Coronavirus Updates Coronavirus Interactive Map/UK Covid headlines . 4 Steps to end lockdown Latest Update as of - Monday 12th April 2021 Lench's Trust Weekly Coronavirus Update Issue 24 - 12th April 2021 Stay Safe & Well 12th April is a major landmark in the government's Four Steps Out of Lockdown and, following the re-opening of non-essential retail (see overleaf), residents will be happy to see the hair salons at Lench's Close and William Lench Court re-open. Bobby, Gym Instructor, will also make contact with the residents at William Lench Court to detail his exiting, new plans for the gym. You will note in the "Four Steps Out Of Lockdown" that rules for mixing outdoors are not due to relax until 17th May earliest, by which time indoor mixing will also be allowed, up to 6 people or 2 households. In view of these guidelines I am pleased to confirm the following plan to return our schemes to a normal life: The garden furniture will be reinstated in the communal grounds on 17th May; The restaurant at William Lench Court and the kitchens at Lench's Close and Tanner's Close will re-open on 17th May; Communal activities will resume on 21st June. The vaccination program of all residents and staff has been a great success but I would like reiterate the message the vaccine alone cannot protect you & your loved ones. Until those key stages are met residents are increasing the risks to themselves and to their fellow residents by going out and about in the community and by meeting in groups within the schemes. I am sure many of you will have noticed the very cautious tone adopted by the Prime Minister and his advisers recently and it is critical that we follow the national guidelines if we want to avoid a third wave of the pandemic and a fourth lockdown, which would be such a blow to all. We have all made enormous sacrifices over the last 12 months, foregoing meeting families and friends, unable to say a proper goodbye to the loved ones who have passed away, and missing out on the many social activities which bound us together. Let's all work together towards a safe and, hopefully, irreversible return to normal. Thank you. The Four Steps Out Of Lockdown Step 1 - Which took effect on 29th March Outdoor gatherings allowed of up to six people, or two households if this is larger, not just in parks but also private gardens. Outdoor sport for children and adults allowed, including outdoor swimming pools. The official stay at home order ends, but people will be encouraged to stay local. However, the definition of "local" will largely be left to people's discretion. Step 2 - no earlier than 12th April Reopening of non-essential retail, hair and nail salons, and public building such as libraries. most outdoor venues open, including pubs and restaurants but only for outdoor tables and beer gardens. Customers will have to be seated but there will be no need to have a meal with alcohol. Also reopening will be settings such as zoos and theme parks. However, social contact rules will apply here, so no indoor mixing between households and limit on outdoor mixing. Indoor leisure facilities such as gyms and pools can also open but again people can only go alone or with their own household. Step 3 - No earlier than 17th May Most mixing rules lifted outdoors, with a limit of 30 people meeting in parks or gardens. Indoor mixing will be allowed, up to six people or, if it is more people, two households. Indoor venues such as the inside of pubs and restaurants, hotels and B&Bs, play centres, cinemas, museums and group exercise classes will reopen. The new indoor and outdoor mixing limits will remain for pubs and other hospitality venues. Step 4 - no earlier than 21st June All legal limits removed on mixing will be removed and the last sectors to remain closed, such as nightclubs, will reopen. Large events can take place. There are likely to be changes to wider social distancing measures but this will be decided in a separate review - however the wearing of a mask is likely to remain in the guidance. . . Resident Support & Wellbeing Service: Lench’s Trust is subscribing to a support service for staff and resident, which can be accessed as follows: tsws-access.co.uk Username: lenchstrust001 Password: tenantsupport . STAY SAFE & WELL The button below will take you to the latest national lockdown rules on the .gov website - it is vital that you carefully read these! 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