I suppose, like me, you will have noticed a lot more people out and about wearing face masks. I’ve been trying to find out a bit more, and frankly it is confusing. While Melbourne is now in a Stage 4 lockdown, as of August 2, NSW Health is issuing strong recommendations that people wear masks in enclosed spaces, such as on public transport or when buying groceries; when attending a place of worship; while working in customer-facing roles in hospitality or retail, and if you are in an area of high community transmission.
All the other usual precautions are still advised, and there are protocols for putting on and taking off your mask, should you decide to wear one.
Information is available at https://nsw.gov.au/covid-19/face-masks
What to do with used stamps
Have you had a bit of a cleanout, and maybe found used stamps you don’t know what to do with? I found a large envelope full, returned to me from an organisation that was no longer collecting them. Well, our wait is over. Lions Australia collects and sells donated stamps, and all monies are passed on to the Australian Lions Children’s Mobility Foundation to buy walking frames for children born with cerebral palsy. Stamp club secretary Ross Paine, OAM, from Queensland, can be contacted about donating at rosspaine@bigpond.com or phone 0419 449 881. (Information courtesy of The Senior, July 2020.)
For your diary
While the Federal Parliament doesn’t look like sitting in the near future, the Parliament of New South Wales is scheduled to reopen on August 4.
Archibald, Wynne & Sulman Prizes September 26 to January 10, 2021.
Ticket information will be available from August 1 at https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/exhibitions.
Sydney Festival 2021 dates have been announced: January 6-26, 2021.
SSH Volunteers’ Meetings
The latest update is that meetings will revert to Zoom sessions until further notice.
If you haven’t already done so, you can subscribe to the SSH Update to receive Zoom details each month.
https://southsydneyherald.com.au/subscribe
SSH PDF version
Keep up to date with PDF copies of print issues on https://southsydneyherald.com.au/archive
Reminder – 2020 Volunteer’s Agreement
If you’ve forgotten about the Agreement, it is important as a health and safety measure. Send your signed Agreement to Allison at distribution@ssh.com.au.
Daffodil Day Appeal August 28
There will be no volunteers on the streets this year, but you can assist the Cancer Council’s research and buy a virtual daffodil by donating at
Father’s Day is Sunday September 6
Until next time, still keep safe and well, and enjoy Sydney’s sunny winter days.
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