by Darren | Friday, March 27, 2020 | Coronavirus, Pubs and Bars
The British Beer and Pub Association has welcomed the Chancellor’s announcement of a support package for self-employed publicans. Chief executive, Emma McClarkin, said: “Eighty-five per cent of pubs are small or medium-sized businesses run by independent...
by Darren | Friday, March 27, 2020 | Beer News, Business News, Cornwall News, Pubs and Bars
Shepherd Neame chief executive, Jonathan Neame Shepherd Neame has announced a temporary change to its staffing structure and salary levels in light of the ongoing Covid-19 situation to protect jobs for the long term. None of Shepherd Neame’s staff are being made...
by Darren | Friday, March 27, 2020 | Beer News, Coronavirus, Pubs and Bars
SIBA chief executive, James Calder (pictured), has written to Wetherspoon boss, Tim Martin, in the wake of news that the pub group was withholding payment to supplier East West Ales, and, by extension, the small brewers EWA works with. This is the text of that letter....
by Darren | Thursday, March 26, 2020 | Coronavirus, Pubs and Bars
Fundraising in happier times at the Falkners Arms, Fleet, Hampshire The nation’s 12-week lockdown could cost charities and grassroots sports an estimated £35 million in funds raised by pubs, according to PubAid. However, hundreds of pubs, who have seen a drastic...
by Darren | Tuesday, March 24, 2020 | Business News, Coronavirus, Pubs and Bars
A war of words has broken out over JD Wetherspoon’s treatment of employees who are currently not working in the company’s many pub and bars. In a video to his 40,000 workers, the group’s boss, Tim Martin, suggested they should apply for jobs at...
by Darren | Monday, March 23, 2020 | Cornwall News, Coronavirus, Pubs and Bars
St Austell Brewery chief executive, Kevin Georgel, with Kim Barker, tenant of the Ship Inn, Pentewan St Austell Brewery chief executive, Kevin Georgel, has been explaining how the company is getting to grips with the pubs shutdown. He told industry newsletter, Propel,...
by Darren | Sunday, March 22, 2020 | Coronavirus, Pubs and Bars
Big Drop founders James Kindred and Rob Fink Alcohol-free beer specialist Big Drop Brewing Co is hosting a virtual pub quiz on Tuesday (March 24), from 7.30pm to 10.30pm. Competitors will be able to take part in the Living Room Pub Quiz from the comfort...
by Darren | Sunday, March 22, 2020 | Beer News, Coronavirus, Pubs and Bars
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA), and Crowdfunder have come together to help pubs, clubs, breweries, taprooms, and cider producers during these difficult times. The Pulling Together campaign aims to publicise innovative ways...
by Darren | Sunday, March 22, 2020 | Coronavirus, Pubs and Bars
The Howard Arms, Carlisle A mother and daughter involved in running a pub business are offering to help the elderly and vulnerable who are isolated at home due to Coronavirus. Dianne Irving runs three pubs and a gin parlour in Carlisle and another pub in west Cumbria....
by Darren | Sunday, March 22, 2020 | Coronavirus, Pubs and Bars
Joule’s Brewery has suspended all rents for its franchiseese the foreseeable future. Its estate stretches across Shropshire, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and Wales, and the rent suspension will cover all 42 Taphouses. Operations director, John Auld, said: “Our...
by Darren | Sunday, March 22, 2020 | Beer News, Pubs and Bars
Brakspear has presented a cheque for £31,296 to Mind, the mental health charity, after a year-long fundraising drive across the company’s 130 pubs. Brakspear’s pub and head office teams raised money in variety of ways, ranging from the simple but effective...
by Darren | Friday, March 20, 2020 | Pubs and Bars
Back row, left to right: Paul Hegarty, honorary secretary, All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group; Murray Roberts, group managing director, Beds and Bars; Tom Stainer, chief executive, CAMRA; Greg Sage, communications director, Greene King; Mike Clist, chief executive,...
