source: google.com Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced this week the reopening of much of Britain. However, UK Bingo halls will remain shut.
In a devastating blow to the UK bingo community, Bingo halls along with casinos, and betting shops will remain closed. This is despite most shops and indoor markets opening up in June. Bingo Halls join the government's list of closed venues which include restaurants, bars, pubs, cinemas, theatres, and concert halls., all of which will not reopen until at least the 4th July 2020.
Plans to Open Bingo Halls Underway
Whilst the bingo halls will remain closed for another month at least, it is clear that plans are afoot to open soon.
In a series of tweets, Beacon Bingo Northampton confirmed that preparations are underway to reopen.
(1/3) 📢First we would like to say that we’re missing you all and we hope that you, your friends and family are safe and well. pic.twitter.com/iurF0Eh2fk
— Beacon Northampton (@BeaconNTH) May 26, 2020
(2/3)⚕️ During lockdown we have been working hard on our reopening plans with new measures that include social distancing, sanitise stations and other health and safety measures!
— Beacon Northampton (@BeaconNTH) May 26, 2020
(3/3) ✅ Stay safe and we will let you all know as soon as we have confirmation on reopen dates!🙂
(18+, https://t.co/RUTYVPS6HN)#StaySafe
— Beacon Northampton (@BeaconNTH) May 26, 2020
At this stage, no dates have been offered but despite the initial disappointment of knowing no bingo halls visits for another five weeks at least, there is some light at the end of the tunnel it appears.
Ben has been an massive bingo enthusiast and fan since playing at the seaside as a kid. Dedicated to bringing you the latest and best bingo news from the UK
Can’t wait I have really missed my game of bingo and it’s such a great night out love bingo
100% agree with this Lynn 🙂