Some updated snippets locally related to the pandemic. Much of this and more can be found here: https://kandmcommunities.com/2020/04/17/kincardine-and-mearns-covid-19-e-bulletin-edition-4/

DRIVING TO BEAUTY SPOTS
There has been some confusion over whether restrictions on travel for exercise had been lifted slightly. Police Scotland has clarified that nothing has changed in relation to either the guidance or the legislation in Scotland. Media reports referred to guidance issued by the National Police Chiefs Council in England, which may cause the confusion.

BUSINESS DELIVERIES
A link has been created to allow all businesses to add their details of deliveries or shop openings within Aberdeenshire. Please add your business if appropriate. http://deliverrural.org.uk/add-business-form/

OPERATION RAINBOW
NHS Grampian has developed a short film from which shows medical director Nick Fluck and nurse director Caroline Hiscox talking about Operation Rainbow. It covers every part of the health service and every aspect of care. This video explains how these changes will affect you – and how you can help us.
If you have any questions, email gram-uhb.publichealth@nhs.nethttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZK_19Uyupg&feature=youtu.be

NEW GROUPS IN KINCARDINE AND MEARNS
These are informal groups/pages which are moderated by residents and can be to promote communities, highlight information or to keep in touch with other residents.
Newtonhill – https://www.facebook.com/Newtonhill-Areas-Covid-19-Community-Help-106127777685822/?hc_location=group
Portlethen Coronavirus Community Care – https://www.facebook.com/groups/220991955621863/?hc_location=group

CRISIS EMERGENCY GRANTS
Crisis UK is accepting funding applications for up to £5,000 or up to £50,000 to support local groups financially affected by extra demands on resources, who have expanded their provision to meet current needs of those experiencing homelessness in the UK. https://www.crisis.org.uk/about-us/the-crisis-blog/in-this-together-launching-our-emergency-grants-fund/

YOUTH SCOTLAND ACTION FUND
The fund has been established to help youth groups and youth workers meet the needs of young people in response to the Covid-19 Coronavirus. The maximum amount awarded is £500 per application. https://www.youthscotland.org.uk/programmes/youth-scotland-action-fund/

KELLOGGS FUNDING FOR BREAKFAST CLUBS
Offering your school the opportunity to apply for a grant of £1000 to help fund your breakfast club. A limited number of grants are available so priority will be given to those schools that have 35% and above of children in receipt of pupil premium funding. https://www.kelloggs.co.uk/en_GB/our-story/feeding-people-in-need/support-for-school-breakfast-clubs/grants-for-schools.html

COUNCIL GUIDANCE
Aberdeenshire Council has published information regarding the coronavirus outbreak including advice, guidance and links. This includes up to date information on health/hygiene, travel, events, community groups, businesses, sports/leisure facilities, registrars and council offices.

There are also separate pages dedicated to:
• Schools and learning
• Waste and recycling
• Registrars service
• Support for businesses

There are also versions in Romanian, Lithuanian, Polish, and Latvian. https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/covid-19/