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We still have signs up saying you must wear masks. We've not had any updated ones sent out since it changed so imagine we're just leaving the ones we have up until we don't need signs at all.

Seems to vary a lot depending on location. Been in Manchester the last couple of days and it's a lot lower than at home. Still in the minority at home, but a fair few still wearing them. Was in the Trafford Centre today (must be at least 10 years since last time. Hopefully at least another 10 until next time. Horrific place). Absolutely packed and I'd be surprised if the number of mask wearers I saw hit double figures.

One of the lines Shakespeare's editor made him remove

Javid's brother? Is he senior enough to be in the mix?

With a peak staff of around 40 (lowest number around 28ish), other staff coming and going probably totalling about another 15, most staff living across 3 staff houses, and us all coming into contact with thousands of people, we've only had two confirmed cases at work. 1 during Delta and 1 during Omicron. And they were both asymptomatic.

The hares aren't too happy about it

You can also buy those mats on eBay or Amazon or similar. Would imagine they are fairly universal as the chairs all look pretty similar. Maybe a slight variation in size

That was my reaction too so double checked. Didn't win best picture (Green Book, another bad film) and other than best actor the other 3 were all the technical ones, editing, mixing and such

Not sure it was particularly highly rated was it? It was a bit rubbish

Oh no! Where did you see that? I know they were trying to sell the cafe. Lockdowns and restrictions will have hit them hard

Phew

She's just taking the Thatcher cosplay really seriously

Wonder if they'll all bother having leaving parties.

Steve Bruce in the Poetry and Words tent

Emerging Talent competition winner to headline.

I'm even further north in Cumbria and it's the thing that has put my off BD even though I'm pretty sure I'd love it. If I don't get a spot at Bearded Theory then maybe this is the year. The 3 hour drive for that is so nice in comparison to all the others

Fabricant just because why the fuck not at this stage

The people who listen to this bullshit will see that more like a recommendation. It's like the Channel 4 red triangle from the 80s

And be operating perfectly 24 hours a day, which most festival gates don't do

Strange to see him telling the truth for once

Fucking hell.

Bearded and Glastonbury for me I think. Although if I miss out on Bearded then maybe Beautiful Days. Even though it's so so far away.

Fuck me it really does. I really miss Tom's Field.

From what I've heard her books are fucking hilarious.

The number of customers wearing them is definitely dropping but actually a lot higher than id expect at this point. I'd say 2/3 to 3/4 tonight. Very much depends on day of the week/type of customer though. Your more traditional youth hosteler seem more likely (and that applies across ages, not just oldies) while your groups of lads on a boozy weekend away, not a chance.