Meadowhall Wetherspoons reveals exciting transformation to welcome customers back on Monday April 12

The Steel Foundry Wetherspoons has announced a big change as they prepare to welcome customers back on Monday, April 12.
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Sheffield’s popular shopping mall Meadowhall will once again abuzz with shoppers as it prepares to welcome them back from next week when the country moves into the second step of its roadmap out of lockdown.

From April 12, non-essential stores such as Next, Zara, H&M and Primark will reopen, as well as the centre’s hairdressers, brow bars and Rock Up climbing experience.

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A selection of restaurants and cafes such as McDonalds, Nando’s, Five Guys, Wagamama and YO! Sushi are also offering a takeaway service for shoppers to enjoy at home or in one of two designated outdoor dining areas.

Members of the public enjoy their first drink in a beer garden  (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)Members of the public enjoy their first drink in a beer garden  (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Members of the public enjoy their first drink in a beer garden (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

This includes covered spaces next to the Oasis Dining Quarter and a bespoke area outside the High Street entrance, next to Argos.

However, customers must be seated while eating and follow all Government guidelines around social distancing.

The Steel Foundry Wetherspoons will also be opening an extended outdoor area for customers to enjoy seated dining in groups of up to six people or two households.

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Darren Pearce Centre Director at Meadowhall, said: “We know many of our customers are very excited about the reopening, and we are equally as excited to welcome them back. I think there’s an extra sense of enthusiasm around the lifting of the restrictions this time as we’re all optimistic for a brighter future, and I very much hope that is the case.

BRITISH LAND: Meadowhall Shopping Centre in Sheffield, South Yorks., March 31 2021.BRITISH LAND: Meadowhall Shopping Centre in Sheffield, South Yorks., March 31 2021.
BRITISH LAND: Meadowhall Shopping Centre in Sheffield, South Yorks., March 31 2021.

“It’s also a massive milestone for our retailers, and we’re looking forward to them opening their doors once again.”

Shops, hairdresses and pub beer gardens will reopen from April 12 in England but Boris Johnson warned people must not be complacent around the risks of Covid.

Mr Johnson said: “We can’t be complacent. We can see the waves of sickness affecting other countries and we have seen how this story goes.

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“We still don’t know how strong the vaccine shield will be when cases begin to rise, as I’m afraid that they will, and that’s why we are saying please get your vaccine – or your second dose – when your turn comes.”

BRITISH LAND: Meadowhall Shopping Centre in Sheffield, South Yorks., March 31 2021.BRITISH LAND: Meadowhall Shopping Centre in Sheffield, South Yorks., March 31 2021.
BRITISH LAND: Meadowhall Shopping Centre in Sheffield, South Yorks., March 31 2021.

Bars and restaurants will be allowed to serve customers outdoors, but groups will be limited to two households or by the “rule of six”.

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