I have snatched an eye test appointment for Monday pm.
Is that just a routine one Lisa? I didn't realise opticians were opening as well, I must see if mine is as my eye test is over due.
Hi Jan...I have had an email from Boots where I get my eyes tested, to say they are open for appointments only.
I won't be rushing to go shopping as I don't need anything at the moment but will when the rush is over as I have two gifts cards from Mother's Day, I didn't want to spend them online as I want to support our local shops.
I can understand why people won't want to visit the shops because they feel it is too soon, but my Daughter and her Husband own their own shop which is very popular in the market town where they live and their order book is full. They have manged ok up to now, their staff have been furloughed but some of the contract workers have had to be laid off and they want them to get back to work as they don't want to lose them. They are open now with strict measures in place but my Daughter has to work from home as her two girls can't go to school until September.The economic impact for businesses will have far reaching consequences for a long time to come. So for many, it is a welcome step forward towards normality for them, their staff, and the flood victims who are without carpets, flooring and soft furnishings and are waiting for a fitting, their carpets have been stuck in the warehouse since lockdown.
Carol