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Liverpool Echo
National
Olivia Tobin

Generators, BBQs and gatherings at Sefton Park out on hottest weekend so far

Generators, BBQs and large gatherings were seen in Sefton Park on the hottest weekend of the year so far.

As temperatures soared above 24C on Saturday, people across Liverpool gathered to meet outdoors.

Pictures taken today showed a packed Sefton Park, as scores of people gathered to make the most of the sunshine.

A video shared with the ECHO also showed an electricity generator in the middle of the park.

As it stands, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said people in England can meet up with one other person outdoors so long as they are two metres apart from each other.

Groups of six are able to meet outdoors from Monday, observing the same social distancing measures.

(Liverpool Echo)
People sunbathing in Sefton Park on Saturday, May 30 (Liverpool Echo)

Pictures from the park did show many people maintaining a distance from each other, although others were in big groups or having barbecues.

On Saturday, Culture and Sport Secretary Oliver Dowden said people in England will be able to exercise outdoors with up to five other people from different households.

People in Sefton Park on May 30, 2020 (Liverpool Echo)
(Liverpool Echo)

People will be able to do this from Monday, he announced.

So long as strict social distancing guidelines are followed, Mr Dowden said groups will be able to do this.

It means a small number of people in sports teams will be able to resume fitness and conditioning sessions.

Physical contact sessions are still banned.

People in Sefton Park on May 30, 2020 (Liverpool Echo)

People from different households exercising together must remain at least two metres apart.

Gatherings of more than six people from different households are still not permitted.

Mr Dowden also announced the return of live sports.

He said the Government wanted to "re-establish some normality in other parts of our lives" as he announced the return of live sport.

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