Devoted mum Rose

ROYALIST Rose May Hammerton 's dream was to see 100 so she could receive her telegram from The Queen .
She did n't quite make it , passing away peacefully after a short illness at the age of 87 .
The loving mother of two and grandmother of three devoted her life to her family as a stay at home mum to son Paul , who now lives in Los Angeles , and daughter Laura Lea who is close by in Woolston .
She provided her beloved grandchildren , Abigail , Jacob and Emma , with a host of wonderful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rose was born into a large local family with five sisters and three brothers She was very active growing up , enjoying running and netball particularly .
She was also a great walker until arthritis affected her hip and she had to have a hip replacement .
A lifelong animal lover , she had a succession of cats and dogs as pets and was fortunate to become great friends with her neighbours .
Rose suffered with dementia in her later years and had been living in a care home since October 2018 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Wessex Vale Crematorium in West End today at 1pm .
Due to current restrictions , a private cremation will take place with just her children and grandchildren present .
Donations for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution can be sent to Jonathan Terry Funeral Directors in Bitterne .

She didn't quite make it, passing away peacefully after a short illness at the age of 87.
The loving mother of two and grandmother of three devoted her life to her family as a stay at home mum to son Paul, who now lives in Los Angeles, and daughter Laura Lea who is close by in Woolston. She provided her beloved grandchildren, Abigail, Jacob and Emma, with a host of wonderful, unique memories from their exploits.
Rose was born into a large local family with five sisters and three brothers
She was very active growing up, enjoying running and netball particularly. She was also a great walker until arthritis affected her hip and she had to have a hip replacement.
A lifelong animal lover, she had a succession of cats and dogs as pets and was fortunate to become great friends with her neighbours.
Rose suffered with dementia in her later years and had been living in a care home since October 2018.
Her funeral is due to take place at Wessex Vale Crematorium in West End today at 1pm.
Due to current restrictions, a private cremation will take place with just her children and grandchildren present.
Donations for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution can be sent to Jonathan Terry Funeral Directors in Bitterne.


thedailyecho--2020-06-15--Trophy is set aside for top innovators

Trophy is set aside for top innovators

HAMPSHIRE ’ S most innovative businesses are to be recognised in the 2020 South Coast Business Awards .
Backed by the Daily Echo , the awards celebrate excellence across all the sectors that make up the Hampshire and Isle of Wight economy .
The Innovation Excellence category of the awards seeks to highlight organisations which have identified new products or services and brought them to market , or adapted an existing product for a new market .
Judges are looking for research and development of new ideas , innovative products or services .
Businesses should be able to demonstrate evidence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months , or have identified a strategy for change in the next 12 months .
Principal sponsor Dutton Gregory invite any company whose head office is based in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to enter or to be nominated .
Nominations will be considered by our judging panel and maybe subject to a “ mystery shopper ” visit by the category sponsor .
The judges will be looking to announce the three finalists in each category in the Daily Echo .
All three category finalists , plus one guest each , will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the awards ceremony at the home of the Saints , St Marys Stadium , where the winners will be announced .
, The event is scheduled for Thursday , November 12 .
The winners of each category will receive £250 of advertising in the Daily Echo or on dailyecho.co.uk and will also be featured in the category winners ’ coverage in the Daily Echo or on dailyecho.co.uk .
The winner of the overall Business of the Year Award will be chosen by the judging panel from all the category winners .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Business ( opened in the past two years ) • Best Use Of Technology Award The closing date for nominations is August 31 .

Backed by the Daily Echo, the awards celebrate excellence across all the sectors that make up the Hampshire and Isle of Wight economy.
The Innovation Excellence category of the awards seeks to highlight organisations which have identified new products or services and brought them to market, or adapted an existing product for a new market.
Judges are looking for research and development of new ideas, innovative products or services.
Businesses should be able to demonstrate evidence of positive change in the past 12 months, or have identified a strategy for change in the next 12 months.
South Coast Business Awards 2019 winners and finalists
Principal sponsor Dutton Gregory invite any company whose head office is based in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to enter or to be nominated.
Nominations will be considered by our judging panel and maybe subject to a “mystery shopper” visit by the category sponsor.
The judges will be looking to announce the three finalists in each category in the Daily Echo.
All three category finalists, plus one guest each, will be invited to join their category sponsors at the awards ceremony at the home of the Saints, St Marys Stadium, where the winners will be announced.
The event is scheduled for Thursday, November 12.
The winners of each category will receive £250 of advertising in the Daily Echo or on dailyecho.co.uk and will also be featured in the category winners’ coverage in the Daily Echo or on dailyecho.co.uk.
The winner of the overall Business of the Year Award will be chosen by the judging panel from all the category winners.
The other awards are:
Service Excellence Award
Employer Award
Entrepreneur Award
Business Leader Award
Best Mid-Large Business
Small Business Award
Best New Business (opened in the past two years)
Business And The Community
Best Use Of Technology Award
You can enter online here .
The closing date for nominations is August 31.


thedailyecho--2020-06-15--LETTER: Please be aware of those with sight problems as lockdown eases

Across England , non-essential shops are due to reopen on 15 June .
It is expected that , as with shops that have remained open throughout lockdown , visual markers will be used to signify the correct distance from others , one-way systems and designated queuing areas .
With social distancing now part of everyday life it is important to highlight that not everyone can maintain the required distance as easily as others .
People who are blind and partially sighted can struggle to know when they are getting closer to someone , or if someone is approaching them .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ are n't trained to help in this regard .
In general , people are supportive , but there have been occasions when individuals with sight loss have been challenged or even shouted at for coming too close to others , when the reality is they simply were n't aware of it .
In such uncertain times , tensions over distancing can rise .
But we would ask that if you feel someone seems to be ignoring the restrictions , consider for a moment whether that person , rather than being careless , might @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Hundreds of thousands of people in England are living with a degree of sight loss .
Please be aware that some people do need just a little extra thought .

With social distancing now part of everyday life it is important to highlight that not everyone can maintain the required distance as easily as others.
People who are blind and partially sighted can struggle to know when they are getting closer to someone, or if someone is approaching them.
And guide dogs, of course, aren't trained to help in this regard. In general, people are supportive, but there have been occasions when individuals with sight loss have been challenged or even shouted at for coming too close to others, when the reality is they simply weren't aware of it.
In such uncertain times, tensions over distancing can rise.
But we would ask that if you feel someone seems to be ignoring the restrictions, consider for a moment whether that person, rather than being careless, might not be able to fully see you.
Hundreds of thousands of people in England are living with a degree of sight loss. Please be aware that some people do need just a little extra thought.
Keith Valentine
Development Director, Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB)


thedailyecho--2020-06-15--Hampshire mum braved the shave to raise money for hospice that supports her son

A HAMPSHIRE mum has braved the shave , raising almost £1,000 for the hospice that supports her 15-year-old son through a life limiting condition .
Abbi Saxby from Botley has shaved off her long locks in a bid to raise as much money as possible for Naomi House and Jacksplace , the children 's hospice that supports her son Ryan with his degenerative condition known as Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy .
After being diagnosed with the condition at age three , Ryan 's muscles gradually weakened , which leads to an increased level of disability , so he receives help and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ group sessions and play therapy with the family support team .
As a way of saying thank you to the hospice , Abbi took the clippers to her hair on Monday June 8 - Ryan 's 15th birthday - as she cut off two 10 inch plaits , leaving her with less than a centimetre of hair and raising almost £1,000 for the charity .
Abbi was `` overwhelmed '' by the support of friends and family during the shave , and is happy that she can donate the money to such a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I raised money for Naomi House because over the past few years , they have been a huge help to the whole family .
They 've been here for us during this pandemic and they are so supportive and wonderful .
So I wanted to raise awareness of the amazing work they do , and to repay them in my small way .
“ I don ’ t know how I feel at the moment , I ’ m so glad that I did it , but it just looks and feels very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how much people have given to support me ; over £1,000 is amazing , and it ’ s all for such a good cause !
” To sponsor Abbi ’ s head shave , visit her JustGiving page at : www.justgiving.com/fundraising/abigail-saxby .

Abbi Saxby from Botley has shaved off her long locks in a bid to raise as much money as possible for Naomi House and Jacksplace, the children's hospice that supports her son Ryan with his degenerative condition known as Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
After being diagnosed with the condition at age three, Ryan's muscles gradually weakened, which leads to an increased level of disability, so he receives help and support from the hospice and regularly attends group sessions and play therapy with the family support team.
As a way of saying thank you to the hospice, Abbi took the clippers to her hair on Monday June 8 - Ryan's 15th birthday - as she cut off two 10 inch plaits, leaving her with less than a centimetre of hair and raising almost £1,000 for the charity.
Abbi was "overwhelmed" by the support of friends and family during the shave, and is happy that she can donate the money to such a good cause.
She said: "I raised money for Naomi House because over the past few years, they have been a huge help to the whole family. They've been here for us during this pandemic and they are so supportive and wonderful. So I wanted to raise awareness of the amazing work they do, and to repay them in my small way.
“I don’t know how I feel at the moment, I’m so glad that I did it, but it just looks and feels very odd! I’m overwhelmed by how much people have given to support me; over £1,000 is amazing, and it’s all for such a good cause!”
To sponsor Abbi’s head shave, visit her JustGiving page at: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/abigail-saxby.


thedailyecho--2020-06-15--Countess of Wessex joins Saints Foundation to volunteer during coronavirus crisis

THE COUNTESS of Wessex has joined up with the Saints Foundation to support two of their initiatives during the coronavirus pandemic .
The Saints Foundation welcomed The Countess to help them volunteer at FareShare 's Southern food distribution centre in Totton , as well as deliver medication to one of the charity 's older more vulnerable participants .
After picking and packing food for distribution into the local community alongside Saints Foundation volunteers , The Countess delivered a prescription to Sally , a beneficiary of the Prescription Delivery Service , which has supported more 1,000 people in recent weeks .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is currently unable to collect her own prescription due to the coronavirus outbreak , relying on the charity to deliver her medication .
Greg Baker , Head of Saints Foundation , was thrilled to be able to have an opportunity to highlight the good work the charity has done over the past three months .
He said : “ It was a true honour to welcome Her Royal Highness to support two of the programmes that we are delivering to support individuals across the local community during the current pandemic .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and with Southampton City Council and the NHS ’ Clinical Commissioning Group on the Prescription Delivery Service has been really beneficial to the city and sharing that with The Countess is a real privilege .
“ The Countess was incredibly gracious , and we hope she learned a lot about our work from her visit.
” Paul Hedges , Health Projects Manager for the charity , also outlined the charity 's normal work with older adults in the city to The Countess , which involves residents taking part in physical fitness sessions for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the ability to run those sessions , exercise workbooks have been provided , providing older people with an effective way to keep active during lockdown , whilst many have also had regular phone calls from Saints Foundation staff .

The Saints Foundation welcomed The Countess to help them volunteer at FareShare's Southern food distribution centre in Totton, as well as deliver medication to one of the charity's older more vulnerable participants.
After picking and packing food for distribution into the local community alongside Saints Foundation volunteers, The Countess delivered a prescription to Sally, a beneficiary of the Prescription Delivery Service, which has supported more 1,000 people in recent weeks.
The resident of Kerrigan Court in Portswood is currently unable to collect her own prescription due to the coronavirus outbreak, relying on the charity to deliver her medication.
Greg Baker, Head of Saints Foundation, was thrilled to be able to have an opportunity to highlight the good work the charity has done over the past three months.
He said: “It was a true honour to welcome Her Royal Highness to support two of the programmes that we are delivering to support individuals across the local community during the current pandemic.
“We hope that our work with both FareShare and with Southampton City Council and the NHS’ Clinical Commissioning Group on the Prescription Delivery Service has been really beneficial to the city and sharing that with The Countess is a real privilege.
“The Countess was incredibly gracious, and we hope she learned a lot about our work from her visit.”
Paul Hedges, Health Projects Manager for the charity, also outlined the charity's normal work with older adults in the city to The Countess, which involves residents taking part in physical fitness sessions for her age group.
In the absence of the ability to run those sessions, exercise workbooks have been provided, providing older people with an effective way to keep active during lockdown, whilst many have also had regular phone calls from Saints Foundation staff.


thedailyecho--2020-06-15--Village residents celebrate opening of Post Office

PEOPLE living in a Hampshire village are celebrating the opening of their new post office .
The facility forms part @ @ @ @ @ Brookley Road , Brockenhurst , which opened earlier this year .
Villagers had been without @ @ @ @ @ previous one closed last summer .
A ceremonial posting of the first letter was performed @ @ @ @ @ Parish Council , Pete Wales , who campaigned for a new post office .
The @ @ @ @ @ Richard Dance and his wife Karen .
They said : `` We are delighted to @ @ @ @ @ and supporting our local customers , who will no longer need to travel outside of @ @ @ @ @ services . ''
The new facility will initially be open 9am to 5.30pm Monday to @ @ @ @ @ on Saturdays .
Richard and Karen added : `` When circumstances allow this will increase @ @ @ @ @ seven days a week . ''

The facility forms part of the Welcome Store in Brookley Road, Brockenhurst, which opened earlier this year.
Villagers had been without a post office since the previous one closed last summer.
A ceremonial posting of the first letter was performed by the chairman of Brockenhurst Parish Council, Pete Wales, who campaigned for a new post office.
The Welcome Store is run by Richard Dance and his wife Karen.
They said: "We are delighted to be opening the post office and supporting our local customers, who will no longer need to travel outside of the village for post office services."
The new facility will initially be open 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 1pm on Saturdays.
Richard and Karen added: "When circumstances allow this will increase to 7am to 9pm, seven days a week."


thedailyecho--2020-06-15--Former Mayor and Councillor Peter Baillie helps Communicare

A SOUTHAMPTON charity tackling loneliness has expressed its heartfelt thanks to the outgoing Mayor this month who supported the organisation while he fulfilled his role .
Councillor Peter Baillie chose Communicare as one of his charities of the year and is still helping out as a volunteer , despite his year as mayor coming to an end .
One of his stints with the charity involved plunging into a pool from a diving board to raise funds alongside former Olympic diver Peter Waterfield .
He bravely took to the diving board at The Quays Swimming and Diving Complex to help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other intrepid fundraisers .
Cllr Baillie said : “ I would like to thank Communicare for being one of my mayoral charities .
I was impressed with what the staff and volunteers did before my year started , but I am even more impressed now I have seen them closer-up during the year .
`` The recent pandemic has shone an even greater light on the importance of supporting charities like this and how vital it is for us all to be more neighbourly .
“ I think , because restrictions have started @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for many people to think that ’ s it , and charities like Communicare and their service users no longer need help , but they do .
It ’ s really important to support our communities at a grassroots level through this next period in our country ’ s and city ’ s history.
” Communicare Manager , Annie Clewlow said : “ We were delighted to have been one of Cllr Baillie ’ s chosen charities during the past 12 months and would like to thank him for all his support .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ yet , as he has recently joined our team of telephone volunteers .
“ We couldn ’ t have hoped for a more brilliant relationship and are even more thrilled that he has now joined us as a Communiteer .
”

Councillor Peter Baillie chose Communicare as one of his charities of the year and is still helping out as a volunteer, despite his year as mayor coming to an end.
One of his stints with the charity involved plunging into a pool from a diving board to raise funds alongside former Olympic diver Peter Waterfield.
He bravely took to the diving board at The Quays Swimming and Diving Complex to help raise nearly £1,000 for them with ten other intrepid fundraisers.
Cllr Baillie said: “I would like to thank Communicare for being one of my mayoral charities. I was impressed with what the staff and volunteers did before my year started, but I am even more impressed now I have seen them closer-up during the year.
"The recent pandemic has shone an even greater light on the importance of supporting charities like this and how vital it is for us all to be more neighbourly.
“I think, because restrictions have started to relax, it’s easy for many people to think that’s it, and charities like Communicare and their service users no longer need help, but they do. It’s really important to support our communities at a grassroots level through this next period in our country’s and city’s history.”
Communicare Manager, Annie Clewlow said: “We were delighted to have been one of Cllr Baillie’s chosen charities during the past 12 months and would like to thank him for all his support. However, it’s not over yet, as he has recently joined our team of telephone volunteers.
“We couldn’t have hoped for a more brilliant relationship and are even more thrilled that he has now joined us as a Communiteer.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-15--Home-Start challenge raises £14k in just 14 days

SIXTY adults and seven children took on a massive challenge raising £14,000 in 14 days for a Winchester family support charity .
Participants walked , cycled ( on two wheels or on static bikes ) , jogged , scootered , galloped , even swam as part of Home-Start ’ s JOGLE fundraiser ( John O ’ Groats to Land ’ s End and back ) .
Organised in response to the charity ’ s loss of funding because of Covid-19 , as all fundraising events have had to be scrapped for the foreseeable future .
The aim was to travel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s End and back ( around 2,000 miles ) but the final total clocked up meant there were enough miles to get all the way back to Land ’ s End one more time .
Sponsored by IVC Cars of Alresford , entrants were notified of all the major milestones along the way , quickly arriving at Land ’ s End and then turning round and heading back to the Highlands .
As the days progressed , participants let the organisers know what miles they were putting in to achieve their personal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Home-Start Winchester ’ s senior coordinator , both she and her family members took part , putting in 570 miles between them .
Gill Longman clocked up over 60 miles dog walking and swimming ; charity volunteer 70 year old Marion Symes beat her original 100 mile target by walking 119 miles , Home-Start trustee Trevor Lewis and his wife Cherill both walked 100 miles as part of his hip replacement rehab , while Dee Smith clocked up 10 miles a day doing a mini triathlon .
The oldest entrant was 87-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a prosthetic limb walked one mile every day , and one of the youngest was five year old Elsie Baker .
“ It ’ s been an amazing experience , ” said Liz “ apart from being great fun , it shows how many good friends we have in our time of need .
Every year we have to raise most of our own funding and , like many other charities , we have suddenly found ourselves facing a huge hole in our coffers just when our families need us the most.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end of June at https : //uk.virginmoneygiving.com/HomeStartWinchesterandDistricts

Participants walked, cycled (on two wheels or on static bikes), jogged, scootered, galloped, even swam as part of Home-Start’s JOGLE fundraiser (John O’Groats to Land’s End and back).
Organised in response to the charity’s loss of funding because of Covid-19, as all fundraising events have had to be scrapped for the foreseeable future. The aim was to travel from John O’Groats to Land’s End and back (around 2,000 miles) but the final total clocked up meant there were enough miles to get all the way back to Land’s End one more time.
Sponsored by IVC Cars of Alresford, entrants were notified of all the major milestones along the way, quickly arriving at Land’s End and then turning round and heading back to the Highlands. As the days progressed, participants let the organisers know what miles they were putting in to achieve their personal goals.
The brainchild of Liz Stannard, Home-Start Winchester’s senior coordinator, both she and her family members took part, putting in 570 miles between them.
Gill Longman clocked up over 60 miles dog walking and swimming; charity volunteer 70 year old Marion Symes beat her original 100 mile target by walking 119 miles, Home-Start trustee Trevor Lewis and his wife Cherill both walked 100 miles as part of his hip replacement rehab, while Dee Smith clocked up 10 miles a day doing a mini triathlon.
The oldest entrant was 87-year-old Janet Bird of Harestock, who despite a prosthetic limb walked one mile every day, and one of the youngest was five year old Elsie Baker.
“It’s been an amazing experience,” said Liz “apart from being great fun, it shows how many good friends we have in our time of need. Every year we have to raise most of our own funding and, like many other charities, we have suddenly found ourselves facing a huge hole in our coffers just when our families need us the most.”
Donations can still be made until the end of June at https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/HomeStartWinchesterandDistricts


thedailyecho--2020-06-15--Blue Apple Theatre launches funding appeal for summer school

AN ONLINE summer school to help young people with learning disabilities feel less isolated and more connected over the holidays is hoped to be launched – but the theatre company behind the project needs to raise money to fund it .
Blue Apple Theatre , a charity which aims to transform the lives of people with learning disabilities through drama , dance , singing and film , is looking to raise £5985 to fund twice a week drama , dance and singing classes for 15-18 year olds over the long summer break .
The fundraiser is part of the Aviva @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the large insurance firm can also pledge their support to their chosen charities close to their hearts .
Ken Parry , Blue Apple ’ s finance manager , said : “ We hope with the generous support of the community and Aviva staff members we will be able to pilot a new online summer school .
“ All of us have struggled with the impacts of Covid-19 on our lives , but for people with learning disabilities , who can feel isolated at the best of times , it has been especially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we have been able to adapt and move our regular groups into online sessions .
This has ensured our members with learning disabilities can continue to safely access and enjoy all the personal benefits they get from arts activities .
“ However , we are aware that there are a lot of other people with learning disabilities who have not had the benefit that participation in our activities has brought .
It has been particularly tough for young people who are still in full-time education - they have missed the vital social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ activities.
” People like Grant Powell from Basingstoke have been enjoying the benefits of Blue Apple ’ s online drama classes recently .
Grant , aged 33 , has a learning disability , a phobia and anxiety issues and the lockdown has meant his normal routine has stopped which can lead to anxiety issues .
He lives at home with his parents in Basingstoke .
His dad Ron said : “ Grant 's activities have changed as he can not go to his local social club , family meals out have stopped too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up with friends and going to the Mencap clubs with his care worker .
He wishes it will all be back to normal soon .
“ The online Blue Apple classes have been a great way to maintain social connection , and they are a fun creative activity , to look forward to each week .
It is very important for Grant to maintain some sort of routine and normality during lockdown .
It gives him great comfort that things are going normally in the right direction , and things will be back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very important in keeping the members joined together every week on Zoom , continuing their acts , and keeping up good morale.
” Grant added : “ I like the Blue Apple classes , they are helping me to keep connected to my friends.
” A free trial class , run by Blue Apple ’ s artistic director Richard Conlon , will be aired via Zoom on Saturday , July 4 for all those who are interested in taking part in the online summer school .
Two taster sessions are being run from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 18-year-olds , and 12.30pm – 2pm for adults .
Richard says : “ This will be a chance to see some fresh faces , try something new and see if you might like to continue with something more regular over the summer .
You don ’ t need to have any experience in performing to take part , just be prepared to try something new from the comfort of your own home.
” People can pledge their support for Blue Apple ’ s new summer school by visiting : https : //www.avivacommunityfund.co.uk/blue-apple-summer-online To @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blueappletheatre.com .

Blue Apple Theatre, a charity which aims to transform the lives of people with learning disabilities through drama, dance, singing and film, is looking to raise £5985 to fund twice a week drama, dance and singing classes for 15-18 year olds over the long summer break.
The fundraiser is part of the Aviva Community Fund, where members of staff from the large insurance firm can also pledge their support to their chosen charities close to their hearts.
Ken Parry, Blue Apple’s finance manager, said: “We hope with the generous support of the community and Aviva staff members we will be able to pilot a new online summer school.
“All of us have struggled with the impacts of Covid-19 on our lives, but for people with learning disabilities, who can feel isolated at the best of times, it has been especially hard.
“Here at Blue Apple, we have been able to adapt and move our regular groups into online sessions. This has ensured our members with learning disabilities can continue to safely access and enjoy all the personal benefits they get from arts activities.
“However, we are aware that there are a lot of other people with learning disabilities who have not had the benefit that participation in our activities has brought. It has been particularly tough for young people who are still in full-time education - they have missed the vital social interaction of friends and participating in group activities.”
People like Grant Powell from Basingstoke have been enjoying the benefits of Blue Apple’s online drama classes recently.
Grant, aged 33, has a learning disability, a phobia and anxiety issues and the lockdown has meant his normal routine has stopped which can lead to anxiety issues.
He lives at home with his parents in Basingstoke. His dad Ron said: “Grant's activities have changed as he cannot go to his local social club, family meals out have stopped too, and Grant says he misses meeting up with friends and going to the Mencap clubs with his care worker. He wishes it will all be back to normal soon.
“The online Blue Apple classes have been a great way to maintain social connection, and they are a fun creative activity, to look forward to each week. It is very important for Grant to maintain some sort of routine and normality during lockdown. It gives him great comfort that things are going normally in the right direction, and things will be back soon.
“Blue Apple has been very important in keeping the members joined together every week on Zoom, continuing their acts, and keeping up good morale.”
Grant added: “I like the Blue Apple classes, they are helping me to keep connected to my friends.”
A free trial class, run by Blue Apple’s artistic director Richard Conlon, will be aired via Zoom on Saturday, July 4 for all those who are interested in taking part in the online summer school.
Two taster sessions are being run from 10.30am to 12 noon for 15 to 18-year-olds, and 12.30pm – 2pm for adults.
Richard says: “This will be a chance to see some fresh faces, try something new and see if you might like to continue with something more regular over the summer. You don’t need to have any experience in performing to take part, just be prepared to try something new from the comfort of your own home.”
People can pledge their support for Blue Apple’s new summer school by visiting: https://www.avivacommunityfund.co.uk/blue-apple-summer-online
To book on the taster session email admin@blueappletheatre.com.


thedailyecho--2020-06-15--Barton Peveril students chosen to show off artwork in a national exhibition

COLLEGE students in Eastleigh have been selected to show off their artwork in a national art exhibition .
Three students from Barton Peveril College in Eastleigh have been chosen to show off their work at this year 's annual Sixth Form Colleges Association ( SFCA ) National Art Exhibition .
Students Sorcha Marchese , Megan Palmer , and Marcie Russell will represent the College in the national exhibition , titled ‘ At Home ’ - which is designed to showcase the best pieces of student art the country has to offer .
Speaking on her participation in the exhibition , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was able to think about how social distancing could be applied in the positioning of my ceramic work .
This work has kept me focused on what I enjoy while we are all so far from one another .
I 'm feeling so lucky that my work is being exhibited , I hope that others are brought together by simple pleasures that we can continue at home.
” Taking place online due to government guidelines , the exhibition began on June 3 , and will take place until June 10 .
Barton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Patrycja Pluta , said : `` It has been an absolute pleasure to see so many of our students engage with the theme of At Home in a versatile , creative and considerate way .
We will forever be grateful for the opportunity given by SFCA which allowed our students to have a creative outlet .
`` Whilst 2020 will be remembered for many things , these outstanding artworks will continue to be a reminder of how proud we were of their determination and innovative ideas towards the brief .
”

Three students from Barton Peveril College in Eastleigh have been chosen to show off their work at this year's annual Sixth Form Colleges Association (SFCA) National Art Exhibition.
Students Sorcha Marchese, Megan Palmer, and Marcie Russell will represent the College in the national exhibition, titled ‘At Home’ - which is designed to showcase the best pieces of student art the country has to offer.
Speaking on her participation in the exhibition, Marcie Russell said: "Through photography I was able to think about how social distancing could be applied in the positioning of my ceramic work. This work has kept me focused on what I enjoy while we are all so far from one another. I'm feeling so lucky that my work is being exhibited, I hope that others are brought together by simple pleasures that we can continue at home.”
Taking place online due to government guidelines, the exhibition began on June 3, and will take place until June 10.
Barton Peveril Technical Demonstrator and Art Studio Technician, Patrycja Pluta, said: "It has been an absolute pleasure to see so many of our students engage with the theme of At Home in a versatile, creative and considerate way. We will forever be grateful for the opportunity given by SFCA which allowed our students to have a creative outlet.
"Whilst 2020 will be remembered for many things, these outstanding artworks will continue to be a reminder of how proud we were of their determination and innovative ideas towards the brief.”


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thedailyecho--2020-06-16--Police to carry out extra patrols in St Mary's, Southampton, to tackle antisocial behaviour

POLICE are to be carrying out extra patrols in Southampton after reports large groups of people behaving antisocially .
Officers have confirmed that they will be carrying out extra patrols in the St Mary 's area to help tackle the issue of antisocial behaviour .
It comes after a dispersal order was enforced in the area staring on Saturday , June 13 , as part of a clamp-down to reduce anti-social behaviour and associated crime .
The order covered an area that includes St Matthew ’ s Close , St Mary ’ s Street , Golden Grove , Kingsland Estate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in place over the weekend and expired on Monday , June 15 , at 8.30pm .
The order gives officers the power to disperse people under Section 35 of the Anti-Social Behaviour , Crime and Policing Act 2014 , they can also seize any items used in the commission of anti-social behaviour .
Those under 16-years-old will be taken be to their home address , and follow-up work will be done with parents .
On Sunday , 14 June , one person was issued with a dispersal order and asked to leave the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Southampton City Council to tackle the crime in the area .
Police Sergeant Jo Nelson said “ We know that anti-social behaviour has big impact on those living and working in the St Mary ’ s area and we put in place a dispersal order to reduce the issue and improve the quality of life of the whole community .
“ Police and Southampton City Council are working in partnership to tackle these issues .
This recurring challenge is an issue that can ’ t be solved by one agency alone .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patrols in the area this week to engage with the community and keep the public safe .
If you have any concerns please do not hesitate to speak to our officers .
“ I would like to thank all those people who have reported incidents to us and assure you that the safety of all our communities is a priority to us.
” Councillor David Shields , Cabinet Member for Stronger Communities added : “ We need to support our local residents and businesses in the St Mary ’ s area more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ look to our police to take the necessary enforcement and protection measures .
`` This has to be handled sensitively and I ’ m confident in the local neighbourhood team ’ s ability to do this .
”

Officers have confirmed that they will be carrying out extra patrols in the St Mary's area to help tackle the issue of antisocial behaviour.
It comes after a dispersal order was enforced in the area staring on Saturday, June 13, as part of a clamp-down to reduce anti-social behaviour and associated crime.
The order covered an area that includes St Matthew’s Close, St Mary’s Street, Golden Grove, Kingsland Estate and Houndwell Park.
It was put in place over the weekend and expired on Monday, June 15, at 8.30pm.
The order gives officers the power to disperse people under Section 35 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, they can also seize any items used in the commission of anti-social behaviour.
Those under 16-years-old will be taken be to their home address, and follow-up work will be done with parents.
On Sunday, 14 June, one person was issued with a dispersal order and asked to leave the area.
Now police have partnered with Southampton City Council to tackle the crime in the area.
Police Sergeant Jo Nelson said “We know that anti-social behaviour has big impact on those living and working in the St Mary’s area and we put in place a dispersal order to reduce the issue and improve the quality of life of the whole community.
“Police and Southampton City Council are working in partnership to tackle these issues. This recurring challenge is an issue that can’t be solved by one agency alone.
“Our officers will be carrying out extra patrols in the area this week to engage with the community and keep the public safe. If you have any concerns please do not hesitate to speak to our officers.
“I would like to thank all those people who have reported incidents to us and assure you that the safety of all our communities is a priority to us.”
Councillor David Shields, Cabinet Member for Stronger Communities added: “We need to support our local residents and businesses in the St Mary’s area more than ever during this difficult period and we look to our police to take the necessary enforcement and protection measures.
"This has to be handled sensitively and I’m confident in the local neighbourhood team’s ability to do this.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-16--Drone used to find Southampton cannabis farm in raid

A HAUL of up to 500 cannabis plants has been seized following a drugs raid in Southampton .
Police swooped on an address in Prince of Wales Avenue in Millbrook to discover what is thought to be a cannabis farm .
They confiscated between 400 and 500 plants following the raid at around 8am on Monday .
According to officers , a drone team identified a “ rather unusual heat source ” and a strong glow coming from the address .
The raid was part of Operation Fortress which aims to tackle county lines drug trafficking networks in the city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been arrested on suspicion of cannabis cultivation and remains in police custody at the time of writing .
A police spokesperson said : “ Officers carried out a warrant at an address in Prince of Wales Avenue , Southampton , this morning ( Monday , June 15 ) .
Around 400-500 cannabis plants have been seized .
“ A 26-year-old man from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of cultivation of cannabis .
He is currently in police custody.
” In May officers used a battering ram to smash through the door of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They confiscated an estimated 40 cannabis plants and arrested a 27-year-old man who was later released under investigation .
Meanwhile , in February around 500 cannabis plants thought to be worth £500,000 were found in “ factories ” at two Southampton properties with officers believing both “ factories ” were connected A 38-year-old man from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of producing a class B drug .
He was questioned by officers and later released under investigation .
Commenting at the time , Chief Inspector Phil Lamb said : “ We know that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s just a bit of weed , but we want to stress that any production of drugs is linked to hidden harm .
“ Large scale operations like this are often run by organised crime gangs .
”

Police swooped on an address in Prince of Wales Avenue in Millbrook to discover what is thought to be a cannabis farm.
They confiscated between 400 and 500 plants following the raid at around 8am on Monday.
According to officers, a drone team identified a “rather unusual heat source” and a strong glow coming from the address.
The raid was part of Operation Fortress which aims to tackle county lines drug trafficking networks in the city.
A 26-year-old man from Southampton has been arrested on suspicion of cannabis cultivation and remains in police custody at the time of writing.
A police spokesperson said: “Officers carried out a warrant at an address in Prince of Wales Avenue, Southampton, this morning (Monday, June 15). Around 400-500 cannabis plants have been seized.
“A 26-year-old man from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of cultivation of cannabis. He is currently in police custody.”
In May officers used a battering ram to smash through the door of a home in Mercury Close, Lordshill.
They confiscated an estimated 40 cannabis plants and arrested a 27-year-old man who was later released under investigation.
Meanwhile, in February around 500 cannabis plants thought to be worth £500,000 were found in “factories” at two Southampton properties with officers believing both “factories” were connected
A 38-year-old man from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of producing a class B drug.
He was questioned by officers and later released under investigation.
Commenting at the time, Chief Inspector Phil Lamb said: “We know that a lot of people will think, it’s just a bit of weed, but we want to stress that any production of drugs is linked to hidden harm.
“Large scale operations like this are often run by organised crime gangs.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-16--Crash involving moped on Archers Road, Southampton

A PEDESTRIAN suffered serious injuries after being involved in a crash with a moed .
Police are turning to the @ @ @ @ @ collision involving a Peugeot moped and a male pedestrian in the city .
Officers were @ @ @ @ @ Monday following the crash outside the Winston Hotel on Archers Road .
The pedestrian , @ @ @ @ @ , suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital .
The road was closed following @ @ @ @ @ for Hampshire Constabulary said : `` Officers investigating the exact circumstances of the collision are @ @ @ @ @ who witnessed it .
`` We are also keen to hear from anyone who has @ @ @ @ @ incident .
`` Anyone with information can call 101 , quoting 44200216223 . ''

Police are turning to the public for help folliwng the collision involving a Peugeot moped and a male pedestrian in the city.
Officers were called just before 5pm on Monday following the crash outside the Winston Hotel on Archers Road.
The pedestrian, a man in his 30s, suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital.
The road was closed following the incident.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "Officers investigating the exact circumstances of the collision are keen to speak with anyone who witnessed it.
"We are also keen to hear from anyone who has dash cam footage of the incident.
"Anyone with information can call 101, quoting 44200216223."


thedailyecho--2020-06-16--Paulton's Park reopens in July with tickets on sale now

ROLLERCOASTERS can soon be enjoyed again at a Hampshire amusement park that is reopening its doors next month .
Paulton 's Park , based in Romsey , has announced it will open on July 4 after months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic .
Park bosses have advised customers that they are acting in line with government guidelines , and a limited amount of day tickets are now available online .
All visits to the park , which is also the home of Peppa Pig World , will need to be pre-booked .
A spokesperson for Paulton 's Park @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to open on 4th July in line with current Government guidelines .
`` We are pleased to confirm that our day tickets will be on sale from 12 noon on the 16th June .
All visits to the Park will need to be pre-booked and there will be a limited amount of tickets available each day .
`` We are taking all necessary precautions to safeguard our staff and guests , further information regarding the measures we have put in place can be found here paultonspark.co.uk/covid-info .
`` Season Ticket holders will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more details coming soon .
`` We look forward to welcoming you all back to the Park soon . ''

Paulton's Park, based in Romsey, has announced it will open on July 4 after months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Park bosses have advised customers that they are acting in line with government guidelines, and a limited amount of day tickets are now available online.
All visits to the park, which is also the home of Peppa Pig World, will need to be pre-booked.
A spokesperson for Paulton's Park said: "Paultons Park is planning to open on 4th July in line with current Government guidelines.
"We are pleased to confirm that our day tickets will be on sale from 12 noon on the 16th June. All visits to the Park will need to be pre-booked and there will be a limited amount of tickets available each day.
"We are taking all necessary precautions to safeguard our staff and guests, further information regarding the measures we have put in place can be found here paultonspark.co.uk/covid-info.
"Season Ticket holders will be able reserve dates via the website, more details coming soon.
"We look forward to welcoming you all back to the Park soon."


thedailyecho--2020-06-16--Council urged to approve funds for Southampton businesses

CIVIC chiefs have been urged to grant government funds to businesses in Southampton as soon as possible .
Cllr Dan Fitzhenry , opposition leader at Southampton City Council , is calling on the authority to ensure that the discretionary grant from central government is immediately made available to businesses in the city .
He claims other businesses across Hampshire are to benefit from the cash boost “ imminently ” while applications for those in Southampton are yet to open .
As reported , the council has pledged to support local businesses and paid grants to business owners over the past @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We are calling on the Labour council to get the application process for the £2m discretionary grant fund scheme up and running immediately .
“ The council was told on May 2 it would be eligible , the guidance was issued in mid May and the £2m arrived on June 1 .
“ We have businesses in the city who desperately need support , the council is sat with £2m in its bank account and hasn ’ t even published the criteria for applicants to apply for .
“ I have now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is needed to “ sign off ” this money .
“ The Labour council needs to get a move on and support our businesses , who may now not get their money until mid to late July when other local councils have completed the application process and will have funds with their businesses imminently.
” He said speed is “ critical ” to support city businesses .
“ This delay is not acceptable and the Labour council needs to remember this money is the difference between business survival and failure in our city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fund announced by the government in May is aimed at small businesses with ongoing fixed property-related costs .
Local authorities have been asked to prioritise businesses in shared spaces , regular market traders , small charity properties and bed and breakfasts that pay council tax rather than business rates .
But councils may choose to make payments to other businesses based on local economic need and the allocation of funding will be at the discretion of local authorities , the government said .
As reported , over the past months Southampton City Council @ @ @ @ @ @ @ businesses earmarked for grants , higher than the national average of 86 per cent .
A total of 2,761 businesses qualify for help in the city .
The authority has been approached for comment but it was unable to provide one before the paper went to press .

Cllr Dan Fitzhenry, opposition leader at Southampton City Council, is calling on the authority to ensure that the discretionary grant from central government is immediately made available to businesses in the city.
He claims other businesses across Hampshire are to benefit from the cash boost “imminently” while applications for those in Southampton are yet to open.
As reported, the council has pledged to support local businesses and paid grants to business owners over the past months.
But Cllr Fitzhenry said: “We are calling on the Labour council to get the application process for the £2m discretionary grant fund scheme up and running immediately.
“The council was told on May 2 it would be eligible, the guidance was issued in mid May and the £2m arrived on June 1.
“We have businesses in the city who desperately need support, the council is sat with £2m in its bank account and hasn’t even published the criteria for applicants to apply for.
“I have now been told an emergency full council meeting is needed to “sign off” this money.
“The Labour council needs to get a move on and support our businesses, who may now not get their money until mid to late July when other local councils have completed the application process and will have funds with their businesses imminently.”
He said speed is “critical” to support city businesses.
“This delay is not acceptable and the Labour council needs to remember this money is the difference between business survival and failure in our city,” he added.
The discretionary fund announced by the government in May is aimed at small businesses with ongoing fixed property-related costs.
Local authorities have been asked to prioritise businesses in shared spaces, regular market traders, small charity properties and bed and breakfasts that pay council tax rather than business rates.
But councils may choose to make payments to other businesses based on local economic need and the allocation of funding will be at the discretion of local authorities, the government said.
As reported, over the past months Southampton City Council paid grants to 94 per cent of businesses earmarked for grants, higher than the national average of 86 per cent.
A total of 2,761 businesses qualify for help in the city.
The authority has been approached for comment but it was unable to provide one before the paper went to press.


thedailyecho--2020-06-16--Thunderstorms and heavy rain warning issued for Hampshire

THUNDERSTORMS and heavy rain could cause disruption later this week , the Met Office has warned .
A yellow weather @ @ @ @ @ Hampshire from 12pm until 9pm on Thursday .
The alert covers Southampton , Portsmouth and @ @ @ @ @ .
Some places could see between 20 to 30mm of rain in an hour , @ @ @ @ @ , with the “ potential for 40 to 50mm in two or three hours ” @ @ @ @ @ weather service said lightning could be an “ additional hazard.
” There is a “ @ @ @ @ @ and businesses could be flooded , and fast flowing or deep floodwater could cause danger @ @ @ @ @ could also be affected with motorists warned spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving @ @ @ @ @ .
There is also a “ slight chance ” power cuts could occur .

A yellow weather warning has been issued for Hampshire from 12pm until 9pm on Thursday. The alert covers Southampton, Portsmouth and the rest of the county.
Some places could see between 20 to 30mm of rain in an hour, the Met Office has said, with the “potential for 40 to 50mm in two or three hours” in some places.
The weather service said lightning could be an “additional hazard.”
There is a “small chance” that homes and businesses could be flooded, and fast flowing or deep floodwater could cause danger to life.
Public transport could also be affected with motorists warned spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures.
There is also a “slight chance” power cuts could occur.


thedailyecho--2020-06-16--Luke West's defence ‘worth considering’

Luke West's defence ‘worth considering’

A SOUTHAMPTON man accused of raping and beating a woman leaving her needing surgery maintains his innocence .
Luke West says he is “ 100 per cent ” the wrong man in the dock , a court heard .
The 29-year-old is accused of rape and grievous bodily harm ( GBH ) with intent against a 40-year-old woman found bloodied following an incident in Bournemouth ’ s Lower Gardens on November 13 .
West , of Warren Avenue , denies all charges against him and claims to have fought with the woman ’ s actual attacker .
• Man ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ Summing up at Winchester Crown Court , defence barrister Paul Walker said : “ Why is he [ West ] maintaining his plea of not guilty ?
“ Why is he saying to twelve people he does not want to plead guilty to something he has not done ?
This is something worth considering.
” The jury has now heard all evidence and Judge Keith Cutler has begun summing up the trial .
• 'DNA of Southampton man found on clothes of rape victim' As previously reported , the jury heard how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rape he exclaimed : “ What have I done ?
Wow .
No , definitely not .
What ?
You ’ re kidding me.
” When asked before if he was the wrong man in the dock , West responded “ 100 per cent ” .
West says he remained silent during police interviews because he was following advice from his legal team .
• Man accused of rape claimed he had two 'broken hands' He later claimed he went out for a walk and fought with a man who he says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ court why he had not given this information during his interviews , West said : “ I can ’ t answer .
I have made mistakes.
” West denies the charges and the trial continues .

Luke West says he is “100 per cent” the wrong man in the dock, a court heard.
The 29-year-old is accused of rape and grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent against a 40-year-old woman found bloodied following an incident in Bournemouth’s Lower Gardens on November 13.
West, of Warren Avenue, denies all charges against him and claims to have fought with the woman’s actual attacker.
Summing up at Winchester Crown Court, defence barrister Paul Walker said: “Why is he [West] maintaining his plea of not guilty?
“Why is he saying to twelve people he does not want to plead guilty to something he has not done? This is something worth considering.”
The jury has now heard all evidence and Judge Keith Cutler has begun summing up the trial.
As previously reported, the jury heard how when West was arrested in connection with the rape he exclaimed: “What have I done? Wow. No, definitely not. What? You’re kidding me.”
When asked before if he was the wrong man in the dock, West responded “100 per cent”.
West says he remained silent during police interviews because he was following advice from his legal team.
He later claimed he went out for a walk and fought with a man who he says attacked the victim.
When asked in court why he had not given this information during his interviews, West said: “I can’t answer. I have made mistakes.”
West denies the charges and the trial continues.


thedailyecho--2020-06-16--Hundreds of shoppers flood city centre after three months of closures

HUNDREDS of shoppers flooded the city centre yesterday as non-essential stores opened for the first time .
Shops across Hampshire opened their doors to the public for the first time in three months yesterday due to lockdown measures that were in place due to the coronavirus pandemic .
Crowds of people queued outside Sports Direct and Primark on Above Bar Street , with lines of people stretching the whole length of the high street in some places .
John and Cara from Rownhams were queuing for more than 20 minutes to get into Sports Direct .
The father and daughter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shoes .
Westquay Shopping Centre also opened its doors to the public with the addition of new safety measures in places .
In line with Government advice , shoppers followed social distancing measures introduced to ensure customer and staff safety .
Laura Read , General Manager at Westquay , said : “ It has been great to welcome back our customers to the centre today .
“ We ’ ve been working hard behind the scenes for the past few months to get everything ready , and we ’ ve introduced a range @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We know that this new way of shopping is going to take some getting used to , but it was brilliant to see Westquay and Southampton busy again.
” Shirley High Street proved to be less busy with only a handful of people browsing the shops .
A small queue built up outside Peacocks and people also queued outside Sainsbury ’ s to do weekly grocery shopping .
However , traffic driving through the high street towards the city centre built up as the morning stretched on with buses , cars and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ high street was also quiet with a few small queues waiting outside shops and takeaway restaurants .
Two large queues had built up outside the Swan Centre as shoppers waited patiently to entre the shopping centre .

Shops across Hampshire opened their doors to the public for the first time in three months yesterday due to lockdown measures that were in place due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Crowds of people queued outside Sports Direct and Primark on Above Bar Street, with lines of people stretching the whole length of the high street in some places.
John and Cara from Rownhams were queuing for more than 20 minutes to get into Sports Direct.
The father and daughter said they were hoping to buy some shoes.
Westquay Shopping Centre also opened its doors to the public with the addition of new safety measures in places.
In line with Government advice, shoppers followed social distancing measures introduced to ensure customer and staff safety.
Laura Read, General Manager at Westquay, said: “It has been great to welcome back our customers to the centre today.
“We’ve been working hard behind the scenes for the past few months to get everything ready, and we’ve introduced a range of measures to keep everyone safe.
“We know that this new way of shopping is going to take some getting used to, but it was brilliant to see Westquay and Southampton busy again.”
Shirley High Street proved to be less busy with only a handful of people browsing the shops.
A small queue built up outside Peacocks and people also queued outside Sainsbury’s to do weekly grocery shopping.
However, traffic driving through the high street towards the city centre built up as the morning stretched on with buses, cars and taxis all heading towards town.
Eastleigh high street was also quiet with a few small queues waiting outside shops and takeaway restaurants.
Two large queues had built up outside the Swan Centre as shoppers waited patiently to entre the shopping centre.


thedailyecho--2020-06-16--Multiplex at Whiteley to open on July 10

WHITELEY 'S nine-screen Cineworld complex will open to the public next month .
Film fans will be welcomed back to @ @ @ @ @ , subject to final confirmation of government lockdown restrictions .
The company has announced a @ @ @ @ @ including social distancing , staggered film times and updated seating maps .
Hand sanitiser stations @ @ @ @ @ there will be e-ticketing and additional cleaning .
There will also be plastic screens at @ @ @ @ @ contactless payments .
A spokesman for Cineworld said : `` We know how much you @ @ @ @ @ cinema and we are thrilled to be back .
With great films ahead , including @ @ @ @ @ Quiet Place Part II , No Time To Die and many more , we can @ @ @ @ @ you back to Cineworld . ''

Film fans will be welcomed back to the cinema from July 10, subject to final confirmation of government lockdown restrictions.
The company has announced a wide range of safety measures including social distancing, staggered film times and updated seating maps.
Hand sanitiser stations will be set up and there will be e-ticketing and additional cleaning. There will also be plastic screens at the till, PPE and contactless payments.
A spokesman for Cineworld said: "We know how much you’ve been missing the cinema and we are thrilled to be back. With great films ahead, including Mulan, Tenet, A Quiet Place Part II, No Time To Die and many more, we can’t wait to welcome you back to Cineworld."


thedailyecho--2020-06-16--Full list and menu: Greggs will reopen 800 stores for takeaway on Thursday

Greggs has confirmed it plans to reopen about 800 stores to customers for takeaways from Thursday .
The new-look stores will include floor markings , protective clothes for staff and screens at counters among several measures to protect against coronavirus spreading .
For customers , there will also be a reduced menu to ensure social distancing in kitchens and workspaces .
Greggs warned sales are likely to remain subdued as the chain copes with fewer customers allowed in stores at any one time , following a series of small-scale trials near its offices .
As a result of the expected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of staff “ will remain furloughed until sales levels begin returning to normal ” , the company said .
The Newcastle-based business has taken a slow-but-steady approach to reopening , with management keen to avoid any rushes or overcrowding at sites following its three-month closure .
The company added that it aims to welcome back sausage roll seekers to the remaining 1,000 sites by early July .
Greggs had been allowed to stay open throughout the lockdown , offering takeaway and delivery services .
But bosses declined , saying it felt remaining open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Updating the stock market on Tuesday morning , the company added it remains cautious and warned sales may fall .
It said : “ We are not able to predict the impact of social distancing on our ability to trade or on customer demand .
“ However , our capacity to operate will be restricted by size of shop and we must anticipate that sales may be lower than normal for some time .
“ This will require us to maintain a proportion of our colleagues on furlough , either fully or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to normal .
“ In anticipation of lower sales , we have limited our initial product range to our best sellers and therefore a number of our manufacturing operational teams will remain furloughed until demand reaches a level that justifies the addition of remaining product lines.
” Longer term , the company added it has temporarily suspended its new shop opening plans , beyond those legally committed to , with just 10 new sites expected .
Greggs has also spoken to landlords with a “ variety of proposals in return for rent reductions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from June , following a full quarterly rent payment in March .
Which Greggs stores are reopening on Thursday , June 18 ?
The full list of 800 stores can be found here : https : //go.aws/2Y52nqF What is on the limited menu from June 18 ?
What have Greggs said ?
Chief executive Roger Whiteside said : “ Looking forward , although great uncertainty remains , we are excited to be resuming our service for many customers this week .
“ We are confident of our ability to adapt to market conditions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ invest in the long-term growth of our business .
”

The new-look stores will include floor markings, protective clothes for staff and screens at counters among several measures to protect against coronavirus spreading.
For customers, there will also be a reduced menu to ensure social distancing in kitchens and workspaces.
Greggs warned sales are likely to remain subdued as the chain copes with fewer customers allowed in stores at any one time, following a series of small-scale trials near its offices.
As a result of the expected fall in sales, an unspecified proportion of staff “will remain furloughed until sales levels begin returning to normal”, the company said.
The Newcastle-based business has taken a slow-but-steady approach to reopening, with management keen to avoid any rushes or overcrowding at sites following its three-month closure.
The company added that it aims to welcome back sausage roll seekers to the remaining 1,000 sites by early July.
Greggs had been allowed to stay open throughout the lockdown, offering takeaway and delivery services.
But bosses declined, saying it felt remaining open would compromise the safety of its employees.
Updating the stock market on Tuesday morning, the company added it remains cautious and warned sales may fall.
It said: “We are not able to predict the impact of social distancing on our ability to trade or on customer demand.
“However, our capacity to operate will be restricted by size of shop and we must anticipate that sales may be lower than normal for some time.
“This will require us to maintain a proportion of our colleagues on furlough, either fully or partially, until sales levels begin returning to normal.
“In anticipation of lower sales, we have limited our initial product range to our best sellers and therefore a number of our manufacturing operational teams will remain furloughed until demand reaches a level that justifies the addition of remaining product lines.”
Longer term, the company added it has temporarily suspended its new shop opening plans, beyond those legally committed to, with just 10 new sites expected.
Greggs has also spoken to landlords with a “variety of proposals in return for rent reductions” and will switch to monthly payments from June, following a full quarterly rent payment in March.
Which Greggs stores are reopening on Thursday, June 18?
The full list of 800 stores can be found here: https://go.aws/2Y52nqF
What is on the limited menu from June 18?
Breakfast
Bacon
Sausage
Omelette
Bacon & Sausage
Bacon & Omelette
Sausage & Omelette
Porridge (Simply Creamy / Apple & Cinnamon / Golden Syrup)
Pain au Chocolat
All Butter Croissant
Sandwiches
Ham & Cheese Baguette
Tuna Crunch Baguette
Roast Chicken & Bacon Club Baguette
Roast Chicken Mayonnaise Baguette
Mature Cheddar Cheese Salad Baguette
Chicken Tandoori Baguette
Mexican Chicken Baguette
Honey Roast Ham Salad Baguette
Mature Cheddar Cheese Ploughman’s Oval Bite
Chargrill Chicken Oval Bite
Mexican Chicken Oval Bite
Savouries
Sausage Roll
Vegan Sausage Roll
Vegan Steak Bake
Steak Bake
Chicken Bake
Sausage, Bean & Cheese Melt
Cheese & Onion Bake
Bacon & Cheese Wrap
Three Cheese Pizza
Three Cheese & Pepperoni Pizza
Sweet Treats
Novelty Biscuit
Gingerbread Man
Chocolate Chunk Shortbreads
Caramel Shortbreads
Milk Chocolate Cookie
Triple Chocolate Cookie
White Chocolate Cookie
Jam Doughnut
Caramel Custard Doughnut
Sugar Strand Doughnut
Triple Chocolate Doughnut
Pink Jammie Doughnut
Yum Yums
Mini Yum Yums
Mini Gluten Free Brownies
Drinks and Snacks
Freshly Ground Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate
Full range of Cold Drinks
Selected Crisps
What have Greggs said?
Chief executive Roger Whiteside said: “Looking forward, although great uncertainty remains, we are excited to be resuming our service for many customers this week.
“We are confident of our ability to adapt to market conditions in the short term while continuing to invest in the long-term growth of our business.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-16--Opening hours at Argos, Debenhams, Primark and more as non-essential shops reopen

Non-essential retailers across England have reopened - with shoppers able to return to stores once again .
Shops , including clothing stores , which were classed as ‘ non-essential ’ temporarily closed their doors when the UK entered into lockdown on March 23 , but most were given permission to reopen from June 15 .
But what are the opening times for the most popular high street chains , including Primark , Sports Direct and Card Factory ?
Here ’ s what you need to know .
John Lewis has reopened its Kingston and Poole branches , with a further @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set to open on Thursday ( June 18 ) .
The Kingston store is open from 9.30am until 6pm , and the Poole store from 10am until 6pm .
To check the details for your local store , use John Lewis 's store finder .
Although the pharmacy chain has remained open throughout the lockdown , providing medication to people during the coronavirus crisis , Boots has now opened its beauty counters .
Opening times vary from branch to branch , so to check your closet store , visit the store locator .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ branch to branch , so it ’ s good to check your local store to see exactly when it is open before you make a trip .
Most stores are operating slightly shorter hours than usual at the moment , and only Primark 's 153 stores in England are back to trading normally .
Check Primark ’ s locator tool to find details of your nearest shop .
The opening times for Sports Direct vary between stores .
Some branches are open between 10am until 8pm on Mondays , with others open 10am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 9am until 6pm on Saturdays .
Sunday trading hours are typically from 11am until 5pm .
Sports Direct said it has changed opening times for some shops in order to make sure staff are safely able to travel to and from work - avoiding rush hour .
Check your closest store ’ s opening times by using the store locator tool .
H & M opening times will also vary from store-to-store .
The chain ’ s flagship store in Oxford Street , London , would usually have been open until 8pm on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new opening hours will be from 11am until 7pm .
The majority of stores in the South will now be open from 10am until 5pm , with shops in the North of England look to be open from 10.30am to 5.30pm .
Next ’ s opening hours vary between stores , but they are usually open between 9.30am until 6pm Monday to Saturday .
Check your local store ’ s hours using its store locator tool .
Argos reopened 140 of its 700 standalone stores on 15 June .
However , to begin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out collections and returns .
Argos concessions within Sainsbury 's supermarkets have remained open during lockdown .
Opening times will vary between branches , so it ’ s worth checking with your closest store .
Visit the store locator to find your local branch .
Opening times for JD Sports varies from store to store , so it ’ s worth checking the opening times for your local stores before you make a trip .
You can find the details for a specific branch using JD Sports ' store locator .
Debenham stores @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10am until 5pm seven days a week , but with no late night shopping on Thursdays or early morning slots .
However , it ’ s worth checking opening times with your local store .
You can check details of your local store with the store locator .
Not all Card Factory stores are open yet , as they are gradually reopening , so to check if your local store has reopened and to check opening times , visit the store locator .

Shops, including clothing stores, which were classed as ‘non-essential’ temporarily closed their doors when the UK entered into lockdown on March 23, but most were given permission to reopen from June 15.
But what are the opening times for the most popular high street chains, including Primark, Sports Direct and Card Factory?
Here’s what you need to know.
John Lewis
John Lewis has reopened its Kingston and Poole branches, with a further 11 of the chain’s shops set to open on Thursday (June 18).
The Kingston store is open from 9.30am until 6pm, and the Poole store from 10am until 6pm.
To check the details for your local store, use John Lewis's store finder.
Boots
Although the pharmacy chain has remained open throughout the lockdown, providing medication to people during the coronavirus crisis, Boots has now opened its beauty counters.
Opening times vary from branch to branch, so to check your closet store, visit the store locator.
Primark
The opening times for Primark vary from branch to branch, so it’s good to check your local store to see exactly when it is open before you make a trip.
Most stores are operating slightly shorter hours than usual at the moment, and only Primark's 153 stores in England are back to trading normally.
Check Primark’s locator tool to find details of your nearest shop.
Sports Direct
The opening times for Sports Direct vary between stores. Some branches are open between 10am until 8pm on Mondays, with others open 10am until 6pm Monday to Friday, and 9am until 6pm on Saturdays.
Sunday trading hours are typically from 11am until 5pm.
Sports Direct said it has changed opening times for some shops in order to make sure staff are safely able to travel to and from work - avoiding rush hour.
Check your closest store’s opening times by using the store locator tool.
H&M
H&M opening times will also vary from store-to-store.
The chain’s flagship store in Oxford Street, London, would usually have been open until 8pm on most days before lockdown, but their new opening hours will be from 11am until 7pm.
The majority of stores in the South will now be open from 10am until 5pm, with shops in the North of England look to be open from 10.30am to 5.30pm.
Next
Next’s opening hours vary between stores, but they are usually open between 9.30am until 6pm Monday to Saturday.
Sunday's opening hours are typically 11am until 5pm.
Check your local store’s hours using its store locator tool.
Argos
Argos reopened 140 of its 700 standalone stores on 15 June.
However, to begin with the reopened shops will only carry out collections and returns.
Argos concessions within Sainsbury's supermarkets have remained open during lockdown.
Opening times will vary between branches, so it’s worth checking with your closest store. Visit the store locator to find your local branch.
JD Sports
Opening times for JD Sports varies from store to store, so it’s worth checking the opening times for your local stores before you make a trip.
You can find the details for a specific branch using JD Sports' store locator.
Debenhams
Debenham stores indicate that they will be open from 10am until 5pm seven days a week, but with no late night shopping on Thursdays or early morning slots.
However, it’s worth checking opening times with your local store. You can check details of your local store with the store locator.
Card Factory
Not all Card Factory stores are open yet, as they are gradually reopening, so to check if your local store has reopened and to check opening times, visit the store locator.


thedailyecho--2020-06-16--Aldi still hopeful of building new store in New Milton

DISCOUNT supermarket Aldi is assessing its options to open a new store in a New Forest town after council chiefs blocked its initial plans .
The chain had tabled proposals to build a shop on land in Caird Avenue , New Milton , directly opposite the Tesco superstore .
However , members of New Forest District Council ’ s planning committee narrowly voted to refuse the application , with a chair ’ s vote deciding the outcome .
The slim majority on the committee said there was a preferable site for a store available in the town centre .
Aldi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Co-op store in Station Road now owned by department store Bradbeers , would not be commercially or operationally viable , having “ extensively tested options ” for the premises .
A spokesperson for Aldi said : “ Aldi would like to thank local residents and businesses for their support for the our proposals .
“ We know our customers are currently travelling some way to visit our Christchurch store , these proposals would ensure easier access to our award-winning product range and reduce the need to travel .
“ We certainly haven ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ site in New Milton and we are looking at our options for bringing an alternative application forward.
” Bradbeers director Gregory Davies told the planning committee the Station Road site was suitable for Aldi but concerns were raised by some members around parking and the potential for the retail giant to walk away from the town if the application was rejected .
Councillors voted 9-8 for refusal , with Cllr Christine Ward having the decisive say .
The German firm said more than 4,000 and businesses were consulted on the plans , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ favour .
These responses are said to have highlighted it as a great use of the Caird Avenue site , which is located inside the New Milton Sand and Ballast premises at present , and the need for more food store choice in the town .

The chain had tabled proposals to build a shop on land in Caird Avenue, New Milton, directly opposite the Tesco superstore.
However, members of New Forest District Council’s planning committee narrowly voted to refuse the application, with a chair’s vote deciding the outcome.
The slim majority on the committee said there was a preferable site for a store available in the town centre.
Aldi insisted this suggested site, the former Co-op store in Station Road now owned by department store Bradbeers, would not be commercially or operationally viable, having “extensively tested options” for the premises.
A spokesperson for Aldi said: “Aldi would like to thank local residents and businesses for their support for the our proposals.
“We know our customers are currently travelling some way to visit our Christchurch store, these proposals would ensure easier access to our award-winning product range and reduce the need to travel.
“We certainly haven’t given up on the Caird Avenue site in New Milton and we are looking at our options for bringing an alternative application forward.”
Bradbeers director Gregory Davies told the planning committee the Station Road site was suitable for Aldi but concerns were raised by some members around parking and the potential for the retail giant to walk away from the town if the application was rejected.
Councillors voted 9-8 for refusal, with Cllr Christine Ward having the decisive say.
The German firm said more than 4,000 and businesses were consulted on the plans, with 79 per cent of respondents reportedly in favour. These responses are said to have highlighted it as a great use of the Caird Avenue site, which is located inside the New Milton Sand and Ballast premises at present, and the need for more food store choice in the town.


thedailyecho--2020-06-16--Southampton Hospitals Charity raise more than £350k for NHS workers

MORE than £350k has been raised as part of a Daily Echo-backed campaign to help support the wellbeing of Southampton NHS staff .
Ever since Southampton Hospitals Charity launched an appeal to support the mental and physical wellbeing of the staff at University Hospital Southampton ( UHS ) who are facing unprecedented pressure during the coronavirus crisis , donations have been flooding in , with the total now standing at more than £350k .
This money has already funded more than 16,000 items for staff and patients , including free staff meals , radios and iPads to keep in touch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and one frontline worker at University Hospital Southampton has revealed her experience of life during the pandemic , and how the donations have been `` invaluable '' .
It comes after the Daily Echo joined other newspapers for the # ThereWithYou campaignto support residents and commit to shining a light on unsung heroes in our community .
Elderly Care Consultant , Dr Erica Williams , said : `` Since the beginning of the Covid-19 crisis I have moved through several different departments and during this time I have seen the challenges posed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ encouraged by their resilience , selflessness and hard work .
`` Initially the main stresses came from the uncertainty of what was to come .
The feeling of impending doom , particularly in light of media coverage from those countries ‘ ahead ’ of us in the crisis .
The stress this caused amongst all staff was palpable .
Our staff have been faced with the knowledge that they were ( and are ) exposing themselves , and by extension , potentially their families to Covid-19 .
`` Despite these stresses , during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ above and beyond for their patients and their families .
One of the challenges I have found particularly emotionally difficult is the fact that patient ’ s relatives have not been allowed to visit the hospital to see their relatives , except briefly during the end of life period .
`` During this time charitable funding has provided items to several areas of the hospital including radios , coffee machines and boost boxes .
These have provided a much needed boost in morale during our lowest times .
Charity funding has also provided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go during periods of insurmountable stress .
These have been invaluable . ''
Erica has said that despite moving into a new phase of the crisis , ongoing support is `` more valid than ever '' as fatigue of workers continue .
So far using the funding , four staff wellbeing rooms have been fully furnished , enhanced bed entertainment is being provided , as well as radios , iPads and cordless phones , almost 7,000 free staff meals have been provided , care packages have been provided to vulnerable patients and specialist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
To donate visit www.southamptonhospitalscharity.org/NHSheroes or text NHSHEROES 3 to 70460 to donate £3 ; NHSHEROES 5 to 70460 to donate £5 ; NHSHEROES 10 to 70460 to donate £10 .

Ever since Southampton Hospitals Charity launched an appeal to support the mental and physical wellbeing of the staff at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) who are facing unprecedented pressure during the coronavirus crisis, donations have been flooding in, with the total now standing at more than £350k.
This money has already funded more than 16,000 items for staff and patients, including free staff meals, radios and iPads to keep in touch with loved ones, and care boxes and one frontline worker at University Hospital Southampton has revealed her experience of life during the pandemic, and how the donations have been "invaluable".
It comes after the Daily Echo joined other newspapers for the #ThereWithYou campaignto support residents and commit to shining a light on unsung heroes in our community.
Elderly Care Consultant, Dr Erica Williams, said: "Since the beginning of the Covid-19 crisis I have moved through several different departments and during this time I have seen the challenges posed to all staff and have been amazed and encouraged by their resilience, selflessness and hard work.
"Initially the main stresses came from the uncertainty of what was to come. The feeling of impending doom, particularly in light of media coverage from those countries ‘ahead’ of us in the crisis. The stress this caused amongst all staff was palpable. Our staff have been faced with the knowledge that they were (and are) exposing themselves, and by extension, potentially their families to Covid-19.
"Despite these stresses, during this time I have seen staff go above and beyond for their patients and their families. One of the challenges I have found particularly emotionally difficult is the fact that patient’s relatives have not been allowed to visit the hospital to see their relatives, except briefly during the end of life period.
"During this time charitable funding has provided items to several areas of the hospital including radios, coffee machines and boost boxes. These have provided a much needed boost in morale during our lowest times. Charity funding has also provided furnishings for wellbeing areas for staff to go during periods of insurmountable stress. These have been invaluable."
Erica has said that despite moving into a new phase of the crisis, ongoing support is "more valid than ever" as fatigue of workers continue.
So far using the funding, four staff wellbeing rooms have been fully furnished, enhanced bed entertainment is being provided, as well as radios, iPads and cordless phones, almost 7,000 free staff meals have been provided, care packages have been provided to vulnerable patients and specialist psychological support is being offered to staff.
To donate visit www.southamptonhospitalscharity.org/NHSheroes or text NHSHEROES 3 to 70460 to donate £3; NHSHEROES 5 to 70460 to donate £5; NHSHEROES 10 to 70460 to donate £10.


thedailyecho--2020-06-16--Southampton road closed following crash

Southampton road closed following crash

A MAN in his 20s has been rushed to hospital after being hit by a motorbike .
He was described @ @ @ @ @ .
Police officers were called to the scene of the incident at the junction of @ @ @ @ @ yesterday .
• Police called to two fatal collisions in 24 hours The crash happened @ @ @ @ @ 5pm and a road block was put in place .
An ambulance and air ambulance @ @ @ @ @ , the helicopter was not needed .

He was described as being a serious condition.
Police officers were called to the scene of the incident at the junction of Hill Lane and Archers Road yesterday.
Police called to two fatal collisions in 24 hours
The crash happened outside the Winston Hotel at 5pm and a road block was put in place.
An ambulance and air ambulance rushed to the scene however, the helicopter was not needed.


thedailyecho--2020-06-16--Disney's iconic musical The Lion King now due at Mayflower Theatre in 2022

A LONG-awaited five week Southampton run of Disney 's smash hit musical The Lion King will now take place in 2022 .
The iconic show , which was seen by over 140,000 people during its record breaking visit to the city in 2014 , had been due to return to Mayflower Theatre in September .
But the hotly anticipated visit has now been postponed due to the theatre 's ongoing Covid-19 closure .
It will now take place from September 8 to October 15 2022 .
The Tony and Olivier award-winning musical boasts a cast of more than 50 actors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ story of Simba ’ s epic adventures as he struggles to accept the responsibilities of adulthood and becoming king .
The Lion King is miraculously brought to life using masks , puppets and striking costumes .
It features Elton John and Tim Rice ’ s music from the animated film along with new music from the celebrated duo and an evocative blend of African rhythms and chorales from South African composer Lebo M , creating a distinctive fusion of sound in songs including the Academy Award-winning Can You Feel The Love Tonight and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 20 years in the West End last autumn with a special charity gala at the Lyceum Theatre , its home for one sell out show after another for the past two decades .
Since its Broadway premiere in 1997 , 25 global productions have been seen by more than 100 million people .
The Lion King has made theatrical history with six productions worldwide running 15 or more years .
Mayflower ticket holders have been contacted .
Their tickets remain valid for the rescheduled dates or can be returned for a refund or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the new dates from mayflower.org.uk

The iconic show, which was seen by over 140,000 people during its record breaking visit to the city in 2014, had been due to return to Mayflower Theatre in September.
But the hotly anticipated visit has now been postponed due to the theatre's ongoing Covid-19 closure.
It will now take place from September 8 to October 15 2022.
The Tony and Olivier award-winning musical boasts a cast of more than 50 actors, singers and dancers who tell the story of Simba’s epic adventures as he struggles to accept the responsibilities of adulthood and becoming king.
The Lion King is miraculously brought to life using masks, puppets and striking costumes. It features Elton John and Tim Rice’s music from the animated film along with new music from the celebrated duo and an evocative blend of African rhythms and chorales from South African composer Lebo M, creating a distinctive fusion of sound in songs including the Academy Award-winning Can You Feel The Love Tonight and the haunting Shadowland.
The show celebrated 20 years in the West End last autumn with a special charity gala at the Lyceum Theatre, its home for one sell out show after another for the past two decades. Since its Broadway premiere in 1997, 25 global productions have been seen by more than 100 million people. The Lion King has made theatrical history with six productions worldwide running 15 or more years.
Mayflower ticket holders have been contacted. Their tickets remain valid for the rescheduled dates or can be returned for a refund or theatre vouchers.
Tickets can be purchased for the new dates from mayflower.org.uk


thedailyecho--2020-06-16--Immunity passports: What are they and how could it work?

Immunity passports have been floated by the UK government as a method of easing lockdown restrictions - and as a potential replacement for current travel quarantine measures .
The certifications would allow those who have lived with the virus and become immune to return to social situations and work without the need for social distancing .
Priti Patel revealed that the government were looking into their use last week but they are n't without flaws .
What are they ?
Immunity passports are documents that certify you have recovered from coronavirus .
In theory these would be assigned to patients @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possess antibodies that protect them from carrying the disease .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has previously said that the certifications would be used to allow those who are immune to return to resume activities .
How would they work ?
It remains unclear how a passport system would work should the government implement such a strategy .
The government have indicated that he documentation could be introduced to ease pressure on the travel industry .
Home Secretary Priti Patel said that the immunity passports could be used as a replacement for the current @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ air bridges , fast testing , immunity passport , how we can digitalise the response at the border ” were all being looked into by the government .
Any obstacles to their use ?
Currently it remains to be seen whether the presence of antibodies provides immunity to those who carry them , thus throwing the usefulness of an immunity passport into question .
World Health Organisation previously stated in a report : `` There is currently no evidence that people who have recovered from COVID-19 and have antibodies are protected from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ antibody tests have been ordered by the government but it will be some time before it is known whether they provide immunity and what the lifespan of that immunity is .
Ms Patel implied as much when speaking to MPs last week when she said that travel quarantine measures would be lifted when : “ the degree to which antibody and other methods of testing prove effective in minimising the health risk .
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The certifications would allow those who have lived with the virus and become immune to return to social situations and work without the need for social distancing.
Priti Patel revealed that the government were looking into their use last week but they aren't without flaws.
What are they?
Immunity passports are documents that certify you have recovered from coronavirus.
In theory these would be assigned to patients who have recovered from Covid-19 and now possess antibodies that protect them from carrying the disease.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has previously said that the certifications would be used to allow those who are immune to return to resume activities.
How would they work?
It remains unclear how a passport system would work should the government implement such a strategy.
The government have indicated that he documentation could be introduced to ease pressure on the travel industry.
Home Secretary Priti Patel said that the immunity passports could be used as a replacement for the current travel quarantine system.
She said: “air bridges, fast testing, immunity passport, how we can digitalise the response at the border” were all being looked into by the government.
Any obstacles to their use?
Currently it remains to be seen whether the presence of antibodies provides immunity to those who carry them, thus throwing the usefulness of an immunity passport into question.
World Health Organisation previously stated in a report: "There is currently no evidence that people who have recovered from COVID-19 and have antibodies are protected from a second infection."
Millions of antibody tests have been ordered by the government but it will be some time before it is known whether they provide immunity and what the lifespan of that immunity is.
Ms Patel implied as much when speaking to MPs last week when she said that travel quarantine measures would be lifted when: “the degree to which antibody and other methods of testing prove effective in minimising the health risk.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-16--Why the government plan to give drivers £6,000 to switch to an electric car

Boris Johnson is considering proposals to give drivers up to £6,000 to exchange their petrol or diesel car for an electric model - according to reports .
The Telegraph newspaper reported that the Prime Minister may use a speech on the economy on July 6 to set out his plans for a scrappage scheme .
The move is believed to be designed to help manufacturers hit hard by the coronavirus crisis , with sales of new cars down nearly 90 per cent in May compared with the same month in 2019 .
AA president Edmund King called on drivers to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it goes ahead , as it would `` help both car manufacturers and air quality '' .
Here 's everything you need to know : How will it work ?
At the time of writing , the scheme has n't been officially announced , and details on any plans are scarce ; Johnson is understood to have pencilled in Monday , July 6 , for a speech to make an announcement .
But the scheme could see drivers given up to £6,000 to exchange their petrol or diesel car for an electric model @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saw motorists get £2,000 for trading in old cars for new models .
Half the money came from the Government , with the other half from manufacturers .
Rosie Rogers , of Greenpeace UK , said : `` The Government would be moving in the right direction by favouring electric vehicles over polluting diesel and petrol .
But they need to go further to really see clean transport drive the green recovery .
`` Any scrappage scheme should also give people the option to use public transport instead of a new vehicle , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as an alternative to their car . ''
What would the scheme achieve ?
Any new scrappage scheme would be designed to point new car buyers in the direction of electric vehicles , as the Government continues to seek new eco-friendly policies .
Figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show that pure battery-electric new cars held just a 1.6 per cent share of the new car market last year .
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said the ban on sales of new petrol , diesel and hybrid cars and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to as early as 2032 in a bid to meet carbon reduction targets .
RAC head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes predicted that a scrappage scheme `` might be the game-changing boost the automotive sector needs '' .
He went on : `` Drivers ' concerns about emissions are becoming ever stronger and interest in zero-emission vehicles is increasing .
`` But many continue to say that the upfront cost of electric vehicles compared to those of similarly sized conventional vehicles is a barrier to them switching so any sort of scheme which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

The Telegraph newspaper reported that the Prime Minister may use a speech on the economy on July 6 to set out his plans for a scrappage scheme.
The move is believed to be designed to help manufacturers hit hard by the coronavirus crisis, with sales of new cars down nearly 90 per cent in May compared with the same month in 2019.
AA president Edmund King called on drivers to "take up the deal" if it goes ahead, as it would "help both car manufacturers and air quality".
Here's everything you need to know:
How will it work?
At the time of writing, the scheme hasn't been officially announced, and details on any plans are scarce; Johnson is understood to have pencilled in Monday, July 6, for a speech to make an announcement.
But the scheme could see drivers given up to £6,000 to exchange their petrol or diesel car for an electric model.
A previous initiative launched in 2009 saw motorists get £2,000 for trading in old cars for new models.
Half the money came from the Government, with the other half from manufacturers.
Rosie Rogers, of Greenpeace UK, said: "The Government would be moving in the right direction by favouring electric vehicles over polluting diesel and petrol. But they need to go further to really see clean transport drive the green recovery.
"Any scrappage scheme should also give people the option to use public transport instead of a new vehicle, or to purchase the likes of e-bikes as an alternative to their car."
What would the scheme achieve?
Any new scrappage scheme would be designed to point new car buyers in the direction of electric vehicles, as the Government continues to seek new eco-friendly policies.
Figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show that pure battery-electric new cars held just a 1.6 per cent share of the new car market last year.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said the ban on sales of new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars and vans could be brought forward from 2040 to as early as 2032 in a bid to meet carbon reduction targets.
RAC head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes predicted that a scrappage scheme "might be the game-changing boost the automotive sector needs".
He went on: "Drivers' concerns about emissions are becoming ever stronger and interest in zero-emission vehicles is increasing.
"But many continue to say that the upfront cost of electric vehicles compared to those of similarly sized conventional vehicles is a barrier to them switching so any sort of scheme which tackles this would be very welcome."