The Drumming Snipe

An open letter

To the communities of Mayford and Woking

Dear friends, guests and neighbours

We have entered into unprecedented times, with reference to war like governance and social distancing. Talk of Brexit now seems like a long and distant memory. The time has come for us to stand together as a community, and as a family.

While we anticipate the imminent shut down of all public spaces, The Drumming Snipe will remain open until instructed otherwise.

We have enhanced our already stringent hygiene and cleaning practices, and will see additional measures being taken in and around the pub ensuring the ongoing safety of our guests and staff. In addition, we have moved to a fully cashless system to reduce risk even further.

We have a responsibility to our brave staff who have decided to remain in place. Their ability to support their families is a need that we place firmly ahead of profitability. However, we ask that any guest feeling unwell and showing symptoms of Covid-19, or who have come into contact with those suspected of being infected, please stay at home.

But we can do more. We want to do more! We want to help our community survive this, so if you are struggling to cope with the regular tasks such as shopping, walking the dog, cooking for an army of children who suddenly can’t go to school, or if you are in a high risk category and self-isolating, but miss having a pint of cold beer and want us to drop a bottle on your doorstep, then please get in touch.

We’re all in the same boat, so let’s start rowing.

James Lyon-Shaw, Owner

james@brucanpubs.com