Citylife in Lichfield November 2020

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LOCAL NEWS Squash by the Spires life and planted an oak tree in his memory. Trust chairperson Chris Bull introduced Tony's son Kevin, who explained how important the Trust had become to his father and thanked everyone for coming to recognise his part in the canal's restoration. ....................................................................................... Rotary Aid for Food Bank New Name for Festival Support Group Lichfield Squash Club celebrated World Squash Day and inspired people to try the sport of squash on Saturday 10th October by holding a Squash by the Spires event. World Squash Day is an annual global celebration of the sport and normally involves clubs opening up their courts to allow people to try it out. Given the restrictions currently placed on indoor events, this year clubs and federations were encouraged to ‘take squash to the streets’ and stage outdoor events. Lichfield Squash Club set up a mobile rebound wall by the main entrance to the Cathedral and two of the club’s coaches, James Roberts and Gary Snowden, were on hand to show people the basics of hitting the ball against the rebound wall. The Lichfield coaches were joined by Chris Dawson, a professional squash coach who is also the Chairman of the newly formed Staffordshire Squash County Committee, which is looking to build squash participation across the county. Full safety protocols were observed, including mask wearing, sanitising equipment before and after each use and maintenance of social distancing. The coaches also took precautions to ensure that no stray squash balls came into contact with the ancient façade of the Cathedral! ....................................................................................... LHCRT Pays Tribute Family, friends and colleagues gathered to celebrate the life of Lichfield and Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust (LHCRT) volunteer Tony Gardner. Tony, who passed away last month at the age of 75, joined the Trust in 2005 after the death of his beloved wife Jackie, but in that short time became a key member of the volunteer team and a friend to everyone he met. Best remembered as an expert driver of diggers and dumpers, Tony's favourite place to take a break was next to the ramp on the Tamworth Road section of the canal, and appropriately it was here that the Trust held a celebration of his 8 Terry Partridge presents the cheque to David Clarke Lichfield Rotary Club has recently handed over a cheque for £1,000 to the Lichfield Food Bank at its local warehouse. The presentation was made by the Club’s president, Terry Partridge. The Rotary Club was pleased to hear that the £1,000 will go towards providing up to 500 Christmas parcels of food in December. Chairman, David Clarke, said that before lockdown the Trust volunteers had presented food parcels to 60 local people prior. After that date the demand increased to 135 local inhabitants of Lichfield and district villages during the following 10-week period. The Rotary Club meets at Darnford Moors Golf Club which, in normal times, is every Thursday lunchtime. Anyone interested in joining can call for further details on 01543 410389. ....................................................................................... Test and Trace Support Payments Lichfield District residents told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace may be entitled to a one-off payment of £500, if they meet the criteria. The government has set up the Test and Trace support payment scheme for residents whose earnings are affected by staying at home. This is for anyone on a low income who is unable to work from home and will lose income by having to self-isolate. Locally the scheme is being administered by Lichfield District Council and is running from 28th September to 31st January 2021. For the full eligibility criteria and to apply visit www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/testandtracepayments. Lichfield Festival Association has changed its name to Lichfield Festival Friends as of 1st October. The Lichfield Festival supporter’s group was formed after the Lichfield Festival began in 1981 to support the Festival through practical help at events, along with financial contributions from membership subscriptions and fundraising events. Over the years it has become one of the Festival’s main sponsors. The name change reflects what the organisation does and was approved by the membership in a recent poll after this year’s AGM had to be cancelled. The Lichfield Festival Friends (LFF) looks forward to the return of Festival events next year. You can join the LFF through the website www.lichfieldfestival.org, where you can also donate to the Festival, which will be celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2022. ....................................................................................... Burntwood Switch-On Cancelled Due to the current restrictions regarding Covid-19, Burntwood Town Council has taken the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Christmas Lights Switch-On events across the town. Unfortunately, social distancing requirements prevent events being held where people are expected to gather. However, the lights will still be put onto the Christmas Trees to bring some festive cheer to the Town. The Town Councillors are also looking at ways in which the festive season can be celebrated in compliance with Covid-19 restrictions. October Winners L Hall will enjoy an afternoon tea for two at Cakes of Wonderland. D York receives a granite chopping board courtesy of Just Granite, and N Haslam will enjoy a performance of An Evening with The Fizz at The Lichfield Garrick. Well done everyone!
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