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This is a great initiative to help children and teachers through the challenges of online teaching and learningIMPORTANT - CAN YOU HELP CHILDREN IN BEACONSFIELD WITH SOME UNUSED TECHNOLOGY? đ¤
The Beaconsfield Society has teamed up with The Beaconsfield School to launch a new campaign to help with remote learning whilst we are in the grip of this pandemic.
It is calledđ
â BeacTech for Schools â
We need your tech that you might not be using anymore or you have recently upgraded and so it is sitting spare and unloved now.
You may be aware from the news that schools are suffering from a distinct shortage of laptops to allow remote learning.
Although the Department for Education is providing more laptops and tablets to schools to help children and families access remote education during COVID-19, the Government cannot get the equipment out to schools fast enough. That's where you come in...đ
So if you should have an old laptop that is not being used, or work for a company which has a redundant laptop and it is in working order, please can you donate it to our local schools?
It is so important that we give our children the best start in life and this virus has been such a major disruption to our schools and our childrenâs ability to learn.
Would you be able to give an old laptop or tablet a new home that could really help with a childâs education?
Below is the basic specification we require any laptop should have:
⢠Quad core processor
⢠At least 4GB memory
⢠At least 64GB storage
⢠Wireless â at least 802.11ac standard
⢠Built in webcam and microphone
⢠11.6â to 14â screen for portability (but no greater than 15.6â else far too unwieldy to be portable)
⢠Reasonable battery life (ideally long enough to last a typical school day of use)
⢠Charging cable
We do appreciate used devices may not meet all the above points, so really anything along these lines would be welcome, even if it does not necessarily tick all the boxes.
The schoolâs IT Department will be able to wipe any old data from the device, so it is safe for a child to use.
Please contact the Beaconsfield Society and we can supply you with instructions on how to drop off the computer at the school.
Because of COVID-19, we would ask that you do not go to the school without making an appointment first.
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3 days ago
Regular update from Bucks doctor, Dr Jamil.
Let's hope the vaccination program continues at pace to help us get back to normality.
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5 days ago
Timeline PhotosFrom today, if you are over 80 and within 45 minutes of Salt Hill, Slough, you may receive a letter to book your vaccine there from Monday.
From Tuesday, if you are between 75-79, and within 60 miles of Salt Hill, Slough, you may receive a letter inviting you to book your vaccine.
Please note, not everyone will receive their letters on the first day.
You will have a choice of sites that are live, or community pharmacies as they are prepared.
However, if they would prefer to wait, all patients in this age range will be offered an appointment at a local vaccination centre in Bucks through their GP practice by the end of January.
Find out more here: crowd.in/SLBr9Q ... See MoreSee Less
2 weeks ago
Thames Valley Police
Lockdown In the Thames Valley
Message sent on behalf of Chief Superintendent Robert France, Gold Commander for Thames Valley Policeâs response to Coronavirus.
âAs you will all be aware here in the Thames Valley and nationally we have now entered a period of lockdown to help reduce the transmission of Coronavirus.
âFirstly, I would like to thank you all for your support throughout the pandemic and your continued support of us and other emergency services by following the government legislation and guidance and staying at home to stop the spread, save the NHS, save lives and protect everyone in our communities.
âWe all have a duty to stay at home unless there is a valid reason not to be there. The full details of what you can and canât do during lockdown are contained on the government pages - www.gov.uk/guidance/national-lockdown-stay-at-home
âOur officers will continue to engage, explain and encourage people to abide by the restrictions. Where people have genuinely misunderstood the rules, or where there is an element of complexity, a simple reminder of the regulations is often enough for them to comply.
âHowever, where we encounter people who are wilfully and blatantly ignoring the laws around Coronavirus we will look to enforce.
âWe have now all been dealing with the Coronavirus pandemic for some time, as such many people should be familiar with what is required of them, so where we see people are making a choice and deliberately ignoring the rules they should expect to receive a fine.
âRestrictions on social gatherings and certain businesses remain in place. Gatherings which breach the rules and unlicensed events should not be happening.
âWe strongly urge anyone thinking of attending or organising one not to do so. Organisers of such events could be given a substantial ÂŁ10,000 fine and those attending will face enforcement through a fine.
âWe have resources in place to respond appropriately and these will be targeted where the risk to the wider public is greatest.
âWe will continue to work with our partners, businesses and the public to protect our communities from Coronavirus."Email tracking gif
Message Sent By
Emma Tarry (Police, Communications Officer, Thames Valley) ... See MoreSee Less
National lockdown: Stay at Home
www.gov.uk
Coronavirus cases are rising rapidly across the country. Find out what you can and cannot do.Town Clerk updated their cover photo.
2 weeks ago
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Upcoming Meetings
There are no upcoming events.
Council Meetings
Live streams of Town Council meetings will be on You Tube here
Please note that tomorrow's Town Council meeting, 17th Dec will be at a later time - 8.00pm
Not all meetings are live streamed.
04/04/20 Legislation has been passed to enable virtual meetings to take place.
Beaconsfield Town Council meetings are generally held on a Thursday evening and the timings may vary.
Coronavirus update
During this difficult time, Beaconsfield Town Council are committed to keeping you connected with the services and activities that are going on in our town.
As part of the measures to manage the Coronavirus Public Health situation Beaconsfield Town Council have made arrangements for staff to be able to work from home. As they wonât be in the office to pick up the phone, the best way to contact is via email on info@beaconsfieldtowncouncil.gov.uk and this can be accessed by our office staff who will be able to respond to you.
For the time being, both the Town Hall and the Public Conveniences at Windsor End will be closed until further notice.
In the meantime, please make sure you know where to go to keep up to date with the latest advice.
A useful resource from Buckinghamshire Council if you are looking for help is here - Directory
If you feel ill please go to https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
For government advice please see https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
And https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england
Locally, the Beaconsfield Coronavirus Volunteer Network is an initiative that is being co-ordinated through Better Connect Beaconsfield http://www.betterconnectedbeaconsfield.org.uk
You can follow them on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/betterconnectedbeaconsfield/
For the advice around the county please look at the Bucks Community Hub on the following link.
https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/community-and-safety/coronavirus/volunteer-groups-in-your-area/
Heart of Bucks has launched the Bucks Coronavirus Appeal, please give generously as many will face hardship dealing with this crisis https://www.totalgiving.co.uk/appeal/coronavirus-response-appeal
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Schools
Beaconsfield is served by a range of schools, both public and private from Pre-school to secondary.
Learn more about Beaconsfield Schools
Who to contact?
The three councils covering Beaconsfield are Beaconsfield Town Council, South Bucks District Council and Buckinghamshire County Council. Each is responsible for different services and amenities.
Useful Contacts
The link below has useful numbers for transport, utilities and support services in case you need to get in touch with them
Useful numbers for transport, utilities and support services.
Planning
Beaconsfield Town Council is a consultee of South Bucks District Councilâs (SBDC) Planning Committee for Beaconsfield applications.
For the latest information on planning and planning application visit SBDCâs planning website.
Sporting Facilities
From Tennis to Rugby, Golf to working out in the Gym, Beaconsfield boasts a wide range of Sports clubs and facilities. If you wish to find out more or give it go click the link below for their contact details.
Beaconsfield Sporting Facilities
Response to Green Belt Preferred Options Consultation
summary this is what we said:-
âBeaconsfield Town Council believes that growth in the Town is essential in order that the community continues to prosper. Without growth it is likely that there will be decline as the existing population ages and the needs of the next generation continue to be ignored.
For the Town Council to support release of Green Belt land it must be demonstrated that exceptional circumstances exist. The development must not only address the key issues of infrastructure but also achieve the maximum amount of affordable housing. In this context the development must seek to include an appropriate volume of housing capped at a maximum of ÂŁ350,000. .
Further development work will require a detailed framework masterplan, with infrastructure needs such as schools and medical facilities as well as roads and mains, with timing, phasing and so on. These needs should be assessed holistically on a town-wide basis to ensure any complementary enhancements required to the existing town are integrated. We therefore strongly recommend that at least three representatives from the local community including one from the Town Council work with landowners and developers as part of a multi-disciplinary group having responsibility to safeguard the interests of the existing populationâ.
12th December 2016