It’s Easter Eve today, and we have had a cracking day. Malcolm dropped some shopping in (thank you); I watched a fantastic production of The National Theatre’s ‘Jane Eyre’ on TV; we enjoyed gardening in the sunshine, as well as eating our lunch out there; we were enthralled by Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Jesus Christ – Superstar’ streamed onto the TV; I had a good old natter to dear friend Carol on the phone; and then, this evening we Skyped more dear friends, Pete and Dawn, contentedly and amusingly for hours on end.
As you can see, our thoughts and activities are starting to turn our traditional activities into a ‘New Norm’. And yes, even the traditional Easter Bonnet Parade has fallen victim too! The physical parade in church has been replaced by a virtual one, with photos of our creations. Here’s Mum’s entry to the competition: ‘Eating her Hat’!
And what about our plans for egg-rolling? How are we planning to do that in the ‘New Norm’ eh?
Well, see here – there’s been a news bulletin and I hand you over to our man in the field…..
BREAKING NEWS – ANOTHER MAJOR SPORTING EVENT CANCELLED.
It has just been confirmed that the latest sporting evening to fall victim of the global Corona virus pandemic is the 2020 Easter Egg Rolling Championship. Organisers are said to be highly disappointed at this unprecedented decision, which is thought to be the first cancelled event ever.
President of LENT (Letting Eggs Nosedive and Tear), Mr East. R. Buni has said alternative options were considered, including rolling numerous courses around the country simultaneously using technology to join competitors. However, it is thought that the shortage of eggs, causing them to be a more highly valued commodity than previous years, means some contestants may have been unable to justify participation. Mr Buni has said he will bounce into the 2021 championship with a spring in his step and hopes next year’s championship is bigger and better than ever. Unconfirmed reports suggest this could include rolling down an alternative course to the traditional Abbey Fields, with Snowdon having been suggested. Another option could be using ostrich eggs.
Rollers, the Association for Championship Players, has said it will support its players in any way possible. It is hoped that the current egg designs, although as yet unreleased to the media, will be allowed at the 2021 competition. It is thought this will also help all the contestants who paint their eggs at the last minute, meaning no mad dash this year.
As yet another major sporting event falls to this pandemic, the message is clear. The race is off, and LENT may be over for the year, but stay safe and STAY INDOORS. Mr Choc O’Late, (aka Michael, middle son) reporting for Bank Holiday News.
So, it’s official – we can’t meet up with the family for our traditional fun in Abbey Fields, rolling our eggs down the hill. That, and many other ‘New Norms’ hurt. But we are trying, at least, to keep ourselves and others safe to face another day, and therefore brighten lives, in the future, along the way. Praying that all of the 5,234 people infected today recover, and the families of those who have died, all 917 of them, find some comfort in the Easter message, whatever their persuasion.