Ale and Beer

'Pub last orders could soon be soft drinks only'

Your round-up of the news – August 6, 2010

Source:'Pub last orders could soon be soft drinks only'

Pub industry bikers raise £2.5k for Licensed Victuallers School

Group raises cash for Hassocks operation which looks after children with autism

Source:Pub industry bikers raise £2.5k for Licensed Victuallers School

Matthew Clarke sells Forth Wines

Former industry execs buy Scottish business for undisclosed sum

Source:Matthew Clarke sells Forth Wines

Findlay calls on MPs to recognise industry progress

Marston’s boss wants politicians to “update themselves”

Source:Findlay calls on MPs to recognise industry progress

Town & City Pub Co reaps rewards from value-for-money deals

Yates’s operator reports near double digit growth in last financial year

Source:Town & City Pub Co reaps rewards from value-for-money deals

Vince Cable: "Pubcos are on Probation"

Secretary of State Vince Cable confirms that the Government will revisit the Codes of Practice of the Large Pub Companies if they were not found to be acting properly.

Source:Vince Cable: "Pubcos are on Probation"

Manchester

A one night visit to see a family member in hospital allowed us to drink at Marble, Angel, Smithfield, Kings Arms and New Oxford, between 9pm and midnight. A mad gallop and guzzle in the rain, but jolly good - great beers and really enjoyed talking …… The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

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'Alcohol-free pub plan for city centre wins support'

Your round-up of the news – August 3, 2010

Source:'Alcohol-free pub plan for city centre wins support'

North East drinkers lead real ale renaissance

As GBBF kicks-off today, CAMRA figures show number trying ale more than doubled in the region in last two years

Source:North East drinkers lead real ale renaissance

Orchid appoints new board member

Former Manchester City chairman David Bernstein made non-executive chairman at managed operator

Source:Orchid appoints new board member