Background Play Golf – Make a Difference National Gurdwara Advisory Group - Safe Re-opening of Gurdwaras Update Meeting on the Safe Re-opening of Gurdwaras 6pm Friday 26 th June 2020 1 www.ngag.org.uk
Agenda Background Play Golf – Make a Difference Time Item Speakers 18:00 – 18:05 Welcome and Opening Remarks S. Gurmail Singh Malhi National Gurdwara Advisory Group - Safe Re-opening of Gurdwaras 18:05 – 18:15 Presentation S. Gurmail Singh Malhi 18:15 – 18:25 Medical Update Dr Rajinder Pal Singh 18:25 – 18:35 Medical Update Dr Talwinder Singh Gill 18:35 – 18:50 Q&A All 18:50 – 19:00 Closing Remarks S. Harjeet Singh Sarpanch 2 www.ngag.org.uk
NGAG Representations to Background Play Golf – Make a Difference National and Local government Kirtan Langar • Langar served to those shielding, economic •Kitran can be performed safely with safety hardship and frontline workers. measures in place. • Langar can be cooked and served safely. Mental Health Issues Anand Karaj National Gurdwara Advisory Group - Safe Re-opening of Gurdwaras •The trauma of recent events has been scaring. • Should be permitted with social distancing measures in place •Resources drained, people tired and • Guests attending be relevant to particular communities experienced a collective loss. Gurdwaras. •Funding will be required for Sikhi based counselling and support Antam • The numbers attending should be determined Amrit Sanchar by the size and layout of the facility with social distancing measures in place. •This is fundamental to Sikh religious doctrine and should be permitted. Funding Support • Gurdwara finances under severe stress Parshad • Funding limited and difficult to get • Funding support needed to make Gurdwaras •Integral part of a Sikh religious service safe •Risk can be mitigated 3 www.ngag.org.uk
Discussions Background Underway Trustees responsible for Sangat, Staff and Sewadars safety Gurdwaras require Corina Virus COVID-19 Risk Assessments National Gurdwara Advisory Group - Safe Re-opening of Gurdwaras Safely Travel to and from Gurdwara Sangat size may be determined at local level Limits for Anand Karj, Antam Sanskar and Amrit Sanchar Maintain attendee lists for NHS Track and Trace Enforcement - Local authority, Police or HSE 4 www.ngag.org.uk
Face Background Play Golf – Make a Difference Coverings National Gurdwara Advisory Group - Safe Re-opening of Gurdwaras 1 4 2 3 Face covering to be worn in Gurdwaras Surgical Grade Masks are not necessary 5 6 5 www.ngag.org.uk
Signage Background Play Golf – Make a Difference 1 3 2 National Gurdwara Advisory Group - Safe Re-opening of Gurdwaras 4 5 6 Clear social distancing signs One-way system for entry and exit in English and Punjabi Pictures courtesy of Gurdwara Sir Guru Singh Sabha Southall 6 www.ngag.org.uk
Hand Hygiene Background Play Golf – Make a Difference 1 2 National Gurdwara Advisory Group - Safe Re-opening of Gurdwaras 4 3 Dispose of tissue after use Use Soap or Sanitizer provided Avoid using use hand dryers Wash hands thoroughly for 20 seconds Avoid using the Bathrooms Use tissues to dry your hands Avoid touching surfaces Pictures courtesy of Gurdwara Guru Har Rai Sahib Ji West Bromwich 7 www.ngag.org.uk
Disposable Background Play Golf – Make a Difference Sheets 2 1 National Gurdwara Advisory Group - Safe Re-opening of Gurdwaras 3 4 Collect disposable sheet on arrival Use the sheet to Matha Take Use the sheet again to pay your respects to Guru Ji before leaving Dispose of the sheet on exit 5 For additional information on the plastic sheets, contact President Daya Singh on 07772 222181 8 Pictures courtesy of Gurdwara Guru Har Rai Sahib Ji West Bromwich
Kirtan and Simran Background Play Golf – Make a Difference Kirtan can be performed safely with the Ragis shielded behind anti-bacterial plexiglass screens and sneeze guards The use of face masks for Kirtan would be prohibitive National Gurdwara Advisory Group - Safe Re-opening of Gurdwaras Plastic face shields as an additional measure to mitigate risk could be used 1 The installation of suction extraction fans above the stage area or air purifiers could also be considered Congregational singing, eg. Simran, should be discouraged. Projecting voice and generating aerial particles is to be avoided 2 3 9 www.ngag.org.uk
Parshad/Donations Background Play Golf – Make a Difference 1 2 National Gurdwara Advisory Group - Safe Re-opening of Gurdwaras 3 4 Donations can be given in secure containers Serve Parshad in bags Avoid opening donation boxes for 2/3 days Disinfect surfaces regularly Use Contactless Payment Avoid touching surfaces 10 www.ngag.org.uk
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