Signpost 3 (05 May)

Good afternoon,

Welcome to issue 3 of Signpost, St Monica Trust’s weekly email recommending activities and resources during the coronavirus period. We hope that these are of interest to you and introduce you to new opportunities that you can take advantage of.

The week of 4th May was due to be a busy one for St Monica Trust with our 100th anniversary, May Day and VE Day. Although we won’t be holding any celebrations this year, these anniversaries have inspired some of the recommendations below.

As ever, we welcome you to get in touch by email with your comments and suggestions for future issues on communityimpact@stmonicatrust.org.uk.

REFLECT

• In the last few weeks, we have been delighted to welcome Rod Cosh as our new Chaplain. He has recorded a service to commemorate the centenary of the foundation stone being laid at the chapel in Cote Lane.
• During these times of uncertainty, it can be useful to take some time out to relax and reflect. We have brought together a collection of meditations that could help.

CONNECT

• Interested in a regular chat with likeminded individuals? Age UK's Call in Time is a free telephone friendship service for people over 60.

LEARN

• One of the greatest acts of military deception ever undertaken, Operation Mincemeat was carried out in April 1943 and went on to inspire the 1956 film The Man Who Never Was, on BBC2 this Friday at 1pm.
• What do you know about the original St Monica? Here are 5 facts about Monica of Hippo.
• Celebrate VE Day by exploring the Imperial War Museum's fantastic photographs from the original VE Day celebrations.

DO

• Have you tried a cryptic crossword? Here is an article that could help you to crack the cryptic code.

INFORM

• Did you know that many of the high street banks have now launched dedicated helplines for people over 70?

FUN

• It is always good to smile and few people can make us do so like comedian Victoria Wood. Here are some of her best sketches.