Burnham-On-Sea’s BAY Centre has suspended its weekly computer classes and camera club meetings as a precaution to protect users from Coronavirus.
The computer sessions are usually held every Friday at the centre in Cassis Close but are being suspended to May at the earliest.
Mike Lang, BAY Centre Chairman, told Burnham-On-Sea.com: “We have been closely watching the news about progression of Coronavirus around the world.”
“After Boris Johnson’s latest brief to the nation, we feel that our Friday computer clinic sessions should be curtailed for the time being. Henceforth, we are closing the computer class for trial period of seven weeks with a proposed date for restart on Friday 1st May 2020.”
“Because of the close contact between our elderly clients, their electronic devices, and our volunteer staff, we estimate the total risk to be higher than average, and the responsible action at this time is to close. This action will be under constant review, and please monitor Burnham-On-Sea.com and social media for updates.”
Phil Thorne from the Camera Club added: “The Camera Club is postponed until Tuesday 5th May. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause; our primary concern is the health and welfare of our members, judges and speakers, some of which have already decided to withdraw to social distance themselves from any potential infection. We look forward to being able to re-group when the situation settles.”
