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\nThis week, I went along to do my bit and volunteer at the mass vaccination centre in Epsom with my sister Linda. She had volunteered several times and they were a little bit short of people that day, so I decided to go and \u00a0learn the ropes.<\/p>\n
I was so impressed at a couple of things: firstly how clean it all was, how warm it was, (well, not cold and draughty!), and how well organised it was. The atmosphere was amazing, almost every person coming in was overjoyed to be there and get the vaccine.<\/p>\n
My sister and I were responsible for seeing people from the reception to the waiting area, giving them their seat (which they stayed on, rather than moving up one every time someone was called) until a vaccine desk became free. Then, we waved them over towards the nurse or doctor, and left them in good hands.<\/p>\n
Our job was also to wipe down all of the chairs and surfaces in between each person and reassure people with some gentle chit-chat. \u00a0I really quite enjoyed it. I\u2019m going to go back next week if needed. One of the most rewarding things was the relief on some peoples faces, most were over 70-years-old and some much older.<\/p>\n\n
We also took advantage of some of the tasty treats that were delivered into the staff area from local shops, et cetera. How kind people are.<\/p>\n
At time of writing, it\u2019s reached 7 million vaccinations, so who knows, by the end of next week it could even be nearer 10 million. Well done everybody concerned and to all the Epsom volunteers (they have enough now), and to all the other volunteers everywhere else, whoever you are.<\/p>\n
Snippets<\/strong><\/p>\n Snow time like the past<\/strong><\/p>\n Well, obviously there was loads of snow last week and I thought my blog might be about that today, but by the time you read this, or by the time it\u2019s replaced with another one approximately 4th February<\/strong>, the snow will be but a distant memory, no doubt! There was loads of it, but nothing prepared me for the view out of my door-mid morning on the day the snow came down. (See vlog below.)<\/p>\n Bee-gone<\/strong><\/p>\n Well, the Debbie Flint Diamonique<\/strong><\/a> bee jewellery was on… and then it was gone. All three, earrings, necklace and brooch – very swiftly! \ud83d\ude42 So well done if you got yours. I\u2019m told they are going to try to re-order some for Diamonique<\/strong><\/a> day, which won\u2019t be far away. In the meantime check out lots of other types of bee offerings online here<\/a> – even if it\u2019s not these ones!\u00a0 Plus, here is the video I posted just before the show. It features, in full, the song I made up about the buzzy, buzzy bee for my granddaughters. Enjoy \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/stories.qvcuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Snow-time.jpg\")
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