Although it is not part of the Government advice to wear masks in all public places, we can help keep our key workers safe by wearing them. The staff in the village shop have gone above and beyond the call of duty for us, so let's all protect them by wearing a mask when we shop. It might encourage people coming to visit the village to do the same, and now that we know all about the asymptomatic 'silent spreaders' that could only be a good thing.

If you don't have a pattern we can recommend this lovely video by our good friend and one time resident Cosi Pole, who runs Creature Clothes: Make a face mask with 3 layers and an internal pocket for a non woven filter