Two More Pubs Close

Taggy · 28-10-2009, 13:03

Ive noticed over recent days that both the Arden Inn and the Grey Horse have closed there doors, hope someone takes over them soon, but its a dying trade i'm afraid!

Best Regards - Taggy

accyman · 28-10-2009, 13:38

the govenment think drinking is bad for you and a minonority of people put pressure on the govenment to act so inevitably the govenment will rather than directly close pubs will make it so hard for pubs to survive they are forced to close

pubs cant compete with supermarkets prices for beer so rather than lower what tax pubs have to pay the govenment want to increase tax on what supermarkets pay which dosnt help pubs but does rake in a whole load of extra cash for the govenment

just by driving over teh hills of teh accrington area you can see how much damage has been done to teh pub industry because most of teh pubs are now indian returants

despite what teh govenment claim teh smoking ban is the number 1 reason for teh demise of most of the pubs that have closed, until teh smoking ban there has never been such a huge amount of pubs close in such a short time and not even this so called credit crunch can be used as an excuse because most pubs survived previous depressions

MargaretR · 28-10-2009, 14:10

The next thing to be banned is meat
....I'm serious ...cows fart too much, and this Lord says so
Climate chief Lord Stern: give up meat to save the planet - Times Online

Less · 28-10-2009, 14:19

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Originally Posted by MargaretR

The next thing to be banned is meat
....I'm serious ...cows fart too much, and this Lord says so
Climate chief Lord Stern: give up meat to save the planet - Times Online

Hmm, I think that goes along the lines of a thread I started,
http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/f...dog-50063.html

But isn't it a little early for a thread wander Maggie?

The extinction of pubs is far more pressing than any other global fret.

accyman · 28-10-2009, 14:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by MargaretR

The next thing to be banned is meat
....I'm serious ...cows fart too much, and this Lord says so
Climate chief Lord Stern: give up meat to save the planet - Times Online

and after they have finished blaming cows they will be taxing our farts , either that or fitting us with filters

Restless · 28-10-2009, 15:26

not just to do with smoking the closure of pubs.. The prices are way too much nowadays. a drop in alcohol tax and much cheaper drinks would fill pubs for sure. Who wats to pay £3 a pint

MargaretR · 28-10-2009, 15:34

Pub closures are part of the social programme.
People sitting in front of TVs, drinking at home are-
....not causing street disturbances
....are getting the 'mind programming' that TV provides
....are not socialising with others
....and so are not exchanging 'subversive opinions' with others
result - a dumbed down compliant population

Less · 28-10-2009, 15:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by MargaretR

Pub closures are part of the social programme.
People sitting in front of TVs, drinking at home are-
....not causing street disturbances
....are getting the 'mind programming' that TV provides
....are not socialising with others
....and so are not exchanging 'subversive opinions' with others
result - a dumbed down compliant population

So says a person that admits she hardly ever goes out these days? At last we know where you're coming from!

MargaretR · 28-10-2009, 15:52

I am avoiding contact with stressed people such as you.
I am not 'dumbed down' by TV, fluoride, aspartamine and junk food.
Books, webrowsing, family meals at restaurants and the occasional walk in the countryside are all I need for
'peace of mind'.

I do recall a time when I enjoyed the pub social scene - times change - I have found a new way of life which suits me.

What I don't like is that people who do want an active social life have had their choices limited.

Restless · 28-10-2009, 16:00

i can feel this thread slipping towards 'anything goes' hehe

Less · 28-10-2009, 16:19

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Originally Posted by MargaretR

What I don't like is that people who do want an active social life have had their choices limited.

By those people that 'know best', you mean?
You know the ones, always telling us how much fluoride is in our beer? Why we shouldn't use micro-wave ovens? How any scientific advance is bad for us, (no doubt including the wheel)? Why we shouldn't eat fast food? How sugar, salt, tea, coffee, vaccinations and other such things that the sane members of society willingly take for granted are a secret plot against us?

If those are the ones you mean I'm behind you 100%, just don't stand too close to the edge of the cliff when on your country walk, I don't think I could resist the temptation!

***Mr D*** · 28-10-2009, 16:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by MargaretR

Pub closures are part of the social programme.
People sitting in front of TVs, drinking at home are-
....not causing street disturbances
....are getting the 'mind programming' that TV provides
....are not socialising with others
....and so are not exchanging 'subversive opinions' with others
result - a dumbed down compliant population

Also close the out of town pubs, to keep everyone in the centre where they can be monitored. and make more revenue.

katex · 28-10-2009, 16:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by ***Mr D***

Also close the out of town pubs, to keep everyone in the centre where they can be monitored. and make more revenue.

Particularly more revenue for our taxi drivers too ... creating yet more carbon emissions ....

MargaretR · 28-10-2009, 17:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Less

just don't stand too close to the edge of the cliff when on your country walk, I don't think I could resist the temptation!

For such hostility, I preserve my peace of mind by putting you on 'ignore'.
I will never learn what Kitty does next

Less · 28-10-2009, 17:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by MargaretR

For such hostility, I preserve my peace of mind by putting you on 'ignore'.
I will never learn what Kitty does next

Now you're being silly, or have you arranged for someone to P.M. my comments to you so that you can keep up?