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B&Q staying open

(33 Posts)
MiniMoon Tue 24-Mar-20 14:03:58

B&Q are classed as a hardware store along with Wicks and Screwfix. They are deemed essential, and are therefore allowed to remain open.

MissAdventure Tue 24-Mar-20 14:00:55

I think they're taking advantage, pound signs in their greedy eyes.

Oopsadaisy3 Tue 24-Mar-20 13:59:18

Light bulbs? Possibly because we will need lighting

Oopsadaisy3 Tue 24-Mar-20 13:58:37

I’d be interested to know what essentials B and Q sell.

Oopsadaisy3 Tue 24-Mar-20 13:57:35

Pressed post too soon.
We have decided that we are doing the best we can for us, if we don’t mix with the general public we should be ok. What everyone else does is of no concern to us now, they’ve been warned umpteen times.
I was feeling bad for not going over to my elderly neighbours , but I have Asthma, Sunday they had hordes of relatives in and out, so I think if they can’t do the right thing then I have to stay away from them.

Cerys Tue 24-Mar-20 13:55:46

B and Q is closed today whilst they reorganize stores to provide essentials only

Oopsadaisy3 Tue 24-Mar-20 13:54:45

Hopefully in the coming days they will clamp down on stores that shouldn’t be open, You always get people trying to push their luck, large shops are probably the worst.

And of course Covidiots are out there spending their money.

Washerwoman Tue 24-Mar-20 13:51:25

Ok I get that essential plumbing and electrical parts still need to be available but a friends relative works in B&Q and says it's been mental.Everyone buying paint,DIY materials,plants ,compost etc so they can crack on whilst at home.Stores absolutely packed.But really whilst I'm here st home sticking strictly not seeing our DGC who live around the corner even though they have been keeping apart as a family for days so have to wonder ?Don't get me wrong DH and I will stay home for as long as it takes but surely so many shoppers in theses stores isn't right.It isn't food.It isn't medicine.Surely it should be online only.Or has anyone heard that's what it's going to be.