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Near-normality for Welsh pubs from 7 August welcomed by CAMRA
Responding to the First Minister Mark Drakeford’s announcement that, subject to the state of the pandemic nearer the time, most of the...
stevehobman
Jul 16, 2021


COUNTDOWN TO NORMALITY: Ready to raise a glass at the bar again?
Pubs are coming home... at last it seems. Ok it's not 55 years, but neverthless it has indeed been a very long, rocky and wearisome road...
stevehobman
Jul 13, 2021


WELCOME - TO THE NEW CAMPAIGN FOR THE GREAT BRITISH PUB
JODIE KIDD LAUNCHES NEW LONG LIVE THE LOCAL CAMPAIGN AS PUBS EXPECT GO AHEAD TO REOPEN FULLY New research from Long Live The Local...
stevehobman
Jul 8, 2021
WELCOME BACK TO THE REAL PUB WITH RESTRICTIONS LIFTED SOON
BUT PUBS STILL NEED MORE HELP, SAYS CAMRA CAMRA welcomes return of the authentic pub experience in England Commenting on the announcement...
stevehobman
Jul 6, 2021


PUBS MATTER, SAYS CAMRA IN PLEA FOR FURTHER HELP
CAMRA COMMENTS ON THE REPORT THAT EASING OF RESTRICTIONS IN ENGLAND WILL BE DELAYED BEYOND JUNE 21 Commenting on the news that easing of...
stevehobman
Jun 17, 2021
ONGOING RESTRICTIONS CRUSHING THE FUTURE OF OUR NATIONS’ PUBS The British Institute of Innkeeping
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has today released the results of their latest survey of members, detailing their experiences...
stevehobman
Jun 17, 2021
Today pubs reopen inside... let's enjoy
Last night we sought urgent refuge in the pub marquee as another torrential downpour suddenly hit our beer garden. Hopefully it was for...
stevehobman
May 17, 2021


The way forward as pubs reopen.....
So far since April 12 we have enjoyed some 12 pub visits in Chester and south Cheshire, plus for the first group outing of Beer Tours UK...
stevehobman
Apr 27, 2021


Hooray, The Return of the Great British Pub - just a little bit
Some local pub joy for south Cheshire The pubs are open, a bit. The sun is shining, just a bit, for now. The daffodils flower on, rather...
stevehobman
Apr 13, 2021


At last, help on the horizon for our valiantly struggling brewers
SIBA RESPONDS TO THE GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT THAT NEW £1.5BN POT OF BUSINESS RATES SUPPORT WILL INCLUDE BREWERIES Responding to the...
stevehobman
Mar 26, 2021


HAPPY 50TH CAMRA ... YOU'RE LOOKING YOUNGER THAN EVER
CAMRA is a youthful 50 years old today. Conceived by the four founding fathers after a bad night on keg beer in Chester, the campaign has...
stevehobman
Mar 16, 2021
Ongoing financial support welcome – but Budget is missed opportunity to save our pubs - CAMRA
Responding to the Chancellor’s Budget statement, CAMRA’s National Chairman Nik Antona said: “Freezing alcohol duty is obviously better...
stevehobman
Mar 4, 2021
Budget help on the way to help communities Save Our Pubs
Hope that Chancellor’s new funding will help save the great British pub: CAMRA Commenting on reports that tomorrow’s Budget will include...
stevehobman
Mar 2, 2021


Some progress in yesterday's roadmap yes - but the nightmare is not yet over for our beloved pub
CAMRA APPEALS TO CHANCELLOR SURVIVAL HELP More financial support needed for pubs after roadmap statement only provides for limited...
stevehobman
Feb 23, 2021


The Great Chester Pub Tour for that joyous reopening time...try it
This guide to Chester pubs (below) is running in the current Spring issue of the Campaign for Real Ale BEER magazine, as part of the...
stevehobman
Feb 9, 2021


Pubs are needed and must be saved -University research confirms
Pubs are social hubs and needed to keep communities together. In the pub sector we already knew this, but it is nice to get some...
stevehobman
Feb 2, 2021
Hospitality can spearhead recovery with help from the Budget, says sector chief
Business rates holiday and VAT cut extension essential for hospitality revival 20 January 2021 Hospitality sector calls for bold package...
stevehobman
Jan 21, 2021
MINISTER HIGHLIGHTS THE VALUE OF PUBS
PUBS AND THE HOSPITALITY SECTOR SHOULDN’T BE SCAPEGOATED DURING THE ONGOING COVID CRISIS, PARLIAMENT TOLD That was the message from the...
stevehobman
Jan 13, 2021
PUBS MAY DAY MESSAGE: if they stay closed many will be lost for good without more support now
BBPA says far more financial support from Government will be needed if pubs are not to open until May The British Beer & Pub Association,...
stevehobman
Jan 12, 2021


PLEA TO SAVE OUR PUBS: WE WILL NEED THEM EVEN MORE AFTER THIS NEW COVID ORDEAL
Pubs and breweries need more financial support to survive new lockdown: CAMRA Responding to the new national lockdown in England and the...
stevehobman
Jan 6, 2021
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