Let’s do this together ONE REALLY GOOD MEME PLEASE

Sadly, my gym’s open again – but, tragically, ragicallyragically, the local pub’s still closed even though we’re in Tier 2 because the landlord Ryan’s idea of a substantial meal is a bag of pork scratchings and a snarky comment.

Some of the town’s big-chain pubs have been able to open as they serve meals, but the doors on our little traditional boozers are still barred shut.

I’m not the only one heartbroken about the very real possibility that our way of life will be changed for ever. A bunch of techies at RotaCloud in York have done the only thing they could and showed their support by creating a tribute to their city’s favourite pubs with this great poster.

It’s not just York’s pub scene that matters, but all our nation’s boozers. They’ve withstood lockdowns, tiers and restrictions, and have done a sterling job adapting to ever-changing rules and curfews, but if they don’t make some cash this Christmas, they’re doomed.

I first started going in pubs when I was 14 to play pool and drink halves of sweet cider. My dad taught me always to stand my round – especially when he was around. I’ve been brought up on pub humour and I just don’t want to live in a country without abusive landlords and warm beer!

I’ve downloaded this poster on the right to use as my desktop background to show my support. So instead of staring at a beach on my computer screen when I should be working, I’m now dreaming of a pint in the twisty, cobbled streets of The Shambles in York.

This is a call to arms, readers, to get out there and drink for victory. Your country’s bars need you – I can’t do this all on my own!

Email me at siobhan.mcnally@mirror.co.uk or write to Community Corner, PO Box 791, Winchester SO23 3RP.

Downloaded this poster from: blog.rotacloud.com/a-shoutout-to-yorks-pubs/