• Bill Bailey Alcohol Warning

    15.01.2010 / Category: News

    A new government alcohol awareness campaign will feature comedian Bill Bailey to encourage parents to speak to their children about the dangers of alcohol.

    The “Why let drink decide?” campaign targets alcohol related issues such as poor school performance, teen pregnancies and road accidents which can occur as a result of one too many.

    Other well known comedians such as Russell Kane, Josie Long and Jo Brand will also back the campaign.

    Bill Bailey said : “Comedy is a great way to get information across and if people are laughing and enjoying it, you can slip messages or something more serious in under the radar and I think it has more of an impact. For this campaign, we filmed a scene as if I’m performing in a club. When you watch it you think that you’re in one scenario, then it pulls back to reveal something else. I like the way it plays with your perception.”

  • 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 !

  • 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.

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