The coronavirus pandemic and the necessary restrictions imposed present a challenge to our daily lives at this time and, for the vast majority, we feel that we are all in it together. As the lockdown of spring 2020 is eased there are new procedures for going to shops, pubs, and churches. Social distancing – staying at least two metres apart - from those who do not live is your household is expected. The wearing of face coverings is now compulsory is any enclosed public space. Who would have imagined that a law-abiding citizen would be expected to wear a mask to enter a Bank!
The High Country History Group is unable to meet as usual at the Village Hall but have resorted instead to monthly 40-minute meetings on Zoom which, although smaller in number, have been much appreciated by those who have attended from home.
At the June meeting, in ‘The Butcher, the Baker, and the Candlestick maker’ Martyn talked about the war graves on the First World War.
In July Andrew hosted an ‘Essex Quiz’ (see below).
We wish you and all those you care for health and safety during these unusual times, and remain determined to keep in contact.