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WWell, what a rollercoaster it has been. I’ve been talking to lots of people and they all say the same thing - it feels like we are living in a dream, and it’s not a good one.

However, having said that at least support is coming through for many - although councils are working at different speeds. Hats off to Dumfries who I understand were first off the block when it came to issuing grants. The drinks companies are also doing their bit to support the industry - take a look at what they are all doing from Budweiser to Wm Grant and Diageo too. There is money there for support.

I see a lot of people pontificating on social media about when the trade is going to be open for business. The thing is, none of us know - there isn’t an inside track. We can all go on our gut feeling, but at the end of the day, that’s all there is! Wouldn’t it be great to see an exit plan from the Government which gives us a timeline - it is not knowing that is eating everyone up and which makes it more complicated to plan. But one thing is for sure, we will not be at full capacity in any venue for many months.

The are still various anomalies that the Government does need to sort - not least its failure to compensate hospitality businesses that pay more than £51K in rates. It seems really surprising when you consider that these businesses are also the biggest employers! I just don’t get it!

Our trade bodies - the SLTA, STA, and UKHospitalityhave been campaigning and lobbying vigorously on behalf of their members and I sincerely hope that when all this is done and dusted each and every one of you sign up for membership of at least one. Because they have really come into their own. As for insurance companies, their behaviour really is incomprehensible.

I am working one week in four in order to bring you the magazine. I too am a small business with all the same issues that you guys have, and it has been most insightful reading the experiences of our guest columnists. It also made it far easier for me to get the magazine out. A huge thank you to them for turning their stories around so quickly.

If there is something that you would like more information on let me know, and if you want to contribute next month also let me know. All contributions welcome.

I haven’t yet changed the date of the awards. I am ever hopeful, although I do think it will be pushed back. Whenever we go back, the awards will be 12 weeks from that date - and I can assure you we will be celebrating with a capital ‘C’.

Hats off to you all and those that are doing their bit for their communities. If you have story let me know - susan@mediaworldltd.com

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