The Buzz Bingo hall at Greenbridge Retail Park will be one of the first bingo halls to reopen in the UK. 

But players will have to wait another month before they can return as the hall won't be reopening until August 6. 

The location will be reopening with several new social distancing measures including screens and floor markers. 

Some seats will be marked as "out of use" and sanitisation stations will be available.

Chris Matthews, CEO of Buzz Bingo said: “We can’t wait to reopen our doors from 6th August and be back together again with our customers, it has been a long time apart.

"Our clubs are at the heart of local communities but we only wanted to reopen when we were sure we had done everything to keep our customers and colleagues safe.

“We’ve missed seeing everyone but the health and safety of our colleagues and customers is our number one priority.

"We’ve made sure extensive measures have been put in place to offer customers comfort so that they can safely return to their local bingo club to see old friends and enjoy a few games again.

“We’ve spent the last few months eagerly preparing for their return and our clubs are now covid-secure with enhanced cleaning schedules, simplified sessions and easy social distancing. 

"We want everyone to feel safe and relaxed in their local club and in the meantime, we are there for our customers with bingo, slots and games online.

“We can’t wait to welcome everyone back – at a social distance of course; both our regular players and friends – as well as new players who might want to try something new. Let’s help the nation get its buzz back!”