And the revellers shared one thing … huge beaming grins as they supped their first pints by the welcoming, polished wooden bar. It felt wonderful to stride to the counter and chat to staff as you watched your frothy ice-cold beer fill up your crystal clear glass. And to finally actually hear the banter among the replete customers, all eschewing their facemasks, was a joy in the cool, shaded lounge. Station regular Damian explained: "Freedom Day has brought life back."It's great to see small, community pubs like this finally full and the landlord grinning as he chats over the bar...
