Shepherd Neame, the Kent-based brewer, pub and hotel operator has acquired Village Green Restaurants Limited from Alex and Helen Bensley for a total consideration of £11.85m. Village Green Restaurants Limited operates five freehold pub restaurants in and around Maidstone and Ashford in the company’s Kent heartland. All the pub restaurants will be operated under Shepherd … [Read more...]
ALMR leading sector-wide push for fruit machine innovation
The ALMR has responded to the Government’s review of gaming machines and social responsibility measures calling for a more attractive offer for customers using Category C machines. The ALMR’s submission has called for an increase in stakes to £2 and an increase in the maximum prize to £150. The ALMR is also pushing for a modernisation of standards, incorporating cashless … [Read more...]
DrinkUp.London announces new Festival Director for London Beer Week
DrinkUp.London is pleased to welcome their newest recruit, Ali Dedianko, who joins the team as Festival Director for London Beer Week (13-19 March 2017). Ali has made the move to beer from spirits, having spent the past 6 years at Belvedere Vodka, where she worked as Global Brand Ambassador before being promoted to Director of Education. Although the jump from the world … [Read more...]
Sector can lead on drink driving initiatives, says ALMR
The ALMR has responded to the launch of the annual THINK! Drink driving campaign by reminding customers not to drink and drive and praised the work of industry-led drink drive schemes. ALMR Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “We fully support the Government’s message that there should be a zero-tolerance approach to drink driving. Drink driving is, rightfully, not socially … [Read more...]
Knutsford company wins national Amazon Growing Business Award
A Cheshire-based pub company has won a prestigious Amazon Growing Business Award at a national ceremony in London. The Cheshire company saw off competition from hundreds of entrepreneurs and businesses from across the UK to claim the top prize. Knutsford-based The New World Trading Company won the Mid-Sized Company (Turnover £25m-£50m) award after competing against names … [Read more...]