We've seen the recent government advice for reopening and we are working on getting our facilities and team set up and trained to follow the guidance ready for reopening. Perspex is being bought, powerpoint training is being prepared and risk assessments are being done. If you want to know more about a specific group or meeting that was held at the well please contact hte group leaders. Blessing from all who worship and work at The Well

Rampton Village Hall Reopening from 6th July 2020

The Government has laid out its recovery plans and the re-opening of public buildings is scheduled to take place Monday the 6th July, this includes Rampton Village Hall.

There are lots of measures that need to be put in place to adhere to the Covid 19 restrictions:-

• Minimise contact with individuals who are unwell: Nobody should attend the premises if they have symptoms or are self-isolating due to symptoms in their household.
• Clean your hands often: Sanitiser or soap and water should be provided at entry and exit points, sanitiser and/or running water, soap and paper towels in toilets and kitchens.
• Respiratory hygiene: Everyone needs to be encouraged to avoid touching their mouth, eyes, and nose. Tissues need to be disposed of into a bin, then hands cleaned. A "Catch it, Bin it, Kill it" poster has been put up.
• Regular cleaning of surfaces that are touched frequently: including door handles, handrails, table tops, sinks, toilet areas, kitchen surfaces.
• Maintain social distancing where possible: Social distancing guidelines currently require at least 2 metres (3 steps) to be maintained between individuals and groups of up to 2 households where possible and, where not possible, 1 metre plus other mitigation measures. Bookings can be accepted for events where social distancing can be maintained and contacts below 2m are minimised and transitory.
• At an event, individual household groups are advised not to interact with anyone outside the group they attend with, i.e. in a group no larger than 2 households. For example, if a family quiz is held, people from a group of 2 households may sit at the same table; those from different household groups would need to be seated at tables a minimum of 2m apart, with a total number of 20 people allowed in our hall.

As you can see these measures mean all the large gatherings that we have like Bingo and Whist are not manageable at the moment. Plus particular care is needed to ensure that social distancing is maintained for any persons aged 70 or over or likely to be clinically more vulnerable to COVID-19, including for example keeping a 2m distance around them when going in and out of rooms and ensuring they can access the toilets, kitchen or other confined areas without others being present. For some people, passing another person in a confined space is less risky, but for older people that should be avoided. The Yoga and Pilates teachers are not in a position to come back to the hall and they continue to use online classes. More »

Posted: Sat, 04 Jul 2020 12:47 by Martin Cree

Welcome to Ranskill, a rural village and civil parish of some 2500 people in the Bassetlaw district of Nottinghamshire, approximately 5 miles north of the market town of Retford.  Ranskill dates back to the Danish invasions of the 9th century and the name derives from 'Ravenskelf' which meant 'shelving knoll or ridge of the raven'.

The village features St Barnabas Church, built in 1878. Also placed in the centre of the village is the Reading Room, built in 1891 by the Gillott family as a library and reading room for residents but which is now a place where snooker, billiards, pool and darts are played.

During the Second World War and until 1975, there was a Royal Ordnance factory for the manufacture of munitions on the outskirts of Ranskill.  The East Coast Main Line railway passes to the east of the village, which originally had its own station but which is now served by Retford and by Doncaster in South Yorkshire to the north.

Although in North Nottinghamshire, Ranskill lies close to the borders with South Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire and is within easy reach of Doncaster, Sheffield and Lincoln.  It is ideally located for the coast and for Clumber Park and Sherwood Forest and it isn’t far to the Peak District.

The village has a thriving community of friendly people with a great village pub in the Blue Bell, good facilities, lots of societies and organisations and an annual Village Festival.  All in all, it’s a good place to be!

Parenting courses, family support and toy library. Family support worker may be able to help with form filling. Sensory equipment is used during the play sessions.

THE HALL IS CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO COVID19. PLEASE FIND US ON FACEBOOK FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND RE-OPENING TIMES/DATES

https://www.facebook.com/cslshrewsbury/

Various groups meet at the centre   http://bit.ly/1PpHdnY

Offering a range of sessions and support services including:

• Bingo
• Language Cafe
• Information and Support Services
• Coffee Morning
• Street Dance
• Private & Corporate Room Hire

Opening Hours:

Were are open to the public:

Follow on Facebook:  http://on.fb.me/1V8PdhN 

Website: www.cslcommunitycentre.co.uk

Programme of Events:

Monday

9.30-12.30…. Coffee, Information, Support, Chat & Relax Morning

Tuesday

15:45-17:45…Language Café

Wednesday

9:30-10:15….Zumba!

12.15-14.00….Over 60’s Friendship & Lunch Club

17:30 & 19:30….Slimming World

Thursday

9.30-11.30…. Beginner’s Language Cafe

Friday

9:15-11:15….Manton Minis – Stay and Play – Age 0-5

16:30-17:00….4 & 5 yrs Street Dance

17:00-17:45….6 & 7 yrs Street Dance

17:45-18:30….over 8’s Street Dance

18:30- 20:30….Marching Band

Saturday

12:00-13:00…Football Training – Age 5+

We meet every Wednesday for informal Basketball playing. From September to April we play in the Doncaster Central Venue League. 

Retford Oak School, male and female adults only. 

Founder members of the Bassetlaw League.  Operates adult and junior cricket teams and provides supervised accredited coaching. New adult and junior members welcomed at all times.

Training days - Sundays all ages both males and females. 

Males and Females adults and children football teams.

Anyone wanting to help on match days get in touch!

Clubhouse available for hire- contact Zoe on  07484 797289

2020 03 - Season Cancelled

21st March 2020

Due to the virus situation, we have cancelled the season for this year, with a view to start again in September.

If you have any questions, please get it touch

RDPS Committee

Ben Searson (General questions and information) - secretary@retford-photographic.co.uk 

Joy Allison (Photos for the press / exhibitions etc) publicity@retford-photographic.co.uk 

Jenny Smith - president@retford-photographic.co.uk

Jane Brownley (Anything programme related) - programme@retford-photographic.co.uk

We are also on the social media sites below.

Facebook - facebook.com/retfordphotographic

Twitter - @retfordphoto

Flickr - flickr.com/photos/retfordphotographic

The group has presentations by expert photographers, hold competitions (print, digital, slides and audiovisual) and have practical leaning sessions to do with improving techniques.  Everyone welcome from beginners to experienced photographers. 

Every Monday from 7.30pm from September to May.

Summer evening walks and events.

£3 per week for visitor (3-4 weeks only). £2 per week for members.

£20 yearly subscription.

Unfortunately, due to the Covid-19 lockdown all groups at the Children’s Centres are currently suspended. As soon as we can re-open we’ll post our timetable here and let families know via our Facebook page 

Information about local services for children, young people and their families including child care and help available to pay for it.

Children’s Centres can offer one to one or group support with:

• the emotional health of you or your child
• playing with your child
• children’s behaviour
• domestic abuse
• children’s development, including listening and communication
• feeding your child
• increasing your confidence and help to get a job
• preparing for a baby

We can give you information about other services, and our groups are a great place to meet other parents and carers with young children. There are also lots of volunteering opportunities - ask at your local Children's Centre or use the contact details below to find out more

Training opportunities for parents/carers delivered by local colleges and other training providers

Tailored packages of support are available if required

Provides a fun, safe place for children to play and develop, a place for families to talk to each other.  This could be in the centre, community venue or local toddler group.

A chance for all parents including fathers and young parents to get health and parenting advice and support from midwives, health visitors, family support workers and many more

Quality play and early learning experiences provided by children's workers, childminders, day care settings and schools; all supported by a teacher.  This includes funded education for all three and four year olds for 12.5 hours per week.

Links with Job Centre Plus if you are considering new opportunities in employment or training , or need advice on benefits

All services aim to be inclusive for children and parents with additional needs, linking with specialist services and early support.

Opportunities to volunteer and be part of the management, planning and evaluation of children's centres and have a say about local services.

Regular Groups

Stay and Play,  Monday 9.00-10.30am

Come along to one of our play sessions, with a variety of activities for your children (0 up to 5 years) to enjoy whilst learning and developing important skills.

Under 1s Group, Wednesday 1.30-3.00pm

BABES Breastfeeding Group, Thursday 9.30-11.30am

Come along and meet other breastfeeding and pregnant women, you can also receive support from a trained Breastfeeding Peer Supporter. 

Self-Weigh

Monday 9.00am – 12.00pm

The Children’s Centre can also offer support with:

• Meeting other parents/carers
• Emotional health
• Children’s development
• Children’s behaviour
• Children’s emotional health
• Playing with your child
• Domestic abuse
• Family life
• Preparing for a baby
• Understanding your child
• Feeding your baby/child
• Financial advice and support
• Help to get a job
• Volunteering with us
• Increasing your confidence
• Signposting to other services
• Listening and communications

Parents/carers can request support by speaking to staff at the Children’s Centres or in groups or telephoning

The Trent Vale Landscape Partnership has a host of activities, events and training to suit everyone.

These include guided walks, talks and cycle routes, archaeological excavations, heritage research, wildlife indentification, tree planting, hedge laying and family history days to name a few. We also provide a range of education services and resources for schools and young people so visit our learning page.

PLEASE CONTACT FRAN TAYLOR FOR LATEST UPDATES ON WHEN THE GROUP IS RUNNING DUE TO COVID19 RESTRICTIONS.

Would you like how to grow your own vegetables and share the work with others? 

Come along on Sundays any time from 12pm-2pm in winter and help. Extending to 5pm with better weather.

Take away some delicious vegetables. 

Meet some new people.

Open to all ages and experience.

Sue is the main gardening volunteer. Contact pm only 07511 015497
 

COVID-19

In view of the Government's advice to everyone in the UK to stop non-essential contact with other people, avoid social venues and avoid all unnecessary travel, Ranby Village Hall has been closed from Sunday 22nd March 2020.

With the Government's relaxation of lock down measures, we have now decided to provisionally re-open the hall on 1st September.  

However, the capacity of the hall will be reduced to 30 and social distancing will have to be observed both inside and outside the hall.  The kitchen and store room areas will be closed off, so access will only be allowed to the main hall and toilets.

Written guidelines to cover both the hall and hirers' requirements, that must be followed to enable us to open, have been produced.  Hirers will be required to adhere to these guidelines, which can be obtained from the Hall Booking Secretary ( ranbyvhbooking@gmail.com )

Stay alert, stay safe, protect the NHS.

Originally known as Ranby Club, the hall was built in 1927 by Sir Albert Bingham, as a sports and social club for use by the residents of Ranby and the surrounding area.  You had to be a member and pay a fee, and over the next 30 years it provided facilities for snooker, darts, bowls and tennis.

In 1960 the hall was given to the village by the estate of Sir Albert Bingham, to be run by a committee.

In 1963 it became a charity and was renamed Ranby Village Hall with the trustees being appointed from local organisations.

By this time the various sports facilities had declined and disappeared and the hall could be hired by any group that wished to hold a function.

By 2010 it was recognised that the building needed considerable work carrying out if it was to continue to provide a service to the community. 

Money was raised, grants obtained, designs agreed and after extensive refurbishment work, one of Ranby’s oldest residents, Mrs Mavis Wollerton, BEM, cut the ribbon to declare Ranby Village Hall "open for business" in May 2017.

Extensive works have been undertaken to ensure the hall can be enjoyed by future generations of local people. The hall is an important focal point for the local community, who use it for a wide variety of activities.

All newcomers very welcome. 1st Tuesday of the month 7pm-8.30pm.

COVID-19 STATEMENT

Acting on the Prime Minister’s statement on 16th March 2020,
we have reluctantly decided to postpone the remaining plays, film
screenings, youth theatre and other social events until further notice.

We hope that all will be well for next season’s details to be
posted out in August as usual. We also hope to devise
some recompense for our members.

In the meantime, please stay well.

Members enjoy reduced tickets costs, pre-booking to public, can be involved onstage or backstage, attend annual general meetings.

£36 per annum.

Application form on website.

COVID 19 update - 13th July, waiting for guidance but hoping to restart groups in September.

Wednesday Group - Meets in the Church itself 3 times a month. Wednesday's 2 - 3:30pm. Coffee and chat

Luncheon Club - First Friday of the month 12 noon Contact Pat McKillock 01909 732958

Bereavement Support Group - part of the Wednesday group.

Toddler Group - Thursday's 9am - 10:30 am - play, crafts, songs, snacks. Contact Rachael Baxter, 07963 812009

COVID UPDATE: THE VILLAGE HALL IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO COVID19 RESTRICTIONS.

£1.00 per visit.

Every other Wednesday. Bring sewing and knitting or play scrabble. Have a cuppa, biscuit and a chat!

All welcome and very friendly group.

Replaces Retford Tourist Information.

Open daily

COVID UPDATE: ALL DATES AND GATHERINGS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

We dance every Tuesday evening, 7.30-9.45pm at Larwood Community Centre, Worksop (except for the month of August, Christmas and New Year.

Cost: £1.50 per night.

Face to face meetings are now going ahead with social distancing in place. In the bigger hall.

Local history group on 2nd Wednesday of each month, research meeting starting at 2pm. Confirm with Dave or Alan before travelling.

£2.00 per meeting.

Self help group for people researching family history. Also a bi-monthly meeting in the chapel, Monday's 10am-12am.

Extra meeting in June each year for an annual outing.

Family History Group meet every other month on a Monday.

Please visit out Facebook page for the latest information.

COVID19 update 13th August 2020 - Unfortunately we will not be meeting for the forseeble future due to the coronavirus situation. As soon as we can we will start meeting again.  If you would like notified when this happens leave a message on the contacts page or call 01777 704154. The Choir has been 'meeting' on zoom to keep singing alive while we cannot be together.  We have produced a Youtube video of us singing virtually as a record of the lockdown. Click link below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWGQp1D6HLc

Singing is fun, sociable and good for your health. If you are looking for something different to do, why not give us a try.  Having a good sing on a Tuesday evening could be just what you need. We are a big friendly group and we make a great noise together, but we don't have the pressure of preparing for performances which you will find in other choir.

We are a lively choir for men and women of all ages who want to sing for pleasure. The choir was formed in September 2012 with the aim of providing opportunities for anyone from the local community to sing, regardless of musical experience, age or background and to meet other singers in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.

We sing, unaccompanied and in harmony, a wide variety of songs drawn from folk, pop, gospel and world music - in fact anything with a good harmony.  Learning is by listening and repetition using Natural Voice methods www.naturalvoice.net

There is no need to read music and no musical knowledge is required, though if you have some, that’s great. The result is a rich, enthusiastic sound but the emphasis is very much on singing for enjoyment rather than for polished performance.

Look for us on Face Book.

Come along to one of our Tuesday evening sessions.

We start at 7.30pm in termtime at St Joseph's Church Hall, Babworth Road, Retford, DN22 7BP. (the Hall is located between the Church and the School)

Meet on a Wednesday Morning from 09.00 - 12.00 at Worksop Cricket Club

Follow them on Facebook @worksopsocietyofarts

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL LECTURES AND STUDY DAYS FROM MARCH TO DECEMBER 2020 HAVE BEEN CANCELLED OWING TO THE CORONAVIRUS SITUATION

OUR NEXT ZOOM LECTURE WILL BE 'STONE ON STONE' BY IMOGEN CORRIGAN ON WEDNESDAY 5TH AUGUST, 4.30 FOR 5 PM.

DUKERIES MEMBERS HAVE BEEN SENT THE LINK BY EMAIL  PLEASE CONTACT THE CHAIRMAN IF YOU ARE A MEMBER WHO HAS NOT RECEIVED THIS AND WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE.

Our events provide welcoming places to hear expert lecturers share their specialist knowledge about the arts.
Our members contribute to and preserve our artistic heritage through volunteering and grants.
Our work creates a better, healthier and more connected society.

Doors open at 10.00am, please join us for coffee.

Please note, we do not meet in January, August and September. 

The new venue for the group is based at the Civic Centre, Carlton in Lindrick S81 9AP

Monthly get togethers on the first Saturday of every month from 1pm-4pm. Members can bring any new crafts they are working on & share tips & ideas. 

£3 fee to cover drinks & room hire

Boots & Bolos Line Dancing Social Nights

1st Sat of every month. 7.30-10pm. £5, bring your own drinks.

Contact Dave on 07808 931534

Sessions are held in Worksop at 10.00 am

IMPROVING THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF BASSETLAW RESIDENTS THROUGH SUPPORTED
ACCESS AND NAVIGATION INTO LOCAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT GROUPS

The Community Advisor is a specialist with a wealth of knowledge and experience about services across Bassetlaw, helping individuals to access non-medical support services from voluntary organisations and community groups.  

Anyone over the age of 16 who is registered with a Bassetlaw GP can access this service.
You can ask at your GP Reception when the Community Advisor will be visiting your local surgery or contact us directly here at BCVS.
The Community Advisor will discuss with the individual how one of the many voluntary or community services may help them improve their health and wellbeing alongside any existing medical treatment.

The Community Advisor can help you to:

•  Identify groups which may offer additional support to help you understand and manage your medical condition
• Access community social groups by giving you a named contact and specific group information 
• Access benefits, debt and welfare advice
• Address loneliness and isolation issues by encouraging participation with local activity group
• Access information and advice on a wide range of services for the whole family

Your Community Advisor will be able to identify suitable support options and they will afford the time to find contact details of the leaders of groups and services to make the access as smooth as possible.

There are several ways to make contact with the Community Advisor:

You can ring the Community Advisor direct for telephone advice. Available Monday to Friday on 01909 476118 Ext 24.

COVID INFORMATION:

Message for all parents/guardians

In line with the latest Government guidelines and to protect the health of our air cadets and adult volunteers, all air cadet face-to-face activity is suspended until further notice.

Our Committee Chairman Mr Newton has agreed with the backing of the rest of the committee to suspend Cadet Subscriptions until further notice.

We are also busy doing interactive quizzes & challenges for your cadets and also looking at more online training to give cadets more knowledge & further their cadet career while matching our guidelines.

Although we might be on lockdown and not able to parade we’re still working hard using virtual parade nights to help cadets achieve new badges and learn new things.

We normally meet on Monday & Friday 6.45pm to 9pm. Come along and join us. We have regular intakes of new junior cadets and the dates will be posted on here. 303 (Worksop) Squadron, Air Training Corps, TA Centre Scofton House, Park Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 1HF.  01909 475261 During squadron hours only

Please note the telephone is manned on Monday & Friday Evenings.

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/303Sqn/about/?ref=page_internal

Do IT is one of the top platforms signposted to through gov.uk guidance on how to help safely. Do IT has been working alongside the Government as part of the response to COVID-19 and are helping volunteers to get involved to support the most vulnerable people in their homes. Our aim is to make it easy for everyone in the country to provide all the help they can, and for every voluntary organisation and every person to find the help they need. So, we’ve created a community for the nation - ‘Our Community’ - on the Do IT platform.

https://do-it.org/news/our-community

Find the perfect volunteering opportunity just for you.

Enter your postcode or town to start searching now. on www.do-it.org

Click on Advanced search for more options.

MATCHES CURRENTLY SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID

Contact an be made on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joinsherwoodladiesroundersleague

Clubs are still running but no matches this year organised.

All league matches are played on Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting at 7pm at various venues (see 'Venues' page).

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, if you are interested in playing please go to the 'Contacts' page. We'd love to hear from you !!

The League welcomes enquiries from new teams or new players wishing to join the league for the next season which runs from April through to August/September.

Please get in touch - it's great fun!!

COVID UPDATE: Hockey is now at Step 4 of our Return To Play Guidance. With the right steps, competitive activity can resume - both training and matches – outdoor and indoor.

It is anticipated that the new season for Ladies hockey will start on the 26th September 2020. England Hockey have published guidance on staying safe during the current Covid-19 situation. More details can be found at http://www.englandhockey.co.uk/page.asp?section=2633&sectionTitle=Covid%2D19+Club+Support

If you are interested in playing hockey please contact us at: worksopladieshockeyclub@gmail.com

raining will again take place every Wednesday from 7pm to 8.30pm at Worksop College, Sparken Hill, S80 3AP. The date of commencement of training ahead of the new season is expected to be confirmed by the 1st September 2020.

Sticks are available. Shin pads and a mouth guard are strongly recommended.

Training for Juniors (aged 13 and under) also normally takes place at the same location between 6pm and 7pm on a Wednesday evening. However, there is currently no date set for when training for Juniors is set to start again.

Training takes place every Wednesday from 7pm to 8.30pm at Worksop College, Sparken Hill, S80 3AP. 

We have four Ladies Teams and we also run a junior section for boys and girls aged 7-14 years old

The charity delivers tailored employment guidance, housing advice, mental health support and counselling, benefit and welfare expertise and provides a supportive environment in which to develop.

We also provide a community focal point.

We can help with employment, counselling, housing, mental health, and volunteering.
Our aim is to transform lives.

At Girlguiding Nottinghamshire, we help girls reach their full potential...

With more than 9000 members, Girlguiding Nottinghamshire gives girls and young women space where they can grow, develop, build brilliant friendships, and make a positive difference to their lives and their communities. We may have been going for a long time but we continue to give girls and young women, of all backgrounds and faiths, an opportunity to make their voices heard so that they can realise their full potential to become dynamic members of the 21st century.

Whatever your daughters interests, whatever age - Girlguiding Nottinghamshire gives the chance to discover their full potential, give back to the local community, gain practical life skills and have fun with friendships that are built to last.

We are an inclusive organisation and will help any member to get the most out of their time with us. Guiding welcomes girls and adults with disabilities and its varied programme is flexible to allow most girls to participate. Every member of guiding makes a promise to do their best. If a girl or leader is willing to commit to the Promise – then they can become a member of Girlguiding UK.

Do come and join us if you have learning or physical special needs that limit your activities but not your hopes and achievements. Everyone is included and everyone does their best.

Everyone has their strengths and we aim to work with the abilities a person has and offer help if they need it. In guiding we encourage the girls to learn social skills, work together, be tolerant and respect diversity whilst carrying out the most important part of our philosophy – having fun! A girl with disabilities should be able to take as full a part as possible in her unit's activities. At the same time, the other girls’ requirements are taken into account so that the experience is a positive one for everyone.

We will do our best to find you a place in a local unit if possible but it would be helpful if parents discuss their daughter’s needs with the unit leader before she joins so that advice can be taken from the guiding Adviser for Members with Disabilities.

Our shop and the ground floor at Nottinghamshire Guide Head Quarters are wheelchair accessible, as are our camp and holiday premises.

The shop is open: Weds and Thurs 3pm-7pm and Sat 10am-2pm.
T: (0115) 987 3625 

Areas covered by Worksop Division are

Bircotes, Blyth, Carlton in Lindrick, Harworth, Langold, Oldcotes and Worksop

Our Districts are WORKSOP NORTH, WORKSOP SOUTH and WORKSOP VILLAGES

This directory is maintained and operated by Nottinghamshire County Council.

If you need help using this directory or would like to contact us for more information, please get in touch with one of our friendly advisors using the details below:

Telephone: 0300 500 80 80

CSC minicom: 01623 434993

Email: enquiries@nottscc.gov.uk

We are open Monday – Friday 8:00am – 6:00pm.

If your query is specifically around SEND, please email local.offer@nottscc.gov.uk.

If your query is specifically for Supported Self Care, please call 0300 303 2600 or email selfcarehub@selfhelp.org.uk.

COVID-19

Updated 12/08/2020. Dogs are now allowed. Members of RMYC are joining us at the club, see b12. See also 4. clinically extremely vulnerable people. A reminder to everybody that despite and because of the easing of the lockdown measures the number of infected people in the community has not gone down at all in the last 6 weeks. This means that the risk of transmission whilst at the club is still the same as it was when we first started sailing again. Please keep on following to rules as strictly as possible.

 This guidance needs to be reviewed at least once a week. If any members have any safety concerns/suggestions they shall contact the Covid safety officer or a committee member. For latest updates/changes see last part of this guidance.

At all times current government guidelines must be observed. All normal WSC rules to be observed unless changed in this guidance.

The Covid-19 virus is unlike any other flu virus. It is more virulent, it is more contagious and there was no natural immunity at the start of the outbreak, nor is there a vaccine available. This is why it’s so deadly. The Covid-19 pandemic is to stay with us for the whole 2020 sailing season.

Although WSC will do everything possible to facilitate safe sailing, safety at the club is the responsibility of every individual member.

I’ve made the following assumptions:

1. All surfaces in and around the club including our own cars are potentially contaminated.
2. At all times 2 metres distance rule to be adhered to.
3. Only single-handed boat use is safe except for members of same household.
4. Launching/retrieving of rescue boat has potential for transmission.
5.  Use of clubhouse or other buildings has potential for transmission.
6. Opening/closing of gates/use of keypad has potential for transmission.
7. The virus is unlikely to survive for longer than 72 hours on any surface. We therefore only sail on Sundays and Wednesdays and we don’t sail on Saturdays.
8. Rescue operations have to be restricted to absolute minimum, therefore no sailing when wind speed is likely to exceed 15mph.

What all club members need to do.

1. Have stylus/pen or similar in car to use on keypad. Have kitchen roll or similar to touch latches/gate surfaces. Use hand sanitizer when leaving your car when arriving at the club and before getting into your car again when leaving the club

2 . Wear face mask or similar face covering whilst at the club.

3. Have disposable gloves in the car to be used for one off tasks, see C. first person to arrive at the club.
4. Put on your sailing clothes at home so that you don’t have to use the changing rooms.
5. All members to stay at home if feeling unwell and or 37.8 or above. Also to stay at home if new continuous cough or 3 or more coughing bouts in 24hr period.

 Travelling to the club.

1. Press keypad buttons with stylus/pen or similar device and leave in the car.
2. Open both wooden gates by using kitchen roll tissue or similar so that your skin doesn’t touch gate latches/top of the gates.
3. After leaving the car immediately use hand sanitizer. Also after returning to your car to pick up equipment etc..
4. Members from different households are not allowed to travel to and from the club in the same car.

 Whilst at the club.

1.  Avoid any unnecessary touching of any surface whilst at the club. This includes avoiding helping other members with lawnmowers, their boats and other equipment.
2. Bring and use your own (foldable) chairs.
3. If we have to use the clubhouse because of rain etc. only use 1 chair for the whole time that you spend at the club and maintain 2m distance from other members.
4. All members to avoid using toilet facilities by using toilet at home just before travelling to the club. If toilet has to be used at the club use hand sanitizer before entering and after leaving toilet facilities as well as washing your hands with soap and water. Paper towels are available. If you want to wash your hands, please use the outdoors sink. Unfortunately there are no paper towels available at the outdoors sink.

The showers are not to be used.

1. All members are encouraged to bring their own hand sanitizer and disposable gloves.
2. If any public surfaces, not your own boat, have been touched with your (gloved)hands to use surface disinfectant with a cloth to wipe the surface down. Disinfectant and cloths available in clubhouse and on the hard.
3. When your hands have been in contact with any public surface to use hand sanitizer available on the hard and in the clubhouse.
4. Dogs will be allowed at the club, but shall be kept on the leash at all times. I note that we’re using rat bait around the old clubhouse.
5. All members not to wear gloves unless for sailing purposes or see C.1. It makes it easier to remember to wash your hands or use hand sanitizer.
6. To use hand sanitizer every time you enter or leave the hard.
7. All boats need to have masthead flotation to enable safer assistance in case of capsizing.
8. Members of Rotherham Model Yacht Club(RMYC) to only use the north-western part of the hard(near the old slipway).

 First person to arrive at the club.

1. Park car in front of gate to compound and put disposable gloves on.
2. Open compound gate, clubhouse door, both gates to hard and unlock all 3 doors of old clubhouse. Keep all gates and doors open, if necessary by using wedges/tyres etc.
3. Remove gloves and park car in compound.

 Changes to OOD duties.

1. Rescue boat to remain on the lake or singlehandedly launched from launching trolley/trailer. (Rain)water can be removed by removing (temporarily!) the bung at the back of the boat whilst driving the rescue boat.
2. Only 1 OOD to use the rescue boat and fill petrol tank on any given day, unless assistance is needed for rescue purposes.

3 Races can be organised, but without signing in or out., this rule can be amended once we feel more confident about keeping transmission of virus to an absolute minimum/zero.

4. Race course to be kept as simple as possible to avoid members having to write down the course to follow..
5. At end of sailing the petrol tank to be put in storage near the starter hut and rescue boat to be moored in front of the starter hut or only the OOD to pull safety boat on trolley and trolley to be pulled out by car/lawnmower with tow bar. All gates to be closed and all doors to be locked whilst wearing disposable gloves.

 General safety.

1. No members to visit the club apart from on Wednesdays and Sundays. This is to avoid surface contamination and to avoid the need to regularly clean all the surfaces in and outside the club house.
2. If contact between members has occurred by accident or necessity those members to exchange mobile phone numbers so that the necessary person(s) can be contacted if said member(s) develop symptoms of Covid-19.
3. Anyone showing signs or been diagnosed with Covid19 MUST inform the club, especially if this happens after visiting the club to advise others who may have had contact with them and stay away.

4. The club will allow people at moderate risk (clinically vulnerable) to come to the club, this includes the over seventies, however the club does advise the people in this category to consider their individual risk which can be discussed with the Covid safety officer.

The club will allow people at high risk (clinically extremely vulnerable) to visit the club, but only after discussion with the Covid safety officer.

For details about  both categories see: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/people-at-higher-risk-from-coronavirus/whos-at-higher-risk-from-coronavirus/

Sailing takes place on Wednesday 5.30pm - 8.30pm and Saturday 12pm - 7pm. Sunday is usually a racing day, but other sailing also takes place. The club is an RYA accredited training centre, running training courses and is a small friendly, club where individuals or families can join. Sailing is not necessarily expensive. You will be surprised at how competitive the membership fees are. There are club sailing boats, which can be used, and there are reasonably priced second-hand boats on the market. 

DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS ALL FACE TO FACE ACTIVITIES ARE CURRENTLY SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

Small charge for refreshments.

Tuesday 1.00pm-3pm.

All welcome, just turn up and join in.

THE HALL IS CURRENTLY CLOSED AND ALL ACTIVITIES AND GROUPS SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID. PLEASE CONTACT THE ORGANISER BEFORE ATTENDING.

Book swap session with chat and homemade cakes for sales. Friendly, informal social group.

Small charge for any cake purchased.

1st Saturday of each month.