The heatwave arriving on Sunday is expected to bring the most extreme hot weather ever recorded in UK. The government has issued the first ever national emergency red alert for heat ahead of expected record temperatures on Monday and Tuesday.

Because churches are usually cooler than most other buildings, we will be opening the church on Sunday afternoon, and during the day on Monday and Tuesday 10.00am – 6.00pm, so that people can seek refuge from the heat. Cold water will be available. 

Try to keep an eye on isolated, elderly, or ill neighbours during the heatwave.

It is vital to stay out of the heat over the next few days, and keep out of the sun between 11am and 3pm. When outside, walk in the shade, apply sunscreen and wear a hat and light scarf. Have a bottle of water with you at all times and avoid extreme physical exertion. Wear light, loose‑fitting cotton clothes.

Keep your environment cool by closing windows and shading them during the day (though take care with metal blinds and dark curtains as these can absorb heat). Open windows at night when the temperature has dropped. Turn off non‑essential lights and electrical equipment, even equipment on standby, as they generate heat. Move bedding and sleep in the coolest room if you can.