Your tinny offerings are more welcome than ever as demand for the weekly food parcels has increased, so we are continuing until Christmas at least.
One thing has changed — our pickup time is now 5pm instead of 6pm. So thank you again for your continued support of this project which helps people in St Davids and Solva who are in real need.
Having reviewed WAG Covid-19 guidelines, Solva’s Remembrance Sunday will be somewhat different to previous years. A video showing names of the fallen – Solva 1914-18, 1939-45 and of 14th Signal Regiment – will be posted on social media on Sunday 8 November.
A small service will take place at the Solva War Memorial commencing at 10.30am.
14th Signal Regiment are invited to attend and the roll-call of the fallen will be included. It is envisaged the service will not be open to the public. Instead local residents are invited to stand outside their front doors in readiness for the 2 minute silence at 11.00am, uniting the village to remember and honour those who have sacrificed themselves to secure and protect our freedom.
The bank will close for improvements from 2pm Monday 9 November to 10am Wednesday 16 December.
The bank is installing a disabled access which means the bank and the cash point will be unavailable.
Nearest branch: 7 Victoria Place, Haverfordwest SA61 2JX. Alternately use telephone banking (0345 300 0000) or internet banking (lloydsbank.com).
In this very different world, it was inevitable that some thought would have to be given to whether a Christmas Lunch would be held this year. SCC agreed that this was too important a feature of the Solva calendar to let go, even though there are significant challenges. So this year the lunch will be held over three sittings in the Memorial Hall with a maximum of 20 people at each, on Saturday 5 December.
1st sitting Midday – 2pm, 2nd sitting 3 – 5pm, 3rd sitting (if required) 7 – 9pm. Food will be freshly prepared and diners will sit socially distanced with no more than 6 in a bubble. There will also be tables
for couples and singles. By holding separate sittings we can make sure the Hall is properly cleaned to keep diners safe. So if you are over 65 years old and fancy a social meal at this festive time please fill in a form at Bay View Stores – you will have to say who you are dining with and at which sitting. We hope to serve our more senior residents first. If you want a lunch to be delivered, then tell us on the form.
Unfortunately due to COVID restrictions the annual firework display will not be taking place. Given that the 5th of November falls within the “Firebreak” period we would respectfully ask residents to ensure any displays they are holding privately are reflective of the national restrictions. If you are holding a private display please inform your neighbours so they might ensure their pets are not adversely affected; and please ensure you follow the firework safety code and stay safe.
In December last year Solva became a living Advent Calendar with windows lighting up to reveal many interesting, colourful, individual displays of ideas for Christmas. None of us could have foreseen how different this Christmas would be. But Solva can sparkle again and even brighter. No need for masks, social distancing, hand washing or Zoom meetings – within the safety of our own homes we can decorate a window and the more the merrier and the bigger the impact. Just to remind you of the details. Each night between 5 – 10 pm from 1 December to 24 December the decorated windows are lit. You can choose the day you wish to start and the theme of your window. It is important to include the number of your starting date in the design of your window. It does not have to be religious but should have a festival feel. It does not have to be on a main road but needs to be visible from a road or path. It can be an upstairs window. It needs to be well lit and the more colourful the better. To choose a date and for more details get in touch with Lena (07805 717556) or Carol Ann (07970 614233). When all the dates are in we will issue a map so that everyone will know where to view the windows. A bit like a cold version of the scarecrow trail but no competition, no prizes – just for fun. We are hoping that all ages will get involved in this Corona-free event for a bigger and even better…. SPARKLING SOLVA 2020!
Solva AFC
PLAYERS WANTED FOR THE UPCOMING SEASON 2020/21
We currently have 4 teams: Senior 1st Team, Senior 2nd Team, Under 14’s and Under 12’s
Training has already begun in-line with FAW COVID-19 Guidelines. If you or your child are interested contact solvaafc@gmail.com or message through Facebook or Twitter
Would you be interested in helping Solva Care extend its work In the local community? The Solva Care Trustees are looking
for a person with good local knowledge and an interest in helping and supporting our community. We have funding to
Appoint an Activities Assistant to work with our Solva Care Co-ordinator on our projects. The role will also involve
developing a programme of leisure and recreational activities to interest and involve people in our community. Good knowledge of IT and the ability to organise digital training will be an important part of the post.
Salary: £12 per hour – hours: maximum 46 hours a month – location: Solva § closing date for applications: 16 October 2020 – expected start date: Nov 2020
For a full job description, please contact Solva Care Finance Officer Bruce Payne by emailing brucepayne241@gmail.com or calling 07890 987 259. Or, for an informal chat, contact Trustee Board Chair Mollie Roach by email on alanmollie@btinternet.com or by calling 01437 729 052. For more details of Solva Care, take a look at our website: solvacare.co.uk and Twitter and Facebook pages.
The surgery is now operating a full telephone triage service. If you have a medical query and would like to speak to a Doctor or Nurse please telephone the surgery on 01437 721306 and you will be added to their telephone list. You will be asked for the details of your query which is very important in order for us to prioritise your query.
All queries will be dealt with over the telephone. We also have facilities for video consultations.
If the doctor needs to see you in order to treat you then they will provide full instructions of when to attend the surgery and what to do when you attend the surgery.
Please do not attend the surgery without speaking to the doctor first. Patients can also contact the practice by “E-consult” which they can access via our website https://solvasurgery.gpsurgery.net.
This is an online consultation service that links the patient to the GP. The patient just needs to fill out a simple form to get advice and treatment by the end of the next working day. It also allows the patient to access self-care, pharmacy and can signpost to local self-referral services.
Shalom House in St Davids, Pembrokeshire has been recognised for its commitment to and support for carers and their families. Shalom House, a specialist palliative care establishment caring for people with life limiting illness and their carers has achieved the Investors in Carers Bronze Level award; a scheme which is delivered by Hywel Dda University Health Board and supported by its local authority and third sector partners in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire.
Elaine Lorton, Pembrokeshire County Director for the Health Board said, “It is so positive to be able to recognise the significant role our third sector partners play in supporting carers across Pembrokeshire. Shalom House is the first such organisation to attain this recognition and this demonstrates their dedication and commitment.”
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