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Post by cuzzman on Jun 23, 2020 13:32:48 GMT 1
Time to return to the brown bottle shop and give your local a timely reminder about why you love it. Everywhere loves and needs a good boozer so while they are sadly in a state of decline let's head out for a nice meal and half a weak shandy whilst we can - cheers !!!!
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Post by cuzzman on Jun 23, 2020 13:58:05 GMT 1
Sorry, forgot to say on 4th of July as announced by Boris.
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Post by Feedo Gnasher on Jun 23, 2020 14:12:51 GMT 1
Northwestman’s going to have to down all those bottles
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Post by Minormorris64 on Jun 23, 2020 14:17:36 GMT 1
Time to return to the brown bottle shop and give your local a timely reminder about why you love it. Everywhere loves and needs a good boozer so while they are sadly in a state of decline let's head out for a nice meal and half a weak shandy whilst we can - cheers !!!! You can have one pint surely,
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Post by cuzzman on Jun 23, 2020 14:29:18 GMT 1
Time to return to the brown bottle shop and give your local a timely reminder about why you love it. Everywhere loves and needs a good boozer so while they are sadly in a state of decline let's head out for a nice meal and half a weak shandy whilst we can - cheers !!!! You can have one pint surely, Only one - that home brew stuff from the Tuns is loopy juice if you're not used to it.
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Post by northwestman on Jun 23, 2020 15:07:04 GMT 1
Northwestman’s going to have to down all those bottles No problem, still got quite a bit of the draught stuff to get through 1st though.
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Post by northwestman on Jun 25, 2020 11:12:04 GMT 1
Comments on Twitter:
'Pubs will be re-opened - but you should only go there if it is essential drinking & you cannot drink from home'.
'Subsection 3: If as a result of drinking you start seeing double, you should make a trip to Barnard Castle to make sure you can drive safely - this will then count as an essential journey'.
'I have my own crate of beer at home but have been told I can go to the pub if I really want to where they will make special measures to accommodate my drinking'.
'So you can go to the pub, give them your address (so they can carry you home later?), sit in the corner and drink alone, away from family. That’s pretty much what I was planning to do, anyway'.
'And you must only walk or cycle to get there. Unless you are having trouble with your eyesight, in which case you can drive'.
'Do not look at the server. Try to talk with your mouth closed. Use a straw if possible. If u can't find a straw, use a bic pen. Learn sign language if possible, but if you use sign language, make sure you use gloves too. Try to use thought process to order your drink'.
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Post by LetchworthShrew on Jun 25, 2020 11:25:05 GMT 1
Comments on Twitter: 'Pubs will be re-opened - but you should only go there if it is essential drinking & you cannot drink from home'. 'Subsection 3: If as a result of drinking you start seeing double, you should make a trip to Barnard Castle to make sure you can drive safely - this will then count as an essential journey'. 'I have my own crate of beer at home but have been told I can go to the pub if I really want to where they will make special measures to accommodate my drinking'. 'So you can go to the pub, give them your address (so they can carry you home later?), sit in the corner and drink alone, away from family. That’s pretty much what I was planning to do, anyway'. 'And you must only walk or cycle to get there. Unless you are having trouble with your eyesight, in which case you can drive'. 'Do not look at the server. Try to talk with your mouth closed. Use a straw if possible. If u can't find a straw, use a bic pen. Learn sign language if possible, but if you use sign language, make sure you use gloves too. Try to use thought process to order your drink'. You forgot the bit about using an app to order your food and drinks and avoid paying with real money!!
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Post by Pilch on Jun 25, 2020 11:34:46 GMT 1
Comments on Twitter: 'Pubs will be re-opened - but you should only go there if it is essential drinking & you cannot drink from home'. 'Subsection 3: If as a result of drinking you start seeing double, you should make a trip to Barnard Castle to make sure you can drive safely - this will then count as an essential journey'. 'I have my own crate of beer at home but have been told I can go to the pub if I really want to where they will make special measures to accommodate my drinking'. 'So you can go to the pub, give them your address (so they can carry you home later?), sit in the corner and drink alone, away from family. That’s pretty much what I was planning to do, anyway'. 'And you must only walk or cycle to get there. Unless you are having trouble with your eyesight, in which case you can drive'. 'Do not look at the server. Try to talk with your mouth closed. Use a straw if possible. If u can't find a straw, use a bic pen. Learn sign language if possible, but if you use sign language, make sure you use gloves too. Try to use thought process to order your drink'. I thought you'd be against the re-opening of pubs surely they are only opening it because they have mates who run pubs or enjoy a drink themselves
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Post by northwestman on Jun 27, 2020 8:54:33 GMT 1
This is better. A much more realistic approach. www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8465287/Boss-pub-chain-Marstons-declares-war-coronavirus-red-tape.htmlOne of the country’s biggest pub chains has said it will not force drinkers to hand over their contact details – fearing the policy will put them off. Ralph Findlay, chief executive of Marston’s, is also refusing to make staff wear masks, claiming pubs should not feel like hospitals. He said customers would be able to prop up the bar when pubs open next week – ignoring another safety guideline issued by the Government. He said it will also be crucial to make pubs enjoyable places to visit, adding: ‘It’s important to me for pubs to look like pubs and not like hospitals because if they do, people won’t want to come here.’
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Post by zenfootball2 on Jun 27, 2020 19:18:23 GMT 1
This is better. A much more realistic approach. www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8465287/Boss-pub-chain-Marstons-declares-war-coronavirus-red-tape.htmlOne of the country’s biggest pub chains has said it will not force drinkers to hand over their contact details – fearing the policy will put them off. Ralph Findlay, chief executive of Marston’s, is also refusing to make staff wear masks, claiming pubs should not feel like hospitals. He said customers would be able to prop up the bar when pubs open next week – ignoring another safety guideline issued by the Government. He said it will also be crucial to make pubs enjoyable places to visit, adding: ‘It’s important to me for pubs to look like pubs and not like hospitals because if they do, people won’t want to come here.’ it may be a more a realistic approach but if you throw all the safe distancing away then you increase the chances of getting infected,equally by allowing evryone up to the bar you increase the chance of people picking up the virus from a surface .
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2020 20:57:29 GMT 1
Just like the closing of the pubs, the government have got the timing wrong. When they closed them they announced it in the daily briefing on a Friday effective from midnight meaning everyone went out on the Friday for one big session and probably spread it. In terms of reopening, I understand that he has to announce it in advance so pubs have time to sort it but to reopen on a Saturday is asking for chaos.
It will be interesting to see what town is like next week,equally it will be interesting if we getting many crossing the border into Shrewsbury (and other border towns) as their pubs aren't open. I've seen a few people suggesting the trains from mid Wales may be a bit busy
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Post by Valerioch on Jun 27, 2020 21:31:40 GMT 1
Just like the closing of the pubs, the government have got the timing wrong. When they closed them they announced it in the daily briefing on a Friday effective from midnight meaning everyone went out on the Friday for one big session and probably spread it. In terms of reopening, I understand that he has to announce it in advance so pubs have time to sort it but to reopen on a Saturday is asking for chaos. It will be interesting to see what town is like next week,equally it will be interesting if we getting many crossing the border into Shrewsbury (and other border towns) as their pubs aren't open. I've seen a few people suggesting the trains from mid Wales may be a bit busy Agreed I won’t be going to the pub that weekend as I think it’s a recipe for disaster, but do have a few days off work in July where I might try and support some of the locals in town, rather than Tim Martin. I also won’t go in a pub if I can see through the door or window that there isn’t some basic social distancing and new measures in order I think the chap in the article should look at the bigger picture. If everyone took his lax attitude, we will be back in lockdown potentially come autumn and then his taking will be 0% rather than 60% to break even
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2020 21:45:46 GMT 1
Just like the closing of the pubs, the government have got the timing wrong. When they closed them they announced it in the daily briefing on a Friday effective from midnight meaning everyone went out on the Friday for one big session and probably spread it. In terms of reopening, I understand that he has to announce it in advance so pubs have time to sort it but to reopen on a Saturday is asking for chaos. It will be interesting to see what town is like next week,equally it will be interesting if we getting many crossing the border into Shrewsbury (and other border towns) as their pubs aren't open. I've seen a few people suggesting the trains from mid Wales may be a bit busy Agreed I won’t be going to the pub that weekend as I think it’s a recipe for disaster, but do have a few days off work in July where I might try and support some of the locals in town, rather than Tim Martin. I also won’t go in a pub if I can see through the door or window that there isn’t some basic social distancing and new measures in order I think the chap in the article should look at the bigger picture. If everyone took his lax attitude, we will be back in lockdown potentially come autumn and then his taking will be 0% rather than 60% to break even I haven't made any plans for next weekend, to be honest i can take it or leave it and not really missing the pub. If I do decide go for a drink I think it will be localish only. Across social media Ive generally seen three approaches from pubs (in Shrewsbury): 1) Won't be rushed into opening straight away, will open when they have thought about the best approach 2) Will be opening but very strict measures in place, reservations only, table service only, small groups, etc. 3) Opening as soon as they can and have some measures in place but the cynical part of me thinks they are token efforts which will quickly go out of the window
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Post by GrizzlyShrew on Jun 27, 2020 21:55:20 GMT 1
Agreed I won’t be going to the pub that weekend as I think it’s a recipe for disaster, but do have a few days off work in July where I might try and support some of the locals in town, rather than Tim Martin. I also won’t go in a pub if I can see through the door or window that there isn’t some basic social distancing and new measures in order I think the chap in the article should look at the bigger picture. If everyone took his lax attitude, we will be back in lockdown potentially come autumn and then his taking will be 0% rather than 60% to break even I haven't made any plans for next weekend, to be honest i can take it or leave it and not really missing the pub. If I do decide go for a drink I think it will be localish only. Across social media Ive generally seen three approaches from pubs (in Shrewsbury): 1) Won't be rushed into opening straight away, will open when they have thought about the best approach 2) Will be opening but very strict measures in place, reservations only, table service only, small groups, etc. 3) Opening as soon as they can and have some measures in place but the cynical part of me thinks they are token efforts which will quickly go out of the window But how long does a pub need to plan to get ready to re open? They have had 3 months kicking their heels to think about it. 😦
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Post by Pilch on Jun 27, 2020 22:00:02 GMT 1
I think one thing needs addressing
I dont think pubs should be allowed to screen any sport once they initially re-open
probably best that the premier has already been sorted , but any further big games are just going to attract gatherings, social distancing, beer and football is a recipe for disaster
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2020 22:00:30 GMT 1
But how long does a pub need to plan to get ready to re open? They have had 3 months kicking their heels to think about it. 😦 I'm guessing they have been waiting on government guidance, e.g the 1m or 2m distancing.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2020 22:03:22 GMT 1
I think one thing needs addressing I dont think pubs should be allowed to screen any sport once they initially re-open probably best that the premier has already been sorted , but any further big games are just going to attract gatherings, social distancing, beer and football is a recipe for disaster They can't show sport www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/uk-news/rules-reopening-pubs-revealed-loud-18479318
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Post by Feedo Gnasher on Jun 27, 2020 22:06:00 GMT 1
Disgusting by Marstons. Inherently selfish of them but it will unfortunately appeal to some.
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Post by Pilch on Jun 27, 2020 22:13:38 GMT 1
I think one thing needs addressing I dont think pubs should be allowed to screen any sport once they initially re-open probably best that the premier has already been sorted , but any further big games are just going to attract gatherings, social distancing, beer and football is a recipe for disaster They can't show sport www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/uk-news/rules-reopening-pubs-revealed-loud-18479318cheers, I didnt realise
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Post by Valerioch on Jun 27, 2020 22:28:52 GMT 1
Agreed I won’t be going to the pub that weekend as I think it’s a recipe for disaster, but do have a few days off work in July where I might try and support some of the locals in town, rather than Tim Martin. I also won’t go in a pub if I can see through the door or window that there isn’t some basic social distancing and new measures in order I think the chap in the article should look at the bigger picture. If everyone took his lax attitude, we will be back in lockdown potentially come autumn and then his taking will be 0% rather than 60% to break even I haven't made any plans for next weekend, to be honest i can take it or leave it and not really missing the pub. If I do decide go for a drink I think it will be localish only. Across social media Ive generally seen three approaches from pubs (in Shrewsbury): 1) Won't be rushed into opening straight away, will open when they have thought about the best approach 2) Will be opening but very strict measures in place, reservations only, table service only, small groups, etc. 3) Opening as soon as they can and have some measures in place but the cynical part of me thinks they are token efforts which will quickly go out of the window Again agree, point 3 especially, there will be a fair few out there who won’t turn profits away to adhere to social distancing
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Post by Pilch on Jun 27, 2020 22:37:26 GMT 1
This is better. A much more realistic approach. www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8465287/Boss-pub-chain-Marstons-declares-war-coronavirus-red-tape.htmlOne of the country’s biggest pub chains has said it will not force drinkers to hand over their contact details – fearing the policy will put them off. Ralph Findlay, chief executive of Marston’s, is also refusing to make staff wear masks, claiming pubs should not feel like hospitals. He said customers would be able to prop up the bar when pubs open next week – ignoring another safety guideline issued by the Government. He said it will also be crucial to make pubs enjoyable places to visit, adding: ‘It’s important to me for pubs to look like pubs and not like hospitals because if they do, people won’t want to come here.’ better ? I'd rather have an unlicensed street party in bournemouth with liverpool fans than visit a pub doing that
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Post by staffordshrew on Jun 30, 2020 10:26:19 GMT 1
Leicester back in lockdown. I assume they are going to stop travel away from Leicester? Otherwise the pubs will open elsewhere and Sunday's papers will be full of tales of people travelling out to pubs.
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Post by blood red shrews on Jun 30, 2020 11:42:19 GMT 1
Alot of my friends and family are in Derby/Notts and my bro came back from University in Leicester before the weekend and it seems crazy they wouldn't impose a travel restriction as everyone will just be heading off to Derby and Notts for pints ,shopping and haircuts.
We still can't travel more than 5 miles up here in Edinburgh/Scotland.
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Post by Pilch on Jun 30, 2020 12:03:58 GMT 1
Alot of my friends and family are in Derby/Notts and my bro came back from University in Leicester before the weekend and it seems crazy they wouldn't impose a travel restriction as everyone will just be heading off to Derby and Notts for pints ,shopping and haircuts. We still can't travel more than 5 miles up here in Edinburgh/Scotland. 5 miles seems a reasonable measure, we should be doing that here, we went from North Korea to Anarchy overnight here a few weeks ago
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Post by northwestman on Jun 30, 2020 17:09:31 GMT 1
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Post by northwestman on Jul 1, 2020 9:32:59 GMT 1
If I lived in Leicester, I might find myself in urgent need of an eye test on Saturday. At the Three Swans Hotel in Market Harborough.
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Post by The Shropshire Tenor on Jul 4, 2020 8:52:06 GMT 1
There are 5 pubs within a mile of where I live, one has closed permanently and 2 have announced that they are waiting to see how things go and may open by the end of the month. The 2 remaining establishments are going to be popular!
On the subject of A&E, the friend of my daughter who has been working on a Covid ward in London since the start of the epidemic has been stood down and put on a new rota. She starts nights in A&E tonight.
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Post by northwestman on Jul 4, 2020 10:02:36 GMT 1
No loud music, no Sky Sports, no singing, no shouting, sitting at least 1 metre away from anyone else. Now that's my sort of pub! Just throw in no children, no dogs, and the volume on the fruit machine turned down and it would be perfect.
Sorry to lose out on the bar stools though. However, I'm grateful my local isn't insisting on contactless cards.
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Post by northwestman on Jul 4, 2020 10:18:17 GMT 1
I remember in the early 1980s pubs like the Custom House and the Boot in Chester.
No food served in either. Just a ticking clock and an empty lounge at the Custom House, and a narrow alley leading to a quiet drinking area at the Boot.
Needless to say, both have now been refurbished by the breweries, serve food, and have completely lost their character.
The Nursery Inn Heaton Norris (another ticking clock), and the Griffin Hotel Heaton Mersey (used to have small rooms), are two others that have not been improved by progress, though the former does still retain its bowling green at the rear of the pub.
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