Worthing's AMF Bowling alley reopening delayed as lockdown measures tightened

Worthing's AMF Bowling alley has had plans to reopen delayed after the Government announced a tightening of lockdown measures.

By John Holden

Published 29th Jul 2020, 16:42 BST

Updated 31st Jul 2020, 12:50 BST

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AMF Bowling, in Marine Parade, was set to join more than 50 other alleys owned by parent company Hollywood Bowl in reopening tomorrow (August 1).

But an announcement from Prime Minister Boris Johnson this afternoon (July 31) has curtailed those plans by at least a fortnight.

He said figures from the Office for National Statistics showed there were now 4,900 new infections every day across the UK, an increase of around 50 per cent over the last few weeks.

Mr Johnson said 'we can't afford to ignore this evidence' and announced plans to reopen bowling alleys and begin indoor performances were postponed by at least two weeks.

Boris Johnson Hollywood Bowl Government Office for National Statistics