Julie & me have already decided we are going to keep isolating for the foreseeable time.

We haven't been to a shop since mid March bar once when Julie went in out local Coop as it was empty.

We haven't bought any fuel since mid Feb and still have over half a tank

Stay safe and well everyone

Home is the best place to be at the moment I think Dave. On the plus side, the current situation is improving everybody’s MPG brilliantly

New regulations/laws which start on Monday 14th September have been published today.


REGULATIONS AT PRESENT
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do

NEW LAWS FROM 14th September
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/coronavirus-covid-19-what-has-changed-9-september

Just a quick update, obviously in line with the latest government guidelines and now the imminent second lockdown, all events, meets, etc are still postponed until further notice.

Hopefully we might be able to schedule in one or two virtual pub meets again if folk are up for it though

In the meantime stay safe everyone, and as always, as well as looking after your own mental health and wellbeing, please don't forget to check in with your loved ones and friends by phone, messaging, video calling or social media too, particularly those that may be considered elderly or vulnerable, or those who may just become lonely with no social interaction

118 wrote:

Hopefully we might be able to schedule in one or two virtual pub meets again if folk are up for it though

Been wondering about that too. Maybe starting Sunday after next if people are up for it, as we have a birthday to celebrate.

Sounds like a good reason to me, lucky the big birthday was last year!

118 wrote:

Sounds like a good reason to me, lucky the big birthday was last year!

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Sounds a good idea to start the virtual pub meets again

Been sent home from work today as it was decided I shouldn't be there as I had received the second letter about being vulnerable - I had done 10 weeks since going back in August.

Chris D wrote:

118 wrote:

Sounds like a good reason to me, lucky the big birthday was last year!

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Lockdown birthdays don't count towards the total. That's the rule, isn't it?

Sarah wrote:

Sounds a good idea to start the virtual pub meets again

Been sent home from work today as it was decided I shouldn't be there as I had received the second letter about being vulnerable - I had done 10 weeks since going back in August.

Was sorry to hear that Sarah, hopefully it's only for the four weeks.

I'll get something set up for the Sunday after this, will aim for a 15:00 start if that suits people.

Sarah wrote:

Sounds a good idea to start the virtual pub meets again

Been sent home from work today as it was decided I shouldn't be there as I had received the second letter about being vulnerable - I had done 10 weeks since going back in August.

That's a shame Sarah, just getting back into it and you're having to stay home again! Hopefully it'll only be the 4 weeks and you'll soon be back again

NeilAndHisMini wrote:

Lockdown birthdays don't count towards the total. That's the rule, isn't it?

Definitely! That means we're all staying a year younger this year

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) – changes from Monday 19th July 2021

Surrey New MINI is committed to following the latest UK Government advice. From Monday 19th July the Government is lifting all restrictions that have been in place throughout the pandemic, with some exceptions, this means that we can start to organise or attend events and shows again.

The changes that are most likely to affect us are as follows:

Social Distancing
• No limits on how many people can meet
• 1m + rule removed (except in some places such as hospitals and healthcare settings)
• Face coverings no longer required by law – this will now be down to personal choice, so please respect other people’s choices regarding whether they do or don’t wear a face mask

Events and Gatherings
• Pubs and restaurants no longer table-service only
• No limits on guests at weddings and funerals
• No limits on people attending concerts, theatres or events

Travel
• Guidance recommending against travel to amber countries removed
• Adults fully vaccinated in the UK will no longer have to quarantine for 10 days after returning from amber-list countries
• Under-18s won't need to quarantine

Other changes
• On 16th August double-vaccinated adults may no longer need to self-isolate if they come into contact with someone who tests positive. However, it will remain a legal requirement to self-isolate if you test positive for COVID

With the above changes in mind, we want everybody to remain safe and still ask you to exercise caution. We encourage our members to meet outdoors wherever possible, to continue wearing face masks in crowded public spaces / if meeting indoors, and to still be mindful of social distancing wherever possible.

Some events or locations that we attend may still require you to wear a face mask and observe social distancing as part of their terms of entry, as well as using Track and Trace they may also ask you to show proof of being double-vaccinated (this can be done by downloading the NHS app and registering), or proof of a negative test result.

For the latest Government advice, please visit https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

For up to date advice and information from the NHS, to book vaccinations or to order Rapid Lateral Flow or PCR swab home test kits, please visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/