{"id":8083,"date":"2021-03-18T09:08:34","date_gmt":"2021-03-18T09:08:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/runyourownwebsite.uk\/sorteddev\/?p=8083"},"modified":"2021-03-18T09:10:54","modified_gmt":"2021-03-18T09:10:54","slug":"covids-spurring-us-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/runyourownwebsite.uk\/sorteddev\/covids-spurring-us-on\/","title":{"rendered":"Covid’s spurring us on"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n
\n

Pubs and restaurants have been devastated during the course of the last 12 months. But two innovative and community-focused Leicestershire businesses have used the pandemic to change their working practices, making them more customer-focussed and COVID-proof. As Louis Mason reveals.
\n <\/p>\n

I can\u2019t wait to get back in the pub. The bubbling chatter of friends enjoying the company of one another; the raucous football banter over a cold pint; and, the unbeatable feeling of communal support you get over a game of pool with the locals. You can\u2019t beat it.<\/p>\n

The local pub is the real definition of community. It is a safe haven for people to meet up with friends and strangers. It is a place where you can bond over a shared appreciation for socialising, friendship, and relaxation. I think I can safely say the communities we live in are \u2018poorer\u2019 because the local hostelry is closed.<\/p>\n

Sadly, it is estimated that over 2,500 UK pubs and restaurants closed in 2020.<\/p>\n

'So what?' I hear many of...<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

\n

Continue Reading<\/h2>\n

Subscribe to one of our subscription packages
\nto get digital access to our articles.<\/p>\n

Unlimited digital access.<\/p>\n

Start a Subscription Now<\/a><\/p>\n

Already a subscriber? Login<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n