Street party

[Mcvitoes]

I know it's VE day (not that I think most people in my street normally bother to acknowledge it or indrtstna it - there wasn't 2 minutes' silence at 11am and usually there isn't on Armistice day...) and I know it's 75 years specifically, with the bank holiday moved to coincide and people are fed up of lockdown.

But AIBU that I shouldn't have to hear different music being blasted from both ends of our street and general shouting and singing in every room of my home?
The weather is lovely and being in the garden or opening the windows is giving me a headache.

To top it all off, looking out on the street, they're not sticking to staying on their decorated driveways, but children and adults alike are mixing, playing and sharing food and drinks.

Maybe I should blame the government for their mixed messages getting people's hopes up that distancing won't so essential soon, but that's still the official guidance, so they seem utterly stupid.

What a great way to celebrate victory in the war by inadvertently killing more people through spreading the virus and making lockdown that bit more unbearable for those who don't want to be involved, as they have no means of getting away.

It’s happening a lot where I live too but I’ve not seen anyone leave their own gardens. If social distancing is being followed they can play loud music today, it’s been hard and people need a reason to celebrate so I don’t mind at all.

It's still going and it's getting louder. Groups of about 12 in huddles now. I despair.

Yanbu about the noise and annoying drunk people, but there is very little community transmission now. Unless these people work in hospitals or care homes they are vanishingly unlikely to be infected after 7 weeks of lock down. If there are still deaths in 2 weeks it will be because infection is still going round in care homes, prisons and hospices

I'm not completely sure about that. But next door neighbour is a nurse. That hasn't stopped her having her grandchildren round every so often for the last few weeks either and the couple she she kept mingling with today let their teenaged son have his mates over this week. I'd they're all happy to do just what is visible to me, I would guess they're all in contact with others who are also in contact with others etc. We've specifically not been told before this bank holiday weekend that it's okay to do what they've done.

They keep talking about coming out of lockdown this week so why not start with letting the kids play together. Less people died before lockdown so what's the problem

@foosy They've said there will be minimal changes immediately. Specific descriptions used were "modest, small, incremental and very carefully monitored".

None of that applies to your suggestion.

All the papers say kids are likely to be back at school soon. So what's the problem having a few play together.

foosy any one of those kids could be carrying the virus but not suffering from the symptoms. They then become infection spreaders if they play with their friends who then go home & pass it on. That is the harm in letting kids play out together, 30k+ people dead already and more to go.

The papers are speculating about school return dates, nothing has been officially confirmed yet. If the infection & death rates go up in a fortnight then I can't see schools reopening for a while.

I think people are just going to have to accept that the longer the lockdown goes on, the more people are going to give up on it (not saying that's right or wrong). It's human nature. Regardless of the different polls in the paper, "coronaphobia" is in the minority.

None of what's been described on this thread should come as a surprise. Over the last couple of weeks, the lockdown has been unofficially eased by the public and that's easily seen with the amount of people out on the roads, self employed gone back to work. The roads where I am now are back to normal, people out and about, on beaches swimming and surfing, people having visitors to their homes, builders, gardeners and painters and decorators at properties working.

Regardless of what the PM says tomorrow (cut and paste the speech made by Mark Drakeford), people will continue in this way.

The most you can do personally is what you feel is right.

Totally agree. There was one in my street that featured a life size cut out of the queen. There are photos of 3 separate groups of people touching it, people popping into each other’s gardens for a chat, wandering around the street, and kids playing with each other. I can’t believe the mixed messages coming out of government. It’s nuts. Yes, there will be a spike in 2 weeks. I’d put money on it.

I can’t believe the mixed messages coming out of government.

Are there though? I'm no fan of the government and am one of their biggest critics over the handling of this, but over the last 6 or so weeks, the message has been clear. Dominic Raab was clear on Thursday, the current measures are still in place and the PM will set out his "roadmap" (you just knew a buzzword would creep in) on Sunday. The guidance thus far has not changed.

The journalists (both TV and newspaper) are the ones speculating as to what is going to be said. Now, we know No. 10 leaks like a sieve, but the message was completely clear on Thursday (didn't watch yesterday), the lockdown hasn't changed.

I can't see what's mixed about that.

It does seem quite hypocritical. The community Facebook group in my area has been full of people complaining about others for daring to sit down or play football with their children in the park. There has been some really nasty things written and people calling for others to 'name and shame' and 'call the police'. Also people naming roads and houses which haven't participated in the clap. But then yesterday loads of posts about street parties, sharing food (socially distanced of course!), queues for ice cream vans and photos of people sitting very closely on their front lawns. Honestly I don't begrudge people some fun in these times but it seems hugely hypocritical.

Isnt it lovely? A real, genuine excuse to moan about the neighbours enjoying themselves!

Its going to be so sad when the lockdown is over and the resultant Misogynist's charter is no longer a thing..

DH took the dog out at 10 last night, and there was a party in the very narrow terrace behind us - all sharing drink, making lots of noise, and a few children with them. Further down the road on a small estate people singing and dancing, and fireworks. Group of teens out on bikes - in the dark, no lights. this morning, litter everywhere. We're the only house that put up any decorations on our road, and we had a little tea party in the garden, which was lovely. It was much later the drinking and noise kicked off. maybe they think the virus doesn't come out at night?

Its going to be so sad when the lockdown is over

If this place is anything to go by, there are going to be an awful lot of neighbours at war when this is over.

I'm just glad I live in a normal street where nobody gives a toss what the other is doing.

Of course, I meant misanthrope's charter, for once on Mumsnet this is not about gender..

Within an hour of everyone being sensible on their own drives it had turned into a normal party here complete with guests and fireworks. Knew it would so stayed well away.

People seem to think the bank holiday is immune to germs or maybe they just don’t care about the consequences.

The newspapers seem to have changed their tone so much. There are no front pages splashed with pictures of all the ridiculous behaviour last night across the country. Haven't seen it mentioned on the news yes either. In fact Sky was happily broadcasting from a street party night! It wasn't long ago that they were publishing photographs of people who dared to buy a non essential item from The Range or sit on a park bench.

Everything just as busy and noisy today.

Family a few doors down are accompanying their 11 year old who is knocking on everyone’s doors offering his services as a gardener. I didn’t answer but NDN did, and asked them all why they’re not observing the lockdown which is still on. Not quite the reaction they were looking for...

I think they're all hungover here. Not heard a peep yet. It'll be interesting to see if they're all still making a show or disinfecting the handles of their wheelie bins and only accepting parcels wearing gloves after last night's ridiculous spectacle.

@Ineedabreak19 they will all get it eventually from somewhere. May aswell be their friends

@Mcvitoes isnt it time for Vera Lynn to be blasted full volume in their direction??