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04
Jul 2020
Boroughbridge's size makes customers "feel more than safe"
Boroughbridge was busy this afternoon as the hospitality sector reopened its doors, many of those returning to the town's pubs and hotels felt safer in the town due to its small size.
Customers enjoyed the sun this afternoon, with pubs seeing groups of people sat outside to have a meal or a drink. All complying with the safety measures, many of the customers were able to regain a little normality as pubs and hotels reopened their doors.
Hospitality workers in the town watched as their new safety measures were complied with by customers. Several customers at the Grantham Arms commented on how safe they felt within the small town compared to how they would feel if they visited a busier area in the district.
Kirsty Lodge told The Stray Ferret:
Sam Stoddart agreed:
June Glasper owns a static caravan in the town and was eager to return today, she said:
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Tourism is also a big contributor to the town, Tracey Campbell is the duty manager for The Crown Hotel. She was happy with the numbers of people booking rooms eager to return to the town:
Simon Wade owner of Grantham Arms said:
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