Being a Good Neighbour


All Saints Church, Chigwell was the venue for our recent residents association meeting.

Rev Pauline Preston, Acting Team Rector, The Parish of Chigwell and Chigwell Row and The Vale of Roding Benefice has given shared some helpful advice on being a Good Neighbour to others.


These guidelines are being shared by the churches in Chigwell and Chigwell Row, we hope you find them helpful.

1) Check on your vulnerable friends and neighbours: Would you know if they were self-isolating? Do you have each other's phone numbers? A good time (and good excuse) to swap contact details with your neighbours. 
2) Don't stockpile: People with medical conditions who need extra toilet roll, painkillers, face masks or hand gel all the time will suffer if they can't get them or the prices become ridiculous.
3) Share: If you have resources, consider who you could share them with. 
4) Give: Some people who are self-employed or have no sickness cover in their contract will suffer financial hardship if they have to self-isolate. If you are able, consider giving to charities like Foodbank that will support them. 
5) Stay calm and help keep others calm. 
6) Challenge racism: It is ugly and unnecessary. This virus does not target and is not caused by a particular race, just because someone has a different accent does not mean they have just come from abroad. It is hurtful to minorities if they are unfairly treated with suspicion. 

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