Venues across Chesterfield and north Derbyshire have been reported being very busy as people make the most of the good April weather to get out and visit a pub for the first time in months.
Outdoor hospitality reopened on April 12 as part of the next step in the easing of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.
Police upped the number of officers on duty in Derbyshire over the weekend in preparation for pubs reopening – but officers have praised residents for behaving ‘responsibly’.
There were no ‘significant’ incidents over the first reopening weekend according to police, who applauded people and hospitality businesses for enjoying the sunny weather responsibly.
And by the looks of the photos submitted to your Derbyshire Times’ Facebook page, you have been making the most of it…
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1. The Green Dragon Inn, Church Street, Dronfield
James Ellis took his pet pooch out to enjoy the beer garden at the Green Dragon in Dronfield. Photo: James Ellis
2. Laburnum Inn, 2 Hackney Road, Matlock
Debbie Steeples submitted this picture of drinks being enjoyed in Matlock. Photo: Debbie Steeples
3. The Bluebell, Church Lane, South Wingfield
Kate Lane was another enjoying the weather in the beer garden at The Bluebell. Photo: Kate Lane
4. Birthday fun
Nicola Johnson submitted this image said: "My daughter's birthday, plus her grandad had a pint and a couple of hours celebrating with her - joy at last". Photo: Nicola Johnson