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« on: July 10, 2018, 13:47:27 »
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Supermarkets Aldi and Lidl say they will close stores early on Sunday if England get through to the World Cup final - because "football's coming home".

The chains have promised all staff in stores in England they can go home at 15:00 BST on Sunday 15 July so they can watch the match.

Now some are asking whether other supermarkets will follow suit.

Looking wider than supermarkets - what other businesses and services should consider closing early on Sunday?
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« Reply #1 on: July 10, 2018, 13:56:44 »
Nobody suggest GWR▸ (Great Western Railway).

They barely open on a Sunday as it is!
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« Reply #2 on: July 10, 2018, 14:20:07 »
Quote from: bignosemac on July 10, 2018, 13:56:44
Nobody suggest GWR▸ (Great Western Railway).
Cheesy Cheesy Cheesy

The thought never even crossed my mind  Wink
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« Reply #3 on: July 10, 2018, 14:33:08 »
Let's come back to this thread after the game tomorrow.  It will either be irrelevant then - or very relevant indeed.   
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« Reply #4 on: July 10, 2018, 21:24:01 »
Quote from: grahame on July 10, 2018, 13:47:27
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Supermarkets Aldi and Lidl say they will close stores early on Sunday if England get through to the World Cup final - because "football's coming home".

The chains have promised all staff in stores in England they can go home at 15:00 BST on Sunday 15 July so they can watch the match.

Now some are asking whether other supermarkets will follow suit.

Looking wider than supermarkets - what other businesses and services should consider closing early on Sunday?


Its called "religious observance" ………….  Grin Grin
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« Reply #5 on: July 10, 2018, 21:59:05 »
Please let my workplace close early. I'm due to finish at 4pm on Sunday. 😐
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« Reply #6 on: July 10, 2018, 22:42:25 »
Quote from: bignosemac on July 10, 2018, 13:56:44
Nobody suggest GWR▸ (Great Western Railway).

They barely open on a Sunday as it is!

I’ve been told they’re offering huge incentives to staff to work!
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« Reply #7 on: July 11, 2018, 12:38:27 »
I see Virgin Trains have lifted all ticket restrictions today so that people can get home in time for tonight's game.
I suppose most of those travelling to Glasgow won't be taking up the offer Smiley  Grin Wink
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« Reply #8 on: July 11, 2018, 13:08:34 »
GWR▸ (Great Western Railway) have put the stickers on another train today,
ITS COMING HOME along with the names of the whole England football team !
So I've tweeted them and asked if they might lift ticket restrictions to help people home.
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« Reply #9 on: July 11, 2018, 19:46:28 »
See here - http://www.firstgreatwestern.info/coffeeshop/index.php?topic=20025.msg241770#msg241770 for pictures.
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« Reply #10 on: July 11, 2018, 22:10:31 »
Well you got your wish.
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