Whole street has lock-down bingo party
Get your dabbers out!
Last updated 6th Apr 2020
With restaurants, bars and gyms all closed under new social distancing rules, things can get a little repetitive and dull during the day. However, one community in The North East came together to form a social distanced bingo hall right on their street. Keeping to their respective households, people came out on their doorsteps and opened their windows as the numbers were called through a sound system placed in the middle of the cul-de-sac.
Organised by Mark Henderson, it's fair to say from watching the video that he's pretty handy with a ball or two!
Initially uploaded by Newcastle resident John Thompson, the series of videos have been viewed over 75,000 times on Facebook and received a ton of comments from people inspired to do the same.
Participant Carlene Robson commented: "It was class! Thanks Kerry, Mark and family for organising it all. We'll put in cash/prizes next time!"
Others expressed their desire to live on the street and hundreds of people tagged their friends with the hope of organising their own event.
If you'd rather do things digitally, check out our list of the best Instagram accounts to keep you entertained including Instagram live bingo with Jules von Hep and Sarah Powell.