As the lockdown restrictions
continue to ease, life is slowly returning to normality, and sunshine and
socialising are both on the cards.
However, as you start to
venture out and about again, catching up with loved ones and doing the things
that you’ve missed the most – like playing a round of golf, going to the cinema
or watching your favourite football team live (instead of on the TV!) – you
must keep yourself safe. And not just from COVID-19 but other risks too.
Here our Newcastle locksmiths
offer
a few top tips to ensure you stay safe once the restrictions have eased.
Going to the pub
Unlike last year’s lockdown
where you had to order a substantial meal to get an alcoholic beverage at the
local boozer, this year, you can enjoy your favourite tipple without filling up
on food! And as of May 17th, pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants have
been allowed to serve customers indoors.
But there are a few things you
still need to be mindful of when going to the pub, such as:
·remembering to wear a face mask when you’re not
sat at your table
·observing social distancing and the ‘rule of
six’
You also need to make sure you
know how you’re getting home. You could pre-book a taxi for a certain time to
ensure you’re not waiting around for hours or ask someone from your household
or bubble to come and pick you up. If you don’t live far, you might want to
walk home – after all, it gives you time to sober up a little and saves on taxi
fare. But if you’re walking, make sure you’re not on your own and stick to
well-lit pavements.
Don’t forget simple things
like lining your stomach with some food before you start drinking alcohol. And
our Newcastle
locksmiths
want to remind you not to leave your
drink, purse or house keys unattended whilst you nip to the toilet.
Cooking for friends and family
Six people or two households
can (finally) meet indoors, and overnight stays are allowed. So, if you’ve not
seen loved ones as much as you would have liked over the past year, why not lay
the table in the dining room and invite them over for some home-cooked grub? And
if they live a distance from you, dig out the spare blankets and duvets and let
them know they’re welcome to stay over.
Are you looking forward to
firing up the BBQ this summer and having guests in your garden? Us too and, the
good news is, we can meet up in groups of 30 outdoors. Now, all we need is the
sunshine to make an appearance!
If you’ll be spending a lot of
time in your garden, you need to make sure that your front door is locked and
all the windows are shut. Never leave your keys near the door either, and keep
valuables out of sight of prying eyes. The last thing you want is for an
opportunistic burglar to spoil your fun.
Shopping
Now non-essential shops are
open, you might be tempted to indulge in some retail therapy. And after
spending the majority of lockdown in comfy loungewear sets or pyjama bottoms at
home – you’re bound to want to add a few new stylish staples to your wardrobe.
Whether you’re doing the
weekly food shop or shopping for clothes or electronics, you must always wear a
face covering (unless you have a medical exemption, of course) and wash your
hands and trolley/basket on entry and exit.
It’s also worth taking a bag
with you or wearing a jacket or pair of trousers with pockets, so you have
somewhere safe to keep your car keys whilst wandering around the supermarket or
shopping centre.
After all, nobody wants to
search high and low for their car in the car park only to find that they’ve misplaced their key
or
locked it in the boot after putting the shopping bags in!
Fortunately, our locksmiths
in Newcastle
can come to your rescue should you manage to lock yourself out
and will help you to get back into your vehicle in no time. Just give us a call
on 0191 238 6000 or email info@nlssecurity.co.uk.
