There are just some things you have to do sitting down!

Some people came up with a comfortable way of queuing for a prescription from the Boots pharmacy off Spilsby Road, Horncastle.
One woman takes a seat while waiting for her prescription.One woman takes a seat while waiting for her prescription.
One woman takes a seat while waiting for her prescription.

A woman brought along her own chair... and obviously thought she’d be in for a long wait!

The queue this morning (Thursday) stretched from the pharmacy back to the main road.

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However, everyone respected the latest restrictions and made sure they stayed two metres apart.

PC Paula Young and PCSO Nigel Wass in Horncastle.PC Paula Young and PCSO Nigel Wass in Horncastle.
PC Paula Young and PCSO Nigel Wass in Horncastle.

Photographer John Aron took these images of deserted streets and playgrounds in Horncastle and Woodhall Spa which would normally be packed with people and vehicles.

PSCO Nigel Wass and PC Paula Young are pictured patrolling Horncastle’s High Street.

They also patrolled a number of villages in the Wolds, offering support, advice and assurance to residents during the Covid-19 crisis.

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PCSO Wass said: “There have been no issues and everyone is respecting the regulations.

Woodhall Spa looked deserted.Woodhall Spa looked deserted.
Woodhall Spa looked deserted.

“We’ve checked on a few people who we know are particularly vulnerable and made sure they are OK - and fetched a few items of shopping for them.

“We’ve had a few people asking what they can or can’t do and we’ve been able to pass on advice.

“Communities really are pulling together.”

There were queues at supermarkets but again, people were well behaved and kept to the regulations.

Meanwhile, police patrols will continue throughout area and officers have new powers to deal with anyone who is not observing the latest Government guidelines.

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