in a public place, like a park, as long as you socially distanced. here is 0liver dowden, who was culture secretary at the time, at a coronavirus press conference on the 20th may — just hours before the party — reminding the public of the rules. you can spend time outdoors and exercise as often as you like and you can meet one person outside your household in an outdoor public place, provided that you stay two metres apart. 0liver dowden speaking before that event. let's speak now to health minister, edward argar. we wa nt we want to go over the e—mail. which said after what has been a busy period, we thought it would be nice to make the most of the lovely weather and have some socially distanced drinks in the number 10 garden this evening. please join us from 6pm and bring your own booze.