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Here we go again then, Lockdown 2.0

Once again it feels like hospitality is bearing the brunt of the blame as to why the government feels it needs to implement such extreme measures. As we all know; the sector will get its head down and do what’s required of it, as always. Let’s keep everything crossed for a re-start on 2nd December (as proposed) so that we can bring in the festive season with some sense of normality and look towards 2021 with hope.

Victoria Romero-Trigo, Finance Director at NDML - award-winning, specialist insurance broker to the leisure and hospitality industry takes the plunge with our Q&A this month. We find out why having all bases covered when it comes to your insurance is paramount. As well as providing expert cover, NDML is fighting hard to get the sector the help it deserves in these challenging and unprecedented times.

The Only Way Is Not Essex! The Only Way Is Void! The iconic Sugar Hut nightclub, bar & venue, made famous through its association with reality TV programme TOWIE returned to screens recently boasting a brand new refurbished look with kit from our friends at Void Acoustics.

We all have a responsibility to become more sustainable. Do you want to make a difference but don’t really know how to go about it? We hear from Louise Palmer-Masterton, founder of multiple award-winning plant-based restaurants Stem & Glory, serving delicious gourmet, vegan food from locally sourced ingredients.

Brockmans Gin warm our cockles this month with their Hot Collins and Hot Ginger Toddy serves, proving that gin is no longer just a summertime tipple. Make sure this duo are your drinks menu for a guaranteed crowd pleaser.

Stay strong everyone and take care of yourselves and your loved ones.

We’ve got this!

Rob Taylor

Editor