Boozers beware -you are next

MargaretR · 21-07-2007, 00:13

The same chap who recommended the smoking ban is now after a reduction in alcohol consumption
Call For Higher Alcohol Taxes (from Lancashire Telegraph)?

What will be next after that? (I'm OK given up that one already )

WillowTheWhisp · 21-07-2007, 00:15

Are we looking at the possibility of 'a pub with no beer'?

steeljack · 21-07-2007, 05:40

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

Are we looking at the possibility of 'a pub with no beer'?

guess music files are not allowed , just tried to post the Slim Dusty song "a pub with no beer" but the site would not allow it

guess its a copyright/file sharing thing

Wynonie Harris · 21-07-2007, 06:57

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

Are we looking at the possibility of 'a pub with no beer'?

There's one in Rawtenstall already...it's called a Temperance Bar. Personally, I shudder at the very thought of it!

mez · 21-07-2007, 09:34

well if that happens the supermarkets are going to be a d**m site richer & more drinking at home ..................but will kill the socoal side of life .................HELP were would the accyweb meets be, the drink dosn't bother me but the socail side does.

cashman · 21-07-2007, 09:58

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Originally Posted by steeljack

guess music files are not allowed , just tried to post the Slim Dusty song "a pub with no beer" but the site would not allow it

guess its a copyright/file sharing thing

just reminded me got the single (green columbia) used to bring tears to me best mates eyes pmsl, its nowt new just scaremongering tax always has always will go on beer,spirits etc.

Tin Monkey · 21-07-2007, 10:01

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

There's one in Rawtenstall already...it's called a Temperance Bar. Personally, I shudder at the very thought of it!

Hasn't that been there for donkey's years? There was another Temperance Inn near Sedbergh in Yorkshire, but I think it closed down.

I don't see the harm in them, as long as there're alternatives too.

MargaretR · 21-07-2007, 10:06

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Originally Posted by cashman

just reminded me got the single (green columbia) used to bring tears to me best mates eyes pmsl, its nowt new just scaremongering tax always has always will go on beer,spirits etc.

This chief medical officer seems to always get his way. Just be prepared for massive increases in tax on alcohol which will drive more pubs out of business, and reduce the amount we can afford to drink. He also recommends revoking the 24 hours licencing. It wont be a ban like the cigarettes is - just price it off the scale of affordability.

I suppose that yesterday was 'a good time to bury bad news' because of the floods and Harry Potter.

cashman · 21-07-2007, 10:34

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Originally Posted by [email protected]

This chief medical officer seems to always get his way. Just be prepared for massive increases in tax on alcohol which will drive more pubs out of business, and reduce the amount we can afford to drink. He also recommends revoking the 24 hours licencing. It wont be a ban like the cigarettes is - just price it off the scale of affordability.

I suppose that yesterday was 'a good time to bury bad news' because of the floods and Harry Potter.

oh i agree margaret, read something about 10 days ago that the intent is to " Bounce Booze"it will put more out of business,but still think pubs will continue as normal, just there will be less of em

Lilly · 21-07-2007, 10:36

Oh how marvellous.So does this chap want us all to meet our friends in the pub for a pot of tea and a gypsy cream? I'm not in favour of 24 hour drinking myself but I don't want it banned altogether

.Whatever next?

Royboy39 · 21-07-2007, 10:54

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Originally Posted by Lilly

Oh how marvellous.So does this chap want us all to meet our friends in the pub for a pot of tea and a gypsy cream? I'm not in favour of 24 hour drinking myself but I don't want it banned altogether

.Whatever next?

Same fellow says we must eat healthy food, not junk food.
Offal is good for you so Sunday dinner will be Haggis with Curry Sauce and ginger beer.

MargaretR · 21-07-2007, 10:55

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Originally Posted by Lilly

Oh how marvellous.So does this chap want us all to meet our friends in the pub for a pot of tea and a gypsy cream? I'm not in favour of 24 hour drinking myself but I don't want it banned altogether

.Whatever next?

I imagine we will end up with those continental type cafe/bars which serve drinks, snacks, coffee and tea.
In Italy they seem to be the social gathering places.
They dont have the same atmosphere as a traditional pub, but at least folks have somewhere to go to meet friends and exchange chat.

Tin Monkey · 21-07-2007, 10:57

I think there's a little over-reaction to all this. Advocating eating a healthier diet and drinking less, is common sense nowadays isn't it? I'm not saying I do it (I am trying), but I know it's what I should be doing.

There is no way that the country will go down the road of prohibition, but there is a drink-led culture in this country that needs to be addressed.

MargaretR · 21-07-2007, 10:59

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Originally Posted by Royboy39

Same fellow says we must eat healthy food, not junk food.
Offal is good for you so Sunday dinner will be Haggis with Curry Sauce and ginger beer.

Food is VAT free at present - they are considering adding VAT to food which they consider to be damaging to health.

cashman · 21-07-2007, 11:01

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Originally Posted by Tin Monkey

I think there's a little over-reaction to all this. Advocating eating a healthier diet and drinking less, is common sense nowadays isn't it? I'm not saying I do it (I am trying), but I know it's what I should be doing.

There is no way that the country will go down the road of prohibition, but there is a drink-led culture in this country that needs to be addressed.

that just about sums it up- Dead Right.