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Fundraising team fear people won’t get to their second vaccine appointment

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Elderly and vulnerable people could struggle with getting to their second vaccine appointment, as the Cabs for Jabs fundraising team fear they won’t raise money for enough taxi fares.

The Cabs for Jabs fundraiser was started in January to provide free cab journeys to vaccination centres for older and vulnerable people and has since then raised almost £16,000.

Over 400 people have been given a free ride to their vaccine appointments through the fundraiser.

As older people are getting their second dose Cabs for Jabs are again being contacted by people who are struggling to get to their appointments, but less people are donating money now.

Organiser of the fundraiser Tim Perry estimates that they only have enough money for around 200 rides left.

Perry told WINOL: “We’d love to give everyone who got a cab to the first time around a cab to the second time around. And we hope that we can raise enough money to do that, and my concern at the moment is that we don’t have enough money to do that.”

“It’s really just a call out to all the people in Winchester who haven’t donated o go to our GoFundMe site and search Cabs for Jabs and to donated whatever amount they can.”

Perry got the idea for the fundraiser because he was worried that the people who need the vaccine the most would find getting to the vaccination centre difficult.

He told WINOL: “Older people won’t want to get on the bus, especially if they have been locked up shielding or at home for a year. And I thought well it’s going to be really problematic for older people to get to that cite, and I thought wouldn’t it be awful if the people who need the vaccination the most can’t actually get to their vaccine because they don’t have transportation, so that was where the idea came from.”

He started the fundraiser with a few friends, and they partnered up with a local taxi firm who organizes the rides.

The fundraising team contacted GP surgeries so that they could let older people know about the service when they were contacted about getting the vaccine.

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Police hunt man who threw chair and threatened shoppers

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A man threw a chair and threatened bystanders in the centre of Gosport on Friday.

Police say the man, who was behaving aggressively, threw the chair on the ground and shouted threats at nearby shoppers before running away. No one was injured.

It happened just before noon, outside a Greggs Bakery on the High Street. 

Hampshire Police say the man was white, bald and in his late 40s. He was wearing a baseball cap and a grey hoodie. 

Officers are asking anyone who saw the incident to contact them.

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Police officers injured during anti-migration rally

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Twelve people were arrested after 350 anti-migrant protestors clashed with police overnight in Gosport following reports of a small boat landing in the area.
A small number of officers needed medical treatment following the protests near Walpole car park.
Assistant Chief Constable Simon Dodds said: “Violence and criminal damage have no part in peaceful protest, our position on this has been clear that we will investigate thoroughly and take robust action against anyone responsible.
“Our officers did not deserve to be assaulted as they worked incredibly diligently on Sunday to ensure the safety of everyone in the area.”
Police had banned face coverings and had issued a dispersal order ahead of the protests across Gosport.
Those arrested were held on suspicion of assaulting officers or being drunk and disorderly.
The protest marks an increase in tensions within the UK after protests at Portsmouth, Taunton, Basingstoke and Glasgow in recent months.
Gosport Reform UK councilor Paul Carter told GB News: “If you think about this last night, no one really knew what was happening… I think a lot of people are really worried.”

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Residents warned over closure of recycling centre

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People in Romsey are being warned that the town’s recycling centre will be closing for a month for repairs.

The closure of Casbrook recycling centre will take place from 12 October to 12 November.

The council says that repairs are essential to keep the site safe, after heavy vehicles damaged the tarmac beneath waste containers.

Councillor Kirsty North, Hampshire County Council’s deputy leader, said: “We are investing in essential improvements to preserve the surface of Casbrook HWRC (Bunny Lane) and ensure the facility continues to serve residents safely and effectively for many years to come.

“I thank residents for their patience during these works and confirm that capacity is available at nearby HWRCs to ensure residents that usually use Bunny Lane, can still dispose of their waste during this time.”

Locals have been advised to use alternative centres in Winchester and Eastleigh while the repairs take place.

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