HAMPSHIRE pubs have said they are encouraged by the Prime Minister s roadmap out of lockdown as they prepare to open in April. On Monday, the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson revealed his plans as the country emerges from a third national lockdown announcing that pubs will be able to open outside from April 12 with drinkers allowed inside again from May 17. Pubs have now come out in support of the plans as they look to recover financially from the affects of the pandemic. Daniel Morgan, who owns The Good Companion in Eastleigh was previously cautious about the prospect of just serving outside, but now said he s positive that there is a thought out plan, and is preparing to open in the most cost affective way.
A LEADING trade association, representing the countries brewers and pubs predicts 60 percent of all UK pubs will remain closed if outdoor service only is permitted in April. The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) says this is because the majority do not have a big enough garden or outdoor space to re-open just outside. It believes 29,000 UK pubs will remain closed if just outdoor service is allowed and in Southampton, 81 out of its 135 could stay shut. This comes after speculation in the industry that pubs won t be allowed to re-open fully when restrictions are eased, and instead will have to operate outdoor only at first.
Redbridge Fire Station says firefighters are waiting for engineers to shut the power off. A statement says: We have had to shut Nursling Street near to the Four Horseshoes pub. Please avoid the area for now. We expect to be here until 20.30hrs. Interestingly this high voltage electricity pole is on fire. Awaiting the electricity boffins to turn the power off. We have had to shut Nursling street near to the Four Horseshoes pub. Please avoid the area for now. We expect to be here until 20.30hrs. pic.twitter.com/cCIJ7LB7pn Redbridge Fire Stn (@Redbridge53) December 18, 2020
1/1 A SOUTHAMPTON man has vowed to raise £50,000 to help feed thousands of struggling Hampshire families. Southampton born Dowayne Neufville has launched the ‘Festive 50k, Donate a plate’ campaign is aiming to raise £50,000 with donations from local people who want to give money so that people less fortunate than themselves can enjoy a Christmas meal this year. The scheme will also go towards our county s NHS workers, care workers and elderly people, who are spending this Christmas alone. The team are urging people to donate just £5 to the scheme to help feed the county s heroes and the most vulnerable. The campaign has been backed by a number of local businesses, who will be cooking the meals.