We?ve just had a weekend of nice weather and I know it is particularly frustrating at such times not to be able to get together with wider family and friends to enjoy our green spaces and to catch up. While the vast majority of people are complying with current restrictions, there were a few reports of gatherings over the weekend in the city. Instances such as these will really undermine our efforts and ultimately lead to overwhelming the NHS and loss of life. Responding to these instances also diverts our stretched local resources. It is really important that we continue to adhere to social distancing and stay two metres apart from people who are not from our immediate household.

The Robin Hood Fund continues to support local charities helping those most impacted by coronavirus, and has now raised over ?42,000. All donations no matter how large or small are much appreciated. Find out more and how to donate at Robin Hood Fund

Tomorrow is International Workers' Memorial Day, a day where we will reflect and remember the selfless workers who have lost their lives. Every year the sacrifice of workers around the world is recognised, but this year has a special significance because of the coronavirus pandemic and the country will be asked to observe a minute?s silence. The minute?s silence will allow everyone to pay their respects and give special thanks for the lives of those, such as the health, care and other workers who have lost their lives due to coronavirus. ?

The national one minute silence takes place tomorrow at 11am. Please join us in your homes or your workplaces across the city to honour all the workers who have died from Coronavirus and other work-related injuries and diseases.

For those of us with loved ones who are included in the category ?vulnerable to covid-19,? it is a particularly worrying time as we think about their wellbeing. Our Meals at Home delivery service is a low cost option for ensuring a range of meals can be delivered to people?s homes. The meals are delivered by friendly and well-trained staff and their regular daily visits also provide much-needed reassurance to relatives of elderly and vulnerable residents during the coronavirus pandemic.

Meals at Home provide:

• Regular welfare updates
• 100+ hot, chilled and frozen meals to choose from
• Halal, Indian, Afro-Caribbean options.

You can find out more here Meals at Home

Watch this short video More than just a delivery service to meet some of the staff and customers

If you?re at home on lockdown and are either out of work or on reduced hours, maybe because you?ve been furloughed, there?s support available for you. Employers are recruiting, especially in food retail and delivery services and Nottingham Jobs can help you find work. They can also assist with CV writing and job applications for when things start to get back to normal.?

How to get help:?Take ten minutes to register with Nottingham Jobs or you can contact them at [email protected] or 0115 876 4508 (Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm). Please get in touch and see how they can help you re-join the workforce.?

For further information visit -Nottingham Jobs