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The Licensed Victuallers' School, in Ascot, Berks, is running a Christmas activity camp for kids - with a 50% discount for those who work in the licensed trade. The school, owned by the Licensed Trade Charity, will run the camps from 19 December to 22 December for kids aged between seven and 13. The discounted rate is just £99 if one or more parents are in the trade. For more information contact Clare Clark on 01344 882770.

Bruce Beattie of Tiger Tiger in Haymarket was named manager of the year at the Bar Entertainment & Dance Awards this week. Other winners were Odder, Manchester (UK Bar), the Roof Gardens, Kensington, London (UK Club), Oceana, Leeds (Smirnoff Shine Award), Opera House, Bournemouth (Live Entertainment),

Tigerlily, Edinburgh (Bar Scotland), and Karbon, Glasgow (Club Scotland).

Jean Collingwood, new chief executive of the Drinkaware Trust, is one of the headline speakers at the MA's Responsible Drinks Retailing seminar in London on November 22. The seminar will be followed by the RDR Awards. To attend call Jennifer Lee on 01293 867629.

Mail shots are to be sent to Magners on-trade customers to educate licensees and bar staff about the difference between the brand and its arch rival, S&NUK's Bulmers. Magners' recent poor performance - sales were down 45% in July - has been blamed on the bad weather and the rise of S&NUK's brand. Owners C&C will also launch a new marketing campaign with PoS kits and trade advertising.

Neil Morgan has been appointed as Christie+Co's director and head of public houses following Colin Wellstead's decision to retire. Andrew Moore has also been appointed as head of restaurants. James Shorthouse retains his position as director & head of valuation services with responsibility for both the pubs and restaurants sectors.