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Issue 1108
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9th April 2020
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Stocksbridge church rolls out online worship WITH all the churches now shut because of Coronavirus, Christ Church in Stocksbridge now has online worship every Sunday at 10.45am.
Last week, for Palm Sunday, everyone had cut out and craft items to make into a diorama of the Palm Sunday story, while the service was on.
It’s not a formal church service, but the minister Rev Ian Lucraft leads a halfhour of sharing, prayers and thoughts, with some music and usually an activity for the children to do at home while the service is on.
The Minister said: “We wanted to reach out to the members and friends of the church, and to provide a short period when we could reflect together. “We call it Christ Church Together At Home and it has been remarkably effec-
tive in drawing people together. “It’s not interactive yet but many people have welcomed this local online service which belongs to the people of Stocksbridge. “On Sunday we will be sharing communion, everyone in their own homes together online.” The service can be reached on the church website at www.christchurchonline. org
Businesses ignoring restrictions forced to close under new powers SHEFFIELD City Council and South Yorkshire Police have used new enforcement powers to close two businesses that were operating outside of Government guidance, despite the current coronavirus restrictions. The new Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020 was announced by the Government last week. Under this new legislation local au-
thorities and the police can close premises that are flouting the closure ban. The guidance has been published by the Government. Working in partnership Sheffield City Council and South Yorkshire Police will be investigating and taking enforcement action to close businesses, with the police also handling public gatherings and movement issues.
Councillor Mark Jones, Cabinet Member for Environment, Streetscene and Climate Change at Sheffield City Council said: “It’s been encouraging to see that most Sheffielders are adhering to the social distancing guidelines and staying at home unless absolutely necessary. “I know this is a really difficult time for many residents and businesses, but the Government has been very
clear – stay at home. And there’s an essential reason for this, to save lives.”
People can report these issues seven days a week by emailing healthprotection@sheffield.gov.uk.
Other reports have been made to the council and South Yorkshire Police and these are being investigated.
Alternatively they can ring the citizens advice bureau who work closely with councils on consumer protection issues, Monday to Friday on 0808 2231133.
Anyone found to be operating in contravention of the new rules will face enforcement action.
More information is also available from South Yorkshire Police’s website.
