Rosemarkie group reaches out over lockdown frustration and appeals to young over gatherings
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A BLACK Isle community body has issued a patience plea over lockdown gatherings and reached out to offer help to anyone in need.
Rosemarkie Amenities issued the appeal today after beginning to open up areas around the beach cafe for wider public use in line with the first easing of coronavirus restrictions since lockdown.
The area was hit by vandalism and antisocial behaviour last week before restrictions wree eased and two men are due to appear in court at a later date.
Rosemarkie Amenties, staffed by volunteers, maintains and manages the cafe and surrounding area including the paths, pitch, play area and courts. It also provides support for folk in the village during the Covid-19 crisis.
Today it posted: "Lockdown has been difficult for everyone and easing measures are small steps to protect all of us.
"It is frustrating to be so near and yet so far, talking to family and friends across two metres, it might as well be 200, you just want to give them a hug.
"It is hard for young people, not necessarily known for being risk averse, when they hear that they are only likely to have mild Covid symptoms, to appreciate the need for social distancing but anyone can catch it and pass it on.
"Please take care when meeting up, we need social interaction so much but have to meet safely."
It is looking to open up the courts to play tennis but stresses team sports in that area are not yet allowed.
The cafe will open "at the earliest" in phase two when outside spaces can be used, it says.
And it plans to open the toilets "when we are confident that we can protect our cleaner and set up a system which will protect users".
It asks that anyone living locally who needs support can find out more at www.rosemarkiehelp.org or by calling01381 756101 / 07923402647.
The Highland Hub Covid-19 free helpline number is 0300 303 1362.
