Losses narrow at pub operator Sir John Fitzgerald
North-east managed pub operator Sir John Fitzgerald (SJF) has reported a narrowing of losses in the year to 31 January.
Archives for July 23, 2012
New Visa Prepaid Citizencard launched for use in pubs
A new government-backed ID card which can also be used for payments has been launched, and will be available for people to use in pubs and clubs.
St Austell and Heavitree offer licensees free BII services
Two pub companies — St Austell Brewery and Heavitree Brewery — are the latest companies to pay for BII (British Institute of Innkeeping) membership and training for their licensees.
Why music is a match for beer
Beer and music have always been natural bedfellows. Bands are now coming together to create tasty beverages after getting tired of downing woeful lagers on tour, says Pete Brown.
The Big Interview: Oliver and William Robinson, Robinsons
So this is the biggest hopnik in the world? Even if you’ve never seen one before, it’s a little disappointing size-wise — like the Ashes urn or the Manneken Pis in Brussels. But like them, too, it has immense symbolic significance.