often we take the Health Service and all who work in it for granted. The Coronavirus crisis has made us appreciate it, and the staff who work in it – in whatever role – in a new way. So we give thanks for it We pray for all who are engaged in the Health […]

Various people have commented that since the start of the lockdown there are now more cars on the road and more people to be seen on the streets (though to be fair, observing social distancing guidelines). However a report yesterday suggested that many people are wary of any easing of lockdown restrictions. In particular, they

There were many references and photos in the News yesterday to Capt Tom Moore’s 100th birthday. He became well-known because of his fund-raising for NHS charities, doing laps of the garden at the age of 99 with his zimmer. He has been an inspiration to many – if a 99-year-old with a zimmer can do

When it turns cold we want some ‘comfort food’ to eat. When we are confined to the house for most of the day then, whatever the weather, we fancy a little something to eat, to accompany our umpteenth cup of tea/coffee or glass of whatever. There are health implications for us: exercise is all very

Living with dementia, living with people with dementia, coping with people with dementia is hard at any time. During this time of lockdown it is even harder, whether the person who has it lives with you, or in their own home. Getting them to observe the guidelines, in addition to eating, taking medication etc can

A minute’s silence was observed this morning in memory of those, particularly in the Health Service, who have died from Covid-19 picked up through their service to others. We might also call to mind those who caught it but recovered, and those who were always afraid that they might catch it as a result of

Many folk remark on how friendly the lockdown has made complete strangers: a quick ‘hello’ can turn into a conversation, and you feel as if you’ve been friends for years…

Nature. There is a lot less traffic about, so we are more conscious of things like bird-song. It is also good weather so there is blossom on the trees, flowers are in bloom, and trees and bushes have those lovely ‘new green’ leaves. How many birds or insects can you spot from your window or

Hair. Most of us like to have our hair neat and tidy. For some a trip to get it cut is a necessary chore, for others having it ‘done’ is a social outing. At the moment, unless you have someone at home who is good with scissors or shaver, hair is just growing, and some