Archive for the ‘News’ Category

  • 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.”

  • Highland Park Tasting Collection

    21.12.2009 / Category: News

    A new single malt whiskey tasting collection box is now available from Highland Park.
    The collection is priced at £42.50 and includes 5 x 5cl bottles ;

    • Highland Park- The balanced and rich 12 year old
    • - The complex and smoky 15 year old
    • - The perfectly balanced unique 18 year old
    • - The honeyed and aromatic 25 year old
    • - The chocolate orange notes of the 30 year old

    You can buy the collection online at www.highlandpark.co.uk as well as many high street whiskey stores.

  • Smirnoff iPhone App

    18.12.2009 / Category: News

    Smirnoff has teamed up with London events guide ‘Time Out’ to provide a free iPhone app.

    Smirnoff LogoThe app is available from today and gives the user up-to-the-minute details of London nightlife, dining and culture as well as one-off events happening in the city over the festive period. An online / print campaign will promote the app which will also give users the chance to win a trip to new York via competitions which can be entered via the app or the Time Out website.

    Features of the app ;

    • Geo-location technology that allows users to view Time Out & Smirnoff recommended activities around their exact position within seconds, complete with event previews.

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    • Up-to-the-minute recommendations and event information, with functionality to send preferred event picks to friends.

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    • Functionality to add favourite cinemas, restaurants, venues and areas, allowing users to keep-up-to-date with what’s on in their favourite places.

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    If you do not have an iPhone you can view the content on the micro-site, where you can also download the app : www.timeout.com/smirnoff

  • Council Pays for 2-Way Radio

    15.12.2009 / Category: News

    Corby Borough Council has paid for digital 2-way radio systems which are to be used in Northamptonshire pubs.

    The scheme enables pubs and bars in the area to alert each and the police of potential troublemakers as they migrate from one venue to the next. A recent CAA (Comprehensive Area Assessment) report by the Audit Commission found that Corby had a significant binge drinking problem, and there were high levels of alcohol related crime in Northampton.

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