I've just been down to my local micropub. There was great beer and good company, and I've returned home feeling a bit more positive about life in general. My usual drinking buddy (70.02 years of age) had elected to follow the government advice and stay at home. He missed a good evening. I hope the establishment will remain open and, while it does, I will continue to support it.
I'm sure the government will eventually close pubs and make us all stay at home (a la France). As a single retired person I dread that day, and in the meantime I will continue to try to live my life as normally as possible.