28th July 2020
5. Planning for the future restart of the business - but not business as usual?
Friday 3d July 2020
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The Village Shop, St Mocha Coffee Shop and The Station Coffee Shop opened up again on 3rd July 2020 (after 104 days of closure). On 10th July the beer garden opened for take-away food and drinks; and on 15th July 2020 the Oak Tree Inn reopened for accommodation, drinks and food.
From the news site on 3rd July 2020 (when restrictions began to be lifted in a phased way):
Monday 6th July 2020
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The crisis in the UK hospitality industry due to the pandemic led to an open letter to the Government asking for urgent support.
10th July 2020
14th July 2020
Tuesday 14th July 2020
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Reports that pubs are forced to close again when linked to Coronavirus outbreaks are worrying for the Oak Tree Inn. This pub in England was open for 10 days only before having to close again for a deep clean.
Wednesday 15th July 2020
On 15th July 2020 the Government announced a scheme to support hospitality business called “Eat out to help out”.
These two notifications were posted on the Oak Tree Inn Facebook page and also in printed format around the various business locations:
