The BBPA (British Beer and Pub Association) describes as ‘encouraging’ the figures which show that hospital admissions for under 16s have fallen by 16%, and 16-24s are down by 2.4%. BBPA recognises that the report rightly points out that changes to the recording of admissions, through the use of ‘secondary diagnoses’, has “led to increases in the proportion of admissions … [Read more...]
Orchid pubs’ sunny results over Bank Holiday!
There’s no doubt that sunshine can make a massive difference to trading. Let’s hope that the good weather gets a good run this year, so that pubs can profit. Judging by Orchid’s preparation and performance – see some truly impressive results below – there’s plenty that all pubs can do to ensure they are positioned to benefit... The summer weather for the end of May Bank … [Read more...]
Wetherspoon to open on Motorway Network
JD Wetherspoon is to open its first licensed bar and restaurant on the Motorway Network at Extra’s Motorway Service Area on the M40 (junction 2) at Beaconsfield in Buckinghamshire. Wetherspoon has been granted permission to operate 24 hours a day (the company has yet to finalise its opening hours), and the licence allows it to serve alcohol from 8am until 1am, seven days a … [Read more...]
Spirit nears 1,000 on apprenticeship programme
Spirit Pub Company is one step closer to achieving 1,000 candidates on its apprenticeship programme after a further 90 apprentices were recognised for their success at a celebration ceremony held at Alton Towers. The apprentices were invited to the award ceremony to receive their apprenticeship certificates from Spirit’s HR Director for Operations, Ian Marchant, and Head of … [Read more...]
Bristol’s Beerd Brewery to introduce innovative craft brews
A new Bristol-based brewery is set to tap into the growing consumer interest in quality craft beers with its own range of innovative brews. From the people who launched the popular Beerd craft beer and pizza bar in St Michael’s Hill, the new brewery is unmistakably Bristolian and draws on an eclectic mix of influences to create distinctive, unconventional beers. Shane … [Read more...]