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First Night at The Newcome!
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It was back to work at The Newcome last night, as the pub opened once again. After 104 days of closure the doors were finally opened and with restrictions in place we all welcomed back our customers into the fold.
I was nervous at what to expect, but with so many familiar faces I soon felt very much at home. After nearly four months away everyone had changed in looks - Big hair and even bigger stomachs. In some cases, others had even lost weight, looking fitter and trimmer, using lockdown as a springboard to exercise and lose a few pounds. It was strange to see everyone after such a long period of time, but within half an hour, it was like I had never been away!
The evening went well and the locals came out in force to support the pub. I am still very apprehensive given the circumstances we all still find ourselves in. The virus is still circulating in the community and all of us need to remain circumspect going about our daily lives.
Listening to the news this morning, it seems the antisocial behaviour, that alcohol consumption breeds is well and truly back and that really makes me sad. At a time when the country should be pulling together, to fight Coronavirus, the usual suspects are out and about causing mayhem, drinking heavily and fighting in the streets. My biggest fear when lockdown ended was this kind of thing happening once again; infection rates will rise and deaths will surely follow. The number of fatalities in this country are still in the hundreds, while the rest of Europe seems to have the outbreak under control, that is most concerning of all.
I will always do what I have to, to keep safe and continue to follow the social distancing regulations. I can't say that everyone else is doing the same. Working in a public house is high risk, and it is easy to see why. Drunken customers can find it impossible to socially distance, which is why all members of staff must make it even more of a priority and remove repeat offenders. These are only the first tentative steps towards the new normal, but they are big steps in the life of The Newcome Arms. The next few months will determine the shape of COVID-19 in Britain and all of us hope we don't see a spike in the coming weeks. If we want to get through this, we will have to do so together, helping one another and always, yes always doing the right thing!
I was nervous at what to expect, but with so many familiar faces I soon felt very much at home. After nearly four months away everyone had changed in looks - Big hair and even bigger stomachs. In some cases, others had even lost weight, looking fitter and trimmer, using lockdown as a springboard to exercise and lose a few pounds. It was strange to see everyone after such a long period of time, but within half an hour, it was like I had never been away!
The evening went well and the locals came out in force to support the pub. I am still very apprehensive given the circumstances we all still find ourselves in. The virus is still circulating in the community and all of us need to remain circumspect going about our daily lives.
Listening to the news this morning, it seems the antisocial behaviour, that alcohol consumption breeds is well and truly back and that really makes me sad. At a time when the country should be pulling together, to fight Coronavirus, the usual suspects are out and about causing mayhem, drinking heavily and fighting in the streets. My biggest fear when lockdown ended was this kind of thing happening once again; infection rates will rise and deaths will surely follow. The number of fatalities in this country are still in the hundreds, while the rest of Europe seems to have the outbreak under control, that is most concerning of all.
I will always do what I have to, to keep safe and continue to follow the social distancing regulations. I can't say that everyone else is doing the same. Working in a public house is high risk, and it is easy to see why. Drunken customers can find it impossible to socially distance, which is why all members of staff must make it even more of a priority and remove repeat offenders. These are only the first tentative steps towards the new normal, but they are big steps in the life of The Newcome Arms. The next few months will determine the shape of COVID-19 in Britain and all of us hope we don't see a spike in the coming weeks. If we want to get through this, we will have to do so together, helping one another and always, yes always doing the right thing!
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