Louth Pie Day team praises businesses for coronavirus response

Louth Pie Day - which was due to take place on April 15 - will now be held at a later date alongside the Lincolnshire Pie Championship, which had already been postponed.

A Louth Pie Day spokesman said: “Until the health crisis is over, people must stay at home except for essential journeys, and most high street shops have shut or have 
changed the way they sell.

“But with so much enthusiasm and goodwill already behind it, not to mention sponsorship, there are tentative plans for Louth Pie Day and the Lincolnshire Pie Championship to be held in the autumn, as soon as the Government allows events again.

“If that’s not possible, then Louth Pie Day 2021 will be something to really look forward to.”

The spokesman continued: “While many celebratory events have been either put on hold or cancelled, the vital business of feeding people has become the priority for many independent food retailers in Louth.

“They have risen to the challenge by switching their business operations to take-out and, in some cases, delivery services. Louth was already exceptional for the number of its superb independent food shops and the coronavirus crisis has shown them at their best.

“Bakers, butchers, cafés, pubs and restaurants that were gearing up for Louth Pie Day, as well as greengrocers and corner shops, have become heavily involved in food deliveries in Louth and surrounding areas, and are now supporting residents.”

Everyone who has bought tickets is advised to hold onto them; they will still be valid if the event is rescheduled.

Alternatively, you can return your tickets and get a refund when restrictions are lifted and shops are back open normally again.

Meanwhile, the team behind Louth Pie Day - alongside with the event’s official sponsor NFU Mutual Louth, plus Allinson Print Ltd - have contributed to local efforts by printing 10,000 #ViralKindness cards that residents have used to support local vulnerable neighbours during the coronavirus crisis.