Food in London

 Excellent zoom on London food policies. 30% of waste in London is food waste. This has got to change. The St Cecilia event was sadly very disappointing. Where were the hymns and prayers we love or the inspiring address? Couldn't Ronald Corp have done something? The Westminster cathedral choir sang beautifully and good to see Ian and Javed but the introduction was perfunctory and the credits called it the Abbey! Gloucester cathedral choir sang well and got a big puff from Harry Christophers. Meditatio session. Blackfriars good sermon, Found family videos on You tube on TV!. Sion centre on Women in the Bible with Rabbi Alexandra Wright. Watched 4 in a bed. Karin rang and eventually I had to tell her that she was talking too much both to me and at the zoom meetings! Repair shop was good. Loaded up more videos. Dennis brought my new house shoes which are large! 

From a Diocesan newsletter ... 😉

Safety Guidance for your Christmas Crib

The coronavirus pandemic has had a huge impact on the way we conduct our lives, with many new rules and restrictions governing our health and safety. One area of concern is your Christmas Crib. Although there are several weeks to go before Christmas, you will need to start planning now. You will need to begin with a thorough risk assessment to ensure your Crib is COVID-secure. Here is some further guidance:

1. A maximum of 4 shepherds only are permitted in the Crib.

2. Shepherds must wear facemasks (unless exempt) and strictly observe social distancing (2m or 1m+ with mitigations).

3. Jesus, Mary and Joseph form a family bubble and thus may be placed together.

4. The ox and the ass need Declaration of Non-Contamination Certificates, obtainable from the Department of Agriculture.

5. The Three Wise Men, since they come from a non Schengen Area, will be subject to a 14-day quarantine, whether or not they have tested negative for Covid.

6. The straw, moss, palm branches and other decorations must be disinfected, with hands washed for 20 seconds after handling.

7. Angels flying over the Crib are now forbidden, owing to the aerosol effect produced by the batting of wings.

8. Shepherds are permitted provided they are not more than 70 years old or suffering from underlying medical conditions or in another vulnerable category.

9. The inn, along with other businesses in the hospitality sector, is closed until further notice.

10. For 2020 only, a Pontius Pilate should be added to the Crib to explain to authorised participants the protocols for washing and sanitisation of hands.