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Random Cafe – Mini Market

Random Cafe are able to offer their mini market during the week for those who need it. They will be open on Tuesday, Thursday 10am – noon and Saturday from 10am to Noon and then 1pm till 3pm.

The times of the market will be dependent on supply and demand. They have been contacted this week by food outlets with requests for extra collections. They are now able to do these extra collections which will give them extra food to distribute to the local community.

They will put a selection of what is available that day on social media. All the produce will be split in half between the morning and afternoon sessions. This is to make it fair to all and to try and avoid large groups of people gathering.

If you know anyone who is unable to do food shopping, for any reason, and you are able to come along to pick up a food box, they will also have these available.

They will be on an order only basis, as they need time to box each one up. Please email www.randomcafewatford.com for more details or to order a box.

PLEASE REMEMBER:

They open as a Mini Market ONLY. They will NOT be serving lunch or drinks. Please only come if you need food. Please only bring ONE bag with you.

They are deliberately operating on a skeleton volunteer team and are taking every precaution to keep themselves safe. They need you to do the same:

Please be kind and considerate to each other. Please practice rigorous hand hygiene. Please make sure you stay a safe distance away from each other.

If you have any symptoms or feel unwell please stay at home. Please leave your children at home if you can.

If you have ANY doubts please stay at home.

 

The Shows Must Go On!

 

The YouTube channel The Shows Must Go On!, which has aired several free full-length recordings of shows and NBC live musicals, continues July 3rd with the Celtic Tiger, starring famed Irish dancer-choreographer Michael Flatley.

Flatley introduced Irish dance to the American mainstream back in the 90s with Riverdance and Lord of the Dance, both of which went on to tour the world. A few years later, Flatley returned in 2005 with Celtic Tiger, a show that explores the history of Ireland and the many moments of civil unrest that have led to various freedoms in the island nation.

You can watch it via this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1P6zzhLnLk

 

Watford & Three Rivers Family Centre Service

 

‘Breastfeeding Support & Introduction to Solid Foods’  Are you in need of some one to one breastfeeding support or looking for advice on how to introduce solid food to your baby?

The Family Centre Service professional and qualified team are now able to provide tailored one to one support to families over the phone.

Please ring them on 0300 123 7572 to speak to a member of the team who will re-direct your call (please select your district first, followed by option 2)

Please note that phone calls can be answered between 10am – 4pm

Watford’s Covid-19 Ward

 

Do you know someone on the COVID-19 Ward at Watford General?  Fr Peter is the chaplain to this ward and is willing to pass on any personal messages to those who are on the ward from family and friends.

They do not have to be parishioners or Catholic. It does not need to be a blessing or prayerful.

Please call the parish if you’d like Fr Peter to do this for you: 01923 223175

 

The Queen to address the nation

 

The Queen has recorded a special message to address the nation about the coronavirus pandemic, to be broadcast on Sunday at 8pm.  It will be broadcast on TV, radio and social media.

 

Ready Steady Cook

 

Many of us will know the TV show Ready Steady Cook, and the programme is currently enjoying a revival. The show is about making quick and easy meals on a budget.

With this in mind and with the latest situation, we thought we would share a link to 40 recipes that have been on the show in recent weeks from main meals, desserts, light meals, snacks and side dishes.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/programmes/m000g20l/recipes

 

WorkOut Gently

 

Active Herts workouts are perfect for older adults and are also designed for people new to exercise. Simple, heart raising exercises mixed with mobility and stretching.

Andy Rix is an instructor the Herts Sports Partnership knows very well, and who has a wealth of experience! Click on the links below for a taste of what Andy and Active Herts have to offer:

Active Herts warm up (10 mins)

Active Herts main workout (30 mins)

Active Herts cool down (5 mins)

Active Herts stretches (10 mins)

You can find loads more videos and tutorials on Andy’s YouTube page, including chair based and low impact exercises as well as more advanced sessions to aim towards. Enjoy!

 

Teddy bear hunt in Watford

 

Stuffed toys are being placed in windows to give children a fun and safe activity while walking around their neighbourhood with parents once a day.

The game is a way to entertain children in isolation and the psychological boost is real; uniting neighbourhoods and giving children an exciting, social-distancing-safe scavenger hunt activity during the lock-down.

Play-dates might be on hold, but seeking out the stuffed animals is the new bearable activity – Join the hunt!