Archive for January, 2010

  • Supermarket Alcohol Petition

    14.01.2010 / Category: News

    A new petition on the website of 10 Downing Street has been launched asking for a ban on supermarkets selling alcohol.

    Club and Bar owner Gary Hunt, of Brook Group in Yorkshire has launched the bid to raise awareness of the various issues surrounding cheap alcohol when made available in UK supermarkets.

    Mr. Hunt told The Publican : “I support minimum pricing, but I am not sure it is radical enough. The supermarkets probably won’t bat an eyelid at my campaign because they are too powerful but at least I feel that I am doing something. People are pre-loading and coming in later and later. They are already drunk when they get here and it just seems to be getting worse and worse.”

    “Obviously it is extremely unlikely that the government will ban supermarkets selling alcohol but this petition is about raising the profile of a very serious problem and putting pressure on the government to put in additional measures, over and above minimum pricing, to draw back the bulk purchasing of alcohol through irresponsible supermarket sales.”

    You can view the petition on the Downing Street Website

  • Tuborg Sponsor NME Awards

    09.01.2010 / Category: News

    The Carlsberg UK brand ‘Tuborg’ will be the new official sponsor of the Shockwaves NME Awards after a new one year deal. Tuborg will replace Red Stripe as official sponsor after the deal which will see them feature on the NME tour ahead of the main awards ceremony on February 24th.

    Carlsberg UK Director of Brands Paul Davies, said: “The NME awards and Tuborg are a natural fit. The awards are the most sought after in British music, and Tuborg has become synonymous with the UK music scene. It can now officially be called the official beer of live music.”

    Jonathan Boakes of the NME, said: “We are delighted to have signed up Tuborg as the official beer partner of the Shockwaves NME Awards and as sponsor of the Best Live Band award. The brand is a massive supporter of live music and we are looking forward to it being part of the biggest rock and roll event of the year.”

  • The Real World

    05.01.2010 / Category: Site Updates

    Pubs LogoOk so it’s back to the real world after the festive period, and we hope you all had a good one !

    Some of you will have noticed an addition over the christmas period – Our new Cocktail Database  :)

    There will be regular recipe updates from us, but of course you can add your own drinks such as cocktails, shooters and punches along with any photographs you have of your creations. Registered members can also comment on your concoctions.

    Cocktails already available include winter warmers such as the Polish Bullet which is a staff favourite here, so once that snowman is finished why not settle down with one. You deserve it !

    Cheers !

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