This page will contain useful information as we get it and also links to Rev. Brennan's "e-worship services" which are our way of keeping God's Church alive during the pandemic.

GIVING

We have received a number of requests from people who want to support the work of the Church financially but don't know how with the current restrictions. If you are in this position, there are various options:

1. Regular Giving:
2. Monthly Standing Order to the Church bank account, which keeps you in control through your instructions to your bank.
3. Envelopes (usually weekly) - normally put in offering plates during services - but during lockdown the Clerk to the Board, Bob McMillan, has offered to be a collection point or will arrange for collection from your home if requested.
4. One-off Giving:
5. Online through a secure facility set up and managed by the Church of Scotland at: www.churchofscotland.org.uk/donate - click on 'Donate to a congregation' and then enter Dundonald (Ayr) followed by your details as prompted. (Note, this could also be used for regular giving but generally 1.a) above is the preferred option.)
6. By cheque made out to 'Dundonald Church of Scotland' - usually it is simplest to post it but collection can be arranged if preferred.
7. Gift Aid:  For any of the above, if you are a tax payer it is possible for the Church to recover tax, at no extra cost to you, through a gift aid declaration.

If you would like to use one of these options or would like more details, please contact the Clerkto the Board, Bob McMillan 01563 850702 or the Treasurer, Sheila Tannock. 01563 850427

Emergency helpline for food and medication if you have no other resource to obtain it. 0800 1114000

4/4/20  keystore in Dundonald now open 8 till 8

26/3/20. Rember when doing simple things such as taking the bins back in after they're emptied to WASH YOUR HANDS.  Bin Men touch up to 2000 bins each day so take care.

28/3/20  I'm indebted to Templehill Dental Surgery for the following :-

With the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, we are still closed and unable to see any patients until the Chief Dental Officer advises us otherwise. We are still operating a dentist rota on our phones who will reply to any messages between normal opening hours. However, here’s some advice if you have dental Problems at the moment.

There are a lot of conditions that don’t require urgent attention. Here’s a list of common problems we see and what you can do to help.

Toothache
Regular painkillers if you need them. Good oral hygiene with a fluoride toothpaste and reducing your intake of sugary foods will help ensure any decay won’t get worse

Bleeding after extractions
Apply pressure to the socket. Bite on a clean handkerchief or cloth – not tissue paper, for 30 minutes. If this doesn’t work call the practice.
Pink saliva and a little bit of oozing from the socket is normal. Avoid hot drinks and alcohol. Don’t rinse your mouth for 24 hours.

Bleeding gums
These will improve if can clean your teeth and gums effectively. Brush for 2 minutes especially at the gum line and don’t forget to clean between the teeth with floss or interdental brushes. Corosdyl mouthwash may help but prolonged use can cause staining.

Dentures rubbing or loose
Use of a denture adhesive, like Fixodent or Polygrip may help. Seabond denture pads may make the denture more comfortable and stable. If there is a sharp edge an emery board can be used to smooth down.

Lost crown or veneer
Toofypegs can be used to restick lost crowns or veneers at home. Good oral hygiene will help stop the tooth becoming decayed

Ulcers
Bonjela on the area that is painful before meals in particular.
Take painkillers if necessary
Rinse with saltwater to prevent infection
Use difflam mouthwash which you can get from the pharmacist.

Sensitive teeth
Teeth can be sensitive to hot and cold foods/drinks due to receding gums, large fillings or decay. Toothpaste for sensitive teeth can help apply to the teeth and leave overnight after brushing. Avoid sugary and acidic foods and drinks which may make things worse.

Lost filling/broken tooth
Emergency dental kits can be bought at the pharmacists to patch up tooth at home and are also available on Amazon. Take painkillers if required. Again good oral hygiene and low sugar intake will help.

Painkillers
Adults (Over 16)
Paracetamol 1g (2x 500mg) 4 times daily
Child doses – follow the advice on the pack. If you are unsure what you can take, check with your pharmacist

If you have a dental emergency which you cannot manage alone, please give us a call on 01292 313 447 between 9-5, Monday to Friday or NHS24 on 111 at weekend and evenings.

26/3/20  LOCAL STORES THAT CAN DELIVER IN / TO DUNDONALD*

OTHER LOCAL COLLECTION OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO AVOID SUPERMARKETS*

*Information correct as of 26^th March 2020 but, can change daily due to current circumstances.

23/3/20 The Prime Minister said people would only be allowed to leave their homes in future for specific and limited purposes:
■ Shopping for "basic necessities", as infrequently as possible. People should use delivery services, where they can
■ Medical reasons, to provide care or to help a vulnerable person
■ Travelling to and from work, but only if it is "absolutely necessary"
The measures will last for three weeks from 23 March before being reviewed

24/3/20 Dental surgeries are now closing with all appointments cancelled. Call your respective surgery for advice if you are in pain.

25/3/20. South Ayrshire Council will be uplifting everything except the brown garden bins until further notice.

24/3/20

Shops that will remain open are ones that in the following categories

• Supermarkets
• Pharmacy Stores
• Newsagents
• Pet Shops
• Hardware stores
• Banks
• Post Office

Follow this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ck7k_Vf9P_Y and it'll open a new page in your browser where you can play the video of Rev. Lynsey's service of 22th. March.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u65SNd0kgOs Rev. Lynsey's service of 28th. March.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyEMtG6sz7Q Rev. Lynsey's service of 5th April.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TI3o9R6CQJM  Good Friday Service video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CT2sOo8Ycs Easter Sunday Sunrise Service video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cg-TyAo6sEY Rev. Lynsey's Communion service of 26th April.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQ3lVrYDK6Y Rev. Lynsey's service of 3rd May.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gL0lQVg9ZU8 Rev. Lynsey's service of 10th May.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lzv5sBP-EBk Rev. Lynsey's service of 17th May.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAfqV1Wg5pQ Rev. Lynsey's service of 24th May.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8CjWU5gcZA Rev. Lynsey's service of 31st May.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWskq5KiOHw Rev. Lynsey's service of 7th June.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byv5zTHxhAA  Rev. Lynsey's service of 14th June.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOHx8XaiDI0 Rev. Lynsey's service of 21st June.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79g4yedAi1I  Rev. Lynsey's service of 28th. June.

 Follow this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdjYMEfjOEw children's address for 19th. April.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drrQqIp2_mw the Children's address from 22nd March.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axWElDSsQ2k the Children's address from 28nd March.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnHads7KKwo the Children's address from 5th April.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_J1v5gYJa8  the Easter Children's Address video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnHads7KKwo the Bible Class video of 12th. April.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdjYMEfjOEw the Bible Class video of 19th. April.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOPqoBDJtcs the Bible Class video of 26th. April.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1T9usUKCkTM the Bible Class video of 3rd May.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKpBVh3nU5Q the Bible Class video of 17th May.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSvhy1a0hxQ the Bible Class video of 24th May.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y15Jy4B1uzU  the Bible Class video of 31st May.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2TstQLctMI the Bible Class video of 7th. June.