MIDSOMER NORTON LIFE
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Christmas Social Events A
fter the successful introduction of last year’s Children’s Christmas Party and Cinema Night, the Council was keen to host these events again for the children and young people of the town, along with what would have been the tenth year of the Seniors' Christmas Social.
However, in the light of the continuing Covid-19 pandemic and with government social distancing rules in place, we do not believe that we can proceed safely, even though halls have been booked and planning for the celebrations was well underway. Therefore, the decision has very sadly had to be taken by the Town Council to cancel all three of this year’s Christmas events in order to protect the community.
Current government restrictions state that it is necessary to maintain social distancing from people you do not live with or who are not in your support bubble. The Government also recommends washing your hands regularly – which is not always easy with small children at a party! (This helps to protect you and anyone you come into contact with.)
Hand washing and maintaining social distancing is critical to keeping everyone as safe as possible, which is our priority during these uncertain times. Capacity level restrictions in venues would also mean that fewer people would be able to attend each event. For the Seniors' Social this is not ideal as it regularly attracts a great deal of interest with over one hundred attendees, and more on a waiting list. “We are hugely disappointed that the Council will not be able to hold these events because of the existing coronavirus restrictions, however, we do hope that in 2021 we will be able to proceed with all of the Christmas celebrations and make them bigger and better than ever before!” said Lynda Robertson, Mayor of Midsomer Norton.
