NEWS IN BRIEF
• An estimated 2,800 licensed premises in Scotland have either closed or stopped selling alcohol. In December 2007, Scotland had around 19,300 liquor licences, but by May 2010 this figure had dipped to 16,500. The new Licensing (Scotland) Act, the smoking ban and the economic climate have been blamed.
• Orkney Blast from the Highland Brewery of Birsay, Orkney, is CAMRA’s Champion Beer of Scotland 2010. The accolade was announced at the Scottish Real Ale Festival in Edinburgh on 26 June.
• The Thornbridge brewery in Bakewell, Derbyshire, will be running its own brewery bar at this year’s Great British Beer Festival in Earls Court, London. The Festival runs from August 3rd-7th and is
WHAT’S IN A NAME?
One of the great things about ales is their names. Here are six of our quirky favourites from some well known regional brewers.
MIXED FEELINGS ON WORLD CUP
Clubs around the country are reporting mixed feelings over their success - or otherwise - during the recent World Cup.
Report highlights mistreatment of volunteers
The recently published findings of the Volunteer Rights Inquiry have highlighted cases of badly managed and mistreated volunteers.
Rateable value subscription rates reviewed
Following extensive consultation with the industry, and in recognition of the diverse nature of the licensed trade, Sky has announced a new way of establishing subscription rates
Guidance for artificial pitches
New guidance on artificial surfaces, drawn up by Sport England and the Football Foundation, will ensure that the right surfaces are installed in the right places, delivering maximum
Name change for CCPR
The Sport and Recreation Alliance is the new name for the CCPR (Central Council for Physical Recreation).
New life for an old Jesmond Legion
A Royal British Legion Club in Jesmond, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, is tackling its dwindling membership by opening up the club to the wider community.
SMALL BREWER OF THE MONTH
Number Nine: Bays Brewery, Paignton, Devon
Established in March 2007 by Will Freeland, Mark Salmon and Peter Salmon, the Bays Brewery in Paignton, Devon, offers three beers: Bays Best (3.7 per cent abv); Bays Gold (4.3 per cent abv); and Bays Breaker Ale (4.7 per cent abv). Seasonal beers
