However we need to procede with caution and our approach, which has been agreed with the management of the Dianthus Building, to minimise the risks and maximise our enjoyment is as follows:

Vaccination: Every person attending the club will be required to have received their 2nd Covid vaccination at least two weeks previously.  We will not be asking for proof that this is the case, but rely on the integrity of our members and visitors. No-one showing any of the three primary symptoms of Covid, despite vaccination, should even think of attending.

Arrival : On entering the Dianthus Building, everyone should wear a face mask and wash their hands thoroughly using the ground floor toilets.

Ventilation: All the windows and doors will be open to promote a good circulation of fresh air.  Face masks will not be required in the well ventilated playing area, but should be worn in the toilets, in the lift and passageways and on the stairs.

Surfaces: East-West players will be asked to carry their bidding boxes with them through the movement, and only North players will touch the Bridgemates.  We will provide disposable surgical gloves for those who wish to wear them.

Refreshments: Drinks will be provided in disposable beakers and pre-packed  biscuits will be available.  You may wish to bring your own refreshments if you do not want to consume those provided.

Table Money: Table money will remain at £2 per player with the usual exemptions for Directors, Scorers and Hosts, and will be collected in the normal way.

General Mixing: We will ask players to keep their distance from others as far as possible during movements, obtaining refreshments, putting away bidding boxes and table cloths, and when entering and leaving the club.

Directors, Scorers and Hosts: It will take a while to get the rotas re-established.  If there is anyone available to be our host for any of our first few sessions they would be very much appriciated.