April 2020

14 Buckden Roundabout April 2020 Health advice duce , bananas and soft fruits for example, were sourced from a local wholesaler. Their market expanded outside the village be- yond the level crossing to Offord and over the A1 to Perry. When regulations tightened in the 1980’ s, a tractor and trailer was deemed unacceptable for residential delivery purposes. This was a temporary impediment to business. Tom converted a shed to create a farm - shop. Now the customers came to the farm, all hours, and all the family were involved meeting, greeting and serving. With the arrival of ‘ Top Banana ’, beside the village green, some folk expressed concern regarding the direct competition. They need not have worried; it was Martin ’ s Farm supplying the local fresh produce and Tom willingly helped in the shop. In 1992 the partnership between Tom and John came to an end and Martin ’ s Farm was sold. This precipitated a house move to ‘ The City ’. Leav- ing the farm was a huge wrench for Tom and Vera but the move to Manor Gardens did offer closer proximity to their elder daugh- ter. Tom continued working his rented land, but now his produce primarily headed to St Neots market. Vera died suddenly in 2003, just a few months after celebrating 50 very happy years of marriage. Tom continued to work the land well into his 80’ s. He could often be seen pushing, rather than riding, his bike. He always had time to stop for a chat – enquiring as to the wellbeing of family members, sharing his news and a memory of times past. When at home he benefitted from im- mense support from his family and the occasional glass of ‘ Do Me Good ’! Tom maintained he ’ d had a good life having spent his working days doing the things he most enjoyed and having clocked - up a grand 94 years. (Tom died on 12 th January 2019) - Angie Bruce (Continued from page 13) Advice on Coronavirus from the local pharmacy; as of 13th March 2020 If you are returning to the UK and travellers to the UK You may need to get medical advice if you've recently travelled to the UK from somewhere with a higher risk of coronavirus. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus - covid - 19 - information - for - the - public If you display any symptoms do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital. Call 111 if you need to speak to someone. General advice Wash your hands frequently Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol - based hand rub or wash them with soap and water. Why? Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol - based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands. Maintain social distancing Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing. Why? When someone coughs or sneezes they spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth which may contain virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the droplets, including the COVID - 19 virus if the person coughing has the disease. Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth Why? Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses. Once contaminated, hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth. From there, the virus can enter your body and can make you sick. Practice respiratory hygiene Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately. Why? Droplets spread virus. By following good respiratory hygiene you protect the people around you from viruses such as cold, flu and COVID - 19. If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance. Follow the directions of your local health author- ity. Why? National and local authorities will have the most up to date information on the situation in your area. Calling in advance will allow your health care provider to quickly direct you to the right health facility. This will also protect you and help prevent spread of viruses and other infec- tions. Stay informed and follow advice given by your healthcare provider Stay informed on the latest developments about COVID - 19. Follow advice given by your healthcare provider, your national and local public health authority or your employ- er on how to protect yourself and others from COVID - 19. Why? National and local authorities will have the most up to date information on whether COVID - 19 is spreading in your area. They are best placed to advise on what people in your area should be doing to protect themselves. Buckden Pharmacy is stocking main items needed to fight Covid - 19 including rubbing alcohol, antibacterial hand washes and surface wipes also Vitamin C to boost immune system and thermometers for temperatures monitoring. Note: advice is changing quickly so check for up - to - date information BLPSPA 200 Club Buckden and Little Paxton Surgeries Patients Association March Draw £100 No. 168 Mrs. B. Mackintosh £25 No. 96 Mrs. P. Sacker £25 No. 48 Mrs. V. Scullion £25 No. 186 Mr. R. Attewell £25 No. 90 Mrs. G. Gibson