[Margaret Pilkington]

Tealeaf, the tap room doesn't seem to be required these days...since bad language and swearing in public appear to be the norm.

As for snobbery...read post 173 again and tell me there isn't an undercurrent of snobbery in it.......you compare it to Mc Donalds in a way that can't be considered complimentary.....and to confirm what I am saying you only need to read post 179.

You make unjustified comments, because none of the general public have yet been inside the place......and while you might prefer a tin of dog food, there are others who will go in and spend a few quid having, what to them, might be a pleasant time.........and it does help the local economy.

You may be able to choose better establishments(you may be better off than most Accringtonians....I don't know)......there may be more salubrious drinking holes where you live....down in the city.

And I must say your budgie must be very talented...have you thought of entering the bird on Britain's Got Talent?