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SHAPEMAG

Coronavirus Update: Pubs, Cafe’s And

Restaurants Opening But No Gigs Yet

After over three months of lockdown,
Hartlepool’s hospitality sector, including pubs,
restaurants and cafe’s are set to re-open on 4th
July following the Governments easing of the
social distancing restrictions.

Despite the relaxing of restrictions,
establishments will need to adhere to strict
guidelines in order to operate safely and
prevent the risk of a second wave of the virus.
Many pubs in Hartlepool are employing one-
way systems and table-service-only measures
when business restarts on 4th July. outdoors (with a fuller audience indoors)

Although pubs, cafe’s and restaurants will be Mr Dowden said he wanted “to raise the
allowed to open, according to the government curtain on live performances” as soon as
there will be no live entertainment. The possible, and that the roadmap “provides
return of gigs will be subject to the reduction a clear pathway back”. He said: “I am
of the current virus threat and will be re- determined to ensure the performing arts
introduced in stages. In a recent report, do not stay closed longer than is absolutely
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden published necessary to protect public health.”
the five-stage plan for a “phased return”,
which will initially let performances take However, artists are pushing for clarity over
place outdoors, with indoors performances to the 5-Stage plan as to when they will take
follow later. effect. Many local artists in Hartlepool rely
on their performances for income and the
Stage One - Rehearsal and training (no funds put in place by the government to
audiences and adhering to social distancing support self-employed incomes have not been
guidelines) inclusive of the arts leaving many families
struggling to live and support their families.
Stage Two - Performances for broadcast
and recording purposes (adhering to social In order to support Hartlepool’s artists and
distancing guidelines) entertainers, SHAPEMAG will be providing up-
to-date reports on government legislation and
Stage Three - Performances outdoors with an liasing with local businesses to get gigs back
audience plus pilots for indoor performances into our venues once again. Updates will be via
with a limited distance audience Facebook, Twitter and our website.

Stage Four - Performances allowed indoors/ If you would like to comment or require any
outdoors (but with a limited distanced further assistance with the restrictions or any
audience indoors) other matter then please do contact us by email
at: shapemaghartlepool@gmail.com. Read
Stage Five - Performances allowed indoors/ more in The Big Question, Page 14.
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