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COVID HERO NOMINATIONS – SHDC
Nominations for COVID heroes are now in and the final selection process for each category’s winner is being made.
See the link below for a list of nominations. Geoff Ross was Bigbury’s Star Volunteer nominee.
https://www.engagement.southhams.gov.uk/your-community-heroes
Stay Active In The Comfort of Your Home
17/11/2020
Fusion Lifestyle is keeping South Hams and West Devon residents active throughout the second set of national restrictions with a choice of classes now available on YouTube.
South Hams District and West Devon Borough Councils have supported Fusion Lifestyle, the charity that runs many of our local leisure centres, throughout the pandemic to ensure local people can continue to enjoy vital access to fitness facilities. Staying active plays an important role in physical and mental wellbeing.
With the second national restrictions in force, all sports centres have had to close. However, the Fusion team have now launched a range of live and on-demand classes to make it easier for members and all local people to stay active. Classes are led by the experienced Fusion fitness instructors and are suitable for all ages and abilities.
For those missing their regular sessions or looking to try something new, the team will be live streaming classes through Fusion’s YouTube channel. These live classes can be accessed by all residents with no charge. If you cannot make the exact times for the live classes, they will be saved on the YouTube channel and also uploaded to Fusion At Home for Fusion members to use at any time.
Fusion membership charges have been frozen for one month for all Fusion members. Members will also continue to be able to access Les Mills online sessions until the end of December 2020.
Cllr Jonathan Hawkins, South Hams District Council’s Executive Member for Health and Wellbeing, said: “Staying active is crucial for our health and wellbeing. I am delighted that the team at Fusion are here to help local people to keep moving. The range of different classes available means there is something for everyone, whether you are looking to improve posture, need a gentle chair-based class or want to really work up a sweat.”
Cllr Tony Leech, West Devon Borough Council’s Lead Member for Wellbeing, said: “I am delighted that these at-home sessions have been made available for local people. Most of the classes need no equipment, so you really can just turn-on to turn-up and have a go. I hope existing Fusion members will make the most of what is on offer and that many more local people will take the chance to get moving with the support of the Fusion team.”
Anthony Cawley, Director of Operations at Fusion Lifestyle, said: “There has never been a more important time to look after the health and wellbeing of our communities and we want to make sure our members and local residents have the opportunity to benefit from our expert led classes while our centres are closed. The offers and additional activities we are supplying to our members will help them keep active both physically and mentally.”
The classes available include:
Pilates for All
This is a mat work-based class designed to increase core stability, strength, flexibility. It will improve mental focus and reduce stress. Pilates for all is for everyone to work within their own fitness levels, taking options to increase or decrease the workout as required.
Equipment needed: a mat if you have one, if not grab a towel
Yoga for All
Yoga for all is for everyone from beginner to the experienced yoga participant. Through simple movements and postures, this class focuses on boosting physical and mental wellbeing whilst promoting an increase in strength, flexibility and balance.
Equipment needed: a mat if you have one, if not grab a towel
AEROTONE
A mixed impact aerobic workout, fun and easy follow. Aerotone gives you a cardio workout with strength and conditioning, offering two workouts in one.
Equipment needed: a mat if you have one, if not grab a towel and light weights or a resistance band
HITT (High Intensity Interval Training)
A High intensity interval training-based class. A challenging workout, designed to improve your aerobic capacity, metabolism and cardio endurance. HIIT workouts alternate between high intense bursts and periods of less intense activity or rest.
Equipment needed: a mat if you have one, if not grab a towel or two as this will get sweaty!
Pump workout
A non- impact strength and endurance class. Easy to follow with simple but effective exercises. Pump classes are a great way to burn calories and get fast results. Beginners and experienced participants enjoy a pump workout, as the participant determines the intensity with their own weight selection.
Equipment needed: a mat if you have one, if not grab a towel and ideally a bar with weights or dumbbells
Combat Workout
A martial arts-based workout, with moves and stances from various martial arts. Suitable for all, enjoy the empowering experience and learn the basic moves. Easy to follow offering a great different cardio experience.
Equipment needed: a mat if you have one, if not grab a towel
Zumba Gold
A gentle aerobics class with Latin and international music. Salsa and Flamenco styles of movement at a slower pace for beginners and mature movers.
Equipment needed: None
Mature Stretch
A gentle stretch class for mature movers or those just returning to exercise. Mature stretch aims to enhance posture, increase mobility, flexibility and improve our general feeling of wellbeing.
Equipment needed: a mat if you have one, if not grab a towel. A yoga strap if available and a hand towel
Movement4Life
This focuses on evidence-based programming for people with specific medical conditions. A gentle low impact program of light cardiovascular work, functional strength and mobility. (There will be chair based options available).
Equipment needed: No equipment needed unless you may need to take chair-based options, you will need a chair
Gentle Postural Pilates
A very gentle Pilates class for beginners to help with posture, alignment and core stability using Pilates based methods.
You will need a mat if you have one, if not grab a towel.
To access the classes, all you need to do is subscribe to Fusion’s YouTube channel at: https://bit.ly/36syRxX
Alternatively, members can log into their Fusion at Home account.
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‘Super-fast’ Electric Vehicle chargers unveiled for public use
Issued: 21 October 2020
Cutting-edge ‘rapid’ Electric Vehicle (EV) charge points have now been commissioned for public use at three council car parks in South Hams and Teignbridge.
From this week EV users can charge their electric vehicles at Ivybridge’s Glanvilles Mill car park, the Chudleigh Library car park and at Buckfastleigh’s Mardle Way car park.
The £175,000 project is a partnership of Devon County Council (DCC), South Hams District Council and Teignbridge District Council has been made possible by funding from Highways England.
The ‘rapid’ charge points are among the fastest chargers available – EVs should have an 80 per cent charge within 30 minutes, and will be operated by SWARCO and compatible with all EVs currently on the market.
This scheme is the latest example of Highways England’s Designated Funding programme assisting local authorities to improve air quality across the country, helping DCC and district councils to work together to deliver EV charging points along the A38 in Devon.
Currently DCC and the district councils are working to deliver the government-funded Deletti project, the first phase of which aims to deliver at least 25 charging points in public carparks across the county from early next year.
And DCC is working with the private sector on the government-funded ‘Street Hubz’ project which aims to deliver at least 100 on-street EV charging points in Exeter from next year.
All three projects are part of local authority efforts to help reduce carbon emissions in Devon.
Last year DCC declared a ‘climate emergency’ and formed the Devon Climate Emergency Response Group (DCERG).
The DCERG is a group of 25 influential business groups, public sector bodies and councils – including South Hams District Council, Devon County Council and Teignbridge District Council.
They are working together to reduce carbon emissions and create a Devon Carbon Plan – a road map to carbon neutrality.
South Hams District Council’s Portfolio Holder for the Environment, Cllr Keith Baldry, said: “It’s really important to us to deliver as many electric vehicle charging points across the District as quickly as we can. The charging points in Ivybridge are a good starting point towards us reducing our carbon footprint. They are perfect for the town but also for travellers on the nearby A38 corridor. We are committed to our Climate Change and Biodiversity Plan and have already started to change over some of our fleet to electric vehicles.”
Councillor Stuart Hughes, Devon County Council’s Cabinet Member for Highways Management, said: “I recognise the difficulty in encouraging more people to use electric cars until there are more charging points and that’s why we are working closely with our district and government partners to deliver charge points in prime locations such as this.
“While the government has committed to banning the sale of all new petrol and diesel cars and vans from 2040, we want more people to start using electric vehicles long before that. Fewer petrol and diesel cars will lead to a reduction in emissions, cleaner air and an improved quality of life for all residents.”
Highways England Project Sponsor Brian Cull said: “We’re pleased to be working with councils across the country to make more provision for drivers making the switch to electric, and over 95% of England’s motorways and major A-roads are now within 20 miles of an electric vehicle charging point.
Respect the Rule of Six To Protect Yourself and Others
Latest coronavirus regulations
Residents and visitors in Devon and Cornwall are being urged to continue to play their part and prevent the spread of coronavirus after new regulations have come into effect making it illegal for groups of more than six people to gather socially.
In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the rule of six means that anyone gathering in a group of more than six people in any inside or outside place will be dispersed and could be subject to a £100 fine if they refuse to comply.
Devon and Cornwall Police will maintain the approach of 4Es to the new legislation using engagement, education and encouragement to ask members of the public to comply with the regulations. Enforcement remains a final option.
Assistant Chief Constable Glen Mayhew said: “Preventing the spread of COVID-19 is a shared effort and police will play a part alongside the Government, businesses, hospitality owners, local authorities and others.
“The change to COVID-19 legislation, and subsequent change in the law, means everyone has a legal responsibility to play their part and not gather in a group of more than six people.
“The new rules are clear. We all have a personal responsibility for following them to help stop of the spread of a deadly virus.”
There are some exceptions to these rules, including if everyone in the group is a member of the same household or two linked households.
The new regulations do not refer to schools or other childcare, education or training, the workplace, for voluntary charitable purposes or providing support to a vulnerable person.
The regulations do apply to the majority of public spaces, whether indoors or outdoors.
Gatherings of more than six, but no more than thirty, may be permitted at weddings or civil partnerships, funerals and other religious or belief-based life cycle ceremonies.
Police will have the ability to issue an on the spot £100 fixed penalty notice, which can rise to a maximum of £3,200 for repeat offending.
Assistant Chief Constable Mayhew added: “Demands on Devon & Cornwall Police, and the police service in general, are back to pre-COVID levels, making it even more important that people respect the change in the law and take personal responsibility.
I hope that we do not need to enforce the legislation as people understand the importance of the measures to keep us all safe. In the circumstances where police do engage with a group, I hope they all disperse and we do not need to issue a fine, but the powers are there should officers need them.
“The pandemic has not gone away and everyone must play their part to protect themselves, their families and our communities.
“I know we are seeing large numbers of younger people returning to universities in our region and campus life is likely to be very different with these measures. The work of universities and student groups to prepare for the year ahead highlights how we can all adapt”
“But I would ask everyone to respect yourself, others and comply with the law to make Devon and Cornwall a safe place for all.”
If members of the public are concerned that the law is being broken or they are experiencing anti-social behaviour, they can report this to Devon and Cornwall Police. We will consider the most appropriate response and will target the most problematic behaviour. Reports should be made through online reporting wherever possible via https://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk.
Full details of the guidance can be found on the Government website – https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus.
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