Grandsons 21St

[Caran]

On Wednesday we are meeting up with family for the above. We are going to a beer garden at a local pub. There will be daughter, son in law, five grandchildren, OH and me. Can I hug my grandchildren yet, I am desperate!

[Bazile]

Who's going to stop you ?

[Caran]

That's not the point, are we allowed to do it?

[Buenchico]

The 'official' answer is "Only if you travel to Scotland":
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51506729

However social distancing has only ever formed part of the guidelines; there's no mention of it in the Regulations. So grandparents who hug their grandchildren aren't actually breaking any laws (and never have been).

[Caran]

Thank you Chris.

[Cloverjo]

I’ve seen strangers hug each other outside my local pub.
I’m not quite sure what the rules are now.
I would wash hands for all parties, don’t sneeze or cough. And have a hug.

[Caran]

Thank you Cloverjo

[jno]

go ahead - if you're sure they're safe.