Sky Dive

Fund Raising 15,000.ft Tandem Skydive.

Raising funds for the St Mary's Church Tower, circa 1450, Brixham Restoration 

Fund. 

Filmed by Ben Trayhorn 22/10/2021

With Nicole Rosen (second parachute).

Thanks to Skydive Buzz.

3rd Lock Down due to Coronavirus Pandemic.

 January 2021 England's 3rd lock down and the country is put to sleep yet again with Covid 19 running rife. The PM promised all schools back on Sunday following the Christmas Holidays and Monday full lock down announced! All children on-line learning (in theory) all non-essential shops closed as are gymnasiums, hair dressers etc. Sea swimming and walking with one other person allowed. Fines £200 - £6,500 for non compliance. Today was the highest number of Covid related deaths and Covid positive results. Total deaths now 79,500. Millions of vaccinations promised by February single dose only being offered to front line and over 80's (in theory). Perhaps some normality will return by Easter? Trillions of £'s borrowed by Government with the National Debt higher than ever! Brexit being done with a deal Covid has proved a Godsend to politicians as trade greatly reduced by movement restrictions and 'curfew' on all movement. Trump admits defeat following his call to arms and deaths at Congress. Role on January 20th and Binden's inauguration. 

Coronavirus

Coronavirus or Corvid 19 has put an early end to my new 'career' as School Crossing Patrol Officer. Ending a monthly wage of £203 per month or £50 per week over a 52 week year.
The country has been in 'lock down' for 2 weeks now, schools having closed to pupils the week before the Easter Holidays. All GSCE and A Level exams have been stopped, colleges, universities, places of work and all shops excluding supermarkets and high street food shops have been closed. Most of the 'workforce' are either working from home or claiming income benefits from the government.
Surreal situation with hospital focusing on respiratory conditions related to coronaviral infections. All cold cases stopped, GP surgeries closed. Pharmacies and dentists restricting customers/clients.
We are only allowed to go out for 1) once a day walk near home. 2) Food shopping once a week.3) Visits to chemist/doctor as emergency only. Otherwise the message enforced by the Police is to 'Stay At Home'.
Banks closed and cash not to be used as infection risk, card payments only for goods. No travel allowed, airlines closed as are coach companies. The holiday market has collapsed as has travel companies and Stock Exchange as we enter a 'Global Recession'.
Covid 19 kills the over 80's and those with respiratory/heart conditions. Few if any children are fatally infected.  Majority of cases present with mild 'flu' like symptoms only. E.g. PM and Cabinet colleagues plus Prince Charles have been mildly ill and have tested positive for the virus.

How much longer will the lock down go until the virus has run its course? Vaccination seems months away and there have been 'new' Nightingale Emergency Hospitals created to take patients infected and in respiratory distress. Deaths so far in UK around 1,500 infected around 20,000 and rising.

'Lollipop Man'

First half-term over so have been in post for 5 weeks. No real problems but have had one 'incident' when a student from Brxham College cycled into the rear of a stationary 4x4 whilst I was stepping onto the crossing. 14 year old was badly winded and shaken but otherwise OK and he left the scene on his bike after 10 minutes. The driver reported the incident to the relevant school authorities and I sent a report to my supervisor.
Another rather irritating event was when a couple of lads, on one bike, cycled across me whilst allowing pedestrians to cross. Narrowly missing me they shouted out F~~~ you you Nob Head!!
The weather has been rather stormy with gale force winds and heavy downpours of ran. Storm Ciara and Denis are responsible for my current half term head cold!
                                                                                   

New Year New Job!

6th January 2020 I started a new job as a Torbay Council 'Lollipop Man' - A School Patrol Officer! Based at Brixham C of E Primary School and Community College. 5 days a week during term times - 08.15hrs to 0.9.15hrs - 14.50hrs to 15.40hrs. Photo 1 at Brixham and photo 2 'training' at Paignton.

Cow Town Project Higher Brixham

www.brixhamstmaryschurchgraveyard.org.ukPlease see our new website on www.brixhamstmaryschurchgraveyard.org.uk

THE ENFIELD TRAYHORNS 1914-55