Mecca Bingo in Beeston is set to get its bingo balls rolling again when it reopens on July 4.
Following the Prime Minister's announcement earlier this week, 36 clubs across the UK will welcome players back after closing their doors due to lockdown restrictions in March.
Bingo halls, along with pubs, restaurants, cinemas and hairdressers are being allowed to reopen on the day dubbed 'Super Saturday' if they are considered Covid-secure.
Today the Mecca team revealed stringent safety standards and cleaning measures and said staff had "undergone robust and rigorous training" so they are ready to reopen the doors to the public at Queens Road.
Enhanced cleaning routines will be established with staff cleaning as they go. All tables, machines and touchpoints will be cleaned regularly throughout the day.
Visitors will be asked to clean their hands with hand sanitiser stations readily available around the club.
Social distancing will be in place with clear signage.
Whilst Mecca venues have space on their side, there will be a capacity cap in place to ensure numbers are managed carefully.
Customers can choose to both pay and play using contactless devices but will still have the option to use cash if they prefer.
All food and drink can be ordered using a mobile phone or MAX screen at each table.
Mecca will be launching a pre-booking service in July, which will allow customers to secure their space to play and pre-order food and drink.
Jonathon Swaine, managing director of retail at Mecca Bingo, said: “We want to reassure the Mecca Bingo community that we are working together to take every precaution necessary to create a safe environment in which to play the nation’s favourite game.
"We’re also investing in new entertainment formats in our clubs, to give everyone even better experiences. We are excited to reopen our doors, welcome back our communities and hear ‘House’ called once again.”
Opening hours will be extended in the majority of clubs to accommodate the new format ‘Popingo’, which will allow customers to literally pop in and play for an hour, alongside some new entertainment including a regular quiz night and food and drink offers.
New ‘Mecca Cares’ sessions will be introduced earlier in the day, created for those who may be feeling a little nervous about getting back to normal life following lockdown.
Customer numbers will be reduced within these sessions, to ensure all those attending feel completely comfortable in their surroundings.
Mecca will soon be announcing a schedule of in-club events taking place throughout the summer and beyond.
