FAMILIES and couples will be able to score a strike as Hollywood Bowl is set to return next month.

Hollywood Bowl has today announced it will be reopening in Bracknell from Saturday, July 4.

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Like many businesses, the bowling alley closed in March line with government guidelines due to Covid-19.

However some residents may still be concerned as to how it will open during coronavirus.

Stephen Burns, chief executive at Hollywood Bowl Group said: “The health and safety of our customers and team remains our priority. Whether it’s to bowl, enjoy the amusement areas, have a bite to eat or something to drink, we want to assure our customers that we are doing everything we can to create a safe and fun experience for families to return to.

"We look forward to welcoming them back through our doors very soon.”

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Increase in cleaning will take place throughout the day, including the cleaning of bowling balls, lane seating and touch screens in between games.

There will be a reduction in lanes to provide extra space between each game taking place.

Amusement machines, as well as bar and diner seating, will be appropriately spaced out and signage will be visible throughout the venue to remind customers to maintain a safe distance from others.

There will be reduced customer capacity at centres to ensure that social distancing measures can be adhered to, and groups will be restricted a maximum of six people with bowlers asked to arrive slightly ahead of their booking time.

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Customers may also be required to queue when entering the centre and checking in for their games, ensuring they keep a safe distance from others.

Customers will also be given the option of wearing disposable gloves whilst aiming for a strike and playing on the amusement areas and will be asked to wear their own footwear whilst bowling.

Upon entering the centre, customers will be expected to use hand sanitiser, which will be readily available at dispensers.

Hollywood Bowl will continue to accept cash and is encouraging customers to use contactless payment where possible.

There will be safety shields at all tills to protect both team members and customers.

Food and drink can be pre-ordered from the in-centre diners and bars, with cutlery and sauces provided to guests with their meal.

In addition, all team members will undergo daily temperature checks and will be wearing PPE to ensure their own safety and that of customers.