HOSPITALITY businesses and arts organisations are excitedly preparing to open their doors to the public after months of Covid closure.
On Monday Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed restrictions would ease from May 17, with hugs, trips and indoor drinking all on the cards.
Step three of the Government’s road map out of lockdown will allow indoor hospitality, indoor entertainment, and the rest of the accommodation sector to reopen.
The Rule of Six, or two households, will also apply for meeting indoors.
Phil Walker, landlord of the New Union in Kendal, said he was ‘really excited’ but said the industry is still struggling.