The Ilfracombe Edition - June 2020

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Town’s first swab hub

P12 - An Ilfracombe car park has been transformed into a coronavirus test centre

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P10 - How the town went over and above in tribute to our wonderful NHS

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P4 - A Special Word From The Editor P18 - The View P22 - Name That Street To Win P28 - Puzzle Page P29 - Wordsearch P30 - Puzzle Solutions In every home, every month FREE call 07736465549 email theilfracombemagazine@outlook.com

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A special word from the editor

Verity turned blue. It was an extraordinary moment in extraordinary times.

There’s no doubt that Ilfracombe’s first lady shone like a beacon on that warm spring evening, which is so beautifully depicted on this month’s front cover thanks to Charmain Lovett’s photography. But it was also a moment which was open to interpretation. To many, the lighting up of our town’s most prominent feature was a symbol of hope. Her sword held triumphantly to the sky acting as both a defiant proclamation that we will prevail, and also a salute to the everyday heroes who will make our survival possible. But much like Verity since her inception, the recent projection of light onto her bronze figure will also have been read a different way by some.

The blue colour will have reflected many people’s mood. It will have summed up how they felt having gone two months without hugging their parents or supping a pint with friends in The Thatched Inn beer garden. The extra spotlight exposing her more controversial features which are upsetting to some but perhaps easier to wash over in normal, brighter times. It seemed a perfect

allegory for the situation we find ourselves in. So much hope, but still a blue mood.

There has doubtless been much suffering and sacrifice over the last few months, but the way Ilfracombe has reacted has been inspiring.

As restrictions begin to gently ease, we must keep in mind that this is a marathon not a sprint. The guidance will get looser, the onus on individuals will be greater.

The emphasis has already shifted to the public to stay alert and control the virus, and some see this as handing the lunatics the keys to

the asylum. However, in Ilfracombe we have no choice but to prove that we can take care of each other.

This is not an ‘us and them’ situation. By showing the right compassion and even more patience, we can shield ourselves and our community from whatever might be down the track, even if we feel that others aren’t shielding our community. Stay strong, and stay safe everyone.

Leo The Ilfracombe Magazine

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town turns blue in spectacular tribute To amazing nhs workers

In a timely tribute to NHS workers, some of the town’s most high profile landmarks were turned blue this past month. These stunning images from Charmain Lovett show the scene on Ilfracombe harbour where Damien Hirst’s Verity statue and St Nicholas Chapel on Lantern Hill were illuminated with blue lighting.

The tributes marked International Nurses Day and the 200th anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale but also celebrated the work of nurses during the coronavirus pandemic. The request to turn North Devon blue came from Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust, which asked people to display blue lights, wear blue or put something in their windows. But, as is so often the case, Ilfracombe went one step further.

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Town car park becomes testing centre

An Ilfracombe car park is doubling as a testing centre in the fight against coronavirus. Ilfracombe Town Council’s car park at Ropery Road has become a Covid-19 swab hub. At the time of going to print, the council has said the car park will be closed every Friday and Tuesday until further notice to allow testing to take place. All vehicles must be moved by 9pm the night before. The hub became operational from Friday, May 15. Testing at the site is only available for those who have booked on the Gov.uk website. It has been stressed that no dropins will be permitted and that those who do arrive

without an appointment will be turned away. You can book a test by visiting www. gov.uk/apply-coronavirustest or over the telephone by calling 111. The process for the testing station is as follows: - People will only attend if they have been booked in previously and are logged.

- People cannot just turn up and ask to be tested. They will be turned away.

- Those attending will be asked to complete a form whilst sitting in their car - They must arrive by car and keep all windows up until a nurse is ready for them - They will wind down the window for the test, hand in

the papers and then wind it up again - They will then depart - All PPE changes will be done in a gazebo in the car park - The unit will be dismantled and cleaned down after every session.

A spokesman for Ilfracombe Town Council said: “The NHS has said this is a tested process and has been done elsewhere in supermarket car parks and public car parks. It is very well controlled and safety of the area, staff and those visiting is of the upmost importance. Everyone must maintain social distancing except nurses who will be wearing PPE.

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ilfracombe’s unsung coronavirus heroes

We asked for YOUR unsung community heroes in Ilfracombe during the coronavirus outbreak - and you responded in droves.

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Steve Robinson and his partner Sandra for their twice weekly quiz every Saturday and Wednesday. People from all over the world tune in Jo Bolton she just got on and sorted face masks and co-ordinated fabric, elastic, people to sew and deliveries without any fuss Charmain Lovett has as always been her amazing self and yet again gone above and beyond for our community The George and Dragon’s Jonathan Quinn for carrying on the pub quiz and raising thousands of pounds for local charities Small Pond Productions for the great entertainment they put on every week with their Virtual Variety shows All the staff at Edds for delivering farm boxes.

Some days my husband works between 12 and 14 hours depending on where he has to deliver.

Jenny Parsons for her contribution and setting up of the “Ilfracombe In Isolation” Facebook page

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