Re-opening next week

[peroni55]

Hi all

Could you tell me who intends re-opening after the current lock down. I have had differing answers as to what we can do. Currently we are planning to open.

Bryan Booth - Chair, Eastleigh Mens Shed

[SMS Network Coordinator]

I've had a reply from Thames Valley Men's Shed.

TVMShed are not opening!
Tier 2 rules state you must not gather with persons outside your support bubble indoors!

Max 6 outdoors.


Dave John

[Gerry Johnson]

Hi Brian.  The tier 2 states 'You will not be aallowed to mix with anyone from outside your houdehold or support bubble, indoors either in a private home or public place'.  Before lockdown we were open but sticking to the rule of 6.  Now the tier has gone up 1 we cannot reopen.  Hopes that helps.
Gerry Johnson
Chair Hayling Island Men's Shed.

[Allan Walker]

Formal support groups are excempt. We checked with our local council and insurance provider and both agreed we could open. Covid precautions in place, temp check, washing hands, distancing,masks etc

[Terry_Hoy]

Exemptions from gatherings limits in all tiers

For work or providing voluntary or charitable services, including in other people’s homes


I have been looking for an answer to this on the Government web site, and it would seem that you can resume if you are a charity.

See the last section in the following link.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/local-restriction-tiers-what-you-need-to-know

Terry Hoy HAMESH Mens Shed Havant