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INSIDE FEATURES SUSTAINABLE COD AND HADDOCK IN OUR PUBS...... 11 Expert bodies commend our efforts to serve only traceable and sustainable cod and haddock 13 ED SHEERAN’S STOP-OFF ON THE ROAD TO STARDOM...... 12 Front-cover story EU DEBATE...... 60 WE’RE NO. 1 FOR KIDS’ MEALS...... 13 Wetherspoon News aims to present both sides Wetherspoon’s pubs serve the healthiest meals of the argument in respect of the EU for children – it’s official! NEW ICED CAPPUCCINO...... 66 REAL-ALE FESTIVAL...... 18 Enjoy the distinctive flavour of Lavazza Italian roast coffee, We are celebrating 40 years of Wetherspoon with a cool twist with 40 beers, for autumn 2019 CHRISTMAS IS COMING EARLY...... 74 TASTING NOTES...... 20 Our festive menu is stuffed with goodies RECIPE TWEAK MAKES HOW BREWDOG POGOED BEANS VEGAN FRIENDLY...... 78 TO THE TOP...... 28 Vegan burgers now on our menu too Scottish-made BrewDog IPA has been a spiky presence in our pubs since 2014 FLAVOURS TO SAVOUR IN NEW FRUITY GINS...... 82 HOMEGROWN CROP Spirits featuring strawberry & lime and raspberry OF WHEAT BEERS...... 30 earn berths in our gin palace Unusual brews were developed in Belgium and Germany, but our offerings are made in England PETITES PIZZAS...... 96 New smaller versions have proven a popular addition OUR FIRST DUBLIN PUB...... 42 to our ‘any 3 small plates’ selection The Silver Penny – our brand-new pub in the city centre SODA POP COMES OF AGE...... 45 THE REGULAR STUFF The craft revolution – now, it’s going soft TIM’S VIEWPOINT...... 4 TAX EQUALITY DAY...... 46 Prices slashed by 7.5 per cent for 24 hours YOUR SAY...... 6 to highlight VAT unfairness MEET THE BREWER...... 26 THE OLD CHAPEL IN DARWEN...... 48 SIBA...... 54 Converted into a pub by Wetherspoon in 2014 COMPETITION...... 101 PUB HISTORIES...... 51 CAMRA’S BAR TALK...... 102 The Samuel Peto, Folkestone GRADUATES...... 53 NOW OPEN, NEW LOOK With a diploma or degree, 94 staff qualify for the bar WETHERSPOON HAS OPENED MORE MAKING ROOM FOR YOU NEW PUBS IN RECENT MONTHS ��32 SINCE 1998...... 56 There’s a warm welcome waiting at our 58 hotels in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland OUR PEOPLE AND

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People and organisations make mistakes when they act on false presumptions

Sceptics create a debate, which aids the quest for truth Memo from Winston Churchill to his staff, 1940 Consciously or not, we should be reduced to six an issue, they say, supported prove that there are always Just a couple of final In addition, we will agree humans sift through what grams per day from our by British Airways. non-EU alternatives). points. Lawyers and the to mutually recognise Tim says: Churchill was an amazing guy – he we hear and see, daily, to current eight – which will Perhaps the hardest myth to Let the excellent Swedish law play a vital role, of each other’s laws and failed most of his exams, yet, in his early years, try to work out what’s true almost certainly reduce life disprove, in recent years, has company Kopparberg produce course, in the free world. regulations, on the same and what’s not. expectancy, many believe. been that UK banks would cider in Somerset, which it However, the EU is basis as they are became the country’s highest-paid journalist. Democracies, education Indeed, sceptics like Taubes, relocate en masse to the now does. an example of an recognised today.’ organisation in which A war hero, he went back into the trenches in and a free press best facilitate who ‘swim against the tide’, continent – which has turned The idea that you need to sign As you will appreciate, JC, ‘legalese’ and what this process. often play a hugely important out to be nonsense. a vast mega deal with the EU this proposal has the great World War I, aged 40, having already held high Winston Churchill Perhaps health is the area role in limiting the impact or the USA is beloved of advantage of brevity, so Trade called ‘officialese’ have government office. where we are most inclined of the constant barrage of lawyers and bureaucrats and that it can be easily More people are employed in been used as a weapon to fall for quack remedies and false information which fills is almost universally accepted understood by everyone. In the memo below, written shortly after the City today than before the to hide the real issues, elixirs for longer life – health the airwaves. – yet is a myth. Frankly, my colleagues referendum – and thousands stymie debate and baffle becoming PM, he makes the case brilliantly for and dietary myths are difficult In trying to separate the and I couldn’t make head of mini initiatives have been Chaos the public. to disprove and so last a long wheat from the chaff for or tail of the baffling brevity and clarity. undertaken by City of London The mournful lawyer Dominic time, before assignment to yourself, finding a ‘small truth’ Churchill withdrawal agreement or individuals and organisations ‘We’re all doomed’ Grieve QC There is great danger in ‘officialese’ – let’s apply the dustbin. which contradicts a widely Churchill and US political declaration. to ensure that trade continues. (what a sorry contrast to the held belief is always a good presidents Roosevelt and Churchill’s sensible principles to dealing with the EU. For many centuries, getting But there’s one enduring myth, can-do Puissesseau) and his They were so long that starting point. Reagan, for example, caught in the rain was felt to broadly accepted by both Labour twin, Kier ‘Sorrowful’ almost no one read them demanded that officials be the precursor to a cold; For example, if salt is bad for Leavers and Remainers, which Starmer QC, have seen life – and that can’t be right! should reduce their now, we know that a cold is a you, how come the Italians, needs to be killed off now. only through vast swathes Bonne journée reports and arguments virus and that rain has been who consume far more of it of legal documents and This is that the UK, and to one page – their Boris innocent all this time. than we do, live longer? forecast chaos and economies generally, are message was: “If you can’t It may be that JC doesn’t For most of the last 50 years, Unless there is a good ruin without a lawyer- axiomatically better off, if sum it up in one page, accept Boris’s inspired offer. so-called experts in the explanation, salt is perhaps politicians organise vast and orchestrated mega deal. you don’t really know In that case, Boris needs, medical profession and unfairly maligned. all-encompassing trade deals. But they have no idea how what you’re saying.” in the nicest possible way, government fed the myth One of my own ‘small truths’, things happen in the real In reality, common sense and The incredibly successful to quote the Liverpudlian that dairy products were in the early days of world of trade. experience indicate that vast American constitution, legends Lennon and ‘bad for you’, giving rise to a Wetherspoon, was that my teams of lawyers and civil Remember, almost no one, which took nine months McCartney: “Oompah! vast margarine and skimmed- pals and I went out mostly to servants trying to encompass even experienced lawyers, to negotiate, with a Oompah! Stick it up milk industry. talk; this was made far more every future trading could work out exactly what representative from each your jumper.” Limit egg consumption to two difficult (and less enjoyable) eventuality in a mega the wretched 599-page state participating, was Because, in fact, the a week, we were told. Eating by music blaring in pubs, document – or a deal – is a ‘withdrawal agreement’, only four pages long. alternative of no deal an omelette was as risky as restaurants and clubs, as it potential minefield of trouble. negotiated over three years In the spirit of clarity and equals democracy white water rafting, it seemed. usually is still today – the and rejected three times by Look at the problems suffered brevity, here is my and free trade – Except, of course, the truth music-free hunch was right parliament, meant. by African farmers who’ve suggested one-page and those factors slowly emerged that the and forms an important part been legged over in so-called So, they had to ask the alternative to Theresa always produce demonisation of dairy had of our business today. ‘free-trade’ deals with the Attorney General Geoffrey May’s ‘deal’ which PM freedom and prosperity. never been true, however The trenchant debate lawyer-dominated EU. Cox QC, for his view – and Boris Johnson can offer biologically plausible the surrounding Brexit, thanks to A whole range of mini almost no one agreed with to unelected EU President arguments – eggs have even our democratic freedom, has, Tim Martin deals is surely better. Let him… either. Jean-Claude Juncker: been rehabilitated, by some in my view, exploded myths Chairman Mr Puissesseau and his British By all means, let our iconoclasts, as ‘superfoods’. and increased knowledge on Cher Jean-Claude counterparts, facilitated by civil government agree on some key subjects like trade, tariffs, My democratically elected These medical myths often servants, of course, if required, principles of free trade with government and Europe – on colleagues and I are become fads which sweep sort out the channel ports. the EU and America, but leave the entire world – the Atkins, a vast scale. pleased to offer you the Let Ryanair, British Airways it to individual businesses to South Sea and 5-2 diets have For example, the pugnacious following terms, which and the relevant aviation sort out the detail. been successful businesses Jean-Marc Puissesseau, head will benefit our European organisations agree on a If recent government for their creators, but of Calais ports, has completely friends and allies, as well sensible modus operandi. negotiators Theresa May, almost certainly have zero undermined the false as us. Gavin Barwell and Olly long-term benefits. presumption that the channel Let City of London banks, This will also free up our Robbins were left to make ports will seize up post Brexit, helped, where needed, by time for running this Gary Taubes, writing in the arrangements with without a ‘deal’. government officials, arrange country and your time New York Times in 2012 Wetherspoon’s suppliers, our their own cross-border affairs. for running the EU: brilliantly undermined the “There will be no queues,” head office would be full of Let Wetherspoon arrange probably mistaken view, still says Mr Puissesseau – “C’est lawyers – and you, dear ‘The UK and the EU hereby brandy from Australia and prevalent today, that salt is a la bulls….” customer, would be paying a agree that they will sparkling wine from England, serious medical hazard. Irish airline Ryanair has lot more for your pint… if we continue, as today, not to if we feel that continental recently exploded the fallacy ever got around to agreeing charge each other tariffs THE EU DEBATE Salt supplies are in jeopardy (we that planes wouldn’t fly on a legal document. on exports or imports. Wetherspoon News aims to present both sides of the argument. The NHS advises that salt agreed with Mr Puissesseau consumption per person without a deal – it’s no longer On pages 60–65, we present articles for and against Brexit. about this, but wanted to Democracy is built on a foundation of ideas and debate…

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4 Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 | Wetherspoon 5 Letters MEAT-FREE MENU IS PRICE FREE TOO ON THE LOOKOUT FOR Dear Sir On a recent trip to our local Wetherspoon THE SAUCE OF MY OH BLOOMER, (S. Fowler & Co.) in Ryde, on the Isle of Wight, MAGIC BEANS I came across your large new green card menu Dear Tim sheet – and very impressive it was… for vegetarians and vegans, it sets out the menu WHERE ART THOU? As a loyal patron of Wetherspoon, I am overjoyed DISAPPOINTMENT Dear Tim brilliantly, but for one fault – no prices like the Dear Tim at the vast array of vegan options available to me. Your breakfasts are excellent quality ordinary blue menu sheet. Since I was introduced to Wetherspoon However, I believe that the addition of vegan and value. You maintain interest by The staff were equally bemused when I asked by my brother-in-law, I have always sought beans would simply be a game changer. updating the menu. them, because why would one look at this the local venue when visiting various Yours sincerely menu for vegetarian/vegan fare, then refer to towns, as it provides the best value for But what goes around comes around Martin Downs and Jasmin Gilling the standard blue one for prices? money for meals with a drink. – and we all have favourites. Newcastle (via e-mail) Also, there were no drinks deals on the green One of your speciality menus is My wife and I loved your breakfast bloomer. Any chance of getting it back? Tim replies: We have been in discussions with Heinz – vegetarian/vegan menu. Steak Club – I have always found them and it has agreed to produce vegan beans, which will Can I suggest that a quick reprint is in order? to be excellent value for money, but one Yours sincerely be available in all of our pubs late September. Even the thing which can add to the meal is… Trig Ellis Yours faithfully horseradish sauce. mightiest of companies move mountains at the request Chesterfield, Derbyshire of Wetherspoon customers! Whenever I hear the word Paul RP Sheldon I asked for this last night, in The Tuesday ‘beans’, I think of the immortal line from 60s rocker Ryde, Isle of Wight Bell, here in Lisburn, yet, despite the full Tim replies: The breakfast wrap is a good substitute… Also, from September, we are Captain Beefheart (pictured) : ‘Big eyed beans from Tim replies: I discussed this suggestion (and, range of other sauces and condiments, introducing a bacon sandwich. Venus, don’t let anything get in between us.’ indeed, all suggestions in these letters) with a team the one missing was horseradish – which I feel to be essential to complement a PHOTO CREDIT : MICHAEL PUTLAND, GETTY IMAGES PHOTO Ed Sheeran, eat your heart out… of head-office and pub managers. Their view was that we should highlight vegetarian and vegan items steak meal. more clearly on the main menu and provide more Is it possible that even a small amount information, rather than printing a separate menu. could be provided in each pub for people like me, as this would enhance the steak WILL YOU Hopefully, this will solve the problem. Write to us meal even more? Your letter or e-mail really can Yours, from a Wetherspoon aficionado make a difference. So, please do Derek G Polwin WELCOME A keep writing. Should you have any suggestions on how we can Dunmurry, County Down improve our service, PIZZA– A SLICER Tim replies: I hate to say ‘no’, but the team please let us know. felt that there just wasn’t enough demand FOUR-LEGGED Your Say Thank you for horseradish with steak to justify this There’s £20 of Wetherspoon sauce in every pub… we suggest mustard as a hot alternative. FRIEND? BUY WOULD BE NICER Dear Tim gift cards for every letter we print Dear Sir AT THE Having just been looking, in the summer BAR Write: The Editor, Wetherspoon News, J D Wetherspoon plc, I would like to bring to your attention the fact Wetherspoon News, at some of your Central Park, Reeds Crescent, Watford, WD24 4QL that, although your company supplies beautiful outdoor spaces, I would like to delicious pizza, I find it incongruous that it is WHAT’S THE ask a question. E-mail: [email protected] the company policy not to preslice or to Why are no dogs allowed in these All letters and e-mails to the editor are read, considered and also passed onwards supply an adequate pizza wheel, but instead lovely spaces? (if appropriate), yet, owing to correspondence volume, not all may be answered. to proffer a ‘steak knife’. LOWDOWN ON Being regular customers at Wetherspoon, Could you please, through your magazine, give an explanation. The steak knife just during the cooler months, we have no problem visiting two or three times a week. Should you have any specific feedback, to which you wish to receive a reply, please write to the customer services team doesn’t cut it! at the postal address above or use the customer feedback form on our website. Yours faithfully HIGH TABLES? Come the warmer weather, that can be down to nil visits – the reason? Our Dear Tim Martin Phillip Cross Westie is part of our family and comes Hull, East Yorkshire My wife and I have a passion for out with us every day. Wetherspoon – wherever we go in the Tim replies: In our debate on this subject, our With very little shade in our local’s country, your venues are a priority. A SMALL REQUEST kitchen managers were four-to-one against car park (The Plaza), it means that our visits BATTLING TO We have been with you for at least pizza wheels, but the pro-wheel contingent will have to stop, until cooler weather was emotional in its support for your 20 years and our local is The Parchment again, for him to be able to stay in the car. Makers, in Havant. suggestion – this debate is not finished. We have not, as yet, come across this FROM KENDAL We have one thing which we find no-dogs policy at other pubs – and a HEW NEW CLUES uncomfortable. Why have you introduced Dear Editor Dear Tim good many allow dogs inside. those ‘high tables’? We have just had a lovely meal at Wonderful magazine – just one gripe. Is it Could you say whether the garden your Wetherspoon pub in Kendal. me… or is your crossword getting harder? Many of the customers are ‘retired’ in their policy is likely to change, so that we can 60s/70s and find it awkward and difficult to Being Thursday, we had a curry. I used to be able to do most of it; now, still be regulars at Wetherspoon? get up on the high chairs. But, please can you include the curry I find the Daily Telegraph Saturday easier Regards from in small portions? We are both over 80 I look forward to your comments. than yours! Derek and Margaret Fisher and find it very hard to do justice to Is it compiled by someone from Mensa? Keep up the good work. a full curry. Rugeley, Staffordshire Yours Mr Melvyn Reeder Thank you Tim replies: Most dogs are well behaved G Durrance Bedhampton, Hampshire like your Westie, as have been my own. Mrs Carol Wood Colchester, Essex Tim replies: As our pubs have become However, not all dogs are. As we now Kendal, Cumbria busier, we have increased the number have substantial numbers of children Tim replies: I find that the hills are getting of high tables near the bar. I visited using our pubs, we feel that it’s safer Tim replies: Fair comment… we will look into steeper and crosswords more difficult – our The Parchment Makers recently and there to have a guide dogs-only policy; this is providing a smaller version of this meal. crossword-compiler insists that it’s just you is a considerable majority of low tables, also generally preferred by assistance and I who are changing. Sweet potato, chickpea & spinach curry 8″ pizzas but I will review again on my next visit. dog owners.

6 Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 | Wetherspoon 7 Letters MEAT-FREE MENU IS PRICE FREE TOO ON THE LOOKOUT FOR Dear Sir On a recent trip to our local Wetherspoon THE SAUCE OF MY OH BLOOMER, (S. Fowler & Co.) in Ryde, on the Isle of Wight, MAGIC BEANS I came across your large new green card menu Dear Tim sheet – and very impressive it was… for vegetarians and vegans, it sets out the menu WHERE ART THOU? As a loyal patron of Wetherspoon, I am overjoyed DISAPPOINTMENT Dear Tim brilliantly, but for one fault – no prices like the Dear Tim at the vast array of vegan options available to me. Your breakfasts are excellent quality ordinary blue menu sheet. Since I was introduced to Wetherspoon However, I believe that the addition of vegan and value. You maintain interest by The staff were equally bemused when I asked by my brother-in-law, I have always sought beans would simply be a game changer. updating the menu. them, because why would one look at this the local venue when visiting various Yours sincerely menu for vegetarian/vegan fare, then refer to towns, as it provides the best value for But what goes around comes around Martin Downs and Jasmin Gilling the standard blue one for prices? money for meals with a drink. – and we all have favourites. Newcastle (via e-mail) Also, there were no drinks deals on the green One of your speciality menus is My wife and I loved your breakfast bloomer. Any chance of getting it back? Tim replies: We have been in discussions with Heinz – vegetarian/vegan menu. Steak Club – I have always found them and it has agreed to produce vegan beans, which will Can I suggest that a quick reprint is in order? to be excellent value for money, but one Yours sincerely be available in all of our pubs late September. Even the thing which can add to the meal is… Trig Ellis Yours faithfully horseradish sauce. mightiest of companies move mountains at the request Chesterfield, Derbyshire of Wetherspoon customers! Whenever I hear the word Paul RP Sheldon I asked for this last night, in The Tuesday ‘beans’, I think of the immortal line from 60s rocker Ryde, Isle of Wight Bell, here in Lisburn, yet, despite the full Tim replies: The breakfast wrap is a good substitute… Also, from September, we are Captain Beefheart (pictured) : ‘Big eyed beans from Tim replies: I discussed this suggestion (and, range of other sauces and condiments, introducing a bacon sandwich. Venus, don’t let anything get in between us.’ indeed, all suggestions in these letters) with a team the one missing was horseradish – which I feel to be essential to complement a PHOTO CREDIT : MICHAEL PUTLAND, GETTY IMAGES PHOTO Ed Sheeran, eat your heart out… of head-office and pub managers. Their view was that we should highlight vegetarian and vegan items steak meal. more clearly on the main menu and provide more Is it possible that even a small amount information, rather than printing a separate menu. could be provided in each pub for people like me, as this would enhance the steak WILL YOU Hopefully, this will solve the problem. Write to us meal even more? Your letter or e-mail really can Yours, from a Wetherspoon aficionado make a difference. So, please do Derek G Polwin WELCOME A keep writing. Should you have any suggestions on how we can Dunmurry, County Down improve our service, PIZZA– A SLICER Tim replies: I hate to say ‘no’, but the team please let us know. felt that there just wasn’t enough demand FOUR-LEGGED Your Say Thank you for horseradish with steak to justify this There’s £20 of Wetherspoon sauce in every pub… we suggest mustard as a hot alternative. FRIEND? BUY WOULD BE NICER Dear Tim gift cards for every letter we print Dear Sir AT THE Having just been looking, in the summer BAR Write: The Editor, Wetherspoon News, J D Wetherspoon plc, I would like to bring to your attention the fact Wetherspoon News, at some of your Central Park, Reeds Crescent, Watford, WD24 4QL that, although your company supplies beautiful outdoor spaces, I would like to delicious pizza, I find it incongruous that it is WHAT’S THE ask a question. E-mail: [email protected] the company policy not to preslice or to Why are no dogs allowed in these All letters and e-mails to the editor are read, considered and also passed onwards supply an adequate pizza wheel, but instead lovely spaces? (if appropriate), yet, owing to correspondence volume, not all may be answered. to proffer a ‘steak knife’. LOWDOWN ON Being regular customers at Wetherspoon, Could you please, through your magazine, give an explanation. The steak knife just during the cooler months, we have no problem visiting two or three times a week. Should you have any specific feedback, to which you wish to receive a reply, please write to the customer services team doesn’t cut it! at the postal address above or use the customer feedback form on our website. Yours faithfully HIGH TABLES? Come the warmer weather, that can be down to nil visits – the reason? Our Dear Tim Martin Phillip Cross Westie is part of our family and comes Hull, East Yorkshire My wife and I have a passion for out with us every day. Wetherspoon – wherever we go in the Tim replies: In our debate on this subject, our With very little shade in our local’s country, your venues are a priority. A SMALL REQUEST kitchen managers were four-to-one against car park (The Plaza), it means that our visits BATTLING TO We have been with you for at least pizza wheels, but the pro-wheel contingent will have to stop, until cooler weather was emotional in its support for your 20 years and our local is The Parchment again, for him to be able to stay in the car. Makers, in Havant. suggestion – this debate is not finished. We have not, as yet, come across this FROM KENDAL We have one thing which we find no-dogs policy at other pubs – and a HEW NEW CLUES uncomfortable. Why have you introduced Dear Editor Dear Tim good many allow dogs inside. those ‘high tables’? We have just had a lovely meal at Wonderful magazine – just one gripe. Is it Could you say whether the garden your Wetherspoon pub in Kendal. me… or is your crossword getting harder? Many of the customers are ‘retired’ in their policy is likely to change, so that we can 60s/70s and find it awkward and difficult to Being Thursday, we had a curry. I used to be able to do most of it; now, still be regulars at Wetherspoon? get up on the high chairs. But, please can you include the curry I find the Daily Telegraph Saturday easier Regards from in small portions? We are both over 80 I look forward to your comments. than yours! Derek and Margaret Fisher and find it very hard to do justice to Is it compiled by someone from Mensa? Keep up the good work. a full curry. Rugeley, Staffordshire Yours Mr Melvyn Reeder Thank you Tim replies: Most dogs are well behaved G Durrance Bedhampton, Hampshire like your Westie, as have been my own. Mrs Carol Wood Colchester, Essex Tim replies: As our pubs have become However, not all dogs are. As we now Kendal, Cumbria busier, we have increased the number have substantial numbers of children Tim replies: I find that the hills are getting of high tables near the bar. I visited using our pubs, we feel that it’s safer Tim replies: Fair comment… we will look into steeper and crosswords more difficult – our The Parchment Makers recently and there to have a guide dogs-only policy; this is providing a smaller version of this meal. crossword-compiler insists that it’s just you is a considerable majority of low tables, also generally preferred by assistance and I who are changing. Sweet potato, chickpea & spinach curry 8″ pizzas but I will review again on my next visit. dog owners.

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RAMSGATE PRAISE FOR PAVILION NOW FIT FOR A QUEEN Royal Victoria Pavilion has won a prestigious national “The pub is extremely popular – and we believe that it has proven design award. itself to be a great asset to Ramsgate.” The pub in Ramsgate, Kent, has been named as the Martin Knight (right), chair of CAMRA Thanet branch, added: joint winner of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) “Speaking personally, as a resident in Ramsgate, as well as on behalf Pub Design Award for Conversion to Pub Use. of the local CAMRA branch, I am over the moon with the work which The Pub Design Awards, run in conjunction with Historic England, Wetherspoon has done to transform Royal Victoria Pavilion. recognise the very best in British pub architecture and design. “The attitude towards the conversion is outstanding – and the way Wetherspoon opened the pub in August 2017, having spent almost in which the building has been restored, retaining and preserving two years and invested £4.5 million to convert the dilapidated much of its character and vista, is fantastic. pavilion into the popular pub. “Despite the huge number of people using the pub, the staff are It was described as ‘a striking example of seaside architecture’. great, provide brilliant service and always with a smile.” The grade II listed building, reminiscent of Kew Gardens from the outside, had been one of the most at-risk Victorian/Edwardian buildings in Kent. It was built in 1903 as a concert hall and assembly rooms and later became a casino, before falling into serious disrepair following its 2008 closure. Wetherspoon restored the building carefully, working to photographs and designs, keeping as close as possible to the original concept designed by notable architect Stanley Davenport Adshead. A new zinc roof was installed on the large main roof, in keeping with the original building, and the new pub design also includes the reinstatement of the pavilion’s classic dormer oriel (circular) windows. The chair of CAMRA’s judging panel, Andrew Davison, said: “The pub has an extremely majestic look. “In order to maximise space for drinkers and diners, there is a mezzanine balcony with railings, leading to an outside terrace offering wonderful views. “The project would have seemed too daunting for most pub companies, no doubt, yet Wetherspoon has literally picked a winner here.” The pub’s manager, Chris Whitbourn (pictured on the left), added: “We are thrilled to win this prestigious award. “The building was in a complete state of disrepair when we took it on. “We invested time and money in restoring the building and bringing it back to its former glory.

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WINTER GARDENSTEAM PLACE INTHESUNFOR HARROGATE accolade inthe‘unsung hero’ category. awards amongthepeople aimtocelebrate ofthebest, the best forshortlisted ‘team oftheyear’ intheHarrogate & Hospitality appreciation ofthestaff by nominating them for an award. at thefront andbackofhouse –from managers tocleaners.” Organised by Harrogate Destination andnow inits11thyear, the Of the team nomination, the shortlisting said:“With nomination,theshortlisting the team oneofthe Of respective atthespecialawards categories ceremony event atthe who, which,represent andbusinesses thetown’s and business treat everyone like ahuge family; itscross-trained helpsout team Pub managerBeckyTeale’s atthepubinHarrogate team was Regular customers atTheWinter Gardens have shown their Royal Hall,Harrogate. biggest and busiest pubsintown, andbusiest at‘Spoons’biggest theteam to tries leisure tourismindustry. Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com “This isalsothestrongest Ihave team ever worked with–together, “Marcia andisahostduring looks team ourcleaning after “It was great for members theteam toberecognised for alloftheir out wherever possible. Sheisavery friendly andfamiliar face. service, Marcia as‘a isdescribed –whencalledon,sheisthere star at theawards ceremony, thefirst timewe have been nominated. Clare Demain,dutymanageratTheWinter Gardens, said:“Ten of with shift leaders DanAcklam-Thwaiteswith shift andClare Demain. we are goingfrom strength tostrength.” weekend chatting to customers, lunchtimeshifts, helping us, includingarea Back,enjoyed managerBarry afantastic evening to help – no job is too big or small and she puts her heart and soul andsoul to help–nojobistoobigorsmallandsheputsherheart Pictured Marcia leader toright)isteam (left Buckle, Returning her. customers askafter often Describing Marcia,Describing thelistingread: “While delivering great customer into themandiskindthoughtful toall’–wowzers!” hard work, for pleasing but particularly Marcia, whoisamuch- loved member. staff “Wetherspoon’s customerscanrest assured thattheirfish-and-chip “British dinersare passionateabouttheoceansand sustainabilityand, NewcomeroftheYear“This Award is well deserved. TheMSClabel “Offering certified seafoodmeansthat Wetherspoon’s customerscan Among thetopicsclosetoourheartisresponsible andethicalfood Wetherspoon isthelargest pubchainin theUKtoearn‘bluefish traceable and sustainable cod and haddock inour pubs Expert bodies commend our efforts serveto only ARE ANETGAINFORTHEPLANET OUR ETHICAL CODANDHADDOCK W This followsonfrom Wetherspoon receiving MarineStewardship great newswhenthey becameMSCcertified. are completelytraceable,aswellsustainable. assures ourcustomers thatthefishsoldhavebeencaughtusing are helping toprotect the lifeinouroceansforgenerations tocome.” eat their fish and chips with a clean conscience, knowing that they eat theirfishand chipswithacleanconscience, knowingthatthey our commitmenttopreserving theoceans. driving real changeonthewater. our environment. when giventheoption,increasingly choosetheblue MSCfishlabel. Council (MSC)certificationforourcodandhaddock,highlighting to safeguarding seafood supplies–now…andintothefuture. sources, withacommitmenttoservingthosefoodproducts which MSC NewcomeroftheYear Award, forourcommittedresponsibility In Julythisyear, Wetherspoon wasnamedthe2019winnerof said: “Wetherspoon’s fishandchipsare hugely popular, so itwas sustainable methods. MSC UKandIreland’s commercial manager, SethMcCurry, meals are sustainable. means thatWetherspoon anditscustomersare contributingto Fish label’, whichweuseonourmenuforcodandhaddock.Thislogo every effort possible to help to repair and protect andprotect every effortpossibletohelprepair etherspoon continuestoleadthewayintermsof sustainability issuesandbestpractice,aswemake “We prideourselvesonofferingourcustomersthebest-qualityfood, fishhasalwaysbeensourced from“The sustainablefishing grounds, “Our customersandstaffexpect thehighestlevelofstandards from “It isimportanttousthatweservesustainableseafoodinourpubs– Airport, forthesustainablefishweserveinourpubsatsite, Wetherspoon’s H&Smanager, Paul Carrington,said:“Hand- Wetherspoon’s headoffood,JamesonRobinson, added: Wetherspoon hasalsoreceived accreditation from Heathrow as partofanairport-wideinitiative. at alltimes.” and weare delightedtohavebeenrecognised forthisbytheMSC. world’s first Sustainable Fish Airportby Sustain–thealliancefor world’s firstSustainable with equallygoodprovenance.” Custody audit,theblueMSCecolabelwasusedonmenufor us, andthatincludesservingsustainablysourced codandhaddock per year(coveringfourmillionfishmeals),hasbeencrowned the first time.” Europe’s largest airport,cateringtomore than80millionpassengers Important but, inSeptemberlastyear, followingasuccessfulMSCChainof battered fishandchipshavebeenonourmenusinceautumn2010. better foodandfarming. The MSC isaninternationalcharitywhichwants tosee The MSC aimstoendoverfishing andmake sure that future You canhelpby seafood choosing MSC-certifiedsustainable generations canenjoy thewildseafood whichwe love. safeguarded for now andthefuture. with theblueMSC label. the world’s teemingwithlife oceans andseafood supplies Marine Stewardship (MSC) Council jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 |Wetherspoon 11

SUSTAINABILITY 10 AWARDS Tourism awards 2019. The team andMarciaThe team bothfinishedasrunners-up intheir Team Marcia leader Buckle was for alsoshortlisted anindividual WINTER GARDENSTEAM PLACE INTHESUNFOR HARROGATE awards amongthepeople aimtocelebrate ofthebest, the best forshortlisted ‘team oftheyear’ intheHarrogate & Hospitality appreciation ofthestaff by nominating them for an award. accolade inthe‘unsung hero’ category. at thefront andbackofhouse –from managers tocleaners.” Organised by Harrogate Destination andnow inits11thyear, the Of the team nomination, the shortlisting said:“With nomination,theshortlisting the team oneofthe Of respective atthespecialawards categories ceremony event atthe who, which,represent andbusinesses thetown’s and business treat everyone like ahuge family; itscross-trained helpsout team Pub managerBeckyTeale’s atthepubinHarrogate team was Regular customers atTheWinter Gardens have shown their Royal Hall,Harrogate. biggest and busiest pubsintown, andbusiest at‘Spoons’biggest theteam to tries leisure tourismindustry. Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com “This isalsothestrongest Ihave team ever worked with–together, “Marcia andisahostduring looks team ourcleaning after “It was great for members theteam toberecognised for alloftheir out wherever possible. Sheisavery friendly andfamiliar face. at theawards ceremony, thefirst timewe have been nominated. service, Marcia as‘a isdescribed –whencalledon,sheisthere star Clare Demain,dutymanageratTheWinter Gardens, said:“Ten of with shift leaders DanAcklam-Thwaiteswith shift andClare Demain. we are goingfrom strength tostrength.” weekend chatting to customers, lunchtimeshifts, helping us, includingarea Back,enjoyed managerBarry afantastic evening to help – no job is too big or small and she puts her heart and soul andsoul to help–nojobistoobigorsmallandsheputsherheart Pictured Marcia leader toright)isteam (left Buckle, Returning her. customers askafter often Describing Marcia,Describing thelistingread: “While delivering great customer into themandiskindthoughtful toall’–wowzers!” hard work, for pleasing but particularly Marcia, whoisamuch- loved member. staff “Offering certified seafoodmeansthat Wetherspoon’s customerscan “Wetherspoon’s customerscanrest assured thattheirfish-and-chip “British dinersare passionateabouttheoceansand sustainabilityand, NewcomeroftheYear“This Award is well deserved. TheMSClabel Among thetopicsclosetoourheartisresponsible andethicalfood Wetherspoon isthelargest pubchainin theUKtoearn‘bluefish traceable and sustainable cod and haddock inour pubs Expert bodies commend our efforts serveto only ARE ANETGAINFORTHEPLANET OUR ETHICAL CODANDHADDOCK W This followsonfrom Wetherspoon receiving MarineStewardship great newswhenthey becameMSCcertified. are completelytraceable,aswellsustainable. are helping toprotect the lifeinouroceansforgenerations tocome.” assures ourcustomers thatthefishsoldhavebeencaughtusing eat their fish and chips with a clean conscience, knowing that they eat theirfishand chipswithacleanconscience, knowingthatthey driving real changeonthewater. our commitmenttopreserving theoceans. when giventheoption,increasingly choosetheblue MSCfishlabel. our environment. Council (MSC)certificationforourcodandhaddock,highlighting to safeguarding seafood supplies–now…andintothefuture. sources, withacommitmenttoservingthosefoodproducts which said: “Wetherspoon’s fishandchipsare hugely popular, so itwas sustainable methods. MSC NewcomeroftheYear Award, forourcommittedresponsibility In Julythisyear, Wetherspoon wasnamedthe2019winnerof meals are sustainable. means thatWetherspoon anditscustomersare contributingto MSC UKandIreland’s commercial manager, SethMcCurry, Fish label’, whichweuseonourmenuforcodandhaddock.Thislogo etherspoon continuestoleadthewayintermsof every effort possible to help to repair and protect andprotect every effortpossibletohelprepair sustainability issuesandbestpractice,aswemake “We prideourselvesonofferingourcustomersthebest-qualityfood, fishhasalwaysbeensourced from“The sustainablefishing grounds, “Our customersandstaffexpect thehighestlevelofstandards from “It isimportanttousthatweservesustainableseafoodinourpubs– Airport, forthesustainablefishweserveinourpubsatsite, Wetherspoon’s H&Smanager, Paul Carrington,said:“Hand- Wetherspoon’s headoffood,JamesonRobinson, added: Wetherspoon hasalsoreceived accreditation from Heathrow as partofanairport-wideinitiative. at alltimes.” and weare delightedtohavebeenrecognised forthisbytheMSC. world’s first Sustainable Fish Airportby Sustain–thealliancefor world’s firstSustainable with equallygoodprovenance.” Custody audit,theblueMSCecolabelwasusedonmenufor us, andthatincludesservingsustainablysourced codandhaddock per year(coveringfourmillionfishmeals),hasbeencrowned the first time.” Europe’s largest airport,cateringtomore than80millionpassengers Important but, inSeptemberlastyear, followingasuccessfulMSCChainof battered fishandchipshavebeenonourmenusinceautumn2010. better foodandfarming. The MSC isaninternationalcharitywhichwants tosee The MSC aimstoendoverfishing andmake sure that future You canhelpby seafood choosing MSC-certifiedsustainable generations canenjoy thewildseafood whichwe love. safeguarded for now andthefuture. with theblueMSC label. the world’s teemingwithlife oceans andseafood supplies Marine Stewardship (MSC) Council jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 |Wetherspoon 11

SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS ED SHEERAN’S STOP-OFF ON THE ROAD TO STARDOM MEALS PUT US TOP Pop superstar Ed Sheeran’s new album, No.6 Collaborations Project, released in July 2019, was still occupying the albums chart top spot (fourth week) as Wetherspoon News went to press. OF LITTLE LEAGUE The Suffolk singer-songwriter’s fourth studio album features a song which etherspoon’s pubs serve the healthiest meals The report criticised several companies for, among other things: laments a gruelling life on the road, ‘for for children – it’s official! offering excessively sugary puddings; not offering vegetables; a thousand nights, New York to London, The company came first in a league table of 28 serving untraceable meat; not supporting British farmers; different city every day’, and reminisces W well-known outlets across the restaurant, pub and supermarket withholding nutritional information from parents. about his early days, before those record- industry, aimed at highlighting the healthiest meals on offer. breaking highest-grossing tours… Healthy Wetherspoon was ahead of restaurant and pub groups, including The Soil Association’s policy officer, Hattie Shepherd, said: ..with a special mention for a certain pub company! Wagamama, McDonald’s, Nando’s, Harvester, Hungry Horse, “Wetherspoon has truly embraced the heart of the Out to Lunch Leon, Prezzo and Pizza Express. campaign by continually striving to make it easier for children to Ed’s new album track, 1000 Nights (feat. make healthy choices – and we are delighted to see it awarded Meek Mill & A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie), The Out to Lunch league table was compiled by the Soil Association. top place in this year’s league table. one of the collaborations featuring a It used a team of 80 volunteer families, recruited from across the who’s who of the current music scene, UK, to visit and review more than 100 establishments from the “It does a fantastic job and proves that cost is not a barrier to including these two American rappers, league table. providing tasty food which is healthy, sustainable and supports has these lines: British farmers.” Nutrition “Wetherspoon’s was an easy option to get Wetherspoon’s food-development manager, Oliver Addis, added: a cheaper lunch, £2 pint, the waitress They were scored against a points system, based on school and “We are delighted to have topped the league table. maybe leave her number…” early years nutrition standards and good practice drawn from the It seems that everything Ed touches, or Soil Association’s Food for Life Served Here Scheme (which “Our children’s meals are extremely popular – and we innovate writes, turns to gold… and Wetherspoon accredits 1.8 million meals served each day in workplaces, continually to offer parents the best-possible meals for their is delighted to have played a now lyrically restaurants and schools). children, in terms of both quality and health. recognised minor role along the way. They also took into account whether a variety of dishes is offered “Providing children with meals which they will enjoy and are Perhaps it was Goldie Lookin Chain who to children, making healthy eating easier; whether food is cooked good for them is a top priority for us – and we are pleased set the trend in 2011, in their song Fresh fresh, meat is traceable and free-range eggs and sustainable fish that this has been recognised.” Prince of Cwmbran, proclaiming the are used; whether children and families are welcomed; whether highlights of their home town, where high chairs and children’s cutlery are available. you can ‘enjoy reasonably priced booze Wetherspoon offers up to 18 children’s meals at all times,

in the J D Wetherspoons’. GETTY IMAGES JELONEK, CREDIT : MATT PHOTO The Soil Association depending on the location of the pub. The Soil Association was founded in 1946 by farmers, scientists, doctors and nutritionists – to promote the These include tomato & mascarpone pasta, Whitby breaded connection between the health of the soil, food, animals, scampi, freshly battered fish and Quorn vegan sausages. people and the environment. We serve only sustainable MSC fish, always free-range British Today, the Soil Association is the UK’s leading membership PM POPS IN FOR A PINT eggs and our meals include British beef. In addition, none of the charity campaigning for healthy, humane and sustainable Prime Minister Boris children’s drinks contains any added sugars. food, farming and land use. Johnson is pictured with Wetherspoon founder and chairman Tim Martin at The Tomato & mascarpone pasta Metropolitan Bar, central London. Mr Johnson visited the pub next to Baker Street underground station during the Conservative leadership campaign. He pulled a pint of beer and chatted to customers during the hour-long visit. His visit featured on TV and radio, as well as in national and regional newspapers. Tim said: “It was a pleasure to host Boris and a great opportunity to show him one of Spaghetti Bolognese our flagship pubs and introduce him to our excellent staff.”

12 Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 | Wetherspoon 13 AWARDS ED SHEERAN’S STOP-OFF ON THE ROAD TO STARDOM MEALS PUT US TOP Pop superstar Ed Sheeran’s new album, No.6 Collaborations Project, released in July 2019, was still occupying the albums chart top spot (fourth week) as Wetherspoon News went to press. OF LITTLE LEAGUE The Suffolk singer-songwriter’s fourth studio album features a song which etherspoon’s pubs serve the healthiest meals The report criticised several companies for, among other things: laments a gruelling life on the road, ‘for for children – it’s official! offering excessively sugary puddings; not offering vegetables; a thousand nights, New York to London, The company came first in a league table of 28 serving untraceable meat; not supporting British farmers; different city every day’, and reminisces W well-known outlets across the restaurant, pub and supermarket withholding nutritional information from parents. about his early days, before those record- industry, aimed at highlighting the healthiest meals on offer. breaking highest-grossing tours… Healthy Wetherspoon was ahead of restaurant and pub groups, including The Soil Association’s policy officer, Hattie Shepherd, said: ..with a special mention for a certain pub company! Wagamama, McDonald’s, Nando’s, Harvester, Hungry Horse, “Wetherspoon has truly embraced the heart of the Out to Lunch Leon, Prezzo and Pizza Express. campaign by continually striving to make it easier for children to Ed’s new album track, 1000 Nights (feat. make healthy choices – and we are delighted to see it awarded Meek Mill & A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie), The Out to Lunch league table was compiled by the Soil Association. top place in this year’s league table. one of the collaborations featuring a It used a team of 80 volunteer families, recruited from across the who’s who of the current music scene, UK, to visit and review more than 100 establishments from the “It does a fantastic job and proves that cost is not a barrier to including these two American rappers, league table. providing tasty food which is healthy, sustainable and supports has these lines: British farmers.” Nutrition “Wetherspoon’s was an easy option to get Wetherspoon’s food-development manager, Oliver Addis, added: a cheaper lunch, £2 pint, the waitress They were scored against a points system, based on school and “We are delighted to have topped the league table. maybe leave her number…” early years nutrition standards and good practice drawn from the It seems that everything Ed touches, or Soil Association’s Food for Life Served Here Scheme (which “Our children’s meals are extremely popular – and we innovate writes, turns to gold… and Wetherspoon accredits 1.8 million meals served each day in workplaces, continually to offer parents the best-possible meals for their is delighted to have played a now lyrically restaurants and schools). children, in terms of both quality and health. recognised minor role along the way. They also took into account whether a variety of dishes is offered “Providing children with meals which they will enjoy and are Perhaps it was Goldie Lookin Chain who to children, making healthy eating easier; whether food is cooked good for them is a top priority for us – and we are pleased set the trend in 2011, in their song Fresh fresh, meat is traceable and free-range eggs and sustainable fish that this has been recognised.” Prince of Cwmbran, proclaiming the are used; whether children and families are welcomed; whether highlights of their home town, where high chairs and children’s cutlery are available. you can ‘enjoy reasonably priced booze Wetherspoon offers up to 18 children’s meals at all times,

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THE HORSE SHOE INN • CROOK PARSONS’ BARN • SHOEBURYNESS SHAW A SHOE-IN AT SHOEBURYNESS MANAGER CARL IS TOP OF THE CLASS

You could say that it was destiny that Laura Shaw would end up “I stayed there for four years and was part of the opening team for managing Parsons’ Barn, in Shoeburyness. the hotel. Pub manager Laura moved to the area at the age of five and grew up “That was probably my most interesting role to date. It is a huge on the ‘new’ estate, built 30 years ago, near to the pub. pub – and the additional hotel made it a great challenge.” Her mum Celia Batchelor was the head cook at the pub – and young By Easter 2017, with a young son as well, Laura was asked to take Laura spent her childhood in and around the venue, while her mum temporary charge at Parsons’ Barn, while the manager was away. worked in the kitchen. That departure became permanent and, having already applied for Laura took over as pub manager at Parsons’ Barn in June 2017, a position at Rayleigh, she now had a choice of pubs. although she was due to be there three years previously. Laura explained: “I decided to stay in Shoeburyness and took over Pub manager Carl Maddison has graduated with a ‘first’ and the He recalled: “I joined the team at The Stanley Jefferson (Bishop Laura revealed: “I was meant to be part of the opening team, when officially in June 2017. highest mark on his cohort, gaining a professional diploma in leisure Auckland), when the pub first opened 12 years ago, and spent a year retail management. and a half there. Parsons’ Barn first launched as a Wetherspoon pub in February 2014. “It has been hard work getting to this point, but we now have “However, I fell pregnant with my son Ayden (now five years old), so an established team, with staff I have developed, either here A member of the class of 2019, along with 77 fellow Wetherspoon “I moved around several pubs in the northeast region, spending a year that move was put on hold.” or elsewhere. colleagues, Carl is now embarking on his BA honours degree or 18 months at each, working my way up to shift-manager level.” apprenticeship with Leeds Beckett University. She originally joined the company in March 2010, as an external shift “We have a complete mix of customers, a lot of regulars, including Originally from Crook, where he also now works, Carl has built a great manager, starting out at The Elms (Leigh-on-Sea). families and large groups. Carl (pictured), who completed the year-long course in July, said: team around him, during his six years at The Horse Shoe Inn. “I am absolutely over the moon and proud to have achieved the best He said: “Taking on my first pub as manager has been a lot of hard Laura (pictured with mum Celia) said: “I grew up around pubs and “It is a proper community pub and, when I took it on, I understood mark in my group. had been working at independent pubs since the age of 16, so its place within the community. work, as well as being a new opening and having all the challenges I joined Wetherspoon with plenty of experience. In fact, the retail unit “I didn’t really stick at school and, when it came to the exams, I just which go with that. “Knowing and understanding the area, its people and what they want wanted to get out to work and earn money. behind Parsons’ Barn was once a snooker club, where I first worked.” from their local pub, I think, has helped with its success.” “However, we now have a good, stable team and I can see the rewards After 18 months in Leigh-on-Sea, Laura moved to The Blue Boar “I guess as I got older, I could appreciate that the studying can really for all that hard work. Meanwhile, mum Celia is retired and takes care of Ayden at help with my job and the overall business at the pub. (Billericay) as kitchen manager, having already been fully trained, weekends, while Laura is at work. “Each team member, with personal strengths, comes together to while waiting for a pub manager position. That role came at The “Before I started, I wasn’t sure I could do it, but, with plenty of work- make a solid unit. Laura concluded: “Mum still lives in the same house, near to the Moon on the Square (Basildon), two years after joining Wetherspoon. based studying and great support from my team, it has given me the “That stability has given me the opportunity to be able to focus on my pub – when we have family fun-days, with cake sales, I still rope confidence to push on and achieve my diploma.” She said: “I stepped back down to shift manager for a while, her in to help.” studies, which is great. moving to The Barking Dog (Barking) and back to Billericay, before Carl, who has managed The Horse Shoe Inn (Crook) since it opened “Training other staff members and seeing them all progress is also an opportunity came up to be deputy manager at The Last Post in February 2013, started out with the company as a bar associate very rewarding for me, personally.” (Southend-on-Sea). in 2007.

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THE HORSE SHOE INN • CROOK PARSONS’ BARN • SHOEBURYNESS SHAW A SHOE-IN AT SHOEBURYNESS MANAGER CARL IS TOP OF THE CLASS

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LARGS PADDLE STEAMER LEAVES RIVALS IN ITS WAKE

Shift manager Lee Rooney has been named ‘best bar person 2018’ “I have a good knowledge of the beers and offer recommendations, as by members of the local Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) branch. well as listen to customers’ suggestions – which is always important. Lee (pictured), who has worked at The Sir Henry Segrave “I have also previously helped out at the local beer festival, (Southport) for four years, won the ‘best bar staff’ award, voted for volunteering at the CAMRA branch event.” by Southport & West Lancashire CAMRA branch members. Branch chairman Doug Macadam said: “The recognition which Lee Ale champion Lee, who joined Wetherspoon as a manager eight years received was part of our annual awards, in which we reward the ago, has previously worked at The Willow Grove, also in Southport. best in our area, with nominees voted for by branch members. He said: “I was nominated by one of our regular customers – and “The award is presented to someone who is always very helpful, the branch members then voted for the winner. It was a lovely welcoming when serving customers and where nothing is too surprise to win the award. much trouble.” The branch covers the areas in Lancashire and “I enjoy interacting with the CAMRA members, who are customers Merseyside from Mere Brow to the north of Southport and Formby in the south. The Paddle Steamer has been named as the North Ayrshire Pub & “By keeping an eye on who is doing what well, across the UK, at the pub, know their names and what they drink. Bar of the Year 2019. we are able to monitor the consistency on offer – something which GRIMSBY The pub in Largs, which opened in June 2016 and has been The Paddle Steamer embodies. managed by Chris Harvey since the opening day, was awarded the “Not only is the pub situated in a fantastic location, but its aesthetic ‘county winner’ title by Pub & Bar magazine. and overall delivery also combine to keep customers visiting time Now in its fourth year, the celebratory annual event seeks to and again.” EMMA EYES NUMBER-ONE SPOT champion pubs and bars from every corner of the UK. Pub manager Chris, pictured centre with members of his team, Tristan O’Hana, editorial director of Pub & Bar magazine, which added: “We are thrilled to be named as North Ayrshire Pub & Bar of the Year 2019. AFTER TWO NEAR MISSES hosts the annual awards, said: “The awards are an opportunity for The Yarborough Hotel has won recognition from the whole of the UK to acknowledge the incredible work which “The whole team works hard to provide a great pub for the Largs members of the Grimsby Campaign for Real Ale these businesses do for us all. community to enjoy – and it’s lovely for that to be recognised.” (CAMRA) branch. “Our pubs and bars are a huge asset to local communities, as well The pub and hotel in Grimsby achieved second place as the whole country. in the Grimsby and Cleethorpes 2019 awards, finishing as runner-up in the ‘town pub of the year’ category. The pub, managed by Emma Keeley for the past four SAFETY THE GOAL AS WE SPONSOR PUBWATCH years, was awarded the same accolade in 2018. Wetherspoon is sponsoring the National Pubwatch Awards 2019. Wetherspoon’s company secretary, Nigel Connor, said: “Wetherspoon Emma said: “We are delighted with the recognition is proud of its long-standing association with National Pubwatch. from our CAMRA branch members again this year The awards dinner will take place in the House of Lords (16 October), – and thank them for their support. hosted by its President, Lord Kennedy of Southwark. “Our pubs have been supporters of their local pubwatch for many “It would obviously be lovely to win the title, but National Pubwatch is a voluntary organisation set up to promote best years – and we believe that membership it is an important aspect of running a pub which is safe for customers and staff. there is a lot of great competition, especially in practice through supporting the work of local pubwatch schemes. Its Cleethorpes, so we are pleased to achieve the aim is to achieve a safer drinking environment in all licensed premises “As a company, Wetherspoon has always supported both individual runner-up spot once again.” throughout the UK. pubwatch schemes and National Pubwatch. The Yarborough Hotel serves up to 14 real ales, Pubwatch enables licensees to take collective action to ban “We are delighted to be sponsoring the 2019 National Pubwatch at all times, including four permanent beers and troublemakers, while promoting effective working relations among Awards and look forward to recognising the outstanding work 10 ever-changing guest ales, among them Rudgate licensees, the police and local authorities. undertaken by local pubwatch schemes.” Brewery, Exmoor Ales and Kelham Island Brewery. The awards recognise those local pubwatch schemes which have l Established in 1997, National Pubwatch is a small (yet active) Shift manager Elisha Mardling is pictured (centre) with demonstrated good practice and whose initiatives have reduced volunteer organisation, set up to support existing schemes and CAMRA members Brian Calladine and Dawn Nielsen. crime and improved the safety of its members, staff and customers. encourage the creation of new pubwatch schemes.

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e are celebrating 40 years of Wetherspoon with 40 beers, for autumn 2019, in our biannual SPOTLIGHT W‘world’s biggest real-ale festival’. ON INTERNATIONAL BREWER Our ‘40 beers for 40 years’ real-ale extravaganza will be showcasing an unrivalled selection of ales, sourced from 40 breweries: 35 from across the UK and five international brewers. ISHII BREWING COMPANY, The 12-day event runs from Wednesday 9 October until Sunday TAMUNING, GUAM 20 October (inclusive) at our pubs across the UK and the Republic of Ireland. GUAM Yet again, we are set to serve up an unbeatable range of festival beers, to mark four decades since founder and chairman Tim Martin opened his first pub in Colney Hatch Lane, north London. Excellent

This special 40th anniversary celebration festival will feature beers from

those UK breweries which originally supplied Wetherspoon back in 1979 and continue to deliver their excellent ales to our pubs. Wiltshire-based Arkell’s Brewery has brewed its flagship beer Arkell’s 3B (4.0% ABV) for the festival. A classic amber-coloured best bitter, this was one of the very first beers to be sold by Wetherspoon. ITALY Kent-based Shepherd Neame Brewery, also among those first suppliers, has brewed Sheps Light (4.0% ABV) exclusively for the event. This straw-coloured ale is a modern interpretation of one of the brewery’s historic beers.

Ruby Abbot (5.2% ABV) is a new, deep amber-coloured, rich, malty ale, heers! STEFANO DI STEFANO brewed exclusively for the festival by Greene King Brewery, in Suffolk, TOSHI ISHII as a celebration of our 40th birthday. ISHIIBREWING CO. Bespoke Wadworth Brewery, in Wiltshire, has produced a brand-new golden ale, Toshi joined the first Wetherspoon international brewers’ also exclusively for this 40th anniversary festival. programme for our 2008 real-ale festival – and this year Made using solely the hop variety Cascade, JD Boss Hogg (4.7% ABV) marks his seventh visit for the event. is a completely bespoke recipe. This will be his first brew at Adnams Brewery, in Suffolk, where Toshi has produced Minagof Juicy IPA (4.5% ABV) JD Boss Hogg, Wadworth’s festival ale, is named after a character in the for our 40th anniversary collection. American TV series The Dukes of Hazzard – where the ‘J D’ in our company name comes from. GETTING THE BAND BACK ISHII BREWING COMPANY Our now-traditional international brewers’ visits, where we welcome five overseas brewers to Britain to produce their festival beers here in the UK, Ishii Brewing Company was set up in 2010, by Toshi and his wife Yukiko, and it is still the only saw our visitors travel from Australia (two), Guam, Italy and the USA. Guam microbrewery. Toshi Ishii, from Ishii Brewing Company, is one of our original and most Yukiko chose the brand name Minagof, meaning popular visiting international brewers. Originally from Japan and now based ‘happiness, pleasure, joy and cheer’ in the native in Guam, returning for his seventh visit, Toshi has brewed Minagof Juicy IPA Chamorro language. TOGETHER, 40 YEARS ON (4.5% ABV) for this festival. Its real ales are becoming popular with Japanese, California Korean and American tourists, as well as US military Hits of the 1970s remastered for new millennium as we Ryan Crisp, from Alesmith Brewing Co (California, USA), brings us and local business owners. celebrate four decades in the business Nut Brown (5.0% ABV), while Stefano Di Stefano, of Birrificio Argo Toshi said: “Since Portuguese navigator Ferdinand (Palma, Italy), has brewed Terzo Tempo (4.4% ABV) especially for the event. Magellan, sailing for the King of Spain, reached the island in 1521, there was only one brewpub and no Our two Australian brewers, Lachlan Crothers, voted ‘people’s champion USA microbrewery in the US territory of Guam (tropical AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIA 2018’, from Ballistic Beer Company, in Queensland, and Brad Nolen of Mash island), until our establishment.” Brewing (Western Australia), named ‘best brewery 2018’, bring us Short Fuse (6.5% ABV) and Challenger English IPA (4.8% ABV), respectively. TOSHI’S WETHERSPOON BREWS Other festival ales not to be missed include Liberation Brewery’s Colney Hatch (4.0% ABV), a new and exclusive deep amber-coloured ale; Spring 2008 Tokyo Black (at Marston’s) Mauldons Cherry Porter (4.8% ABV), a black speciality ale, which is also Autumn 2008 Yona Yona Ale (at Banks’s) a vegan-friendly brew, by Suffolk-based Mauldons Brewery; Fire Island Buffalo (4.6% ABV), a dark amber organic and gluten-free beer, brewed Autumn 2009 Toshi’s Amber Ale (at Banks’s) by Evan Evans Brewery, in Carmarthenshire. Autumn 2011 Minagof Pale Ale (at Marston’s) Wychwood King Goblin (6.0% ABV) is rarely seen in cask form, but this International showcase 2014 Minagof Session IPA popular strong ale has been brewed again, especially for the festival, by (at Caledonian) Oxfordshire-based Wychwood Brewery, while Somerset-based Exmoor Ales has brewed a new black stout, Exmoor Barista (4.2% ABV). Autumn 2015 Minagof Smoked Porter (at Wadworth) Customers will be able to enjoy three one-third-of-a-pint beers for the price of Autumn 2019 Minagof Juicy IPA (at Adnams) a festival pint, so be sure not to miss out on any of these 40th anniversary ales. LACHLAN CROTHERS RYAN CRISP BRAD NOLEN

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18 Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 | Wetherspoon 19 1 TASTING5 9 13 NOTES16 20 23 26 HOOK NORTON HOGS BACK BATH COTLEIGH ORKNEY ISHII ADNAMS MASH CHALLENGER STEAMING ON HOME HARVEST ALE GEM GOLD 4.1% ABV 40 YEARS 4.3% ABV BRODGAR 4.4% ABV MINAGOF JUICY IPA CASHMERE IPA ENGLISH IPA 4.8% ABV 3.8% ABV 4.0% ABV Bath Ales, Somerset. Est. 1995 Cotleigh Brewery, Somerset. Est. 1979 Orkney Brewery, Orkney. Est. 1988 4.5% ABV 4.7% ABV Hook Norton Brewery, Oxfordshire. Est. 1849 Hogs Back Brewery, Surrey. Est. 1992 This occasionally available, golden beer This pale golden beer has been brewed This new auburn-coloured rye ale has Ishii Brewing, Guam. Est. 2010 Adnams Brewery, Suffolk. Est. 1872 Mash Brewing, Western Australia. Est. 2006 This new, golden beer has been brewed This amber-coloured seasonal ale has has been brewed again especially for this to celebrate this popular brewery’s 40th a full-bodied character, with big, fruity, Toshi Ishii is one our original and most This pale golden American session Brad Nolen has travelled to Hook Norton exclusively for this Wetherspoon been brewed again especially for this Wetherspoon real-ale festival. anniversary – founded in the same year hoppy and spicy rye flavours, creating a popular visiting international brewers, IPA-style beer is dry-hopped with Brewery, in Oxfordshire, to brew this real-ale festival. The delicate aromas Wetherspoon real-ale festival, using hops The generous late addition of hops provides as J D Wetherspoon. It is a classic pale powerful drinking experience, balanced originally from Japan and now based in Cashmere hops, delivering fruity aromas interpretation of a traditional English IPA, especially for this Wetherspoon and flavours of blackcurrant and lemon grown on the brewer’s own farm. These a prominent citrus aroma and generous hop ale, brewed in the old-fashioned way to by a sweet malt background. Guam. This is his seventh visit since 2008, of lemon, gooseberry and coconut, notes, balanced by natural malt flavours. deliver late-summer fruit flavours, a malty real-ale festival. The blend of English are balanced by the biscuit base malt deliver an aromatic character, rich, earthy, Hops: Amarillo, Cascade, El Dorado this time returning to Adnams Brewery, leading to a clean, nutty malt base Hops: First Gold, Goldings character and a pleasing, moreish finish. and New Zealand hops delivers flavour, complemented by yeast notes hoppy flavours and a long, pleasing finish. Allergens: barley (GLUTEN), rye in Suffolk. This is a golden-coloured beer and balancing smooth bitterness. to create an easy-drinking character. Hops: Farnham White, Fuggles, Allergens: barley (GLUTEN) Hops: Bramling Cross, Goldings, Progress (GLUTEN), wheat (GLUTEN) tropical fruit aromas, developing into with a light haze in the appearance, juicy, Hops: Cashmere, First Gold Pioneer, UK Cascade Allergens: barley (GLUTEN) apricot and orange notes and a bitter, Hops: Bramling Cross, UK Cascade Allergens: barley (GLUTEN), oats (GLUTEN) Allergens: barley (GLUTEN) Allergens: barley (GLUTEN), fruity flavours and a moderate bitterness. lingering, resinous kick in the finish, all wheat (GLUTEN) 10 17 Hops: Citra, Equanot, complemented by a caramel malt flavour. Mosaic, Summit 14 Hops: Bramling Cross, Challenger, CASTLE ROCK Allergens: barley (GLUTEN), 24 2 ACORN Summer wheat (GLUTEN) 6 HEART OF GLASS 4.2% ABV BATEMANS Allergens: barley (GLUTEN) TRING COMBINED HARVEST LIFE BEGINS 4.5% ABV WADWORTH Castle Rock Brewery, Nottinghamshire. INTERNATIONAL BREWER JD BOSS HOGG AMERICAN RUBY MILD HYDES Est. 1998 4.4% ABV Acorn Brewery, South Yorkshire. Est. 2003 INTERNATIONAL BREWER RUBY CELEBRATION ALE This new, amber-coloured ale has been 4.7% ABV 3.8% ABV This new, red-brown ale, brewed exclusively Batemans Brewery, Lincolnshire. Est. 1874 4.0% ABV for this Wetherspoon real-ale festival, is brewed exclusively for this Wetherspoon GLUTEN Tring Brewery, Hertfordshire. Est. 1992 This dark golden seasonal beer contains 21 Wadworth Brewery, Wiltshire. Est. 1885 27 real-ale festival. The English hop varieties FREE VEGAN This new, ruby-coloured ale has been Hydes Brewery, Manchester. Est. 1863 named after the Blondie song released a unique, multigrain blend of malted This new, golden ale has been brewed used create a floral citrus aroma with FIRE ISLAND brewed exclusively for this Wetherspoon This new, ruby-coloured ale has been in 1979. It is a classic red ale with a subtle barley, oats, wheat and rye, creating exclusively for this Wetherspoon real-ale MAULDONS a dash of spice, while its amber malts real-ale festival, in the style of a traditional brewed exclusively for this Wetherspoon sweetness and a malty finish, resulting a refreshing flavour with a dry-sweet BUFFALO 4.6% ABV festival, using solely the Cascade hop CHERRY PORTER mild. It has a malty base, with the real-ale festival. The lavish blend of in a pleasing, moreish character. character, plus hints of citrus. impart a toasty maltiness to the flavour. Evan Evans Brewery, Carmarthenshire. variety – this allows the fruity, spicy 4.8% ABV roasted cereals and malt delivers Hops: Ariana, Junga Hops: Challenger, Goldings addition of oats providing a smooth, silky Hops: Challenger Est. 2004 and subtle grapefruit characteristics to Mauldons Brewery, Suffolk. Est. 1982 rich, fruity flavours, with raisin and Allergens: barley (GLUTEN), Allergens: barley (GLUTEN) backdrop, while the hops used add an Allergens: barley (GLUTEN), oats This new, dark amber organic beer is shine in both its aroma and flavour. This new, black speciality ale, brewed toffee notes, balanced by a moderate wheat (GLUTEN) extra-hoppy dimension to the character. (GLUTEN), rye (GLUTEN), wheat (GLUTEN) gluten free. The full and lasting dry Hops: Cascade exclusively for this Wetherspoon real-ale bitterness from the English hops used. Hops: Chinook, Fuggles 18 spice aroma is complemented by Allergens: barley (GLUTEN) festival, is suitable for vegans. It is full Allergens: barley (GLUTEN), oats (GLUTEN) Hops: Challenger, Target a rich, full-bodied malt flavour and bodied in character, with a balanced Allergens: barley (GLUTEN) 11 15 BELHAVEN balanced by notes of hedgerow fruits. 25 hop aroma leading to a rich blend of 3 DALESIDE BIRRIFICIO ARGO BARN DANCER Hops: Ariana, Magnum, chocolate and roast flavours, resulting GRAPEFRUIT IPA 4.2% ABV Mandarina Bavaria in a smooth, subtle fruit finish. 7 TERZO TEMPO 4.4% ABV 4.5% ABV Allergens: none BREWSTER’S ROOSTER’S Daleside Brewery, North Yorkshire. Est. 1992 PUNK IS DEAD Hops: Sovereign LIBERATION Birrificio Argo, Parma, Italy. Est. 2013 Allergens: barley (GLUTEN) RAKAU 3.9% ABV This new, pale golden beer has been Belhaven Brewery, East Lothian. Est. 1719 4.8% ABV COLNEY HATCH brewed exclusively for this Wetherspoon Stefano di Stefano has travelled to Rooster’s Brewery, North Yorkshire. Est. 1993 This new, traditional Scottish brown ale 22 real-ale festival. It is a crisp, refreshing, Wadworth Brewery, in Wiltshire, to Brewster’s Brewery, Leicestershire. Est. 1998 This occasionally available, pale golden 4.0% ABV has a solid, biscuity malt base, balanced hoppy IPA, with citrus notes in the brew this straw-coloured beer especially This new, amber-coloured beer has been 28 beer has been brewed again especially for Liberation Brewery, Channel Islands. Est. 1871 and enlivened by big hop flavours, WOLF VOYAGER 1 4.6% ABV aroma and flavour, enhanced by for this Wetherspoon real-ale festival. brewed exclusively for this Wetherspoon this Wetherspoon real-ale festival. This new, deep amber-coloured ale with grass and citrus notes delivering ROBINSONS the infusion of real grapefruit. This is the brewery’s interpretation Wolf Brewery, Norfolk. Est. 1995 real-ale festival, commemorating the It is named after the single variety of New has been brewed exclusively for this a clean bitterness in the finish. This new, red ale has been brewed CASCADE IPA 4.8% ABV Hops: Chinook, Citra, Waimea of an American cream ale, with a death of Sid Vicious in 1979. It is a Zealand hop used which delivers fresh Wetherspoon real-ale festival, in the style Hops: Cascade, Challenger, exclusively for this Wetherspoon real-ale Allergens: barley (GLUTEN), pleasing malty nose which leads to classic English ale with rich roast malt Robinsons Brewery, Cheshire. Est. 1838 orchard fruit flavours, particularly apricot, of a classic brown ale. Its blend of malts Goldings, Northdown festival and is named after the space This new golden IPA has a distinctively wheat (GLUTEN) a malty sweetness in the full flavour, Allergens: barley (GLUTEN) flavours, notes of dried fruit, a light and hints of pine needle and grapefruit. provides a smooth, sweet base, balanced probe which reached Jupiter in 1979. It dry hop aroma, leading to a full-bodied balanced by a moderate hop bitterness, spiciness from the English hop varieties Hops: Rakau by the subtle hop notes and fruity aroma. is a smooth, malty red ale, with a unique flavour of rich malt and a hoppy Allergens: barley (GLUTEN), Hops: East Kent Goldings, English 12 resulting in a refreshing, clean finish. and a balancing, subtle bitter finish. Hops: Herkules, Mandarina Bavaria, 19 liquorice flavour and soft, fruity undertones. bitterness, culminating in a lingering, wheat (GLUTEN) Cascade, Fuggles, Jester Hops: Bramling Cross, Fuggles hop-dominated finish, with hints of Allergens: barley (GLUTEN), oats EXMOOR Mittelfruh, Polaris, Tettnang, Tradition Hops: Bramling Cross, Cascade, Allergens: barley (GLUTEN) BUTCOMBE Cluster, Galena tangy citrus fruit and roasted malt. (GLUTEN), wheat (GLUTEN) BARISTA 4.2% ABV Allergens: barley (GLUTEN) 4 HAKA 4.5% ABV Allergens: barley (GLUTEN), Hops: Bobek, Cascade, Goldings Exmoor Ales, Somerset. Est. 1980 INTERNATIONAL BREWER wheat (GLUTEN) Allergens: barley (GLUTEN), ARKELL’S 8 This new black stout has aromas of dark Butcombe Brewery, Somerset. Est. 1978 wheat (GLUTEN) 3B 4.0% ABV chocolate and coffee; these continue This golden beer is an exceedingly hoppy SHEPHERD NEAME into the flavour and are balanced by a New Zealand-style pale ale, packed Arkell’s Brewery, Wiltshire. Est. 1843 SHEPS LIGHT 4.0% ABV subtle sweetness and roasted barley full of New Zealand hop varieties to This classic amber-coloured best bitter notes, leading to a silky mouthfeel provide fragrant hop aromas, with was one of the first beers to be sold by Shepherd Neame Brewery, Kent. Est. 1698 TRY 3 ALES FOR THE PRICE This straw-coloured ale, brewed exclusively and surprising crisp finish. plenty of citrus and tropical fruit notes J D Wetherspoon. It is this brewery’s and a long, lingering, bitter finish. flagship beer, with a pleasing for this Wetherspoon real-ale festival, is Hops: Challenger, Fuggles, Goldings Allergens: barley (GLUTEN), Hops: Motueka, Nelson Sauvin, NZ fruity and malty nose, leading to a modern interpretation of one of this OF A FESTIVAL PINT – brewery’s historic beers. It is brewed wheat (GLUTEN) Cascade, Pacific Jade, Pacifica, Waimea a lingering bittersweet flavour of Allergens: barley (GLUTEN), balanced malt and hop notes. with the finest English malted barley wheat (GLUTEN) Hops: Fuggles, Goldings and a blend of UK and US hop varieties, ⅓-PINT TASTING GLASSES Allergens: barley (GLUTEN), resulting in a moderate bitterness and wheat (GLUTEN) pronounced (yet balanced) hop character. Hops: Cascade, East Kent Goldings, Target More festival ales on next page Allergens: barley (GLUTEN) •

20 Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 | Wetherspoon 21 1 TASTING5 9 13 NOTES16 20 23 26 HOOK NORTON HOGS BACK BATH COTLEIGH ORKNEY ISHII ADNAMS MASH CHALLENGER STEAMING ON HOME HARVEST ALE GEM GOLD 4.1% ABV 40 YEARS 4.3% ABV BRODGAR 4.4% ABV MINAGOF JUICY IPA CASHMERE IPA ENGLISH IPA 4.8% ABV 3.8% ABV 4.0% ABV Bath Ales, Somerset. Est. 1995 Cotleigh Brewery, Somerset. Est. 1979 Orkney Brewery, Orkney. Est. 1988 4.5% ABV 4.7% ABV Hook Norton Brewery, Oxfordshire. Est. 1849 Hogs Back Brewery, Surrey. Est. 1992 This occasionally available, golden beer This pale golden beer has been brewed This new auburn-coloured rye ale has Ishii Brewing, Guam. Est. 2010 Adnams Brewery, Suffolk. Est. 1872 Mash Brewing, Western Australia. Est. 2006 This new, golden beer has been brewed This amber-coloured seasonal ale has has been brewed again especially for this to celebrate this popular brewery’s 40th a full-bodied character, with big, fruity, Toshi Ishii is one our original and most This pale golden American session Brad Nolen has travelled to Hook Norton exclusively for this Wetherspoon been brewed again especially for this Wetherspoon real-ale festival. anniversary – founded in the same year hoppy and spicy rye flavours, creating a popular visiting international brewers, IPA-style beer is dry-hopped with Brewery, in Oxfordshire, to brew this real-ale festival. The delicate aromas Wetherspoon real-ale festival, using hops The generous late addition of hops provides as J D Wetherspoon. It is a classic pale powerful drinking experience, balanced originally from Japan and now based in Cashmere hops, delivering fruity aromas interpretation of a traditional English IPA, especially for this Wetherspoon and flavours of blackcurrant and lemon grown on the brewer’s own farm. These a prominent citrus aroma and generous hop ale, brewed in the old-fashioned way to by a sweet malt background. Guam. This is his seventh visit since 2008, of lemon, gooseberry and coconut, notes, balanced by natural malt flavours. deliver late-summer fruit flavours, a malty real-ale festival. The blend of English are balanced by the biscuit base malt deliver an aromatic character, rich, earthy, Hops: Amarillo, Cascade, El Dorado this time returning to Adnams Brewery, leading to a clean, nutty malt base Hops: First Gold, Goldings character and a pleasing, moreish finish. and New Zealand hops delivers flavour, complemented by yeast notes hoppy flavours and a long, pleasing finish. Allergens: barley (GLUTEN), rye in Suffolk. This is a golden-coloured beer and balancing smooth bitterness. to create an easy-drinking character. Hops: Farnham White, Fuggles, Allergens: barley (GLUTEN) Hops: Bramling Cross, Goldings, Progress (GLUTEN), wheat (GLUTEN) tropical fruit aromas, developing into with a light haze in the appearance, juicy, Hops: Cashmere, First Gold Pioneer, UK Cascade Allergens: barley (GLUTEN) apricot and orange notes and a bitter, Hops: Bramling Cross, UK Cascade Allergens: barley (GLUTEN), oats (GLUTEN) Allergens: barley (GLUTEN) Allergens: barley (GLUTEN), fruity flavours and a moderate bitterness. lingering, resinous kick in the finish, all wheat (GLUTEN) 10 17 Hops: Citra, Equanot, complemented by a caramel malt flavour. Mosaic, Summit 14 Hops: Bramling Cross, Challenger, CASTLE ROCK Allergens: barley (GLUTEN), 24 2 ACORN Summer wheat (GLUTEN) 6 HEART OF GLASS 4.2% ABV BATEMANS Allergens: barley (GLUTEN) TRING COMBINED HARVEST LIFE BEGINS 4.5% ABV WADWORTH Castle Rock Brewery, Nottinghamshire. INTERNATIONAL BREWER JD BOSS HOGG AMERICAN RUBY MILD HYDES Est. 1998 4.4% ABV Acorn Brewery, South Yorkshire. Est. 2003 INTERNATIONAL BREWER RUBY CELEBRATION ALE This new, amber-coloured ale has been 4.7% ABV 3.8% ABV This new, red-brown ale, brewed exclusively Batemans Brewery, Lincolnshire. Est. 1874 4.0% ABV for this Wetherspoon real-ale festival, is brewed exclusively for this Wetherspoon GLUTEN Tring Brewery, Hertfordshire. Est. 1992 This dark golden seasonal beer contains 21 Wadworth Brewery, Wiltshire. Est. 1885 27 real-ale festival. The English hop varieties FREE VEGAN This new, ruby-coloured ale has been Hydes Brewery, Manchester. Est. 1863 named after the Blondie song released a unique, multigrain blend of malted This new, golden ale has been brewed used create a floral citrus aroma with FIRE ISLAND brewed exclusively for this Wetherspoon This new, ruby-coloured ale has been in 1979. It is a classic red ale with a subtle barley, oats, wheat and rye, creating exclusively for this Wetherspoon real-ale MAULDONS a dash of spice, while its amber malts real-ale festival, in the style of a traditional brewed exclusively for this Wetherspoon sweetness and a malty finish, resulting a refreshing flavour with a dry-sweet BUFFALO 4.6% ABV festival, using solely the Cascade hop CHERRY PORTER mild. It has a malty base, with the real-ale festival. The lavish blend of in a pleasing, moreish character. character, plus hints of citrus. impart a toasty maltiness to the flavour. Evan Evans Brewery, Carmarthenshire. variety – this allows the fruity, spicy 4.8% ABV roasted cereals and malt delivers Hops: Ariana, Junga Hops: Challenger, Goldings addition of oats providing a smooth, silky Hops: Challenger Est. 2004 and subtle grapefruit characteristics to Mauldons Brewery, Suffolk. Est. 1982 rich, fruity flavours, with raisin and Allergens: barley (GLUTEN), Allergens: barley (GLUTEN) backdrop, while the hops used add an Allergens: barley (GLUTEN), oats This new, dark amber organic beer is shine in both its aroma and flavour. This new, black speciality ale, brewed toffee notes, balanced by a moderate wheat (GLUTEN) extra-hoppy dimension to the character. (GLUTEN), rye (GLUTEN), wheat (GLUTEN) gluten free. The full and lasting dry Hops: Cascade exclusively for this Wetherspoon real-ale bitterness from the English hops used. Hops: Chinook, Fuggles 18 spice aroma is complemented by Allergens: barley (GLUTEN) festival, is suitable for vegans. It is full Allergens: barley (GLUTEN), oats (GLUTEN) Hops: Challenger, Target a rich, full-bodied malt flavour and bodied in character, with a balanced Allergens: barley (GLUTEN) 11 15 BELHAVEN balanced by notes of hedgerow fruits. 25 hop aroma leading to a rich blend of 3 DALESIDE BIRRIFICIO ARGO BARN DANCER Hops: Ariana, Magnum, chocolate and roast flavours, resulting GRAPEFRUIT IPA 4.2% ABV Mandarina Bavaria in a smooth, subtle fruit finish. 7 TERZO TEMPO 4.4% ABV 4.5% ABV Allergens: none BREWSTER’S ROOSTER’S Daleside Brewery, North Yorkshire. Est. 1992 PUNK IS DEAD Hops: Sovereign LIBERATION Birrificio Argo, Parma, Italy. Est. 2013 Allergens: barley (GLUTEN) RAKAU 3.9% ABV This new, pale golden beer has been Belhaven Brewery, East Lothian. Est. 1719 4.8% ABV COLNEY HATCH brewed exclusively for this Wetherspoon Stefano di Stefano has travelled to Rooster’s Brewery, North Yorkshire. Est. 1993 This new, traditional Scottish brown ale 22 real-ale festival. It is a crisp, refreshing, Wadworth Brewery, in Wiltshire, to Brewster’s Brewery, Leicestershire. Est. 1998 This occasionally available, pale golden 4.0% ABV has a solid, biscuity malt base, balanced hoppy IPA, with citrus notes in the brew this straw-coloured beer especially This new, amber-coloured beer has been 28 beer has been brewed again especially for Liberation Brewery, Channel Islands. Est. 1871 and enlivened by big hop flavours, WOLF VOYAGER 1 4.6% ABV aroma and flavour, enhanced by for this Wetherspoon real-ale festival. brewed exclusively for this Wetherspoon this Wetherspoon real-ale festival. This new, deep amber-coloured ale with grass and citrus notes delivering ROBINSONS the infusion of real grapefruit. This is the brewery’s interpretation Wolf Brewery, Norfolk. Est. 1995 real-ale festival, commemorating the It is named after the single variety of New has been brewed exclusively for this a clean bitterness in the finish. This new, red ale has been brewed CASCADE IPA 4.8% ABV Hops: Chinook, Citra, Waimea of an American cream ale, with a death of Sid Vicious in 1979. It is a Zealand hop used which delivers fresh Wetherspoon real-ale festival, in the style Hops: Cascade, Challenger, exclusively for this Wetherspoon real-ale Allergens: barley (GLUTEN), pleasing malty nose which leads to classic English ale with rich roast malt Robinsons Brewery, Cheshire. Est. 1838 orchard fruit flavours, particularly apricot, of a classic brown ale. Its blend of malts Goldings, Northdown festival and is named after the space This new golden IPA has a distinctively wheat (GLUTEN) a malty sweetness in the full flavour, Allergens: barley (GLUTEN) flavours, notes of dried fruit, a light and hints of pine needle and grapefruit. provides a smooth, sweet base, balanced probe which reached Jupiter in 1979. It dry hop aroma, leading to a full-bodied balanced by a moderate hop bitterness, spiciness from the English hop varieties Hops: Rakau by the subtle hop notes and fruity aroma. is a smooth, malty red ale, with a unique flavour of rich malt and a hoppy Allergens: barley (GLUTEN), Hops: East Kent Goldings, English 12 resulting in a refreshing, clean finish. and a balancing, subtle bitter finish. Hops: Herkules, Mandarina Bavaria, 19 liquorice flavour and soft, fruity undertones. bitterness, culminating in a lingering, wheat (GLUTEN) Cascade, Fuggles, Jester Hops: Bramling Cross, Fuggles hop-dominated finish, with hints of Allergens: barley (GLUTEN), oats EXMOOR Mittelfruh, Polaris, Tettnang, Tradition Hops: Bramling Cross, Cascade, Allergens: barley (GLUTEN) BUTCOMBE Cluster, Galena tangy citrus fruit and roasted malt. (GLUTEN), wheat (GLUTEN) BARISTA 4.2% ABV Allergens: barley (GLUTEN) 4 HAKA 4.5% ABV Allergens: barley (GLUTEN), Hops: Bobek, Cascade, Goldings Exmoor Ales, Somerset. Est. 1980 INTERNATIONAL BREWER wheat (GLUTEN) Allergens: barley (GLUTEN), ARKELL’S 8 This new black stout has aromas of dark Butcombe Brewery, Somerset. Est. 1978 wheat (GLUTEN) 3B 4.0% ABV chocolate and coffee; these continue This golden beer is an exceedingly hoppy SHEPHERD NEAME into the flavour and are balanced by a New Zealand-style pale ale, packed Arkell’s Brewery, Wiltshire. Est. 1843 SHEPS LIGHT 4.0% ABV subtle sweetness and roasted barley full of New Zealand hop varieties to This classic amber-coloured best bitter notes, leading to a silky mouthfeel provide fragrant hop aromas, with was one of the first beers to be sold by Shepherd Neame Brewery, Kent. Est. 1698 TRY 3 ALES FOR THE PRICE This straw-coloured ale, brewed exclusively and surprising crisp finish. plenty of citrus and tropical fruit notes J D Wetherspoon. It is this brewery’s and a long, lingering, bitter finish. flagship beer, with a pleasing for this Wetherspoon real-ale festival, is Hops: Challenger, Fuggles, Goldings Allergens: barley (GLUTEN), Hops: Motueka, Nelson Sauvin, NZ fruity and malty nose, leading to a modern interpretation of one of this OF A FESTIVAL PINT – brewery’s historic beers. It is brewed wheat (GLUTEN) Cascade, Pacific Jade, Pacifica, Waimea a lingering bittersweet flavour of Allergens: barley (GLUTEN), balanced malt and hop notes. with the finest English malted barley wheat (GLUTEN) Hops: Fuggles, Goldings and a blend of UK and US hop varieties, ⅓-PINT TASTING GLASSES Allergens: barley (GLUTEN), resulting in a moderate bitterness and wheat (GLUTEN) pronounced (yet balanced) hop character. Hops: Cascade, East Kent Goldings, Target More festival ales on next page Allergens: barley (GLUTEN) •

20 Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 | Wetherspoon 21 TASTING NOTES 29 32 35 38 ALESMITH NUT BROWN HIGSON’S GREENE KING THEAKSTON 5.0% ABV NZ IPA 5.0% ABV RUBY ABBOT 5.2% ABV OLD PECULIAR 5.6% ABV AleSmith Brewing, California, USA. Est. 1995 Love Lane Brewery, Liverpool. Est. 2011 Greene King Brewery, Suffolk. Est. 1799 Theakston Brewery, North Yorkshire. Est. 1827 Ryan Crisp has travelled to Shepherd This pale golden IPA is packed full of New This new, ruby-coloured ale has been This dark ruby beer is one of the world’s Neame Brewery, in Kent, to brew this beer Zealand hop varieties, delivering tropical brewed exclusively for this Wetherspoon classic beers, from a brewer which has especially for this Wetherspoon real-ale fruit and pine notes in the aroma, generous real-ale festival – a celebration of our been supplying J D Wetherspoon from the festival. This is AleSmith’s interpretation citrus fruit flavours and a low bitterness, 40th birthday… from one of our original very early days. It has a rich, full-bodied of a classic English brown ale, with subtle resulting in a crisp, refreshing character. suppliers. It has a rich, malty flavour, with flavour, with subtle cherry and rich fruit hop aromas leading you to a blend of malt, Hops: Pacific Gem, Wai-Iti, Waimea its generous blend of traditional English overtones, plus a smooth, lasting finish. chocolate and toasty flavours, resulting in a Allergens: barley (GLUTEN), hops providing an excellent balance Hops: Challenger, Fuggles, Target full (yet smooth and drinkable) character. wheat (GLUTEN) and clean bitterness in the finish. Allergens: barley (GLUTEN), Hops: East Kent Goldings Hops: First Gold, Fuggles, Goldings wheat (GLUTEN) Allergens: barley (GLUTEN) 33 Allergens: barley (GLUTEN) INTERNATIONAL BREWER 39 LONG MAN MAN DOWN 5.0% ABV 36 WYCHWOOD 30 Long Man Brewery, East Sussex. Est. 2012 SALOPIAN KING GOBLIN 6.0% ABV BRAINS RED DRAGON This new, golden ale has been brewed INFINITE ORBIT 5.4% ABV Wychwood Brewery, Oxfordshire. Est. 1983 4.0% ABV 5.0% ABV exclusively for this Wetherspoon real-ale Salopian Brewery, Shropshire. Est. 1995 This popular strong ale is rarely seen in Brains Brewery, Cardiff. Est. 1882 festival. It is brewed in the style of an This new, golden IPA has been brewed cask form and has been brewed again American pale ale, with bold hop aromas of exclusively for this Wetherspoon real-ale especially for this Wetherspoon real-ale This dark copper-coloured beer is a citrus sherbet and blackcurrant, followed festival. Roasted chocolate and crystal limited-edition celebratory brew, marking festival. Its aroma is fresh and inviting, by resinous flavours which give way to followed by a beautiful array of tropical fruit, malts combine with its blend of hop the opening of this brewery’s new a crisp bitterness and clean finish. varieties to produce an indulgently rich brewhouse. An inviting aroma, with hints mango and pine notes in the hop-laden Hops: Centennial, Columbus, Jester, flavour, culminating in a dry, juicy finish. and full-bodied beer, with fruity notes of fruit and malt, leads to a satisfying, Pacific Gem and a pleasingly smooth character. rich flavour, with further malt and fruit Hops: Centennial, Citra, Simcoe Allergens: barley (GLUTEN), Allergens: barley (GLUTEN) Hops: Cascade, Fuggles, Sovereign, notes balanced by a subtle bitterness. wheat (GLUTEN) Styrian Hops: Dragon, Styrian Allergens: barley (GLUTEN) Allergens: barley (GLUTEN) 34 37 INVERALMOND 40 TITANIC ANOTHER PINT IN OSSIAN FOUNDER’S RESERVE 31 THE WALL 5.0% ABV 5.6% ABV BALLISTIC Titanic Brewery, Staffordshire. Est. 1985 SHORT FUSE 6.5% ABV GREEN JACK ONE STEP Inveralmond Brewery, Perthshire. Est. 1997 BEYOND 5.0% ABV This beer has been brewed exclusively Ballistic Beer, Queensland, Australia. Est. 2016 for this Wetherspoon real-ale festival, This new, golden beer has been brewed exclusively for this Wetherspoon real-ale Lachy Crothers has travelled to Banks’s Green Jack Brewery, Suffolk. Est. 2003 celebrating the release of The Wall by Brewery, in the West Midlands, to brew This new, copper ale, brewed exclusively Pink Floyd in 1979. You don’t need no festival. It is brewed longer for a richer, fuller flavour, with its malty palate balanced by this beer especially for this Wetherspoon for this Wetherspoon real-ale festival, is education to enjoy this brick red-coloured real-ale festival. It is a golden IPA, brewed named after the classic Madness album beer, for which you will want to run like a heady hop charge, with fruity, floral and orange notes, plus a lasting, bitter finish. with Australian hops to provide a fruit bowl released in 1979. This classic British, hell to the bar. The superb malt and hop of apricot, mango and pineapple notes in Hops: Cascade, First Gold, Fuggles full-bodied, strong bitter is brewed with balance in the flavour and lingering the solidly bitter (yet well-balanced) flavour. two varieties of English hops, giving fruity Allergens: barley (GLUTEN), hop finish are guaranteed to leave your wheat (GLUTEN) Hops: Ella, Galaxy, Topaz hop notes and a bittersweet finish. taste buds feeling comfortably numb. Allergens: barley (GLUTEN), Hops: Challenger, Jester Hops: Celeia, Challenger, Herkules, wheat (GLUTEN) Allergens: barley (GLUTEN), Northdown, Pilgrim INTERNATIONAL BREWER wheat (GLUTEN) Allergens: barley (GLUTEN), wheat (GLUTEN)

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22 Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 | Wetherspoon 23 TASTING NOTES 29 32 35 38 ALESMITH NUT BROWN HIGSON’S GREENE KING THEAKSTON 5.0% ABV NZ IPA 5.0% ABV RUBY ABBOT 5.2% ABV OLD PECULIAR 5.6% ABV AleSmith Brewing, California, USA. Est. 1995 Love Lane Brewery, Liverpool. Est. 2011 Greene King Brewery, Suffolk. Est. 1799 Theakston Brewery, North Yorkshire. Est. 1827 Ryan Crisp has travelled to Shepherd This pale golden IPA is packed full of New This new, ruby-coloured ale has been This dark ruby beer is one of the world’s Neame Brewery, in Kent, to brew this beer Zealand hop varieties, delivering tropical brewed exclusively for this Wetherspoon classic beers, from a brewer which has especially for this Wetherspoon real-ale fruit and pine notes in the aroma, generous real-ale festival – a celebration of our been supplying J D Wetherspoon from the festival. This is AleSmith’s interpretation citrus fruit flavours and a low bitterness, 40th birthday… from one of our original very early days. It has a rich, full-bodied of a classic English brown ale, with subtle resulting in a crisp, refreshing character. suppliers. It has a rich, malty flavour, with flavour, with subtle cherry and rich fruit hop aromas leading you to a blend of malt, Hops: Pacific Gem, Wai-Iti, Waimea its generous blend of traditional English overtones, plus a smooth, lasting finish. chocolate and toasty flavours, resulting in a Allergens: barley (GLUTEN), hops providing an excellent balance Hops: Challenger, Fuggles, Target full (yet smooth and drinkable) character. wheat (GLUTEN) and clean bitterness in the finish. Allergens: barley (GLUTEN), Hops: East Kent Goldings Hops: First Gold, Fuggles, Goldings wheat (GLUTEN) Allergens: barley (GLUTEN) 33 Allergens: barley (GLUTEN) INTERNATIONAL BREWER 39 LONG MAN MAN DOWN 5.0% ABV 36 WYCHWOOD 30 Long Man Brewery, East Sussex. Est. 2012 SALOPIAN KING GOBLIN 6.0% ABV BRAINS RED DRAGON This new, golden ale has been brewed INFINITE ORBIT 5.4% ABV Wychwood Brewery, Oxfordshire. Est. 1983 4.0% ABV 5.0% ABV exclusively for this Wetherspoon real-ale Salopian Brewery, Shropshire. Est. 1995 This popular strong ale is rarely seen in Brains Brewery, Cardiff. Est. 1882 festival. It is brewed in the style of an This new, golden IPA has been brewed cask form and has been brewed again American pale ale, with bold hop aromas of exclusively for this Wetherspoon real-ale especially for this Wetherspoon real-ale This dark copper-coloured beer is a citrus sherbet and blackcurrant, followed festival. Roasted chocolate and crystal limited-edition celebratory brew, marking festival. Its aroma is fresh and inviting, by resinous flavours which give way to followed by a beautiful array of tropical fruit, malts combine with its blend of hop the opening of this brewery’s new a crisp bitterness and clean finish. varieties to produce an indulgently rich brewhouse. An inviting aroma, with hints mango and pine notes in the hop-laden Hops: Centennial, Columbus, Jester, flavour, culminating in a dry, juicy finish. and full-bodied beer, with fruity notes of fruit and malt, leads to a satisfying, Pacific Gem and a pleasingly smooth character. rich flavour, with further malt and fruit Hops: Centennial, Citra, Simcoe Allergens: barley (GLUTEN), Allergens: barley (GLUTEN) Hops: Cascade, Fuggles, Sovereign, notes balanced by a subtle bitterness. wheat (GLUTEN) Styrian Hops: Dragon, Styrian Allergens: barley (GLUTEN) Allergens: barley (GLUTEN) 34 37 INVERALMOND 40 TITANIC ANOTHER PINT IN OSSIAN FOUNDER’S RESERVE 31 THE WALL 5.0% ABV 5.6% ABV BALLISTIC Titanic Brewery, Staffordshire. Est. 1985 SHORT FUSE 6.5% ABV GREEN JACK ONE STEP Inveralmond Brewery, Perthshire. Est. 1997 BEYOND 5.0% ABV This beer has been brewed exclusively Ballistic Beer, Queensland, Australia. Est. 2016 for this Wetherspoon real-ale festival, This new, golden beer has been brewed exclusively for this Wetherspoon real-ale Lachy Crothers has travelled to Banks’s Green Jack Brewery, Suffolk. Est. 2003 celebrating the release of The Wall by Brewery, in the West Midlands, to brew This new, copper ale, brewed exclusively Pink Floyd in 1979. You don’t need no festival. It is brewed longer for a richer, fuller flavour, with its malty palate balanced by this beer especially for this Wetherspoon for this Wetherspoon real-ale festival, is education to enjoy this brick red-coloured real-ale festival. It is a golden IPA, brewed named after the classic Madness album beer, for which you will want to run like a heady hop charge, with fruity, floral and orange notes, plus a lasting, bitter finish. with Australian hops to provide a fruit bowl released in 1979. This classic British, hell to the bar. The superb malt and hop of apricot, mango and pineapple notes in Hops: Cascade, First Gold, Fuggles full-bodied, strong bitter is brewed with balance in the flavour and lingering the solidly bitter (yet well-balanced) flavour. two varieties of English hops, giving fruity Allergens: barley (GLUTEN), hop finish are guaranteed to leave your wheat (GLUTEN) Hops: Ella, Galaxy, Topaz hop notes and a bittersweet finish. taste buds feeling comfortably numb. Allergens: barley (GLUTEN), Hops: Challenger, Jester Hops: Celeia, Challenger, Herkules, wheat (GLUTEN) Allergens: barley (GLUTEN), Northdown, Pilgrim INTERNATIONAL BREWER wheat (GLUTEN) Allergens: barley (GLUTEN), wheat (GLUTEN)

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22 Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 | Wetherspoon 23 All Hail the Ale COATBRIDGE VULCAN CUSTOMERS THINK BIGGAR AFTER BREWERY TRIP A group of lucky customers at The Vulcan enjoyed a visit to, and tour of, Broughton Ales. Organised by shift manager Michael Easton from the pub in Coatbridge, regulars signed up on a first-come first-served basis to join the trip to the brewery at Biggar, in the Scottish Borders. Michael, together with bar associate Colin Falconer and 14 customers, saw the raw ingredients, watched the brewing and fermentation processes and sampled some of the beers. Colin said: “Unlike some of the bigger automated breweries, this is really hands on and was a real eye-opener. “It was great to see what they do and how they do it. “Several of the group who had been on other brewery tours in the past said it was definitely one of the best they had experienced.” The team at Broughton, which hosted the group from The Vulcan, included head brewer Ian Smith and director David McGowan. EDINBURGH CUSTOMERS WOOED BY WOOHA BREWS Customers at The Playfair were able to sample beers from Wooha Brewing Company, as part of the WEMBLEY, BAKER STREET, LIVERPOOL STREET Edinburgh pub’s monthly meet-the-brewer sessions. Sales representative Iain Fraser is pictured (centre) with customers Tam Doherty and Lisa Pomerty during O THE GLORY – A FOOTBALL the event to promote the Scottish brewery, based in Kinloss, Moray. Iain gave a talk about the brewery’s ales and how they FIRST FOR LEYTON ORIENT are made, with customers able to taste its bottled Leyton Orient fan Paul Crouchman is pictured (centre) with The pump-clip featured the red braces of a 1970s O’s kit. beers, including IPA (6.2% ABV), Wheat (6.4% ABV) a pint of Revival at J.J. Moon’s in Wembley before his team played The idea for the beer came from Wetherspoon News editor and the and Lager (5.0% ABV). in the FA Trophy Final at the national stadium. company’s PR, Eddie Gershon, a life-long O’s fan. Wooha Brewing Company’s beers, popular with the The beer, brewed by East London Brewing Company (based He said: “This has been a wonderful year for the O’s, having won regulars, are served regularly as guest cask ales, in Leyton, near Leyton Orient's Brisbane Road stadium) was promotion back to the football league. among the ever-changing selection at The Playfair. available at two other pubs in the capital – Hamilton Hall and Among the favourites are Blonde (4.0% ABV), The Metropolitan Bar. “Getting to the FA Trophy Final was the icing on the cake – and I asked Wetherspoon’s chief executive, John Hutson, whether he Porter (5.0% ABV) and Ruadha (4.2% ABV). Paul suggested the name Revival – chosen ahead of more than would allow a beer to be brewed for the occasion, which he was KILMARNOCK 200 other suggestions from Leyton Orient (O’s) fans. happy to do. It was the first time Wetherspoon had had a beer brewed for “The name chosen by Paul was perfect, as this wonderful football supporters of a football club. club has undergone a revival, following the most unstable period in WHEATSHEAF FOLK SPEND A WEEK The beer is described as a ‘highly drinkable, lighter ale with subtle its 138 year history, and is now back where it belongs. bitterness, brewed with Brewers’ Gold and Bobek hops and dry “O’s fans were able to toast their beloved club with this superb beer hopped with Centennial for a perfumed, citrus aroma’. PARTYING LIKE IT’S 1999 at the three pubs.” The Wheatsheaf Inn kicked off its 20th birthday NORTHAMPTON celebrations with a mini Scottish ale festival. The seven-day event at the pub in Kilmarnock showcased beers from three regional breweries. MAYOR AMONG Representatives from Kelburn Brewing Company, Broughton Ales and Strathaven Ales joined in the BIGWIGS SAMPLING celebrations, with a meet-the-brewers session at the pub BIRTHDAY BREW to launch the festival. The Cordwainer, in Northampton, celebrated its 10th anniversary The week-long birthday party also included bar associate with a special locally made birthday brew. David McKay performing an acoustic guitar set, gin- Mayor of Northampton Cllr Nazim Choudary is pictured at the pub tasting with Eden Mill, as well as two weekend party nights with a pint of Decadence (4.4% ABV), flanked by pub manager Ian with DJ tunes and 90s fancy dress… to party like it’s 1999. Gardner (left) and shift leader Harry Hubbard. A charity bake sale in aid of CLIC Sargent raised £60, Brewed by Northampton-based Phipps, the ale to commemorate while the fun and festivities also included a Love Island ’10 years of The Cordwainer’ is a hoppy, medium, session India pale ale. Finale beach party, rock ’n’ roll bingo and an evening tarot-reading event. Ian said: “Phipps is a great local brewery and its Gold Star (5.2% ABV) is a very well-liked strong export pale ale – and by far our biggest seller. Pub manager Jenny Horswell said: “The week-long Pub manager Jenny Horswell is pictured (left) with (left to right) shift manager celebration offered something for everyone, and our Fiona Campbell, regular Peter Shedden – one of the pub’s first-ever customers “This birthday brew, from such a popular local brewery, was the perfect customers helped us to mark our 20th birthday in style.” – and director at Broughton Ales David McGowan way to mark our decade.”

24 Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 | Wetherspoon 25 All Hail the Ale COATBRIDGE VULCAN CUSTOMERS THINK BIGGAR AFTER BREWERY TRIP A group of lucky customers at The Vulcan enjoyed a visit to, and tour of, Broughton Ales. Organised by shift manager Michael Easton from the pub in Coatbridge, regulars signed up on a first-come first-served basis to join the trip to the brewery at Biggar, in the Scottish Borders. Michael, together with bar associate Colin Falconer and 14 customers, saw the raw ingredients, watched the brewing and fermentation processes and sampled some of the beers. Colin said: “Unlike some of the bigger automated breweries, this is really hands on and was a real eye-opener. “It was great to see what they do and how they do it. “Several of the group who had been on other brewery tours in the past said it was definitely one of the best they had experienced.” The team at Broughton, which hosted the group from The Vulcan, included head brewer Ian Smith and director David McGowan. EDINBURGH CUSTOMERS WOOED BY WOOHA BREWS Customers at The Playfair were able to sample beers from Wooha Brewing Company, as part of the WEMBLEY, BAKER STREET, LIVERPOOL STREET Edinburgh pub’s monthly meet-the-brewer sessions. Sales representative Iain Fraser is pictured (centre) with customers Tam Doherty and Lisa Pomerty during O THE GLORY – A FOOTBALL the event to promote the Scottish brewery, based in Kinloss, Moray. Iain gave a talk about the brewery’s ales and how they FIRST FOR LEYTON ORIENT are made, with customers able to taste its bottled Leyton Orient fan Paul Crouchman is pictured (centre) with The pump-clip featured the red braces of a 1970s O’s kit. beers, including IPA (6.2% ABV), Wheat (6.4% ABV) a pint of Revival at J.J. Moon’s in Wembley before his team played The idea for the beer came from Wetherspoon News editor and the and Lager (5.0% ABV). in the FA Trophy Final at the national stadium. company’s PR, Eddie Gershon, a life-long O’s fan. Wooha Brewing Company’s beers, popular with the The beer, brewed by East London Brewing Company (based He said: “This has been a wonderful year for the O’s, having won regulars, are served regularly as guest cask ales, in Leyton, near Leyton Orient's Brisbane Road stadium) was promotion back to the football league. among the ever-changing selection at The Playfair. available at two other pubs in the capital – Hamilton Hall and Among the favourites are Blonde (4.0% ABV), The Metropolitan Bar. “Getting to the FA Trophy Final was the icing on the cake – and I asked Wetherspoon’s chief executive, John Hutson, whether he Porter (5.0% ABV) and Ruadha (4.2% ABV). Paul suggested the name Revival – chosen ahead of more than would allow a beer to be brewed for the occasion, which he was KILMARNOCK 200 other suggestions from Leyton Orient (O’s) fans. happy to do. It was the first time Wetherspoon had had a beer brewed for “The name chosen by Paul was perfect, as this wonderful football supporters of a football club. club has undergone a revival, following the most unstable period in WHEATSHEAF FOLK SPEND A WEEK The beer is described as a ‘highly drinkable, lighter ale with subtle its 138 year history, and is now back where it belongs. bitterness, brewed with Brewers’ Gold and Bobek hops and dry “O’s fans were able to toast their beloved club with this superb beer hopped with Centennial for a perfumed, citrus aroma’. PARTYING LIKE IT’S 1999 at the three pubs.” The Wheatsheaf Inn kicked off its 20th birthday NORTHAMPTON celebrations with a mini Scottish ale festival. The seven-day event at the pub in Kilmarnock showcased beers from three regional breweries. MAYOR AMONG Representatives from Kelburn Brewing Company, Broughton Ales and Strathaven Ales joined in the BIGWIGS SAMPLING celebrations, with a meet-the-brewers session at the pub BIRTHDAY BREW to launch the festival. The Cordwainer, in Northampton, celebrated its 10th anniversary The week-long birthday party also included bar associate with a special locally made birthday brew. David McKay performing an acoustic guitar set, gin- Mayor of Northampton Cllr Nazim Choudary is pictured at the pub tasting with Eden Mill, as well as two weekend party nights with a pint of Decadence (4.4% ABV), flanked by pub manager Ian with DJ tunes and 90s fancy dress… to party like it’s 1999. Gardner (left) and shift leader Harry Hubbard. A charity bake sale in aid of CLIC Sargent raised £60, Brewed by Northampton-based Phipps, the ale to commemorate while the fun and festivities also included a Love Island ’10 years of The Cordwainer’ is a hoppy, medium, session India pale ale. Finale beach party, rock ’n’ roll bingo and an evening tarot-reading event. Ian said: “Phipps is a great local brewery and its Gold Star (5.2% ABV) is a very well-liked strong export pale ale – and by far our biggest seller. Pub manager Jenny Horswell said: “The week-long Pub manager Jenny Horswell is pictured (left) with (left to right) shift manager celebration offered something for everyone, and our Fiona Campbell, regular Peter Shedden – one of the pub’s first-ever customers “This birthday brew, from such a popular local brewery, was the perfect customers helped us to mark our 20th birthday in style.” – and director at Broughton Ales David McGowan way to mark our decade.”

24 Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 | Wetherspoon 25 Meet the brewer Wetherspoon is committed to serving the best range of beers in its pubs, including sourcing from microbreweries throughout the UK and Ireland annually. Here, we feature two brewers whose beers are enjoyed at our pubs. LOCH, STOCK AND EXTRA SWAPPING MILK FOR BEER HAS BARRELS – FIONA DOUBLES BEEN AN UDDER TRIUMPH HER BEER OUTPUT Family-run Scottish brewery grows in size to try to meet demand Bradfield Brewery, situated at a Peak District farm, now delivers ales from coast to coast Brewery’s name: Loch Lomond Brewery, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland Brewery’s name: Bradfield Brewery, High Bradfield, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

iona MacEachern’s Loch Lomond Brewery was on Fiona reported: “With the ability to produce more beer, life at the eve of taking delivery of new brewing the brewery will be different.” James Moat (left) and Richard Gill F equipment when Wetherspoon News caught up One of the first brews to come out of the new brewery for with her at the Alexandria brewery. Wetherspoon will be Lost in Mosaic (5.0% ABV), a new-world ased on a busy working farm, in the picturesque Blonde Founded in October 2011, the past almost eight years have seen India pale ale, available for a three-month period on our autumn Peak District village of Bradfield, Bradfield Brewery “We have been supplying Wetherspoon’s pubs for more than 12 the 10-barrel plant go from brewing once a fortnight to six or 2019 guest ale listing. has gone from milking 100 cows per day to brewing years. We were originally requested to produce a light and dark B seven times per week, in the same plant, and still struggling to Made with Mosaic hops, with a fun play-on-words name (lost in more than 100,000 pints of beer per week. beer for the company – and those were Farmers Blonde and keep up with demand. music), Lost in Mosaic won gold in the ‘cask premium pale ale’ Farmers Brown Cow. In 1988, John and Susan Gill took over Watt House Farm from Fiona (pictured) said: “We are brewing to our maximum category and finished runner-up, gaining silver, in the ‘overall Susan’s parents. “Farmers Blonde, initially brewed especially for Wetherspoon, capacity and still don’t have enough beer. We have had to turn champion of the cask competition’, at the SIBA National When the dairy farm business began to struggle, as milk prices has since become our best-selling beer, accounting for almost new customer enquiries away, as we simply can’t supply.” Independent Beer Awards 2019. two-thirds of the brewery’s overall production. plummeted at the turn of the millennium, they were advised to Spurt Accolades look for ways of underpinning the business – and additional “You could say that Wetherspoon has helped us on our way to success.” But that is all about to change, with additional brewing Fiona admitted: “It is all very well making beer which you like, income ideas were explored. Bradfield Brewery’s beers have been enjoyed at our beer festivals, equipment arriving to double capacity to a 20-barrel plant. It is a but, when you receive the accolades, it means that you are Experimenting including a summer 2019 collaboration with our seven city-centre welcome and much-needed growth spurt, although still relatively making the right beer. It is lovely to know that other people are At that time, son Richard had a keen interest in home brewing and was pubs in Sheffield. small in brewing terms. enjoying it too. experimenting and developing his ideas into a more serious concern. Festival Fiona said: “Initially, it was just me brewing, with my husband “Brewing is an open industry and I have never found it Those ideas formed a 10-barrel microbrewery, producing beers for The brewery produced ‘7 Steel Spoons’ (4.5% ABV) for the 10-day Euan helping out at weekends. Now, although still very much unappealing or intimidating. local pubs, which has since grown into today’s 40-barrel brewing ‘7 Spoons Ale Festival’ at our pubs in the South Yorkshire city. a family business (with a young family of our own) we have a “Whatever your brewery size and whatever the brewers’ age or plant, where brewing takes place twice daily to keep up with demand. Lisa concluded: “Dairy cows seem a distant memory, yet the family close-knit team of eight producing our beer. gender, it is a real level playing field, in terms of these competitions. The brewery produces more than 100,000 pints of beer per week. farm is still home to a small herd of sheep and some horses – and “It is very important to us to be a family unit and very much “The beer does all the work and talks for itself.” they make the most of the continuous supply of spent grains from still in control of our destiny.” Still a real family concern, with John, Susan and Richard all One Loch Lomond Brewery ale is also in the running for the the brewery.” involved, together with daughter Lisa Moat, her husband James Loch Lomond Brewery is moving, lock, stock and barrels, highly coveted ‘CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain 2019’, having and Richard’s wife Josie all heading up the team of 21, the The farming heritage also lives on in the names of Bradfield to larger new premises, in nearby Dumbarton. won the regional category. brewery produces a range of cask ales. Brewery’s beers, all carrying a farming theme, with some also Trossachs Fiona was unable to disclose which beer, but we’re keeping displaying names derived from cattle breeds, such as the Farmers Lisa said: “The brewery has seen year-on-year growth in its The new brewery will be situated a little closer to Glasgow, but a close eye on the results (6 August). 14 years of operation and our delivery area now stretches from Blonde named after the French breed Blonde D’Aquitaine and still in the heart of the Vale of Leven and on the southern tip of Northampton to Northumberland and from the east to west coast, the popular Christmas Ale Farmers Belgian Blue, named after the stunning Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. from Blackpool to Whitby. a Belgian breed.

26 Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 | Wetherspoon 27 Meet the brewer Wetherspoon is committed to serving the best range of beers in its pubs, including sourcing from microbreweries throughout the UK and Ireland annually. Here, we feature two brewers whose beers are enjoyed at our pubs. LOCH, STOCK AND EXTRA SWAPPING MILK FOR BEER HAS BARRELS – FIONA DOUBLES BEEN AN UDDER TRIUMPH HER BEER OUTPUT Family-run Scottish brewery grows in size to try to meet demand Bradfield Brewery, situated at a Peak District farm, now delivers ales from coast to coast Brewery’s name: Loch Lomond Brewery, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland Brewery’s name: Bradfield Brewery, High Bradfield, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

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BrewDog Nanny State (0.5% ABV) THE TOP OF THE CHARTS BrewDog Elvis Juice (6.5% ABV) Scottish-made BrewDog IPA has been a spiky presence in our pubs since 2014

ur craft beer collection continues to quench the collective customer thirst at your local Wetherspoon pub. O One particular craft beer firm favourite, BrewDog Punk IPA NEW (5.4% ABV), has been served on draught at our pubs since We have added two NEW craft beer cans to our March 2018 and is also part of the ‘includes a drink’ meal-deal range. ever-growing collection for your enjoyment – both IPAs. First enjoyed by our customers in bottles, from October 2014, the popularity of BrewDog Punk IPA grew and has continued to be Oakham Ales Alpha Inception – West Coast IPA (6.0% ABV) a huge hit with our customers, since it was added to our draught BrewDog Clockwork Tangerine (4.5% ABV) This is a punchy, higher- craft beer selection. This fully automated strength West Coast IPA, Scottish craft beer company BrewDog started in 2007, on an citrus session IPA is in a stand-out sunset- infused with tangerine. industrial estate in northeast Scotland. orange can, inspired by At 4.5% ABV, it’s a heavily hopped It was launched by childhood friends James Watt and Martin stand-out session beer American-style brews. Dickie, whose mission was to make other people as passionate which packs a perfectly This beer recipe is made about great craft beer as they were. timed delivery of juicy from five hop varieties Punk IPA is the one which started it all – and the beer, their citrus and mellow tropical (Amarillo, Centennial, flagship brew, is a full-on and full-flavoured India pale ale. fruit, resting on a light, Citra, Columbus and toasty, caramel base. Simcoe), all from the Still made in Scotland by the UK’s now number-one craft brand, Fresh, juicy West Coast of the US. it is a transatlantic fusion, layered with New World hops. and sessionable, The brew is pale amber BrewDog Punk IPA is spiky, tropical and hoppy. Clockwork Tangerine in colour, with a light

A light, golden classic, it boasts an explosion of caramel and is the ‘director’s cut’ malty base and powerful for the 21st century. citrus hop aromas and tropical fruit, with an all-out riot of grapefruit, pineapple and lychee, plus a spiky, bitter finish. flavours. It is a great blend of hops, with Punk IPA is BrewDog’s tribute to the classic IPAs of yesteryear, a really distinctive taste. with a post-modern twist. It’s a typical example of BrewDog’s aim of striving to constantly challenge people’s preconceptions about what beer is and how it can taste. Also available in our BrewDog range, served in a 330ml can See the drinks menu for our full craft beer range – or ask at the bar for details. at all Wetherspoon pubs, are grapefruit-infused IPA Elvis Juice (6.5% ABV) and low-alcohol hoppy ale Nanny State (0.5% ABV).

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BrewDog Nanny State (0.5% ABV) THE TOP OF THE CHARTS BrewDog Elvis Juice (6.5% ABV) Scottish-made BrewDog IPA has been a spiky presence in our pubs since 2014

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THORNBRIDGE BLUE MOON SADLER’S 1861 VERSA WEISSE BELGIAN-STYLE WHITE BEER BEER WHEAT ALE Brewed with all British ingredients, This fresh, fruity weissbier pours This refreshing, medium-bodied, in the heart of the Black Country, a hazy, burnt orange – and, true unfiltered Belgian-style wheat this is a quality British interpretation to its style, has well-balanced ale is spiced with fresh coriander of a German classic. flavours of clove spiciness, banana and brewed with orange peel, for DIG INTO OUR NEW and bubblegum. a subtle sweetness and bright, It is a weissbier-style beer… with citrus aroma, as well as a uniquely a British twist. Its subtle earthy Made with Tettnanger hops, notes, from the classic British hop together with Bavarian wheat, pale complex taste and an uncommonly smooth finish. varieties, create characteristics ale, Cara and pale crystal malts, which are rare in a wheat beer. this German hefeweizen-style This ale was born in Denver’s baseball beer is brewed at the Thornbridge stadium, Coors Field, in 1995. Light caramel in colour, the beer Brewery, in Bakewell, Derbyshire. has a smooth mouthfeel from the For more than 20 years, the Sandlot high wheat content; this also makes Founded in 2005 by Jim Harrison Brewery provided its team of it naturally hazy. and Simon Webster, in the grounds brewers with an opportunity to HOMEGROWN CROP This natural haze allows more of the of Thornbridge Hall, the brewery create and share new beers from moved to the new state-of-the-art Denver with fans around the world. yeast profile to shine through, to create a full-bodied, well-balanced facility in 2009, with subsequent In the summer of 2016, Blue Moon site expansions to meet demand. fruity beer, with definite undertones moved to a new state-of-the-art of peach, banana and clove. With more than 350 industry- brewery in Denver’s RiNo District, recognised awards, Thornbridge is where they have been brewing Founded in 1861 by Nathaniel proud to be part of such an exciting ever since, as well as at breweries Sadler, Sadler’s Brewing Co has craft beer scene. throughout the world – including in been brewing hand-crafted beers OF WHEAT BEERS England, at Burton upon Trent. for more than 150 years. Unusual brews were developed in Belgium and Germany, but our offerings are made in England

rewed using a large proportion of wheat, flavourings, including orange peel and coriander, relative to the amount of malted barley in and is often made with raw, unmalted wheat. B the brew mix, wheat beer is steadily We offer three bottled wheat beers at Wetherspoon: growing in popularity. Blue Moon (5.4% ABV) 330ml; Sadler’s 1861 (5.3% ABV) There are two more commonly known varieties of wheat 500ml; Thornbridge Versa (5.0% ABV) 330ml. beer or ‘white beer’: weissbier, based on the German They are all made using traditional brewing methods to tradition; witbier, following the Belgian tradition. create the authentic wheat beer style, either German or The German variety combines at least half wheat to Belgian, yet are all produced right here in the UK. 5% 5.4% 5.3% barley malt – to produce a light-coloured ‘top-fermenting’ ABV ABV ABV beer, while the Belgian version traditionally uses 330 ml 330 ml 500 ml

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30 Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 | Wetherspoon 31 Galashiels NEW LOOK HUNTERS HALL Pub manager Matthew Blackburn (right) is pictured NOW OPEN with area manager Sarah Kyle-Playford and local butcher Jim Hogg at the official reopening of his pub, Hunters Hall. The pub, which first opened in October 1999, has been extended into an old butcher’s shop previously owned by Jim which stood in the town for more than 100 years. The original pub has almost doubled in its number of covers – to more than 250 – with a new ground-floor area extended to 4,401sq ft and newly refurbished 1,357sq ft outdoor seating area. The new-look pub design has revitalised authentic artwork pieces, relevant to the history of the former family-run business, including vintage weighing scales used throughout the past century. Many original features and details have been recovered and preserved inside the pub, which was once a church. A double-height ceiling in the bar area fills the space with natural light, with bespoke church-inspired pendant light fittings installed in this space. The pub has been completely redecorated and features dark wooden traditional panelling, green and red upholstery and antique brass detailing. A new carpet, with bespoke design, has also been fitted. The beer garden has been increased, with an indoor/ outdoor seating area also created by revitalising an old unused barn. Split into three areas, the back section is covered by drapes of wisteria through the beams, combined with festoon lighting. 56–58 HIGH STREET, GALASHIELS, SCOTTISH BORDERS, TD1 1SE

Liverpool THE CAPTAIN ALEXANDER Wetherspoon’s newest pub in Liverpool city centre has opened, in Victoria House, managed by Phil Nesbit. Phil is pictured (above left) with (left to right) Barney Easdoum, Capt William Dean and Capt Peter Jones, representing Mersey Ferries, officially opening the new pub near the docks. The Captain Alexander has been built on the site of a former office building, most recently home to the Armed Forces careers office. This former office block, in the city’s vibrant commercial district, was built around 1962. During the late 1800s and early 1900s, the Great Western Railway’s offices and ‘receiving warehouse’ (goods depot) stood on the site of Victoria House. Ship owners and shipping agents also had offices in the building. The Allan Line Steamship Company was next door, in Alexandra Buildings (demolished in the 1970s). It was once the world’s largest privately owned shipping concern, started in 1819 by Alexander Allan. On 23 May that year, the Scottish-born sea captain, after whom the new pub is named, advertised that the 169-tonne brig Jean would shortly set sail for Canada. It was the forerunner of the Allan family’s large North Atlantic fleet of sailing ships. Founder Captain Alexander Allan’s portrait is on display in the pub, at the back of the customer area, and the interior design aesthetics of the new pub are based on images of The Allan Line ships’ interiors. The new-look pub features one bar, as well as a first-floor outdoor terrace, with a platform lift access for wheelchair users. There is also a platform lift at the front entrance of the building. VICTORIA HOUSE, 15 JAMES STREET, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L2 7NX

32 Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 | Wetherspoon 33 Galashiels NEW LOOK HUNTERS HALL Pub manager Matthew Blackburn (right) is pictured NOW OPEN with area manager Sarah Kyle-Playford and local butcher Jim Hogg at the official reopening of his pub, Hunters Hall. The pub, which first opened in October 1999, has been extended into an old butcher’s shop previously owned by Jim which stood in the town for more than 100 years. The original pub has almost doubled in its number of covers – to more than 250 – with a new ground-floor area extended to 4,401sq ft and newly refurbished 1,357sq ft outdoor seating area. The new-look pub design has revitalised authentic artwork pieces, relevant to the history of the former family-run business, including vintage weighing scales used throughout the past century. Many original features and details have been recovered and preserved inside the pub, which was once a church. A double-height ceiling in the bar area fills the space with natural light, with bespoke church-inspired pendant light fittings installed in this space. The pub has been completely redecorated and features dark wooden traditional panelling, green and red upholstery and antique brass detailing. A new carpet, with bespoke design, has also been fitted. The beer garden has been increased, with an indoor/ outdoor seating area also created by revitalising an old unused barn. Split into three areas, the back section is covered by drapes of wisteria through the beams, combined with festoon lighting. 56–58 HIGH STREET, GALASHIELS, SCOTTISH BORDERS, TD1 1SE

32 Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 | Wetherspoon 33 NEW LOOK Northampton Burnham-on-Sea THE CORDWAINER THE REEDS ARMS Pub manager Ian Gardner is pictured (right) with (left The Reeds Arms, in Burnham-on-Sea, has been transformed, to right) Mayor of Northampton Cllr Nazim Choudary, following a £600,000 development project. shift managers Gary Drinkwater and Lauren Ware The pub, having originally opened in May 2004, has undergone and shift leader Harry Hubbard, at the reopening of extensive refurbishment and redecoration work. The Cordwainer. Inside the pub, which has been completely redecorated, Ian has managed the pub in Northampton since it there is a new colour scheme, new lighting and carpet installed first opened in July 2009. throughout and existing furniture reupholstered and refurbished. More than half of the original beer garden has been In the beer garden, brand-new seating has been installed, with built on, to create a larger pub, along with a brand-new booth seats facing the sea. roof-top terrace garden and new-look ground-floor New self-service coffee machines have also been installed, together beer garden. with improved bar-dispensing equipment, front of house. The additional customer dining area inside the pub, in Behind the scenes, new pizza ovens have been installed in the the new extension, together with the outdoor spaces, kitchen and new staff facilities added. has increased the pub’s capacity from 270 to 520 covers. Pub manager Oli Haskins (right), pictured with (left to right) shift Large and striking summer doors on the first floor, out leader Rose Hampson, bar associate Callum Hutchings, kitchen to the stunning new roof-top terrace, as well as on the manager Max Matthews and shift manager Shane Thompson, said: ground floor to the new-look garden, provide access to “We are all delighted with the new-look pub, a welcome investment both areas. at The Reeds Arms in the pub’s 15th anniversary year.” Complete redecoration inside the pub has included 1 PIER STREET, BURNHAM-ON-SEA, SOMERSET, TA8 1BT new LED lighting throughout, new furniture, including booth seating, as well as a new carpet, with a bespoke brogue-pattern design to reflect Northampton’s shoe- manufacturing history. Behind the scenes, new staff facilities, including changing rooms and staff room, have also been added to the pub, together with new air-conditioning and underfloor heating. The bar area has been upgraded, with 12 additional real-ale hand-pumps and a double-helix design added above the bar area, celebrating the local history of Northampton-born Francis Crick, who together with Maurice Wilkins won the 1962 Nobel Prize in Medicine for their discovery of the structure of DNA. Ian said: “We are thrilled with our amazing new-look larger pub, together with all of the redecoration and new facilities, particularly the stunning new roof garden. “The space will provide a lovely outdoor area, especially during warmer weather, and the extended pub will provide additional customer space, in an already-popular and busy venue.” THE RIDINGS, NORTHAMPTON, Newcastle NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 2AQ THE KEEL ROW A total refurbishment project at MAKE SKY The Keel Row, in Newcastle, has BLUE completely transformed the Lloyds bar. An upgrade to the bar has increased the selection of draught drinks to nine, while the number of real ales now available is up to six at all times. The pub, which opened at The Gate leisure complex in July 2003, is managed by Karen Lane (pictured). Karen said: “The pub is very popular with families and is particularly busy at weekends. Our regulars absolutely love the new-look premises. “The whole place has been transformed, with warmer, neutral colours, as well as new lighting throughout. “We are all thrilled with the refurbishment work and look forward to welcoming new and returning customers to our great pub.” UNIT G3, GROUND FLOOR, THE GATE CINEMA COMPLEX, NEWGATE STREET, NEWCASTLE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE1 5RF

34 Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 | Wetherspoon 35 NEW LOOK Northampton Burnham-on-Sea THE CORDWAINER THE REEDS ARMS Pub manager Ian Gardner is pictured (right) with (left The Reeds Arms, in Burnham-on-Sea, has been transformed, to right) Mayor of Northampton Cllr Nazim Choudary, following a £600,000 development project. shift managers Gary Drinkwater and Lauren Ware The pub, having originally opened in May 2004, has undergone and shift leader Harry Hubbard, at the reopening of extensive refurbishment and redecoration work. The Cordwainer. Inside the pub, which has been completely redecorated, Ian has managed the pub in Northampton since it there is a new colour scheme, new lighting and carpet installed first opened in July 2009. throughout and existing furniture reupholstered and refurbished. More than half of the original beer garden has been In the beer garden, brand-new seating has been installed, with built on, to create a larger pub, along with a brand-new booth seats facing the sea. roof-top terrace garden and new-look ground-floor New self-service coffee machines have also been installed, together beer garden. with improved bar-dispensing equipment, front of house. The additional customer dining area inside the pub, in Behind the scenes, new pizza ovens have been installed in the the new extension, together with the outdoor spaces, kitchen and new staff facilities added. has increased the pub’s capacity from 270 to 520 covers. Pub manager Oli Haskins (right), pictured with (left to right) shift Large and striking summer doors on the first floor, out leader Rose Hampson, bar associate Callum Hutchings, kitchen to the stunning new roof-top terrace, as well as on the manager Max Matthews and shift manager Shane Thompson, said: ground floor to the new-look garden, provide access to “We are all delighted with the new-look pub, a welcome investment both areas. at The Reeds Arms in the pub’s 15th anniversary year.” Complete redecoration inside the pub has included 1 PIER STREET, BURNHAM-ON-SEA, SOMERSET, TA8 1BT new LED lighting throughout, new furniture, including booth seating, as well as a new carpet, with a bespoke brogue-pattern design to reflect Northampton’s shoe- manufacturing history. Behind the scenes, new staff facilities, including changing rooms and staff room, have also been added to the pub, together with new air-conditioning and underfloor heating. The bar area has been upgraded, with 12 additional real-ale hand-pumps and a double-helix design added above the bar area, celebrating the local history of Northampton-born Francis Crick, who together with Maurice Wilkins won the 1962 Nobel Prize in Medicine for their discovery of the structure of DNA. Ian said: “We are thrilled with our amazing new-look larger pub, together with all of the redecoration and new facilities, particularly the stunning new roof garden. “The space will provide a lovely outdoor area, especially during warmer weather, and the extended pub will provide additional customer space, in an already-popular and busy venue.” THE RIDINGS, NORTHAMPTON, Newcastle NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN1 2AQ THE KEEL ROW A total refurbishment project at MAKE SKY The Keel Row, in Newcastle, has BLUE completely transformed the Lloyds bar. An upgrade to the bar has increased the selection of draught drinks to nine, while the number of real ales now available is up to six at all times. The pub, which opened at The Gate leisure complex in July 2003, is managed by Karen Lane (pictured). Karen said: “The pub is very popular with families and is particularly busy at weekends. Our regulars absolutely love the new-look premises. “The whole place has been transformed, with warmer, neutral colours, as well as new lighting throughout. “We are all thrilled with the refurbishment work and look forward to welcoming new and returning customers to our great pub.” UNIT G3, GROUND FLOOR, THE GATE CINEMA COMPLEX, NEWGATE STREET, NEWCASTLE, TYNE AND WEAR, NE1 5RF

34 Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 | Wetherspoon 35 NEW LOOK wetherspoonhotels Barry Beccles THE SIR SAMUEL ROMILLY THE KINGS HEAD HOTEL The Barry Male Voice Choir performed a 45-minute set at the official Pub manager Linda Howell is pictured at The Kings Head Hotel, which reopening of The Sir Samuel Romilly, in Barry. she has managed since October 2015. The choir is pictured, in the pub’s newly extended beer garden, with its Development works at the pub in Beccles, Suffolk, have extended the chairman Daniel Parker (front left), kitchen team leader Fran Davies and dining area to seat an additional 64 customers, at the rear of the pub. shift manager Matthew Walters. This space was previously rented out as shop premises. The Sir Samuel Romilly, in Barry, has undergone a £715,000 The basement cellar area of this adjacent premises has been refurbishment and extension project in its 10th anniversary year. transformed into new staff facilities, with natural lighting and a large The pub, having originally opened in March 2009, has been extended wall and ceiling mural – View of Beccles River. into two adjacent units, creating additional internal customer space. Linda said: “The new-look pub has been well received by customers.” The part demolition of one building has also extended the existing beer Car-parking spaces have been utilised to install a new smoking shelter, garden, which now has a disabled lift to access all areas. while the beer garden space has also been extended, at the side of the Inside the completely redecorated pub, there is a new colour building, adding extra tables to the pavement area. scheme and new lighting installed throughout, with existing furniture The kitchen area has been extended too, to accommodate new reupholstered and refurbished. pizza ovens. New improved bar-dispensing equipment has been installed, front of 4–6 NEW MARKET, BECCLES, SUFFOLK, NR34 9HA house, while, behind the scenes, new staff facilities have been added. Pub manager Harry Smith said: “The additional customer area, both inside and outside, is fantastic.” ROMILLY BUILDINGS, BARRY, VALE OF GLAMORGAN, CF62 7AU

Hayes THE BOTWELL INN Pub manager Sarah Clinton is pictured (right) with shift manager Donna Dunlea in the pub’s new-look beer garden. The outdoor space at the pub in Hayes, which first opened in July 2000, has been extended to accommodate 40–50 seated customers in the refurbished garden. The space was originally used for parking. The paved garden at the back of the pub is accessed from the building via new summer doors and has new bench-style round tables and high-top tables and chairs. There is also a new back gate entrance to the garden and a covered smoking area, with a giant umbrella. Flowers and hanging baskets decorate the new-look space – and an outdoor artwork features bookshelves, with large leather-bound display books. 25–29 COLDHARBOUR LANE, HAYES, LONDON, UB3 3EB

36 Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 | Wetherspoon 37 NEW LOOK wetherspoonhotels Barry Beccles THE SIR SAMUEL ROMILLY THE KINGS HEAD HOTEL The Barry Male Voice Choir performed a 45-minute set at the official Pub manager Linda Howell is pictured at The Kings Head Hotel, which reopening of The Sir Samuel Romilly, in Barry. she has managed since October 2015. The choir is pictured, in the pub’s newly extended beer garden, with its Development works at the pub in Beccles, Suffolk, have extended the chairman Daniel Parker (front left), kitchen team leader Fran Davies and dining area to seat an additional 64 customers, at the rear of the pub. shift manager Matthew Walters. This space was previously rented out as shop premises. The Sir Samuel Romilly, in Barry, has undergone a £715,000 The basement cellar area of this adjacent premises has been refurbishment and extension project in its 10th anniversary year. transformed into new staff facilities, with natural lighting and a large The pub, having originally opened in March 2009, has been extended wall and ceiling mural – View of Beccles River. into two adjacent units, creating additional internal customer space. Linda said: “The new-look pub has been well received by customers.” The part demolition of one building has also extended the existing beer Car-parking spaces have been utilised to install a new smoking shelter, garden, which now has a disabled lift to access all areas. while the beer garden space has also been extended, at the side of the Inside the completely redecorated pub, there is a new colour building, adding extra tables to the pavement area. scheme and new lighting installed throughout, with existing furniture The kitchen area has been extended too, to accommodate new reupholstered and refurbished. pizza ovens. New improved bar-dispensing equipment has been installed, front of 4–6 NEW MARKET, BECCLES, SUFFOLK, NR34 9HA house, while, behind the scenes, new staff facilities have been added. Pub manager Harry Smith said: “The additional customer area, both inside and outside, is fantastic.” ROMILLY BUILDINGS, BARRY, VALE OF GLAMORGAN, CF62 7AU

36 Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 | Wetherspoon 37 NEW LOOK wetherspoonhotels Redditch Dereham THE ROYAL ENFIELD THE ROMANY RYE The Royal Enfield, managed by Gareth Firkin, has Development works at The Romany Rye have extended the pub and undergone extensive refurbishment work. beer garden to accommodate more customers. Gareth is pictured with Mayor of Redditch Cllr Roger Ian James, who has managed the pub and hotel since it opened in Bennett at the official reopening of his pub, together April 2011, is pictured with team leader Tina El-Behnaihy (left) and with members of the Royal Enfield Owners Club, South shift leader Helen Knights in the beer garden. Midlands Branch. The customer area at the front of the Dereham pub can now seat a The pub’s name celebrates the Worcestershire town’s much-needed extra 100 diners, having been extended into the space famous motorcycle-manufacturing past. once occupied by the hotel reception area and a conference room. The Royal Enfield has now undergone a refurbishment The old listed building, attached to the pub and hotel premises, project, including the addition of a new outdoor area at now houses the pub’s cellar on the ground floor and new first-floor the rear of the pub. staff facilities. A new elevated decking area has been created on the Car-parking at the back of the hotel has been transformed to extend the site of a car park. existing beer garden, with new furniture, planters and outdoor lighting. Accessed via summer opening doors, the area also has The hotel reception has moved into the pub, while new a new access lift. air-conditioning has been installed in all 22 hotel bedrooms. Inside the pub, which has been completely redecorated, CHURCH STREET, DEREHAM, NORFOLK, NR19 1DL there is a new colour scheme. Behind the scenes, new staff facilities have been added, including a staff room and changing facilities. THE OLD CINEMA, UNICORN HILL, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 4QR

Leighton Buzzard wetherspoonhotels THE SWAN HOTEL Pub manager Michelle Newton is pictured in her new garden at The Swan Hotel. The new space at the pub and hotel in Leighton Buzzard, which first opened in August 2011, has extended the outdoor customer area. The refurbishment work has also included the installation of air conditioning in all 38 bedrooms of the hotel. The existing small beer garden, at the side of the pub, has been retained. The paved garden has new booth-style seating and tables, under a wooden NEW pergola-style shelter, as well as free- WETHERSPOON IS OPENING standing garden dining tables and chairs throughout. The Railway The Charles Henry Roe Keavan's Port Hotel Potted trees, shrubs and floral displays 113 Station Road, 39/41 Austhorpe, Crossgates, 1–5 Camden Street Upper & 49–52 in pots and troughs, as well as climbing Rainham, Kent, ME8 7SF Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 8BA Camden Street Lower, Dublin 2 plants, decorate the new space, together with festoon outdoor lighting. TUESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 2019 OPENING FEBRUARY 2020 OPENING JUNE 2020 50 HIGH STREET, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 1EA Opening dates are subject to change.

38 Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 | Wetherspoon 39 NEW LOOK wetherspoonhotels Redditch Dereham THE ROYAL ENFIELD THE ROMANY RYE The Royal Enfield, managed by Gareth Firkin, has Development works at The Romany Rye have extended the pub and undergone extensive refurbishment work. beer garden to accommodate more customers. Gareth is pictured with Mayor of Redditch Cllr Roger Ian James, who has managed the pub and hotel since it opened in Bennett at the official reopening of his pub, together April 2011, is pictured with team leader Tina El-Behnaihy (left) and with members of the Royal Enfield Owners Club, South shift leader Helen Knights in the beer garden. Midlands Branch. The customer area at the front of the Dereham pub can now seat a The pub’s name celebrates the Worcestershire town’s much-needed extra 100 diners, having been extended into the space famous motorcycle-manufacturing past. once occupied by the hotel reception area and a conference room. The Royal Enfield has now undergone a refurbishment The old listed building, attached to the pub and hotel premises, project, including the addition of a new outdoor area at now houses the pub’s cellar on the ground floor and new first-floor the rear of the pub. staff facilities. A new elevated decking area has been created on the Car-parking at the back of the hotel has been transformed to extend the site of a car park. existing beer garden, with new furniture, planters and outdoor lighting. Accessed via summer opening doors, the area also has The hotel reception has moved into the pub, while new a new access lift. air-conditioning has been installed in all 22 hotel bedrooms. Inside the pub, which has been completely redecorated, CHURCH STREET, DEREHAM, NORFOLK, NR19 1DL there is a new colour scheme. Behind the scenes, new staff facilities have been added, including a staff room and changing facilities. THE OLD CINEMA, UNICORN HILL, REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B97 4QR

38 Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 | Wetherspoon 39 NEW LOOK Margate THE DAVIES DYNASTY THE MECHANICAL ELEPHANT The Mechanical Elephant, managed by Matthew Cole (centre), CELEBRATESRegular customers Norman and Doreen 60 YEARS pictured with (left to right) shift manager Holly Young (Royal Victoria Davies are pictured toasting a very special Pavilion, Ramsgate), team leader Louis Merry and shift manager occasion at The Brocket Arms, in Wigan. Victoria Houghton, has undergone an extensive refurbishment and redecoration project. The couple, who were married at Sacred Heart Church, Springfield, Wigan The upstairs bar has been removed to create a larger customer area, (also pictured on their wedding day in with additional seating installed on the first floor, offering views over June 1959), celebrated their 60th wedding the beach. anniversary at their favourite local The inside of the Margate pub, which first opened in May 2001, Wetherspoon pub. has been completely redecorated. Shift manager Vickie Greenough, who has There is a new colour scheme and new lighting has been installed. worked at The Brocket Arms for 14 years, Additional artwork has also been created and is on display. said: “Norman and Doreen are a lovely couple and very well-known regulars at A new bespoke and unique carpet, reflecting the history of The the pub. Norman is a real practical joker Mechanical Elephant, has been made and fitted throughout the pub. and hilarious. The ladies and gents’ toilets have been completely refurbished and “They meet up regularly with a group of redecorated also, while, behind the scenes, brand-new staff facilities friends for drinks at The Brocket Arms and have been added. have been customers here since the pub Matthew said: “Wetherspoon has spent almost £500,000 on opened – 20 years ago.” The Mechanical Elephant and we can now offer improved facilities for Norman worked at Heinz, while Doreen both customers and staff.” was a dinner lady at St John Fisher High 28–30 MARINE TERRACE, MARGATE, KENT, CT9 1XJ School, before they retired. They now visit Wetherspoon pubs wherever they go. The couple have four children, seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, who all helped them to celebrate their special day. IMPERIAL EDICT FROM RHS JUDGES

The Imperial provided the impressive venue for an annual event The visitors, dignitaries and guests enjoyed refreshments at the and visit, as judges from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) pub, before the judging tour began. were welcomed to Exeter. Emma said: “We were thrilled to be chosen as the host venue for Pub manager Emma Gibson and her team at The Imperial hosted this year’s judging day, which included our own gardens being the Deputy Lord Mayor Cllr Yolanda Henson and other city inspected for the annual competition.” councillors, together with local school children and volunteers, Christine Fraser, St David’s Neighbourhood Partnership & RHS who welcomed two RHS judges to the town. Britain in Bloom SW, said: “Thank you again to Emma and The visit and walkabout, which started at The Imperial, was part of The Imperial for being our wow factor on the judging tour.” the St David’s Village Neighbourhood Partnership and RHS Britain in Emma is pictured (front, left) with visiting dignitaries and pupils Bloom SW judging day. from St David’s Primary School, Exeter.

40 Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 | Wetherspoon 41 NEW LOOK Margate THE DAVIES DYNASTY THE MECHANICAL ELEPHANT The Mechanical Elephant, managed by Matthew Cole (centre), CELEBRATESRegular customers Norman and Doreen 60 YEARS pictured with (left to right) shift manager Holly Young (Royal Victoria Davies are pictured toasting a very special Pavilion, Ramsgate), team leader Louis Merry and shift manager occasion at The Brocket Arms, in Wigan. Victoria Houghton, has undergone an extensive refurbishment and redecoration project. The couple, who were married at Sacred Heart Church, Springfield, Wigan The upstairs bar has been removed to create a larger customer area, (also pictured on their wedding day in with additional seating installed on the first floor, offering views over June 1959), celebrated their 60th wedding the beach. anniversary at their favourite local The inside of the Margate pub, which first opened in May 2001, Wetherspoon pub. has been completely redecorated. Shift manager Vickie Greenough, who has There is a new colour scheme and new lighting has been installed. worked at The Brocket Arms for 14 years, Additional artwork has also been created and is on display. said: “Norman and Doreen are a lovely couple and very well-known regulars at A new bespoke and unique carpet, reflecting the history of The the pub. Norman is a real practical joker Mechanical Elephant, has been made and fitted throughout the pub. and hilarious. The ladies and gents’ toilets have been completely refurbished and “They meet up regularly with a group of redecorated also, while, behind the scenes, brand-new staff facilities friends for drinks at The Brocket Arms and have been added. have been customers here since the pub Matthew said: “Wetherspoon has spent almost £500,000 on opened – 20 years ago.” The Mechanical Elephant and we can now offer improved facilities for Norman worked at Heinz, while Doreen both customers and staff.” was a dinner lady at St John Fisher High 28–30 MARINE TERRACE, MARGATE, KENT, CT9 1XJ School, before they retired. They now visit Wetherspoon pubs wherever they go. The couple have four children, seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, who all helped them to celebrate their special day. IMPERIAL EDICT FROM RHS JUDGES

40 Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 | Wetherspoon 41 NOW OPEN DOUBLING DOWN IN IRELAND WITH OUR FIRST DUBLIN PUB ub manager Filip Mordak (centre) is pictured with This area forms the main hub of the interior while a second, members of his new team at The Silver Penny. more intimate, bar is situated in an ornate former banqueting P Previously pub manager at The Forty Foot, room upstairs. in Dún Laoghaire, Filip is now running the brand-new pub It has high ceilings and period details, including a classically in Dublin’s city centre. detailed entrance and marble fireplace. Also pictured (left to right) are kitchen associate Kim Coyle, A small external terrace links to the first-floor gallery, while, next bar associates John Cullen, Felipe Santos and Sarah Dunne. door, accessed via a glazed link building, the former chapel has an The company has spent €4 million developing the outlet, its first in opening glass roof to provide an outdoor dining space. Dublin’s centre, on the site of a former bank and chapel, in Abbey Manager Filip Mordak said: “I am thrilled to be the manager at our Street Lower. first pub in Dublin and confident that The Silver Penny will be a Two distinctive local landmarks, each with its own unique history and great addition to the city-centre community and vibrant social scene.” heritage, have been developed and restored to build the new pub. 12A/12C Abbey Street Lower, Dublin, County Dublin The first building, an Italianate-style former bank, designed by architect Isaac Farrell, is remembered in the new pub’s name and inspired by the first Irish coinage. KEAVAN’S PORT HOTEL, DUBLIN Originally opened in 1839, the elegant proportions of its classical Building work, together with conservation and renovation projects, façade and ornate stonework complement the adjacent former continues to progress well at the site of Wetherspoon’s new pub and chapel, with its far simpler (but no less beautiful) exterior. hotel in Dublin. The new pub design complements the structure of both historic The pub and hotel, to be named Keavan’s Port Hotel, are expected to landmark buildings, as well as offering a contemporary, warm and open in June 2020. vibrant pub atmosphere. The company is investing €20 million developing the site of disused The pub has step-free access and a specially adapted accessible buildings in the city centre, transforming the properties into an and ambulant toilet for customers with disabilities. 89-bedroom Wetherspoon hotel and pub, in Camden Street Upper & Lower. It features two bars, with the main bar at ground-floor level, serving It is the largest development Wetherspoon has undertaken in its an impressive two-storey space surrounded by a first-floor gallery, 40-year history and, when it opens, will employ approximately 150 staff. with a large roof light.

42 Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 | Wetherspoon 43 NOW OPEN DOUBLING DOWN IN IRELAND WITH OUR FIRST DUBLIN PUB ub manager Filip Mordak (centre) is pictured with This area forms the main hub of the interior while a second, members of his new team at The Silver Penny. more intimate, bar is situated in an ornate former banqueting P Previously pub manager at The Forty Foot, room upstairs. in Dún Laoghaire, Filip is now running the brand-new pub It has high ceilings and period details, including a classically in Dublin’s city centre. detailed entrance and marble fireplace. Also pictured (left to right) are kitchen associate Kim Coyle, A small external terrace links to the first-floor gallery, while, next bar associates John Cullen, Felipe Santos and Sarah Dunne. door, accessed via a glazed link building, the former chapel has an The company has spent €4 million developing the outlet, its first in opening glass roof to provide an outdoor dining space. Dublin’s centre, on the site of a former bank and chapel, in Abbey Manager Filip Mordak said: “I am thrilled to be the manager at our Street Lower. first pub in Dublin and confident that The Silver Penny will be a Two distinctive local landmarks, each with its own unique history and great addition to the city-centre community and vibrant social scene.” heritage, have been developed and restored to build the new pub. 12A/12C Abbey Street Lower, Dublin, County Dublin The first building, an Italianate-style former bank, designed by architect Isaac Farrell, is remembered in the new pub’s name and inspired by the first Irish coinage. KEAVAN’S PORT HOTEL, DUBLIN Originally opened in 1839, the elegant proportions of its classical Building work, together with conservation and renovation projects, façade and ornate stonework complement the adjacent former continues to progress well at the site of Wetherspoon’s new pub and chapel, with its far simpler (but no less beautiful) exterior. hotel in Dublin. The new pub design complements the structure of both historic The pub and hotel, to be named Keavan’s Port Hotel, are expected to landmark buildings, as well as offering a contemporary, warm and open in June 2020. vibrant pub atmosphere. The company is investing €20 million developing the site of disused The pub has step-free access and a specially adapted accessible buildings in the city centre, transforming the properties into an and ambulant toilet for customers with disabilities. 89-bedroom Wetherspoon hotel and pub, in Camden Street Upper & Lower. It features two bars, with the main bar at ground-floor level, serving It is the largest development Wetherspoon has undertaken in its an impressive two-storey space surrounded by a first-floor gallery, 40-year history and, when it opens, will employ approximately 150 staff. with a large roof light.

42 Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 | Wetherspoon 43 DRINKS ANDY SMALL SCREEN BECKONS FOR ENGINEERS PICTURE HOUSE PAIR VISIT TO 50TH THE CRAFT REVOLUTION PUB ON 50TH BIRTHDAY – NOW, IT’S GOING SOFT Soda pop comes of age as new breed of creators makes use of real ingredients

here is a new craft revolution afoot at Moscow Wetherspoon… and it contains no beer or alcohol. This ‘ludicrously luscious zest monster’ was inspired by T Craft soft drinks are transforming the soft drinks a real lemonade recipe, popular in Moscow. market, as soda pop comes of age and becomes a real This cunningly combines fresh lemon, mint and a twist of grown-up drink alternative. ginger to create a unique flavour. Customers Craig and Debbie Stephens (aka Z and Saffire) represented their local Wetherspoon pub, The Caley Picture House (Edinburgh), on a new However, there is nothing ‘soft’ about our two NEW craft Gunna Drinks ‘canifesto’ is battling the bland and creating television show. soft cans, now being served at Wetherspoon. craft soft drinks with uncompromising character and style, The reality TV couple, based in Portobello (near Edinburgh), who also With one in five customers now opting for healthier, great-tasting made with more natural ingredients, lower sugar and bursting appeared in television competitions, including Britain’s Got Talent, real soda options, we are offering two cool craft drink brands. with flavour. The X Factor and Coach Trip, took part in Al Murray’s Great British Pub Quiz Gunna felt that soft drinks had lost their pizzazz, so is on a on Quest. Can Dalston’s Fizzy Rhubarb and Gunna Muscovite Lemonade & mission to bring it back. The pair, pictured right with Al Murray (centre) and fellow contestant Mint, both served in a can, are the NEW choices in our craft Its innovative, award-winning range of craft soft drinks – David Ballantine, said: “We are massive Wetherspoon-lovers and visit many of the pubs around the UK, when we travel. soft drinks range. including Gunna Muscovite Lemonade & Mint – contains less than five per cent sugar, no artificial colours, flavours or “It was fantastic to represent The Caley Picture House and Wetherspoon.” Dalston’s sodas go back to basics, putting real ingredients back at the heart of soft drinks. preservatives and is made right here in the UK. Containing nothing artificial and one-third less sugar than Join the real fruit revolution and try one of our NEW craft soft BRIDGE HOUSE BUDDIES mainstream brands, Dalston’s delivers that authentic, fruity cans, which sit alongside our range of more than 15 other taste which a real soft drink should. options. These include fruit juices; J2O; Monster Energy, RAISE A GLASS TO TREVOR Mango Loco or Ultra; Old Jamaica ginger beer; Pepsi range; Dalston’s Fizzy Rhubarb is a velvety rhubarb soda, made R White’s lemonade or raspberry lemonade; Remedy Kombucha, with bright red ‘blush’ rhubarb juice, from rhubarb grown cherry plum or ginger lemon; Sanpellegrino, blood orange in Herefordshire. or lemon; Strathmore spring water. The company was set up by Duncan O’Brien in 2012 in an These craft soft drinks are part of the ‘includes a drink’ east London nightclub kitchen. meal-deal range. Blending Formerly a chef on the Orient Express, he began blending, mashing and infusing the first drinks by hand, using ingredients sourced from local markets. Every bottle was made by hand and delivered to coffee shops, bars and restaurants by bike! Customer Andy Graham marked a milestone birthday As demand grew, the company moved to larger premises in with a visit to a Wetherspoon pub. 2016, when co-founder Dan Broughton, together with industry That celebration pint (or two) with friends at pro-turned-investor Giles Brook, helped to take Dalston’s The Nine Arches (Newton-le-Willows), also marked forward, now supplying retailers nationwide and overseas. another milestone, Andy’s 50th different Wetherspoon With a motto of ‘real fruit, nothing weird’, Dalston’s has stayed pub visited. true to its roots, the soda-making process and the integrity of A CCTV technical support engineer, Andy said: “Being Regular customers and members of the Beer from the Wood group marked its product. a big fan of your establishments, having visited a lot the first anniversary since the death of a close friend – at The Bridge House, Gunna Muscovite is a sparkling blend of natural lemon and all over the country while away working, I decided to in Belfast. visit my 50th outlet for my 50th birthday.” mint flavours. Pictured (left to right) are Noni Nunez, Michael Steven, Mark Hutchinson and Andy’s local is The Ferry Boat (Runcorn), where he is Susan Rivane, remembering Trevor Dickson from Belfast. a regular, and he has also visited several of our pubs Mark said: “Trevor died suddenly in May 2018. I had known him for 30 years in and around the area. – and he was a regular customer at The Bridge House, enjoying a steak and He added: “All of my visits are ticked off on the app a cider every Friday. – and I noticed that I was at 48, so had to squeeze in “Wetherspoon’s pubs are one of the only places in the Province to serve another one before my 50th. Strongbow Original cider, Trevor’s favourite (and only) drink. “When I work away a lot, I enjoy a quiet pint at a “We wanted to remember him on the anniversary by enjoying a pint of Wetherspoon or pop in for my tea, and I plan to carry Strongbow together, at The Bridge House, and aim to celebrate his life on after the 50.” in this way every year.” art of the INCLUDES A DRINK meal-deal range 44 Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 | Wetherspoon 45 DRINKS ANDY SMALL SCREEN BECKONS FOR ENGINEERS PICTURE HOUSE PAIR VISIT TO 50TH THE CRAFT REVOLUTION PUB ON 50TH BIRTHDAY – NOW, IT’S GOING SOFT Soda pop comes of age as new breed of creators makes use of real ingredients

here is a new craft revolution afoot at Moscow Wetherspoon… and it contains no beer or alcohol. This ‘ludicrously luscious zest monster’ was inspired by T Craft soft drinks are transforming the soft drinks a real lemonade recipe, popular in Moscow. market, as soda pop comes of age and becomes a real This cunningly combines fresh lemon, mint and a twist of grown-up drink alternative. ginger to create a unique flavour. Customers Craig and Debbie Stephens (aka Z and Saffire) represented their local Wetherspoon pub, The Caley Picture House (Edinburgh), on a new However, there is nothing ‘soft’ about our two NEW craft Gunna Drinks ‘canifesto’ is battling the bland and creating television show. soft cans, now being served at Wetherspoon. craft soft drinks with uncompromising character and style, The reality TV couple, based in Portobello (near Edinburgh), who also With one in five customers now opting for healthier, great-tasting made with more natural ingredients, lower sugar and bursting appeared in television competitions, including Britain’s Got Talent, real soda options, we are offering two cool craft drink brands. with flavour. The X Factor and Coach Trip, took part in Al Murray’s Great British Pub Quiz Gunna felt that soft drinks had lost their pizzazz, so is on a on Quest. Can Dalston’s Fizzy Rhubarb and Gunna Muscovite Lemonade & mission to bring it back. The pair, pictured right with Al Murray (centre) and fellow contestant Mint, both served in a can, are the NEW choices in our craft Its innovative, award-winning range of craft soft drinks – David Ballantine, said: “We are massive Wetherspoon-lovers and visit many of the pubs around the UK, when we travel. soft drinks range. including Gunna Muscovite Lemonade & Mint – contains less than five per cent sugar, no artificial colours, flavours or “It was fantastic to represent The Caley Picture House and Wetherspoon.” Dalston’s sodas go back to basics, putting real ingredients back at the heart of soft drinks. preservatives and is made right here in the UK. Containing nothing artificial and one-third less sugar than Join the real fruit revolution and try one of our NEW craft soft BRIDGE HOUSE BUDDIES mainstream brands, Dalston’s delivers that authentic, fruity cans, which sit alongside our range of more than 15 other taste which a real soft drink should. options. These include fruit juices; J2O; Monster Energy, RAISE A GLASS TO TREVOR Mango Loco or Ultra; Old Jamaica ginger beer; Pepsi range; Dalston’s Fizzy Rhubarb is a velvety rhubarb soda, made R White’s lemonade or raspberry lemonade; Remedy Kombucha, with bright red ‘blush’ rhubarb juice, from rhubarb grown cherry plum or ginger lemon; Sanpellegrino, blood orange in Herefordshire. or lemon; Strathmore spring water. The company was set up by Duncan O’Brien in 2012 in an These craft soft drinks are part of the ‘includes a drink’ east London nightclub kitchen. meal-deal range. Blending Formerly a chef on the Orient Express, he began blending, mashing and infusing the first drinks by hand, using ingredients sourced from local markets. Every bottle was made by hand and delivered to coffee shops, bars and restaurants by bike! Customer Andy Graham marked a milestone birthday As demand grew, the company moved to larger premises in with a visit to a Wetherspoon pub. 2016, when co-founder Dan Broughton, together with industry That celebration pint (or two) with friends at pro-turned-investor Giles Brook, helped to take Dalston’s The Nine Arches (Newton-le-Willows), also marked forward, now supplying retailers nationwide and overseas. another milestone, Andy’s 50th different Wetherspoon With a motto of ‘real fruit, nothing weird’, Dalston’s has stayed pub visited. true to its roots, the soda-making process and the integrity of A CCTV technical support engineer, Andy said: “Being Regular customers and members of the Beer from the Wood group marked its product. a big fan of your establishments, having visited a lot the first anniversary since the death of a close friend – at The Bridge House, Gunna Muscovite is a sparkling blend of natural lemon and all over the country while away working, I decided to in Belfast. visit my 50th outlet for my 50th birthday.” mint flavours. Pictured (left to right) are Noni Nunez, Michael Steven, Mark Hutchinson and Andy’s local is The Ferry Boat (Runcorn), where he is Susan Rivane, remembering Trevor Dickson from Belfast. a regular, and he has also visited several of our pubs Mark said: “Trevor died suddenly in May 2018. I had known him for 30 years in and around the area. – and he was a regular customer at The Bridge House, enjoying a steak and He added: “All of my visits are ticked off on the app a cider every Friday. – and I noticed that I was at 48, so had to squeeze in “Wetherspoon’s pubs are one of the only places in the Province to serve another one before my 50th. Strongbow Original cider, Trevor’s favourite (and only) drink. “When I work away a lot, I enjoy a quiet pint at a “We wanted to remember him on the anniversary by enjoying a pint of Wetherspoon or pop in for my tea, and I plan to carry Strongbow together, at The Bridge House, and aim to celebrate his life on after the 50.” in this way every year.” art of the INCLUDES A DRINK meal-deal range 44 Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 | Wetherspoon 45 TAX EQUALITY DAY THURSDAY 19 SEPT MARATHONER ALAN MAKES THU 19 SEPT AN ENTRY IN LEDGER TAX EQUALITY DAY ALL PRICES TAX EQUALITY DAY – * REDUCED BY 7.5% PROMOTING THE BENEFITS OF LOWERING VAT IN THEHOSPITALITY INDUSTRY ONE DAY ONLY “Pubs suffer a huge disadvantage, paying about 16 pence in business rates per pint versus about two pence for supermarkets,” said Tim Martin, chairman of J “In addition, there is a huge VAT inequality and unfairness. BE “A reduction in the level of VAT, on a long-term basis,D Wetherspoon. will create a level playing field and generate growth and jobs in the FAIR important leisure and hospitality sector and help the high street, TO PUBS of which pubs are an integral part.” Equal tax for pubs ENJOY THE CHANGE and supermarkets Prices slashed by 7.5 per cent for 24 hours *Discount does not apply to alcohol in Scotland, owing to licensing regulations.

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A visit to a specific London pub signalled two ambitions being “I have also always wanted to visit the pub with which I share a name. fulfilled for one Wetherspoon customer. “Unlike many people celebrating their birthday, not a drop of Alan Ledger, who lives in Devon, had always wanted to visit alcohol passed my lips (in preparation for the race the next day) The Ledger Building, in London’s Docklands, for fairly obvious reasons. at The Ledger Building. His weekend visit to the capital, which also marked his 40th birthday, “However, I did work my way through as many pasta dishes from the was in order to run in the London Marathon… another personal ambition. menu as possible, for ‘carbo-load’ for the next morning!” He said: “I was lucky enough to have my name picked out of the Alan is pictured with his family, wife Zoe and daughters Imogen and hat, at Tiverton Harriers – my running club’s ballot for a place in the Lucy, outside the pub during his visit. London Marathon.

Customers Robert Morton, Morris Sheenhan and Roy Fitzsimmons (left to right) PIMM’S BUS IS JUST THE TICKET The iconic Pimm’s bus was back at enjoy a drink at The Tuesday Bell (Lisburn) on Tax Equality Day 2018 The Imperial, following its success last Wetherspoon’s pubs will be cutting the price of all food and drink by “A reduction in the level of VAT, on a long-term basis, will create a level August bank holiday weekend. 7.5 per cent on Thursday 19 September. playing field and generate growth and jobs in the important leisure On this occasion, customers visiting The company’s pubs in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland and hospitality sector and help the high street, of which pubs form an our pub in Exeter were able to enjoy are hosting a Tax Equality Day, aimed at highlighting the benefit of integral part. an early summer cocktail during the a VAT reduction in the hospitality industry. “Customers coming to our pubs on Thursday 19 September will find May holiday weekend. Prices at each of the company’s pubs (not including those in the that the price of their food and drinks is lower than normal. The four-day event saw the converted Republic of Ireland) will be reduced for one day only. “We are keen to highlight the amount customers could save, London Routemaster bus serving the if VAT in pubs were lowered permanently. classic Pimm’s cocktail in the pub’s So, for example, the total price of a meal and drink, on the day, beer garden. will be reduced from £10 to £9.25. “We’re aiming to make it the busiest day of the entire year in our pubs.” Pub manager Emma Gibson, pictured In Scotland, prices will be reduced on all food, soft drinks, UK Hospitality’s chief executive, Kate Nicholls, said: “Tax Equality (front right) with duty manager non-alcoholic drinks and hot drinks. Day is a great way to highlight just how hospitality businesses are Jon Wort (left) and deputy manager At present, all food and drink in pubs is subject to 20 per cent VAT, disproportionately hit by VAT. Craig Wilson-Hole, together with compared with supermarkets which benefit from zero-rate VAT on “Pubs are paying around one-third of their turnover in tax, which staff members on the bus, said: all food. seriously restricts their ability to invest in their venues and staff and “The Pimm’s bus visit last summer As a result, supermarkets are able to use that saving to sell alcohol increases prices for customers. was such a huge hit with our regular at a discounted price. “A cut in the rate of VAT for the hospitality sector could help to customers and visitors alike, so we were thrilled to have it back for the Wetherspoon’s founder and chairman, Tim Martin, said: address this unfairness and allow pubs and bars to invest in their May bank holiday weekend. “Pubs suffer a huge disadvantage, paying about 16 pence in business businesses and staff members, while providing even greater choice rates per pint versus about two pence for supermarkets. for customers.” “Pimm’s is such a popular cocktail, enjoyed all year round, and this was “In addition, there is a huge VAT inequality and unfairness. a lovely way to mark the eagerly awaited great British summer.”

46 Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 | Wetherspoon 47 TAX EQUALITY DAY THURSDAY 19 SEPT MARATHONER ALAN MAKES THU 19 SEPT AN ENTRY IN LEDGER TAX EQUALITY DAY ALL PRICES TAX EQUALITY DAY – * REDUCED BY 7.5% PROMOTING THE BENEFITS OF LOWERING VAT IN THEHOSPITALITY INDUSTRY ONE DAY ONLY “Pubs suffer a huge disadvantage, paying about 16 pence in business rates per pint versus about two pence for supermarkets,” said Tim Martin, chairman of J “In addition, there is a huge VAT inequality and unfairness. BE “A reduction in the level of VAT, on a long-term basis,D Wetherspoon. will create a level playing field and generate growth and jobs in the FAIR important leisure and hospitality sector and help the high street, TO PUBS of which pubs are an integral part.” Equal tax for pubs ENJOY THE CHANGE and supermarkets Prices slashed by 7.5 per cent for 24 hours *Discount does not apply to alcohol in Scotland, owing to licensing regulations.

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FIND MORE PUB HISTORIES AND PHOTOGRAPHS ONLINE www.jdwetherspoon.com/pub-histories THE OLD CHAPEL IN DARWEN – ANSWERING PRAYERS SINCE 1866 Imposing town building and long-time Methodist church was converted into a pub by Wetherspoon in 2014 escribed as the finest building in Darwen, this Textile former Wesleyan Methodist chapel first opened According to the local borough council, ‘E Bates of Manchester’ It was subsequently A&M Bargains, possibly the most striking Inside the pub, unmissable as you walk through the doors, there D its doors on 30 March 1866. was also the architect of the nearby India Mill – ‘possibly the most premises in the UK for a discount store, trading for 14 years, before is a spectacular central feature staircase leading up to a first-floor The Wesleyan Methodist church was formed in the 18th century, important textile building of northeast Lancashire’ and now a Wetherspoon converted it into the stunning pub it is today. balcony/mezzanine seating area and a view of the impressive from religious societies founded by John Wesley and his preachers business centre. It opened during January 2014 at a cost of £1.57 million. original features. – with Methodism taking root in Darwen in around 1785. India Mill’s square, 279-foot-high, Italianate-style chimney was, Historic England describes the building’s exterior as: ‘Freestone, In recent years, this interior balcony floor was infilled, but The Wesleyans opened a room in the Lancashire town in 1788 when built, the tallest and most expensive in the country, towering hipped slate roof with two chimneys in rear wall. Two storeys, in Wetherspoon gained Listed Building consent to open up the vast and built a chapel in Back Lane in 1791; that was replaced by over the town of Darwen. The imposing nature of the building aptly classical style, with first-floor band. two-storey-height space, as it would have looked back in the late demonstrates the historical dominance which it enjoyed over the 1800s when a practising church. Centenary Chapel in 1839, before this Wesley Chapel, in Railway ‘West façade and first bay of return walls have giant Corinthian pilasters town and the region’s textile industry. Road, was opened. bearing a deep entablature, with dentilled and modillioned cornice.’ Its elevated position on the hilltop, over the town centre, gives the The chapel building, now grade II listed, and the Wetherspoon pub building great status, and that scale has been used to enhance the This chapel was designed in the classical Corinthian style by Columns – The Old Chapel – had been used as a supermarket in more recent interior, with double-height panelling and a beautifully restored Manchester architect Edward Bates, with its pillars and pediments, ‘Centre of façade has applied portico with pediment carried by years, since 1969, when the disused premises was bought by F&AE original ceiling. and built during 1864–66. giant Corinthian attached columns, distyle in antis enclosing a Lodge (of Huddersfield) for £14,500. first-floor Venetian window. Carving in pediment includes banner In the restoration project, the impressive 11m-high ceiling was exposed lettered AD 1865.’ for customers to see and enjoy the space, as originally intended.

Corinthian The shapes and colours of the stained-glass windows are reflected Traditional panelling and interior Corinthian detailing, as well as in the pub’s carpet and fabrics. the original decorative ceiling and stained-glass windows, have all The light fittings enhance the vast spaces – and the lobby is been retained. referenced to a rood screen which would typically separate The panelling’s ecclesiastic reference is that it gains complexity the choir stalls from the main area. RAIL MOGUL’S LONG GONE, as it gets higher and closer to the heavens. The local heritage is replicated in the sculptures and artwork, The stunning interior of this Wesleyan chapel was the inspiration promoting an historical sense of community. for the design you see today. Commissioned artwork includes a sculpture and rugs, showing Many of the themes of the church are referred to in the pub’s maps of the old areas, entitled ‘Darreners’, designed by artist interior design and echo back to the building’s life as a place Flo Fozard. BUT HIS NAME REMAINS of worship. l Railway Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 2RJ Victorian track titan Samuel Peto funded the creation of a chapel in Folkestone which is now a hostelry, so our pub histories series reveals

ur online pub histories series continues to prove Railway a hugely popular source of historical information A Baptist himself, Peto was one of the great railway contractors of O since its launch at the end of 2016. the Victorian age, responsible for laying around 750 miles of track in Initially showcasing just a handful of our pubs, in major UK city England and more than 2,300 miles globally. centres, including Glasgow, Cardiff, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds Peto’s company also built Nelson’s Column, in London. and Sheffield, our website history catalogue has now grown to The man himself served as an MP for more than 20 years, resigning encompass more than 750 of our premises. his seat in 1866, having been declared technically insolvent, Wetherspoon takes immense pride in the restoration and although he was owed more than £1 million in unpaid debts. refurbishment of some wonderful and, in several cases, unique On display in the pub: buildings, to create our pubs – and our pub histories series has A plaque in memory of Reverend William Sampson, which reads: uncovered some interesting discoveries. ‘In affectionate memory of the Rev William Sampson. Photographs ‘Who was for thirteen years the beloved pastor of this church. His The online historical information, detailing the story of our pubs, manly Christian character and eminent ministerial ability won for him includes numerous images of the artwork on display and old universal respect and esteem. It was mainly owing to his remarkable photographs, as well as photos of the interior, exterior and features energy and perseverance that this sanctuary was erected. of each building. ‘Remember them that had the rule over you, which spake unto you In this pub histories spotlight, a new and regular Wetherspoon the word of God: and considering the issue of their life imitate their News feature, we focus on The Samuel Peto, in Folkestone, Kent. faith. Hebrews XIII 7.8.’ The pub, which opened in April 1998, is housed in a former Prosperity Baptist chapel. The foundation stone of the building was laid on Among the photographs and text, also on display, are those 4 August 1874. More than a century later, in 1987, Baptist worship featuring Charles Dickens ‘who visited Folkestone with great there came to an end, when the building was sold. regularity during the 1840s and 50s, and wrote about it often’, the The pub histories reveal: author HG Wells ‘who lived at Sandgate on the coast to the west of The new Salem Chapel was funded largely by a loan from Folkestone’ and William Cubbitt who ‘probably did more to Samuel (later Sir Samuel) Morton Peto. modernise Folkestone and bring prosperity to the town than any other person in the 19th century’.

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WITH DIPLOMAS OR DEGREES 94 STAFF QUALIFY FOR THE BAR We are proud to congratulate an impressive tally of 94 Graduates have the opportunity to ‘top up’ their diploma and study Wetherspoon employees who have graduated this year. for the BA (Hons) degree in business management in practice. For the first time, during 2018/19, two different courses were Our first cohort of 16 degree apprentices graduated after studying The Bobbing John was the proud temporary home for a The organisers are looking for a permanent home, in Alloa, followed at Leeds Beckett University. alongside their job for the past 18 months. piece of Alloa’s D-Day history, marking the 75th anniversary for the display. A total of 78 people gained a professional diploma in leisure retail Eight of those graduates have also already achieved their commemorations of the World War II Normandy landings. Meanwhile, pub manager Sarah Hill and her team were delighted management, together with 16 of our pub- and head office-based apprenticeship award from the Chartered Management Institute A stunning scale model replica of a landing craft, tank (LCT) Mark 4, and proud to provide a temporary space for people to see Jimmy’s hand made by local man Jimmy Wright, was on display at our pub amazing work. employees, for the first time, gaining a BA (Hons) degree in (CMI) and have gained chartered manager status. business management in practice. in Alloa. Sarah said: “I was more than happy to host the display; it is a very Wetherspoon’s senior recruitment & qualifications manager, Around 130 of the tank landing vessels, for Operation Neptune impressive model. I had never seen anything like it before. The diploma students worked hard over 12–18 months to gain Katy Wade, said: “We’re extremely proud of all of the hard work (D-Day), were refitted at Alloa’s McLeod & Sons shipyard, where “Alloa’s ship-building role during the war isn’t that well known their qualification, studying various topics and being assessed on our students put into their studies, as well as continuing with Jimmy worked as a welder. outside of the town, but this has created a lot of interest for local their final business plan. their day-to-day job role. He had started as a 14-year-old apprentice at the local shipyard people and visitors alike. A total of 361 employees has now completed the diploma “We look forward to seeing their continued professional where the docks have long since gone, and was around 18 when the “It is so sad that Jimmy was unable to see his model on display. with Leeds Beckett University since we launched the partnership development and the contributions they continue to make to the Allied Forces landed on the Normandy beaches, on the morning of in 2009. successful operation of Wetherspoon.” 6 June 1944. “He will be fondly remembered by all of his fellow veterans at our weekly Saturday morning breakfast club at the pub.” Jimmy, 93, was in hospital when his landing craft model went on display at our pub and, sadly, passed away on 7 June – a day after Local residents and pub regulars Martin Cook (left) and the D-Day 75th anniversary. Cameron Little are pictured above.

Any brewery supplying real ale to Wetherspoon must have the quality standard in place or an equivalent accreditation of at least equal weight. KEEPING IT SIBA national chairman Ian Fozard said: “Real ale is unique to the UK and a huge part of our cultural heritage. “It is great to see Wetherspoon putting quality first and adopting REAL, WITH SIBA’s accreditation as its minimum standard. “Great-tasting real ale starts in the brewery and finishes at the bar – and it is vitally important that proper quality control be in place, SIBA’S HELP alongside the extensive cellar and bar training which Wetherspoon Wetherspoon strives to serve customers the perfect pint of real ale already carries out.” at all times. Wetherspoon’s chief executive, John Hutson, said: “The quality of As well as its own checks, the pubs also receive independent the beer we serve in our pubs is of the utmost importance to us. assessments from Cask Marque (www.cask-marque.co.uk). “Our pubs receive checks from Cask Marque to ensure this is the Now, it has added a further quality-control system, under the case – and that will continue. auspices of SIBA (Society of Independent Brewers). “The addition of SIBA’s quality-control system further highlights our The new quality-control system, called the ‘SIBA Food Safety and commitment to the real ale served in our pubs.” Quality Standard’, is administered by SIBA, the trade association which represents independent craft brewers in the UK.

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Neil Walker, head of PR & marketing, Society of Independent Brewers BUT NEVER FEAR Arm yourself with a flagon of a seasonal British beer to get through the colder months, writes Neil Walker ritish beer is uniquely For me, this strong, dark Ask the barman to serve this one Barley wines and strong seasonal, with skilled Yorkshire ale tastes like liquid through a sparkler, to give the old ales B brewers timing their digestive biscuits, with a fruity, beer a smooth, creamy head – These are the big brothers of brews to ensure that the bittersweet finish, making it very then, sit back and enjoy. British beer. right styles of beer are moreish for its strength. Stouts are also great when made High in alcohol and impressively heading to pubs’ cellars when If you’re looking for something with real coffee and chocolate in flavoured, through a combination drinkers are most likely to be with all of that autumnal flavour the brew, as the aromas marry of speciality malts and often The Hope & Champion hosted a fundraising event, with a cake sale, That is the equivalent distance between Beaconsfield and Berlin, craving them. at a lower strength, then Lord perfectly with the flavours already all-British hops, you can glitter face art and lots of fun, in support of a staff member. where Iain was competing. This has been the case for Marples by Thornbridge Brewery created by the dark, roasted expect smooth bittersweet burnt Staff at the pub in Beaconsfield raised £1,000 to help Shift manager Danielle Vanstone-Healy said: “Iain started training hundreds of years and is fits the bill perfectly. At just malts used in these styles of beer. toffee and spiced mince-pie-like kitchen associate Iain Botting (pictured right) to take part in July’s at the age of 13 and now trains five days per week, as well as his something which you can still see 4.0% ABV, the flavours start off A great one to look out for is fruit flavours. European Deaf Athletics Championship. full-time work in the kitchen. happen in Wetherspoon today, with smooth caramel and honey, Londinium by Rooster’s Brewery Lacons Audit Ale (8.0% ABV) is Iain was throwing the hammer for Great Britain – at the games “Unfortunately, there was no funding available to get Iain to the event. with modern craft brewers before that signature Thornbridge (5.5% ABV) – it makes use of a dark copper beer and a classic being held in Germany. “He is our valued friend and colleague, so we decided to raise funds bringing us seasonal brews dry finish, supplied by the expert Taylors of Harrogate’s specialty British barley wine in terms of its The fundraiser, which included a ‘bikeathon’, saw the team to get him to Germany.” throughout the year. use of traditional British hops. roast coffee to deliver a real flavour – full of berry fruit and spice, complete 600 miles on an exercise bike. During the spring and summer, espresso kick in this delicious with a smooth and sweet finish. you can expect to see golden ales, flavoured beer. A personal favourite of mine is sometimes called summer ales, or Old ales and winter warmers the Royal Sovereign Barley Wine light, hoppy pale ales and session NOT THE RETIRING TYPE – JEAN, 85 British old ales, sometimes called by Cullercoats Brewery. IPAs, which perfectly suit drinking This strong, Kitchen associate Jean Oliver celebrated a special winter warmers, often aren’t as Clocking in at a punchy 11.0% ABV, birthday in August with her colleagues at The in warmer weather. dark Yorkshire high in ABV as you might expect, it’s a beer designed to be sipped, Surrey Docks, when she turned 85 years young! In winter, independent craft ale tastes like with many great examples yet is surprisingly smooth and easy Jean has worked at the pub in Rotherhithe since it brewers will start to produce more packing bags of rich, fruity malt drinking, in its own way! opened more than 22 years ago, along with fellow richly flavoured, often stronger, liquid digestive flavour into a beer which is For me, the flavour is all about long-serving staff member – kitchen shift leader beers – ranging from glowing Pauline Curtis. relatively mid strength. dark stewed fruits – think fig, amber old ales and winter biscuits Long Man Brewery’s Old Man raisins and plum – backed up by The pair (both pictured) met back in 1997, on the warmers to roasted, smoothly Original Old Ale, at 4.3% ABV, is warming alcohol and a light, first day of training, and have become great friends. drinkable porters and stouts. a great example – delicious soft semi-dry finish. At 85, Jean is one of Wetherspoon’s oldest Here’s my run-down of the best malt notes of coffee and employees. Her role is part time, helping out in the Porters and stouts A fitting beer to finish on, just as kitchen, with two evening shifts and two weekend British cask beers to try this chocolate combine with a Porters and stouts are very similar it is, itself, a perfect beer for you lunchtime shifts – and she clearly loves her job. autumn-winter. pleasant light hoppiness to create beers, both very dark, often black to finish on! a rich, full-tasting old ale. She said: “I wouldn’t have stopped here, if I didn’t Strong ales and bitters in colour and with flavours of enjoy my job.” The rich, nutty flavours of British Chiltern Brewery’s 300 Old Ale, at dark chocolate, coffee and Originally from Old Kent Road, Jean moved to strong ales make them the perfect roasted malt – although, as a 4.9% ABV, pushes the strength up Rotherhithe at the age of 11 and has remained beer for autumnal drinking or loose rule, porters tend to be a a little bit, without being excessive, ever since. when you’re looking for and is a robust, full-flavoured, dark touch lighter in body and stouts She previously spent 36 years working for the home something to bridge the gap tend to have a stronger, more old ale with real depth of flavour help service, in Southwark, before applying for a job between the light beers best intensely roasted flavour. and a long finish. at the pub, after she had lost her husband Ted and enjoyed in summer to the darker, That said, one of my favourite The brewery describes it as also had treatment for mouth cancer. fuller-flavoured beers designed porters is pretty punchy in terms of ‘satisfyingly dark, but not Jean recalled: “I was only 63 at the time and was in for sipping by the fire in winter. flavour and alcohol – the fantastic impenetrable, with good body a real black hole. You could say that this job saved A personal favourite and a Elland 1872 Porter (6.5% ABV) and a long, pleasing finish’… and my life… really. regular on Wetherspoon’s bars is – it’s a rich, complex, dark ruby I would have to agree. “We have a good team here, all young people, and Riggwelter by Blacksheep porter which tastes of coffee and they respect me, which is lovely.” Brewery (5.9% ABV). bitter chocolate. Pub manager Kylee Garwood said: “Jean is a well- loved and valuable team member; it was great to What is the Society of Independent Brewers? This is the trade association for UK craft brewers and acts as the voice of British brewing, campaigning for a better have everyone together to help in celebrating her deal for beer and brewers, while representing over 835 brewers across the UK. To find out more about its ‘assured independent British craft brewer’ initiative: special birthday.” www.indiecraftbrewers.co.uk

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Located in the Wood End area of Northolt, a Stay residential area in the London borough of Ealing, this was the first Wetherspoon hotel to with us open inside the M25, in July 2016. on Sunday Housed in a stunning grade II listed building, from * this 12-bedroom en suite accommodation is set on the first floor above the pub and MAKING ROOM FOR £39 is perfect for families, leisure or business, offering one family suite, four twin and seven double rooms. The building is a fine example of ‘the improved inter-war years public house’. It was originally built by Courage & Co, in the late 1930s, to serve the fast-growing suburb YOU SINCE 1998 of Northolt. Travellers can sleep soundly knowing that there’s a warm welcome Many of the stylish original features, which have survived intact, have been preserved waiting at our 58 hotels in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland and retained. t is 21 years since we opened the doors of our first Each of our hotel rooms features an en suite bathroom, Direct rail links from nearby Northolt Park hotel in 1998, at Shrewsbury, Shropshire. complimentary tea- and coffee-making facilities, hair dryer, station provide access to Wembley Central in flat-screen television with Freeview TV (Saorview Freesat TV 10 minutes and Marylebone (central London) I In more than two decades since, at The Shrewsbury Hotel within 20 minutes, making it a convenient in Ireland) and unlimited free Wi-Fi, as well as digital and at all of our hotels, the motto remains the same: quality location for guests wanting to explore London accommodation at great prices. air-conditioning and temperature control. or attending events at Wembley Stadium/Arena. Whether it’s a convenient one-night stay or a much-needed The hotels all offer a 24-hour reception service – and our rooms It is also a 20-minute drive (approximately) weekend break, we have a collection of hotels across the UK can accommodate a mixture of double, twin and family from Heathrow Airport. and Ireland, each with its own unique style and character. occupancy, many being interconnecting, and there are also accessible bedrooms, with wet-room facilities, suitable for people Every hotel is also attached to a Wetherspoon pub, serving with disabilities. breakfast, lunch and dinner, including our excellent club deals, as well as our range of hot, soft and alcoholic drinks, all Selected hotels offer meeting and conference rooms, step-free conveniently located for hotel guests to enjoy during their access and car-parking facilities – visit the hotel’s web page for stay with us. more information. To date, our 58 hotels across England, Scotland, Wales and the l For all hotel bookings, please visit the Wetherspoon website Republic of Ireland offer a combined 1,239 rooms. (jdwetherspoon.com), offering our best rates for customers, or use our app to link to our mobile site to book a hotel visit. From Cornwall to Cumbria, there are 45 hotels throughout England; from the Highlands to the Scottish Borders, Scotland *Price shown is per room, per night, on a Sunday, and is subject to change. Non-refundable advanced purchase rates, available to book direct via telephone and our website. offers seven places to stay; there is a warm Welsh welcome in our five hotels in Wales; in the Republic of Ireland, you can sleep soundly in Swords.

Scotland JOLLY’S HOTEL 43A GRAY STREET, BROUGHTY FERRY, DUNDEE CITY, DD5 2BJ

Opened as a Wetherspoon pub and hotel in April 2014, this is a long-time feature of Broughty Ferry and a well-known hotel, situated at the town’s heart. It sits little more than 100 metres from the north shore of the Tay estuary. It was named after its owner, John Jolly. He is first recorded in the Dundee Post Office Directory for 1850/1, in which he is described as a ‘spirit dealer’ in Gray Street. Jolly was then 50 years old. Jolly’s Hotel is first mentioned by name in the 1861 directory with John Jolly the proprietor until 1871. The hotel, set over two floors, has 25 bedrooms, including one single, two twin and one interconnecting family room, as well as two offering access for guests with disabilities. Broughty Ferry is an historic seaside town – known as ‘the jewel in Dundee’s crown’ – a perfect mix of history, hospitality, shopping and leisure. It is located just four miles to the east of Dundee’s city centre, including the The Greenwood Hotel, Northolt, London new V&A Museum, and just a stone’s throw from Carnoustie and St Andrews.

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Scotland JOLLY’S HOTEL 43A GRAY STREET, BROUGHTY FERRY, DUNDEE CITY, DD5 2BJ

56 Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 | Wetherspoon 57 wetherspoonHOTELS hotels WED-ERSPOON: PUB SAVES MARK AND MIRI’S NUPTIALS Wales If it weren’t for Wetherspoon, one recently married couple may THE WYNDHAM ARMS HOTEL not have even been able to tie the knot. Mark and Miri Finch (pictured) describe the company as playing DUNRAVEN PLACE, BRIDGEND, CF31 1JE a ‘pivotal and probably unique role’ in their relationship. This hotel offers 26 individual bedrooms, from single Miri explained: “We had our first official date at Wetherspoons, central to family rooms, and marked its 20th birthday earlier Manchester, then enjoyed many subsequent meals and drinks in this year. Wetherspoon pubs throughout the northwest and West Midlands. It underwent extensive refurbishment in 2014 and “These included The Reginald Mitchell (Hanley), The Picture House continues to win praise and prizes for its service (Stafford) and The Sedge Lynn (Chorlton-cum-Hardy), before the and accommodation. proposal at The Moon Under Water (Manchester).” Originally the Wyndham Arms of 1792, named after a Mark and Miri were married several months later, centuries-old local family, connected with the Bridgend at Newcastle-under-Lyme register office, which just happens area for many years, the building incorporates part to be next door to a Wetherspoon pub, The Arnold Machin. of a structure previously on the site. Miri continued: “We wanted a quiet ceremony, so didn’t have any guests, A section of the building was formerly used and were under the impression that the register office would provide as a courthouse and a jail. witnesses which, on arrival, wasn’t the case. Ideally located in the centre of Bridgend town “Initially alarmed and wondering what we could do, we wondered centre, the hotel is perfect for both leisure and whether Wetherspoon could continue its central role in our relationship, business, and the area is famous for the Bridgend to date, and enable us to get married. Designer Outlet, Glamorgan Heritage Coast and some stunning beaches nearby or just a short “We ventured into The Arnold Machin and, on the third attempt drive away. (others apologetically declining, owing to appointments), we found two customers who said that they would be delighted to help. Also within easy access of both Cardiff and Swansea, The Wyndham Arms Hotel is ideal for those attending “With the dutiful assistance of Wetherspoon regulars Alan and Ellis, events at The Millennium Stadium, Cardiff Motorpoint we were able to get married. Arena or Swansea Liberty Stadium. “We then spent our honeymoon at The Shrewsbury Hotel, Wetherspoon’s hotel in Shrewsbury (where else?) which was customarily delightful.” Miri concluded: “We would like to thank Wetherspoon profusely for its services over the years, as we literally would not be where we are without you!” Congratulations to Mark and Miri – from all at Wetherspoon. CLIFFHANGER ENDING TO 1,000-MILE BIKE RIDE Tom Barlow has completed a gruelling cycle challenge, However, Tom is understandably proud (and so he should be) of his raising £1,350 for CLIC Sargent. achievement and enjoyed the two weeks spent with his dad. Tom, who is a bar shift leader at Waterend Barn (St Albans), He had also never been to Scotland and admits that the views in cycled 1,000 miles from Land’s End to John o’ Groats in 13 days. the Highlands were a particular highlight. He was supported en route by his dad, Michael, a Wetherspoon He said: “We met a lot of great people who sponsored us along the pub manager before his retirement. way, and I wouldn’t have been able to do it without my dad. Seeing Tom, 23, said: “I had never done anything like this before and don’t his smiling face every four or five miles was just brilliant.” think I want to ever go near a bike again! I almost threw it off the Always up for a new challenge to keep him motivated, Tom plans to cliff at John o’ Groats.” take part in a charity boxing match for his next fundraising event – A puncture, just four hours into the ride, didn’t help Tom to get with the London Marathon also on his to-do list. off to the best of starts, and the longest stretch, of 101 miles from l Please turn to pages 84 to 89 for more CLIC Sargent Carlisle to Glasgow, was the toughest day. fundraising stories Republic of Ireland KEAVAN’S PORT HOTEL (opening early 2020) 1–5 CAMDEN STREET UPPER AND 49–52 CAMDEN STREET LOWER, DUBLIN 2 At the beginning of 2020, Wetherspoon is set to open its biggest hotel so far, in Dublin, called Keavan’s Port Hotel. In a series of old maps and records, dating from 1673, the original name of Camden Street Upper and Camden Street Lower is Keavans Port. The development on the site of disused and derelict buildings, in Camden Street Upper/Lower, in Dublin’s city centre, will incorporate a pub and an 89-bedroom hotel, including bedrooms designed especially for guests with disabilities. Several historical aspects of the old buildings will be retained and restored, including the circular stained-glass window, crafted by Earley & Company (church decorators, stained-glass manufactures and stone carvers) which was based at the site. Part of the terrace was also a convent of the Little Sisters of Assumption – from 1890 until the 1940s. Their former chapel will also Artist’s impression. be preserved and form part of the new pub and hotel.

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It underwent extensive refurbishment in 2014 and “These included The Reginald Mitchell (Hanley), The Picture House continues to win praise and prizes for its service (Stafford) and The Sedge Lynn (Chorlton-cum-Hardy), before the and accommodation. proposal at The Moon Under Water (Manchester).” Originally the Wyndham Arms of 1792, named after a Mark and Miri were married several months later, centuries-old local family, connected with the Bridgend at Newcastle-under-Lyme register office, which just happens area for many years, the building incorporates part to be next door to a Wetherspoon pub, The Arnold Machin. of a structure previously on the site. Miri continued: “We wanted a quiet ceremony, so didn’t have any guests, A section of the building was formerly used and were under the impression that the register office would provide as a courthouse and a jail. witnesses which, on arrival, wasn’t the case. Ideally located in the centre of Bridgend town “Initially alarmed and wondering what we could do, we wondered centre, the hotel is perfect for both leisure and whether Wetherspoon could continue its central role in our relationship, business, and the area is famous for the Bridgend to date, and enable us to get married. Designer Outlet, Glamorgan Heritage Coast and some stunning beaches nearby or just a short “We ventured into The Arnold Machin and, on the third attempt drive away. (others apologetically declining, owing to appointments), we found two customers who said that they would be delighted to help. Also within easy access of both Cardiff and Swansea, The Wyndham Arms Hotel is ideal for those attending “With the dutiful assistance of Wetherspoon regulars Alan and Ellis, events at The Millennium Stadium, Cardiff Motorpoint we were able to get married. Arena or Swansea Liberty Stadium. “We then spent our honeymoon at The Shrewsbury Hotel, Wetherspoon’s hotel in Shrewsbury (where else?) which was customarily delightful.” Miri concluded: “We would like to thank Wetherspoon profusely for its services over the years, as we literally would not be where we are without you!” Congratulations to Mark and Miri – from all at Wetherspoon. CLIFFHANGER ENDING TO 1,000-MILE BIKE RIDE Tom Barlow has completed a gruelling cycle challenge, However, Tom is understandably proud (and so he should be) of his raising £1,350 for CLIC Sargent. achievement and enjoyed the two weeks spent with his dad. Tom, who is a bar shift leader at Waterend Barn (St Albans), He had also never been to Scotland and admits that the views in cycled 1,000 miles from Land’s End to John o’ Groats in 13 days. the Highlands were a particular highlight. He was supported en route by his dad, Michael, a Wetherspoon He said: “We met a lot of great people who sponsored us along the pub manager before his retirement. way, and I wouldn’t have been able to do it without my dad. Seeing Tom, 23, said: “I had never done anything like this before and don’t his smiling face every four or five miles was just brilliant.” think I want to ever go near a bike again! I almost threw it off the Always up for a new challenge to keep him motivated, Tom plans to cliff at John o’ Groats.” take part in a charity boxing match for his next fundraising event – A puncture, just four hours into the ride, didn’t help Tom to get with the London Marathon also on his to-do list. off to the best of starts, and the longest stretch, of 101 miles from l Please turn to pages 84 to 89 for more CLIC Sargent Carlisle to Glasgow, was the toughest day. fundraising stories Republic of Ireland KEAVAN’S PORT HOTEL (opening early 2020) 1–5 CAMDEN STREET UPPER AND 49–52 CAMDEN STREET LOWER, DUBLIN 2 At the beginning of 2020, Wetherspoon is set to open its biggest hotel so far, in Dublin, called Keavan’s Port Hotel. In a series of old maps and records, dating from 1673, the original name of Camden Street Upper and Camden Street Lower is Keavans Port. The development on the site of disused and derelict buildings, in Camden Street Upper/Lower, in Dublin’s city centre, will incorporate a pub and an 89-bedroom hotel, including bedrooms designed especially for guests with disabilities. Several historical aspects of the old buildings will be retained and restored, including the circular stained-glass window, crafted by Earley & Company (church decorators, stained-glass manufactures and stone carvers) which was based at the site. Part of the terrace was also a convent of the Little Sisters of Assumption – from 1890 until the 1940s. Their former chapel will also Artist’s impression. be preserved and form part of the new pub and hotel.

58 Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 | Wetherspoon 59 NICK TIMOTHY THE EU DEBATE The Daily Telegraph columnist Tim says: “Nick Timothy explains why the withdrawal agreement and the political declaration Wetherspoon News aims to present both sides of the argument are a trap which will mean that the UK is, in effect, tied to the EU as a ‘vassal state’. Mr Timothy in respect of the EU. In the following pages, we present articles and Martin Howe QC demonstrate the dangers of dealing with the EU in long and complex legal documents. The EU and many of its supporters in the UK tie the public up in legal knots, with their which support Brexit and which support Remain. 599-page withdrawal agreement, political declaration and vast amounts of documents linked to our membership. Slip out the back, Jack; make a new plan, Stan; you don’t need to be coy, Roy; Democracy is built on a foundation of ideas and debate. just get yourself free. Paul Simon sums up the best approach very well… ”

MARTIN VANDER WEYER The Spectator business editor YOU THOUGHT THE BACKSTOP WAS Tim says: “Mr Vander Weyer, as with many Oxbridge Remainers, makes the false presumption that ANY deal is better than a deal. In the last sentence below, he says: ‘I’m praying for a deal and a sterling BAD, BUT THE REST OF THE BREXIT bounce.’ As a matter of logic and common sense, the benefits of a transaction depend on the terms of a deal… Vander Weyer has lost all objectivity in this area. ” DEAL IS WORSE …[The Backstop], it is a trap from which And, surprise surprise, the Declaration seeks practice of the UK,” which does not submit we would be unable to escape. As an EU to tie the UK to European laws – and the itself to the courts of another treaty party. “The member state, the UK was – supposedly rulings of the European Court of Justice – in only places where the EU has been able to at least – always free to leave. We will see perpetuity. It requires “ambitious customs impose this dictatorial solution,” he adds, are on October 31 whether the Remainer arrangements that… build and improve on “the desperate former Soviet republics of Commons, its Remainer Speaker and the the single customs territory provided for in the Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia.” SHOULD WE BE SAD Remainer Lords will allow Brexit to finally Withdrawal Agreement”. Desperation is what forced those countries to happen, but the Treaty on European In other words, the UK must accept a prostrate themselves before the imperial Union at least made provision for member permanent customs union with the EU, in panjandrums in Brussels, and it was states to leave. The backstop has no such which Brussels negotiators would surrender desperation that caused Mrs May to do the provision. Unlike any other trade access to the UK market in return for trading same. Never believing that Brexit was more agreement anywhere in the world, the UK rights with third countries that suit the EU, but than a problem to manage and mitigate, she would not be allowed to withdraw from not us. The only country outside the EU but in broke every rule in the negotiator’s handbook. the backstop without first gaining its customs union is Monaco, a tiny principality She agreed the EU’s sequencing of the talks, OR HAPPY THAT THE permission from Brussels. whose population could not fill a Premier allowing them to use the Northern Irish The only route out of the backstop, the League stadium. The idea of being in the border to snare the UK in the backstop. She Agreement makes clear, would be a new customs union but not the EU is so mad that gave up her leverage – on security, on trade treaty governing the future relationship not even Norway, which is in the single market, deals with other countries, on Britain’s so- between the UK and the EU. Of course, with has contemplated it. called divorce bill – in return for nothing. And, the backstop the only alternative to this treaty, The Political Declaration also says the UK as the former ambassador Sir Christopher POUND HAS BUCKLED? Brussels will have us exactly where it wants us. should “align with” EU laws. It asserts that the Meyer noted, she negotiated “on the basis of A wave to the FT team whose weekend There is, after all, an argument (advocated Downing Street will no doubt tell us a cheap- No deal, to update Mrs May’s abandoned future relationship “must ensure” a level an EU text”, which he called “a breach of one feature on how the pound has been hit by by the free–thinking tycoon John Mills, for as-chips pound offers extra ‘turboboost’ promise, will be every bit as bad as the bad playing field on state aid, competition, social of the first rules of negotiation”. fears of no deal began with this arresting one) that a radically devalued pound is the alongside Boris’s spending bonanza. In truth deal they will present to us. We will be given a and employment laws and “relevant tax As a result, she has left Boris Johnson in a sentence: ‘Sterling has finally buckled.’ key to future prosperity, because it will it’s another unquantifiable risk in a strategy choice between two different – yet equally matters”. It demands fishing quotas granting dreadful position. Until now, everybody has I almost spilled my café crème as I read ‘unleash’ export manufacturers and wipe out of breathtakingly high-risk brinkmanship. Yes, demeaning – forms of colonial status. European trawlers access to British waters. It focused on the backstop, but if it is ever that in a sunlit French square and our longstanding trade deficit; it might bring it’s possible we’ll come out the other side That this is the EU’s intention is clear from insists on “mobility arrangements”, a not-so- signed the Political Declaration will be every contemplated JP Morgan’s ‘conservative’ inflation too, as import prices soar, but the richer, happier and more admired in the the Political Declaration that accompanies subtle code for a form of free movement. And bit as problematic. If the UK seeks to negotiate forecast of a $1.15 no-deal exchange rate, Bank of England has the tools to deal with world, but would you bet big on it? I’m the Withdrawal Agreement. Amid the it proposes “social security co‑ordination”, a future relationship along lines different to with a possible further 10 per cent fall that. praying for a deal and a sterling bounce. scrutiny of the Withdrawal Agreement – and meaning once more that in-work benefits those in the Declaration – such as a Canada- beyond that, to compare with $1.50 before Or does it? Suppose the Bank feels the need, in in particular the horrors of the backstop – would draw low-paid, low-skilled immigrants style free-trade agreement – the Europeans the referendum and ‘purchasing power response to a no-deal shock, to cut rates and the Political Declaration has been overlooked. to Britain, while family benefits would be sent will insist we are breaching our commitment parity’ (per UBS) of $1.57. As for the euro, even resort to quantitative easing (both But as the Eurosceptic QC, Martin Howe, to European countries for children who have to negotiate in good faith. And our only more in a moment — but we’re already inflationary) rather than raising rates to quell points out in a new pamphlet, it is “utterly never lived here. And overseeing all these alternative will be the backstop, from which only a whisker from pound-euro parity. inflation? Suppose exporters are so impeded wrong” to believe the Political Declaration is laws, predictably enough, will be the we will have no legal means of escape. Should we be upset by this decline of a by customs chaos that they can’t sell more stuff not legally binding. The Withdrawal European Court of Justice. We need to bin the backstop, tear up the national symbol whose name, sterling, also abroad at any price? Suppose all we get are Agreement – which is a formal treaty and While an apparently neutral arbitration panel treaty and ditch the Declaration. Otherwise, means ‘excellent or valuable’? Or should we waves of speculators thrashing sterling and an therefore a legal instrument – obliges the UK would be established, it would be bound to as Boris knows, lasting subjugation awaits us. accept a slide to lows rarely seen since the invasion of bargain-hunting US investors — as and EU to use “best endeavours in good respect rulings made by the European Court. faith” to negotiate a future relationship that As Howe notes, “this extraordinary mechanism 1970s as a price worth paying to extract seems to have begun with Advent’s bid for the By Martin Vander Weyer By Nick Timothy reflects the details of the Political Declaration. is totally contrary to the international treaty ourselves from Europe’s grip? Cobham aerospace group? The Spectator / 10 August 2019 The Daily Telegraph / 12 August 2019

60 Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 | Wetherspoon 61 NICK TIMOTHY THE EU DEBATE The Daily Telegraph columnist Tim says: “Nick Timothy explains why the withdrawal agreement and the political declaration Wetherspoon News aims to present both sides of the argument are a trap which will mean that the UK is, in effect, tied to the EU as a ‘vassal state’. Mr Timothy in respect of the EU. In the following pages, we present articles and Martin Howe QC demonstrate the dangers of dealing with the EU in long and complex legal documents. The EU and many of its supporters in the UK tie the public up in legal knots, with their which support Brexit and which support Remain. 599-page withdrawal agreement, political declaration and vast amounts of documents linked to our membership. Slip out the back, Jack; make a new plan, Stan; you don’t need to be coy, Roy; Democracy is built on a foundation of ideas and debate. just get yourself free. Paul Simon sums up the best approach very well… ”

60 Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 | Wetherspoon 61 RICHARD PARTINGTON SIMON NIXON The Guardian economics correspondent The Times chief leader writer

Tim says: “The statistics outlined by Mr Partington below are completely at odds with the gloomy Tim says: “No doubt, Mr Nixon would view himself as clever, liberal and economically literate. nonsense which fill the pages of The Times, the Financial Times and, indeed, often The Guardian, In my opinion, he is none of those things. Mr Nixon is another who advances ‘a deal at any price’ or, regarding the impact of Brexit on the economy. Pay is increasing, jobs are being created at a fast rate as he says, ‘no deal is worse than any conceivable deal’. He must realise that no deal avoids the and unemployment is at a record low. It’s difficult to turn this into a negative, but some people are legal obligation (House of Lords, March 2017) to pay £39 billion and allows the UK to end tariffs on trying. As someone once said: ‘Economists have forecast nine of the last three recessions.’ ” over 12,000 non-EU imports and regain control of fishing waters – the level of democracy will also increase. He adds that fishing will be a ‘loser’. Have you spoken to any fishermen recently, Mr Nixon?” UK WAGES RISE AT FASTEST TRUTH ABOUT NO-DEAL BREXIT IS DRIBBLING OUT BUT IT MAY ALREADY BE TOO LATE …In fact Mrs May clearly soon came to Even Mr Hunt has helped to reveal the truth offshore. Domestically focused businesses RATE FOR A DECADE realise that no-deal is considerably worse this week, perhaps unintentionally, when he similarly prefer to work behind the scenes to than any conceivable deal. That is why set out his no-deal action plan. This included lobby ministers. Many may have been she agreed a withdrawal agreement that £6 billion of funding to help farmers and convinced until now by assurances that no- left the future relationship with the EU fishermen to cope with EU tariffs. That is £6 deal is just a bluff. wide open. But, trapped by the Brexiteers, billion for the very two industries that were But this illusion is no longer sustainable. she could never bring herself publicly to always held out as the biggest beneficiaries Regardless of who wins the Tory leadership, DESPITE BREXIT RISKS admit this. Instead, she played down the of Brexit. Now Mr Hunt is telling them that no-deal must now be considered the most risks, claiming that Britain would prosper no-deal will make their business models likely outcome. The idea that this would end British workers’ basic pay is growing at Economists said the strength of the jobs end of the Napoleonic wars 200 years ago. even without a deal. obsolete, justifying his promise of massive the uncertainty that has hung over the the fastest rate for more than a decade market may have now peaked. Andrew Households are gradually beginning to By refusing to be straight with the public, bailouts by likening the scale of likely economy for three years is fanciful. It would despite mounting risks to the economy as Wishart, of the consultancy Capital repair the damage, as real wage growth – however, she fatally undermined her own disruption to the shock caused by the global simply usher in the next even more radical Brexit looms. Economics said: “Demand for workers has which takes account of inflation – rises at the efforts to sell her bad deal. Worse, she financial crisis. An appropriate but revealing phase of the revolution. Relations with In sharp contrast to the broader economic cooled on the back of softer economic strongest rate since 2015. created the conditions whereby the race to comparison. As for the tens of thousands of Britain’s closest trading partners would be slowdown that has taken Britain to the brink activity.” Economists said the real wage gains would succeed her is between two candidates who other businesses in less politically influential plunged into deep and potentially long- of recession, the Office for National Statistics The number of job vacancies fell for a sixth likely boost higher consumer spending over have adopted near-identical policies that sectors fearing the consequences of the lasting acrimony. Rupture with the EU could said that annual average pay rose by 3.9% in consecutive month in June. The latest the coming months, helping to strengthen point inexorably to no-deal. Both Boris Tories’ insouciant recklessness, his message even lead to rupture within Britain as no- the three months to June, the highest rate figures from the ONS cover a period more the wider economy. However, the average Johnson and Jeremy Hunt claim to want a was to suck it up. deal fuels demands for Irish reunification since June 2008. than a month ago, while recent business weekly pay packet in Britain, after inflation, deal, but only if the EU agrees to make But businesses do not have to suck it up, at and Scottish independence. The ONS said about 115,000 more people surveys have indicated weaker demand for is still below the pre-financial crisis peak. concessions that it is almost certain to reject. least not yet. Now that even farmers and Businesses should not rely on the truth found a job between April and June – when new workers. Frances O’Grady, general secretary of the In that case, both insist that Britain will leave fishermen have been revealed to be among dribbling out in time to pull the country Theresa May extended the Brexit deadline until Sajid Javid, the chancellor, said the latest TUC, said: “With wages not yet recovered without a deal on Hallowe’en. the biggest losers from a no-deal Brexit, any back from the brink of an irreversible October – pushing up the number of people in snapshot from the ONS showed that Britain from the financial crisis, workers now face Yet even with the entire Tory party now having pretence that there is any economic upside calamity. After all, most of the leading figures work to a fresh record of 32.811 million. remained strong despite the challenges the risk of a new recession. apparently fallen into the Brexiteer trap, the to leaving the EU has surely vanished. It is in the Tory party are now aligned with one not clear there is any sector in Britain for Unemployment rose slightly from 3.8% to across the global economy. “A no-deal Brexit would shrink the economy, deception that no-deal is no problem is of the two leadership campaigns. It will be whom the upsides of any form of Brexit 3.9%, although it remains at the lowest level “I’m pleased to see 2.9 million more people wipe out jobs and hold back pay. No proving hard to sustain. Under the spotlight of up to those who don’t share Mr Hunt and Mr outweigh the downsides, or in most cases since the mid 1970s. are in work every day since 2010, wages are responsible prime minister would ever the leadership campaign the truth is emerging Johnson’s implication that the fortunes of — and from some surprising sources. Today offer any upsides at all. Indeed, the the Conservative Party matter more than The UK labour market has proven rising at their fastest in more than a decade, consider causing that kind of crisis.” Mrs May herself will surface to warn of the risk economic consequences of Brexit are now the fortunes of their business to spell out unexpectedly resilient since the Brexit vote and people across the UK are taking home that no-deal would lead to the break-up of the starting to become startlingly clear: the what is really at stake. It might stiffen the three years ago, even as economic growth more of what they earn,” he said. union with Scotland. Previously it was the latest data suggests Britain’s economy spines of those Tories whose courage will be has slowed. British GDP declined in the John Philpott, director of the Jobs Economist chancellor, Philip Hammond, who spelt out shrank in the second quarter. The services needed to prevent the slide to no-deal. second quarter for the first time since 2012, consultancy, said that pay growth had been the implications of no-deal for government sector appears to have stagnated, while raising the spectre of a recession before the fuelled by spring pay rises for some public borrowing: an estimated £90 billion of extra manufacturing suffered its biggest drop in UK’s scheduled departure from the EU on sector workers and employees in jobs who public debt over 15 years. Last week, Liam output in June since 2012 and construction 31 October. benefited from the rising legal minimum Fox, the international trade secretary and one the biggest drop since 2009. Moody’s has wage. Some economists believe businesses have of the longest-standing Brexiteers, joined the warned that it expects Britain to tip into continued hiring workers to meet customer “The pick-up in pay growth should not global chorus of trade experts who debunked recession if there is a no-deal and that UK demand as they put costlier investments – therefore be interpreted as a sign that the Mr Johnson’s claim that Article 24 of the Gatt debt would be downgraded. such as in new technology, buildings and labour market is tightening, which might treaty, which underpins the World Trade Yet even now, the voice of business remains plant equipment – on hold amid the Brexit signal mounting inflationary pressure. On Organisation, might provide some kind of no- strangely quiet. No doubt many business uncertainty. The British labour market is the contrary, the jobs, vacancies and deal safety net by allowing frictionless free leaders feel intimidated by Brexiteer bullying. highly flexible, meaning workers are easier redundancies data suggest that demand for trade to continue. Dr Fox pointed out that They fear antagonising employees, customers to hire and fire if the economic situation labour is cooling, albeit only slightly,” he such a solution, which in any case would and other stakeholders by speaking out. Big rapidly changes. said. apply only to goods and not to services, would international companies have no need to risk Business investment dropped in every Despite stronger growth in pay over recent require the EU’s agreement, which would antagonising the British government. They quarter of 2018, the weakest run since the months, the 2010s are on track to be the By Richard Partington hardly be likely in the event of no-deal. have instead quietly gone about putting their 2008 financial crisis. worst period for wage increases since the mitigation plans into action, shifting resources By Simon Nixon The Guardian / 13 August 2019 The Times / 4 July 2019

62 Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 | Wetherspoon 63 RICHARD PARTINGTON SIMON NIXON The Guardian economics correspondent The Times chief leader writer

62 Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 | Wetherspoon 63 PHILIP ALDRICK ALEX MASSIE The Times economics editor Columnist

Tim says: “The Times newspaper is ludicrously biased in favour of remain. Here, its economics Tim says: “Mr Massie argues for compromise in politics: sensible as a general proposition perhaps, editor tries to explain why the Bank of England, the Treasury and almost all economists and but impractical in some areas. You can’t get half-divorced for example. Massie says that the commentators were wrong in their forecasts of an immediate recession on voting to leave the EU. referendum did not authorise leaving without a deal – but that can’t be right. The options were leave He offers many opinions as fact, for example saying: ‘There has been harm, just not a recession.’ or remain. Following Massie’s logic would also produce absurd outcomes – how could Scotland have Since we’ve created a million jobs or so and household income, the stock market and government ‘45 per cent left’ the UK after the 2014 referendum? Or how could the UK have ‘33 per cent left’ the income are all at a record high, it’s difficult to see how the gloomy Mr Aldrick reached this conclusion. EEC in 1975, reflecting the referendum result then?” In fact, Mr Aldrick contradicts himself by saying that ‘job security is high today, real wages are rising, households have money to spend … there will be no recession unless that changes’… ” SUDDENLY THE TREASURY’S PROJECT FEAR WARNINGS DON’T LOOK SO ILL-JUDGED

Project Fear hit its lowest point exactly was patently wrong. The Treasury, the economy; construction, which also shrank, one month before the 2016 Brexit International Monetary Fund and others is 6 per cent. But services, from IT to referendum. On May 23, the Treasury predicted sterling would fall, inflation would architecture to banking, accounts for 80 per released its short-term impact assessment rise, wages would be squeezed and business cent of national output. THE POLARISATION OF POLITICS with a poster that read: “UK economy investment would slow. On that, they nailed It make sense that goods producers, on the would fall into RECESSION if Britain it. Sterling fell by 20 per cent. Business front line if borders are closed after Brexit, are leaves the EU.” In case anyone missed investment contracted every quarter last affected, particularly as America’s tariff battle the emphasis, the capitals were painted year, for the first time since the 2008 with China is depressing world trade. Services blood red against a blue background and recession. Real wage growth, after inflation, are not affected by the global squabbles and riven with cracks: a broken edifice was 1.8 per cent just before the vote, shrank SHOULD WORRY US less impacted by Brexit. Yet, on a monthly ..Winning is not the same as being given binary affairs but, more importantly, that imperfect at it may have been, significantly symbolising the broken economy we for nine months after it and is only back to basis, the sector has flatlined since February. carte blanche. So Brexit may mean Brexit, as they are one-offs. They deliver a snap increased the likelihood of the no-deal risked inviting. 1.4 per cent today. There has been harm, just Worryingly, uncertainty seems to have Theresa May often reminded us, but it does verdict that is supposed to be for ever. That Brexit they consider the worst of all possible Of course, the recession never happened. not a recession. Sensible Brexiteers accept infected even our most vital sector. that. Julian Jessop, a respected Brexit- not necessarily mean all forms of Brexit are being so, the stakes are vastly higher outcomes. Sometimes you need to cut your According to the Treasury, it should have There were two bulwarks against the collapse supporting economist and fellow of the equally acceptable. A no-deal Brexit, once because there is no going back. Brexit must losses and step away from the roulette table. begun a week after the vote. GDP was in second-quarter GDP: households and the Institute of Economic Affairs, puts the lost dismissed as an impossibility by Brexiteers happen because that is what the people Even so, given the choice between Boris forecast to contract by 0.1 per cent in the state. Household spending grew by 0.5 per growth caused by Brexit uncertainty at who assured us that the interests of German demanded, but the people delivered no Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn it’s abundantly quarter to September. Instead, growth cent and government spending by 0.7 per “perhaps 1 per cent to 1.5 per cent”. car manufacturers and Italian prosecco instructions as to the precise form of Brexit reasonable to say, actually, neither. You do increased from 0.2 per cent to 0.5 per cent. cent. Sajid Javid, the chancellor, has promised makers would ensure the EU came more or that should be delivered. That has helped to not have to choose and you may insist that Ah, we Remainers said, that’s because Yesterday’s GDP data provided a lesson in “a step change in infrastructure investment less cap in hand to the UK, is not the kind of create the mess in which we currently find neither option is an agreeable one. The least Article 50 has not yet been triggered, which the cost of uncertainty. The economy right across the country” this autumn, which Brexit to which Remain voters can agree. ourselves. bad choice should not be confused with a the Treasury (ludicrously) had assumed contracted in the three months to June will mean more government spending and, We are asked to believe that something that Successful governments enjoy the respect, good one and a vote for either of these men would happen immediately and because because of Brexit. Stockpiling ahead of the for the moment, households are immune to was never on the agenda in 2016 is now grudging or not, of those who did not vote should not necessarily be thought an the Bank of England cut interest rates (the original March 29 deadline drove first- Brexit. For most of us, life has continued as precisely what the 52 per cent voted for. for them. That acceptance is always endorsement. There is a time and a season central scenario, ridiculously, was that quarter growth up to 0.5 per cent. Those normal. Uncertainty is not something we plot This is an artful piece of goalpost-moving provisional, however, resting on a tacit for everything, including equivocation. policymakers would pretend nothing had stockpiles were unwound in the second on a spreadsheet like a finance director. It’s but not an acceptable one. agreement that power must be exercised Being better than Mr Johnson or Mr Corbyn happened). But our argument did not hold quarter, depressing growth. On top of that, the risk of losing our job and our home, or the For it is worse than a piece of political sleight with some deference to those who did not is a miserably low bar; clearing it may be for long. carmakers brought forward summer plant impact of falling house prices on our of hand. There is, in fact, something deeply endorse the government of the day. A reckoned necessary but it’s still a long way shutdowns to April in case of no deal. As a perceived sense of wealth. Job security is In the quarter immediately after Article 50 fraudulent about it. It violates the unspoken government that violates norms is a from being sufficient. result, factory output contracted by 2.3 per high today, real wages are rising, households was triggered on March 29, 2017, the yet inchoately understood rules of political government that invites the opposition to cent, a level not seen since 2009. have money to spend. As consumer Tribalism is a pernicious drug, however. My economy grew by 0.3 per cent. And Britain engagement. The most important of these violate those standards too when, as must Brexit has moved from the theoretical, as it expenditure underpins two thirds of GDP, team, right or especially when wrong, leads continued to prosper. Unemployment came rules is that victory is never total. We happen eventually, they enjoy their moment was until the Article 50 period ended on there will be no recession unless that changes. otherwise sensible people into the weeds of down to 45-year lows, the public wore the understand this when it comes to an in power. March 29 this year, to the real, now that we madness. Little good can come from this but austerity needed to cut the budget deficit Evened out, growth in the first six months ordinary general election. Just as Tony Blair are on borrowed time. Companies, such as An indecent Conservative Party, then, the evident putrefaction of our two leading from its postwar peak of 9.9 per cent of was roughly 0.2 per cent a quarter. Strip out reached an accommodation with the legacy carmakers, have suffered directly. Similarly, encourages the Labour Party to be indecent political parties ought to be a concern for GDP in 2010 to today’s 1.1 per cent. Philip Brexit “erratics” and the economy grew by bequeathed to him by 18 years of the 240,000 businesses that trade solely too and vice versa. It is a question of checks everyone. Instead of keeping each other Hammond was even able to declare 0.2 per cent in the second quarter, Samuel Conservative government, so David with the European Union must get their and balances and if one party thinks these honest, the Tories and Labour are racing to austerity was ending last year as he found Tombs, of Pantheon Macroeconomics, says. Cameron in turn had to take account of 13 accreditation in order before an increasingly can be ignored so will the other. indulge the worst instincts of their core vote. £20.5 billion annually for the NHS. The National Institute of Economic and years of Labour rule. You cannot undo likely hard Brexit on October 31. It’s no As a general rule, there is much to be said This is as immodest as it is indecent. A bigger, Productivity, the magic ingredient for better Social Research reckons growth will recover everything that came before your turn; longer a phoney war. for generosity in defeat and magnanimity in better, politics would accept the importance, living standards, has been missing, but it to 0.2 per cent in the third quarter. That instead you build upon it. victory. That sounds simple but it’s harder to indeed the necessity, of losers’ consent. has been missing everywhere and the UK Ben Broadbent, deputy governor at the consistent 0.2 per cent estimate is growth, That recognises the reality that politics is a achieve than you might think. It’s also Miserably, that kind of politics seems was hardly a dog among G7 advanced Bank of England, has explained that but it is weak and that weakness is happening game of turns. Sometimes your preferred something this current government, wholly impossible right now. nations, with growth in the middle of the uncertainty increases the closer you move as Brexit fears have amplified. The danger is party has the ball and sometimes it does not. lacking a respectable mandate, appears pack. All of which makes it difficult for towards a deadline. It then pays to do that uncertainty heightens further, or fears What matters, however, is that everyone unconcerned by. Hence Boris Johnson says anyone to claim that Brexit is holding Britain nothing, as seen in the 0.5 per cent fall in crystallise and consumers stop spending. agrees to play by more or less the same rules. Brexit must happen “do or die”. Confronted back, that yesterday’s fall in GDP to -0.2 per business investment in the three months to At that point, the Treasury’s 2016 warnings There are boundaries of acceptable by this apocalyptic choice, voters are cent — the first quarterly contraction since June, the fifth contraction in six quarters. will no longer look so ill-judged. behaviour and while losing an election may entitled to ask if dying is really all that noble. the end of 2012 — is the result of that fateful Perhaps the most worrying statistic in be a matter of sorrow it is bearable precisely If Leavers have lacked magnanimity, it’s also decision on June 23, 2016. But it is. yesterday’s data was the slowdown in because, eventually, the wheel always turns. services growth to 0.1 per cent. Not since plain that some Remainers want for The problem with Project Fear’s forecasts Referendums are different. The problem 2010 has there been a worse calendar generosity. Those opposition MPs who voted was not the qualitative analysis, which was By Philip Aldrick with them is not just that they are inherently By Alex Massie quarter. Manufacturing is 10 per cent of the against Mrs May’s withdrawal agreement, right, but the quantitative analysis, which The Times / 9 August 2019 The Times / 12 August 2019

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64 Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 | Wetherspoon 65 Lavazza iced coffee KYLIE PROPELS PUSH FOR AIR AMBULANCE A charity fundraising day at The Rhinoceros was a BIG thankyou on behalf of shift leader Kylie Vernon and her family. The event, held at the pub in Rotherham and organised by Kylie, raised £600 for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance, through a giant raffle, with prizes donated by staff and customers, as well as bake sale and face-painting. The Yorkshire Air Ambulance helped Kylie’s CHILLAX TO THE nephew Junior Bell (pictured centre, with his mum Leanne Vernon), when the four-year-old was injured in a car accident. Operating department practitioner Marie Stanton (pictured front, third right), was also on the scene of the accident in which Junior sustained facial injuries and a broken arm. He is now well on the way to a MAX WITH NEW full recovery, thanks to the air ambulance team. CUSTOMER PETER IS SURE ICED CAPPUCCINO YOU CAN’T BEAT A CARPET e know that our customers across the UK and the Republic of Ireland love the taste W of Lavazza at their local Wetherspoon. Now, you can enjoy the distinctive flavour of Lavazza Italian roast coffee, with a cool twist, with our NEW Lavazza iced cappuccino. Italian Launched in the UK this summer, this premium ready-to-drink iced cappuccino, chilled and served over ice, is crafted with Lavazza’s characteristic blend of Italian roast coffee. Teaming up with PepsiCo to launch this new indulgent iced coffee, Lavazza offers ‘indisputable expertise in high-quality coffee-sourcing and -roasting’, while PepsiCo adds its ‘beverage know-how’. It is a delicious and intensely rich espresso shot, blended with milk and chilled, made with carefully selected coffee beans sourced from across the globe. Perfect Enjoy an iced coffee on a warm day or for an afternoon pick-me-up, whatever the weather, at Wetherspoon. A deliciously uplifting espresso shot is balanced with velvety- smooth milk and blended to perfection, serving up the characteristic flavours and aromas made famous by the Lavazza master coffee experience… with an icy twist. Italy’s favourite coffee, Lavazza is synonymous with quality coffee all over the world, coming directly from more than a century’s passion for coffee, experience, research and innovation. Wetherspoon enthusiast Peter Batty has a penchant for real ale, Peter, pictured at The Sir Julian Huxley (Selsdon), said: “Up to that football and carpets! point, I had not noticed the different-themed carpets, yet was then Enjoying hooked and made a point of telling everyone I knew. Since 1895, the Lavazza family has been devoted to the pursuit A Leeds United fan, he lists football, transport and beer among his hobbies, although Wetherspoon’s pubs’ carpets have been a great “This has led to them sending me their own carpet pictures, leaving of coffee perfection – and our customers have been enjoying source of entertainment for Peter and his family and friends. me to guess the pub. Lavazza in our pubs since 2005. He said: “My interest in transport, combined with following Leeds “Receiving a random carpet photo on my phone is a great way of Like Wetherspoon, Lavazza is an innovator – and its United, has taken me all over the country – from Yeovil to Carlisle. keeping in touch with friends you might not see that often.” NEW iced cappuccino highlights that. Enjoy it at Wetherspoon. “‘Spoons have always been there to provide an excellent choice of Peter names The Man in the Moon (Newport, Isle of Wight) and l Lavazza iced cappuccino is not part of our free refills offer. beers at good prices. The beer festivals are great, and I always try Chapel an Gansblydhen (Bodmin), both former places of worship, to taste the whole range on offer. among his favourite pubs, but how about favourite floor-covering? “My family has become used to ‘wherever we visit, we find He concluded: “The Sir Julian Huxley is certainly distinctive, the ‘Spoons’.” while The Picture Playhouse (Bexhill-on-Sea) is outstanding.” In 2016, Peter’s eldest son Tom discovered the ‘Spoon’s Carpets’ art of the INCLUDES A DRINK meal-deal range book, by Kit Caless, and bought it for his dad as a surprise present.

66 Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 | Wetherspoon 67 Lavazza iced coffee KYLIE PROPELS PUSH FOR AIR AMBULANCE A charity fundraising day at The Rhinoceros was a BIG thankyou on behalf of shift leader Kylie Vernon and her family. The event, held at the pub in Rotherham and organised by Kylie, raised £600 for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance, through a giant raffle, with prizes donated by staff and customers, as well as bake sale and face-painting. The Yorkshire Air Ambulance helped Kylie’s CHILLAX TO THE nephew Junior Bell (pictured centre, with his mum Leanne Vernon), when the four-year-old was injured in a car accident. Operating department practitioner Marie Stanton (pictured front, third right), was also on the scene of the accident in which Junior sustained facial injuries and a broken arm. He is now well on the way to a MAX WITH NEW full recovery, thanks to the air ambulance team. CUSTOMER PETER IS SURE ICED CAPPUCCINO YOU CAN’T BEAT A CARPET e know that our customers across the UK and the Republic of Ireland love the taste W of Lavazza at their local Wetherspoon. Now, you can enjoy the distinctive flavour of Lavazza Italian roast coffee, with a cool twist, with our NEW Lavazza iced cappuccino. Italian Launched in the UK this summer, this premium ready-to-drink iced cappuccino, chilled and served over ice, is crafted with Lavazza’s characteristic blend of Italian roast coffee. Teaming up with PepsiCo to launch this new indulgent iced coffee, Lavazza offers ‘indisputable expertise in high-quality coffee-sourcing and -roasting’, while PepsiCo adds its ‘beverage know-how’. It is a delicious and intensely rich espresso shot, blended with milk and chilled, made with carefully selected coffee beans sourced from across the globe. Perfect Enjoy an iced coffee on a warm day or for an afternoon pick-me-up, whatever the weather, at Wetherspoon. A deliciously uplifting espresso shot is balanced with velvety- smooth milk and blended to perfection, serving up the characteristic flavours and aromas made famous by the Lavazza master coffee experience… with an icy twist. Italy’s favourite coffee, Lavazza is synonymous with quality coffee all over the world, coming directly from more than a century’s passion for coffee, experience, research and innovation. Wetherspoon enthusiast Peter Batty has a penchant for real ale, Peter, pictured at The Sir Julian Huxley (Selsdon), said: “Up to that football and carpets! point, I had not noticed the different-themed carpets, yet was then Enjoying hooked and made a point of telling everyone I knew. Since 1895, the Lavazza family has been devoted to the pursuit A Leeds United fan, he lists football, transport and beer among his hobbies, although Wetherspoon’s pubs’ carpets have been a great “This has led to them sending me their own carpet pictures, leaving of coffee perfection – and our customers have been enjoying source of entertainment for Peter and his family and friends. me to guess the pub. Lavazza in our pubs since 2005. He said: “My interest in transport, combined with following Leeds “Receiving a random carpet photo on my phone is a great way of Like Wetherspoon, Lavazza is an innovator – and its United, has taken me all over the country – from Yeovil to Carlisle. keeping in touch with friends you might not see that often.” NEW iced cappuccino highlights that. Enjoy it at Wetherspoon. “‘Spoons have always been there to provide an excellent choice of Peter names The Man in the Moon (Newport, Isle of Wight) and l Lavazza iced cappuccino is not part of our free refills offer. beers at good prices. The beer festivals are great, and I always try Chapel an Gansblydhen (Bodmin), both former places of worship, to taste the whole range on offer. among his favourite pubs, but how about favourite floor-covering? “My family has become used to ‘wherever we visit, we find He concluded: “The Sir Julian Huxley is certainly distinctive, the ‘Spoons’.” while The Picture Playhouse (Bexhill-on-Sea) is outstanding.” In 2016, Peter’s eldest son Tom discovered the ‘Spoon’s Carpets’ art of the INCLUDES A DRINK meal-deal range book, by Kit Caless, and bought it for his dad as a surprise present.

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Traditional breakfast; Smashed avocado English muffin

Opening times vary; do check directly with the pub of your choice.

Keen cyclists Tim Holliday (left) and Mark Brown completed a Scotty’s Little Soldiers supports children who have lost a parent 500-mile challenge, raising more than £2,000 for charity. serving in the British Armed Forces. The pair pedalled from National Memorial Arboretum (Alrewas, Support offered to the children includes fun activities, such Staffordshire) to King’s Lynn (Norfolk), home of Scotty’s Little as holiday breaks and group events, personal development Soldiers, the charity for which they were raising funds, zig-zagging assistance through educational grants and access to professional the countryside for five and a half days. bereavement counselling. They cycled through 10 counties, travelled through the Cotswolds Tim added: “We met so many generous and kind people along the and the Chilterns and stopped at several Wetherspoon pubs way that it really was quite a humbling and wonderful experience. □ en route, including The Bole Bridge (Tamworth), The Ivory Peg “It was an amazing trip – and we encountered some fabulous people. (Chelmsford), The Corn Exchange (Bury St Edmunds) and The Limes (Fakenham). “We were given free cake in coffee shops, cash donations en route, free accommodation, right down to Mick’s Cycles, in Bury St Edmunds, Wetherspoon donated a £50 gift card to the pair for them to enjoy which did an emergency repair on my bike – free of charge. some food and drinks in Wetherspoon pubs on their journey. “It really opened our eyes to how lovely and caring people are. Mark served in the RAF Regiment for 18 years – and Tim said: “It was his crazy idea to cycle 500 miles for Scotty’s.” “The whole trip was definitely more fun than arduous.” OLI WELCOMES CYCLISTS WITH OPEN REEDS ARMS Pub manager Oli Haskins is pictured (back, third from right) outside his pub, The Reeds Arms, at the finish line of an annual charity cycle challenge. Oli, who has managed the Burnham-on-Sea pub for the past four years, hosts the riders and supporters of the Chase the Sun (chasethesun.org) event. Flat white, cappuccino, latte, Americano, espresso, tea The ride started in 2008 when three ‘average’ cyclists set off on an adventure to find out how far they could cycle in one day. They chose the longest day, beginning at sunrise on the east coast and heading west to ‘chase the sun’. It has grown in popularity every year. Oli said: “In 2018, 400 riders took part; this year, more than 700 participated, starting at sunrise in the Thames estuary and finishing “This year, we set up a bike park, outside the front of the pub, on the seafront jetty, opposite the pub, at sunset. and everyone was able to relax and recover. “Simon Steggles (second left) is one of the organisers – all a lovely “The last rider, a 70-year-old guy, crossed the finish line at 1.15am. bunch of guys, amateur cyclists and always happy to help out. The organisers stayed out to see him home, which was just brilliant.” “We make sure that we have plenty of staff, when they come in for a Also pictured (left to right) are Burnham-on-Sea’s town crier, Alistair bite to eat and refreshment at the end of the 205 miles. Murray, Mayor Cllr Andy Brewer, Deputy Mayor Cllr Nick Tolley and Mayoress Lorna Brewer, with event organisers/volunteers.

□Offer (excluding take-away, hot chocolate and other unlisted hot drinks) available 7 days a week; applies on day of purchase, during one visit; is non-transferable. Exclusions apply. 68 Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com SADDLE HEROES TIM AND MARK SOAR TO NORFOLK OPEN FROM 8.00AM

Traditional breakfast; Smashed avocado English muffin

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THE MOON AND CROSS • WALTHAM CROSS THE BANK STATEMENT • SWA NSEA DENIS LOOKS BACK AT HIS GIANT FLOOR IS YOURS, MANAGER PAUL LEAP FROM MAURITIUS TO MOON TELLS DAUGHTER ELLIE

In November this year, Denis Ah-Foon marks 14 years with A real people person, Denis connects well with customers Wetherspoon, having arrived in the UK in April 2005. from everywhere and is the longest-serving staff member at That original trip to England for the Ah-Foon family, from their home The Moon and Cross. in Mauritius, was to celebrate daughter Marykate passing a language He joined the team as a kitchen associate and then helped with exam in Mandarin – and linguistics certainly runs in the family. front-of-house work. Paul Morris first joined the company in October 1995, in his Paul said: “Charlotte was a graphic designer for the local paper hometown of Newport, as a 17-year-old kitchen associate. in Swansea, before being made redundant; jokingly, she said that Denis, who speaks English, French and Creole, recalled: “It was the He said: “I got used to the customers, the British pub culture, learned she would come to work for me at the pub. school holidays – and we wanted to visit England. We all really liked it more about the regulars and, when required, made the step up to Paul, who runs The Bank Statement (Swansea), now has a here and decided to settle. team leader, then later to shift leader.” 17-year-old floor associate on his team – his own daughter Ellie. “Now a team leader, we work different shifts – and our daughter He recalled: “I joined the kitchen team at The John Wallace Linton Ellie is also a member of the team, in a part-time role. Ellie is really “My two daughters Mary-Jane (now 25) and Marykate (24) went to “I have worked for several pub managers during my 14 years here, enjoying it and has grown in confidence since joining.” school here – and I thought that the best way for me to learn the British all with differing styles. (Newport), washing dishes and working in the kitchen, before culture was in a pub, so applied for a job at The Moon and Cross.” transferring to The Bank Statement, when I went to uni in Swansea. And it is not just at The Bank Statement where there is a family “Mark Cornhill, my current pub manager (since July 2018), has connection for Paul’s clan. Denis and his wife Colette, who celebrated their silver wedding encouraged me to apply for the available shift manager position “I became a kitchen/bar team leader there, while studying anniversary in December 2017, together with their daughters, – which is good. engineering at university, until my wife fell pregnant (with Ellie) He added: “My sister Katrina Crawley is the kitchen manager at and I needed to get a full-time job.” The York Palace, her husband, my brother-in-law Ian, is a kitchen originally settled in Edmonton Green, north London, but now live “I like my job very much. I love the contact with people and connect a short distance from the pub at Waltham Cross. Always based at one of our pubs in Wales, Paul climbed the associate, their daughter Chelsey is a kitchen/bar associate and with them well. son Jack has just had his induction to join the team.” Denis explained: “The official language in Mauritius is English, although Wetherspoon career ladder and took on his first pub as manager “In fact, several customers have been on holiday to Mauritius over the in 2004, at The York Palace (Llanelli). Paul is very happy in his hands-on role as a pub manager and French and Creole are both spoken, depending on the neighbourhood. years, after talking to me about it. He had subsequent spells at The Gatekeeper (Cardiff) and Yr Hen has embarked on training courses to share his knowledge of the “There are a lot of Mauritians living in the multicultural community in “I return every year, myself, to refresh and bring back a sunny smile.” company, helping with pre-opening training in Ireland. and around Waltham Cross, so I get to speak to them regularly. Dderwen (Carmarthen), before opening our new pubs The Red Lion Denis concluded: “Over the 14 years, working with different Inn (Morriston, Swansea) and The Mardy Inn (Gorseinon, Swansea). He concluded: “I loved working in Ireland, where Wetherspoon “The different Caribbean islands have various forms of Creole too; so, managers, I have acquired skills and experiences to adapt myself is new to people. There is a different feel and a big buzz there – when I meet people who originate from those islands, we can always Paul returned to The Bank Statement in May 2014, where he was to cope with any changes, in order to meet the company’s goals joined by his wife Charlotte (both pictured). which is very exciting to be part of.” make ourselves understood.” and objectives.”

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THE MOON AND CROSS • WALTHAM CROSS THE BANK STATEMENT • SWA NSEA DENIS LOOKS BACK AT HIS GIANT FLOOR IS YOURS, MANAGER PAUL LEAP FROM MAURITIUS TO MOON TELLS DAUGHTER ELLIE

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Pub manager Jonny Stewart (second right) with members of his team Pub manager Kirsty Johnston (left) and team leader Danni Helm

Two Wetherspoon pubs were shortlisted for the Best Bar None “The judges had a tough time narrowing down to these finalists.” Scotland National awards 2018/19. Despite not winning one of the 11 categories – being shortlisted The Golden Acorn pub and hotel (Glenrothes) and The Carrick Stone among the best of the best, from thousands of pubs across Scotland, (Cumbernauld), represented Fife and Cumbernauld, respectively, was a remarkable achievement for both pubs. at the annual awards bash. The finalists were all recognised as being among the premium Pub managers Jonny Stewart (The Golden Acorn) and Kirsty licensed establishments in Scotland, considered not only for their The Prestwick Pioneer has been named as area ‘pub of the year’ by “We organised a meet-the-brewer event, to coincide with the Johnston (The Carrick Stone), together with their teams, were commitment and diligence in relation to their licensing commitments, members of the local Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) branch. presentation, which was attended by David Younger from Broughton among the chosen few to make it through to the highly coveted but more importantly to their customers and staff. The pub, in Prestwick, was voted South Ayrshire Pub of the Year 2018, Brewery, and had a great turn-out for the event.” awards’ final event. Jonny said: “Unfortunately, we did not win, yet being shortlisted for the second time, by Ayrshire & Wigtownshire CAMRA, which The pub serves six real ales at all times (up to eight during beer Robert Hogg, Best Bar None national co-ordinator, said: “The as one of just three venues for ‘best pub’ in Scotland is a great covers 1,600 square miles of southwest Scotland. festivals), including Abbot Ale and Doom Bar, together with four extremely high calibre of entries to our 2019 Best Bar None Awards achievement and one of which we are all very proud.” Pub manager Euan Scott is pictured (centre) with branch ever-changing guest ales, usually two from Scottish breweries. proves that Scotland’s licensed trade is playing a leading role in Kirsty added: “Congratulations to the teams at both pubs for their vice-chairman Ray Turpie (left) and social convenor Donald Clark at Broughton’s ales and those from Loch Lomond Brewery are among promoting safe, responsible drinking and customers’ safety. excellent achievement.” the presentation evening. The certificate is now on display at the pub. the Scottish beers regularly served at the pub, others including at Euan said: “We opened the pub in May 2012 and won this same award least one from nearby Ayr Brewing Company. BIRMINGHAM the following year. We are delighted to win it again for a second time. WEZ WE CAN: NEC PUB TOPS THE POLLS ORMSKIRK Pub manager Wez Abbott and his team at Wetherspoons have received a gold award for their high standards. CIDER JUDGES ARE AGREED – The pub, at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre (NEC), achieved a ‘good overall performance’ and came YOU CAN’T BEAT COURT LEET top of the ‘Catering Partners League’ The Court Leet has been recognised for the quality and table in the Brilliance scheme run selection of its cider by local Campaign for Real Ale by the NEC Group. (CAMRA) members. Through a mystery visitor scoring The pub, in Ormskirk, has been named the Southport & West system, the pub was judged on all Lancashire CAMRA ‘West Lancashire cider pub of the year 2019’. aspects of customer service, as well as food safety and business efficiency. Pub manager Lisa Newton, who has run The Court Leet for the past three years, said: “The team and I are absolutely delighted Wez, pictured (left) with bar associate with this award – the first time we have won this title. Ann Melbourne and Stuart Mitchell (NEC concessions manager), said: “This “Thanks to the CAMRA members for voting and recognising is the first time that our pub has won a us for this accolade.” gold award, as part of this NEC scheme The pub serves a selection of draught cider, including – and we are delighted to be recognised Magners, Thatchers, Strongbow and Kopparberg Strawberry for our standards of customer service & Lime, as well as boxed ciders, among them Westons Old and hygiene.” Rosie and Snails Bank Rhubarb. A choice of bottled ciders is Brilliance – the NEC Group’s recognition also available. scheme – was created in 2011 to Deputy manager Andy Swords is pictured (right) receiving celebrate and reward employees and the certificate from branch chair Doug Macadam (left) and partners for excellence. member Chris Sanderson.

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Pub manager Jonny Stewart (second right) with members of his team Pub manager Kirsty Johnston (left) and team leader Danni Helm

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ur popular Christmas menu returns to your We have also added a great NEW festive sweet treat for our local Wetherspoon pub, offering a great range Christmas 2019 menu – gingerbread muffin. O of festive meals and deli deals (both including This moist, light ginger sponge, with its warming flavour, a drink*), small plates, children’s meals and desserts. is filled with a punchy ginger syrup filling then topped with Launching on Wednesday 13 November and served at all of caramel icing and a mini gingerbread man. our pubs up to and including Christmas Eve, we are offering Gingerbread something for everyone this festive season. Made by Cherrytree Bakery, a small family-owned bakery We have taken all of the favourites from last year and also supplier based in Lancashire, each little gingerbread man added a few new exciting extras. is hand placed on every muffin. Making a welcome return is our stuffed turkey breast and This NEW Christmas offering joins our festive mince tart winter vegetable meal, with two slices of turkey breast filled in our sweet treats range, available at the bar. with sage & onion stuffing, served with roasted Chantenay Additionally, on our dessert menu, you can choose carrots and parsnips, Maris Piper mash, two pigs-in-blankets, from festive favourites including melty mallow stack and peas, cranberry sauce and gravy. Baileys® chocolate bread & butter pudding. Feast Enjoy Christmas at Wetherspoon from 13 November. We have a festive feast of four fab burger choices – Brie & bacon burger, chicken & stuffing burger, buttermilk chicken & stuffing burger and Brie & cranberry vegetable burger – all available as a festive meal deal, which includes a drink*. As well as our Brie & cranberry vegetable burger, our creamy mushroom risotto is also suitable for vegetarians. The dish is under 500 Calories and made with roasted chestnut, porcini, shiitake and oyster mushrooms, with a dash of Prosecco and rocket. Two NEW festive pizzas have been added to our 2019 Christmas menu – an 11" chicken, stuffing, bacon & Brie pizza, as well as an 11" Brie & smoky chilli jam pizza (suitable for vegetarians); again, these include a drink*. Gingerbread muffin; Mince tart Both festive pizza options are also available as 8" small-plate versions, along with pigs-in-blankets (seven pork chipolata sausages wrapped in streaky bacon, with cranberry sauce), and can be mixed and matched with our other small-plate dishes to create a sharing option for a group, as part of the ‘any 3 for’ offer. Festive On our children’s menu, pigs-in-blankets and mash is a great festive menu option for the youngsters. Served with baked beans or peas, it includes a children’s drink and fruit° as part of the price. Looking for the perfect Christmas sandwich? Our freshly made festive deli deals panini choices include chicken, stuffing, bacon & cranberry sauce, along with Brie and cranberry (available with added maple-cured bacon) – served with chips or salad. Melty mallow stack; Baileys® chocolate bread & butter pudding

*See main menu for drinks selection. °See kids’ menu for further information about drinks and fruit choices.

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*See main menu for drinks selection. °See kids’ menu for further information about drinks and fruit choices.

74 Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 | Wetherspoon 75 COMMUNITY The life-saving equipment,now available atourpubinCheltenham, The appeal hasseencollectionboxesThe appeal placedinmore than20 venues, Training Direct, Cardiac Science, SouthWest and AmbulanceService 76 IS HEART-WARMING NEWS DEFIBRILLATOR INSTALLATION CHELTENHAM on bars inpubsandclubs,as wellacross asinotherbusinesses the defibrillator intheGloucestershire town. defib willbeavailable mostoftheday andnight.” said: “We are delightedtobethefirst recipient and,asavenue which Gloucestershire Police. £1,000 each. Susannah (pictured), Servian pubmanageratTheMoonUnder Water, In acampaignbacked by Improvement CheltenhamBID(Business town, toencourage donationsfor thedefibs,whichcostaround District), TheMoonUnder Water hasbecomethefirst recipient ofa is part of the PubLIC Hearts Appeal Cheltenham–ajointinitiative Appeal ofthePubLICHearts is part is openfrom 8amtomidnight(1amonFriday andSaturday), the being runby theBID, ChrisHickey (acardiac arrest survivor), Tidal The Happiness Hamperinitiative,The Happiness holiday helpingtotackle hunger, HAMPERS TACKLE HOLIDAY HUNGER 19 schools,withmuch-needed food through theMay half-term break. and delivering hampers, working togetherandmaking adifference saw Wetherspoon contribute 100hampers toprovide pupils,across forand support youngsters andtheirfamilies. Wetherspoon’s partnershipwithDHLUKhashelpedtoprovide food with thiscommunity initiative. food donations,raising funds,distributingshoppingbags,packing DHL UK donated a total of600DHL UKdonatedatotal hampers, helpingwithcollecting Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com “We would like tosay ahugethankyou toeveryone whosupported The survivalrate islower thanonein10. There are instructionsontheequipment– plus,when clear The aimistoraise enoughmoney toensure thatnooneisever According Foundation, toTheBritishHeart there are more than greatly –by upto80 withinthefirst percent,ifaccessed two someone calls999, talks theambulanceservice you through Without immediatetreatment, 90–95per centofcardiac arrests more than200 metres from adefibinCheltenhamtown centre. prove fatal. ofacardiacminutes arrest. 30,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests year. intheUKeach the process. Having toadefibrillatorcanincrease access ofsurvival the chances No oneneedstobetrained touseadefib. only toohappy thismuch-needed communityinitiative.” tosupport support 600support families isanamazingachievement andwas made Carol Morrin, HR business partner at DHL, said: “Being able to said: “Beingableto atDHL, Carol partner Morrin,HRbusiness Wetherspoon’s distribution manager, Lewis Brigden,said:“We were partners atWetherspoon. possible onlyby involvement from many people, includingour the cause, for theirgenerosity andcommitmenttoourHappiness Hamper programme.”

“We warmly welcome them allandlookforward toagreat partnership.” VETERANS FALL The Court ofRequests,The Court now welcomes avery specialgroup The launch,atthebeginningofJune, saw members from the Oldbury ofRequests.The Court The group meetsat10amonthefirst Sunday ofevery monthat The pub in Oldbury has launched the Oldbury ArmedForces haslaunchedtheOldbury The pubinOldbury & of breakfast-goers onceamonth. club haschosenourpubfor itsmonthly meeting. Veterans’ Breakfast Club(AFVBC), agrowing network ofclubs representatives from Age UK,whoare thelocalclub. supporting (second withveterans left) andsupporters. Pub managerJodieHarvey, at togetherwithherteam Deputy mayor ofSandwell CllrSuzanneHartwell ispictured RBL branch and afounder of thebreakfast club, toldthe Former Sergeant Robert ‘Nobby’Clarke (far member ofOldbury left), Pub managerJodiesaid:“We are thrilledthattheveterans’ breakfast independently runby theirmembers, for theirmembers. branch oftheRoyal BritishLegion (RBL)inattendance, togetherwith OLDBURY IN FORMONTHLY MANOEUVRES MANOEUVRES “We heldacraftmarket outsidethepub(usuallyamonthlyevent for The highlightoftheday was theTour oftheReservoir, along- The free family event intheCountyDurhamtown centre included The Company Row, inConsett,was venue thebest-placed ofthe Also pictured toright)are (left JazminPenrose, barassociates Anna Wilk andGrace Baird leadersLaura andshift Richardson FOR CONSETT CYCLE FESTIVAL COMPANY ROW ACTS AS HUB CONSETT cycle race. established pro-cycleestablished race which,for thefirst and time, started and SimonStephenson. was family friendly, withafree fun-fair for thekids–andwas great for thetown. finished inConsett’s town centre. Pub managerShelley Hobbs(pictured front centre) said:“Theevent inaugural ConsettCycle Festival. local traders), welcomed cyclists anddecorated the pubwithflags.” live music, stuntshows entertainment, stalls, and,ofcourse, the

“It gives peoplethechance tomeetupand‘swing thelantern’, asthey clubs for ex-veterans. as well andcoffee, as unlimitedtea atthemonthlymeetings. say –and,ifyou –tellatale have aproblem, theotherveterans can with theirfamilies, andthepuboffers a 20-per-cent discounton food, Express newspaper: &Star “All over the country, there are breakfast People from are allservices welcome atthe breakfast club, along help. We canchataboutwelfare anddifferent things.” jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 |Wetherspoon 77

COMMUNITY COMMUNITY The appeal hasseencollectionboxesThe appeal placedinmore than20 venues, Training Direct, Cardiac Science, SouthWest and AmbulanceService The life-saving equipment,now available atourpubinCheltenham, 76 IS HEART-WARMING NEWS DEFIBRILLATOR INSTALLATION CHELTENHAM on bars inpubsandclubs,as wellacross asinotherbusinesses the defibrillator intheGloucestershire town. defib willbeavailable mostoftheday andnight.” said: “We are delightedtobethefirst recipient and,asavenue which Gloucestershire Police. £1,000 each. Susannah (pictured), Servian pubmanageratTheMoonUnder Water, In acampaignbacked by Improvement CheltenhamBID(Business town, toencourage donationsfor thedefibs,whichcostaround District), TheMoonUnder Water hasbecomethefirst recipient ofa is part of the PubLIC Hearts Appeal Cheltenham–ajointinitiative Appeal ofthePubLICHearts is part is openfrom 8amtomidnight(1amonFriday andSaturday), the being runby theBID, ChrisHickey (acardiac arrest survivor), Tidal The Happiness Hamperinitiative,The Happiness holiday helpingtotackle hunger, HAMPERS TACKLE HOLIDAY HUNGER 19 schools,withmuch-needed food through theMay half-term break. and delivering hampers, working togetherandmaking adifference saw Wetherspoon contribute 100hampers toprovide pupils,across forand support youngsters andtheirfamilies. Wetherspoon’s partnershipwithDHLUKhashelpedtoprovide food with thiscommunity initiative. food donations,raising funds,distributingshoppingbags,packing DHL UK donated a total of600DHL UKdonatedatotal hampers, helpingwithcollecting Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com “We would like tosay ahugethankyou toeveryone whosupported The survivalrate islower thanonein10. The aimistoraise enoughmoney toensure thatnooneisever There are instructionsontheequipment– plus,when clear According Foundation, toTheBritishHeart there are more than greatly –by upto80 withinthefirst percent,ifaccessed two someone calls999, talks theambulanceservice you through Without immediatetreatment, 90–95per centofcardiac arrests more than200 metres from adefibinCheltenhamtown centre. prove fatal. ofacardiacminutes arrest. 30,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests year. intheUKeach the process. Having toadefibrillatorcanincrease access ofsurvival the chances No oneneedstobetrained touseadefib. only toohappy thismuch-needed communityinitiative.” tosupport support 600support families isanamazingachievement andwas made Carol Morrin, HR business partner at DHL, said: “Being able to said: “Beingableto atDHL, Carol partner Morrin,HRbusiness Wetherspoon’s distribution manager, Lewis Brigden,said:“We were partners atWetherspoon. possible onlyby involvement from many people, includingour the cause, for theirgenerosity andcommitmenttoourHappiness Hamper programme.”

“We warmly welcome them allandlookforward toagreat partnership.” VETERANS FALL The Court ofRequests,The Court now welcomes avery specialgroup The launch,atthebeginningofJune, saw members from the Oldbury ofRequests.The Court The group meetsat10amonthefirst Sunday ofevery monthat ArmedForces haslaunchedtheOldbury The pubinOldbury & of breakfast-goers onceamonth. club haschosenourpubfor itsmonthly meeting. Veterans’ Breakfast Club(AFVBC), agrowing network ofclubs representatives from Age UK,whoare thelocalclub. supporting (second withveterans left) andsupporters. Pub managerJodieHarvey, at togetherwithherteam Deputy mayor ofSandwell CllrSuzanneHartwell ispictured RBL branch and afounder of thebreakfast club, toldthe Former Sergeant Robert ‘Nobby’Clarke (far member ofOldbury left), Pub managerJodiesaid:“We are thrilledthattheveterans’ breakfast independently runby theirmembers, for theirmembers. branch oftheRoyal BritishLegion (RBL)inattendance, togetherwith OLDBURY IN FORMONTHLY MANOEUVRES MANOEUVRES “We heldacraftmarket outsidethepub(usuallyamonthlyevent for The highlightoftheday was theTour oftheReservoir, along- The free family event intheCountyDurhamtown centre included The Company Row, inConsett,was venue thebest-placed ofthe Anna Wilk andGrace Baird leadersLaura andshift Richardson Also pictured toright)are (left JazminPenrose, barassociates FOR CONSETT CYCLE FESTIVAL COMPANY ROW ACTS AS HUB CONSETT cycle race. established pro-cycleestablished race which,for thefirst and time, started and SimonStephenson. was family friendly, withafree fun-fair for thekids–andwas great for thetown. finished inConsett’s town centre. Pub managerShelley Hobbs(pictured front centre) said:“Theevent inaugural ConsettCycle Festival. local traders), welcomed cyclists anddecorated the pubwithflags.” live music, stuntshows entertainment, stalls, and,ofcourse, the

COMMUNITY Vegan FOOD reat news for our vegan customers – our vegan Following a successful trial in some of our pubs, with great positive breakfast is now available with baked beans. customer feedback, we have also introduced a NEW vegan burger. G Our friends at Heinz have changed their recipe, now The NEW vegan burger, from Meatless Farm™, is available not only making their Heinz No Added Sugar Beanz, which are served as a simple burger, with chopped Cos lettuce, tomato, red onion and at Wetherspoon, suitable for vegans. in a vegan sourdough bun, but also as a gourmet option, which Mandeep Dhillon, national account manager at Kraft Heinz Company, includes tomato salsa, rocket, red onion and smashed avocado in confirmed: “We have removed the honey extract; other than that, the a vegan sourdough burger bun. recipe is unchanged and is now suitable for vegans.” Natural Breakfast Meatless Farm™ uses a blend of natural ingredients in its burgers, RECIPE TWEAK Heinz No Added Sugar Beanz are now included in our vegan including pea, soy and rice protein, chicory root and carrot fibre. breakfast, along with two Quorn vegan sausages, two hash browns, Its plant-based protein patties are 100 per cent vegan, high in two tomato halves, two flat mushrooms and a slice of malted brown protein, gluten free and delicious. bloomer with vegan spread. Nothing beats a juicy burger full of taste and texture. Naturally high in protein, fibre and low in fat, Heinz Beanz These burgers are no different – they are just made from plants. are low in sugar, gluten free, vegetarian and now vegan friendly; These plant-based burgers are now available at Wetherspoon pubs they also contribute towards one of your five-a-day. in England, Scotland and Wales. No Added Sugar Beanz are also produced with 25 per cent less salt Our vegan burger and gourmet vegan burger choices are both than standard Heinz Beanz. made using Meatless Farm™ burgers – perfect for vegetarians, MAKES BEANS Burgers vegans and anyone just wanting to reduce their meat intake. ..and it’s not just beans on the menu – burgers are also being added VEGAN FRIENDLY to our vegan options. Vegan burgers now on our menu too

Gourmet vegan burger; Vegan burger Vegan breakfast

78 Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 | Wetherspoon 79 Vegan FOOD reat news for our vegan customers – our vegan Following a successful trial in some of our pubs, with great positive breakfast is now available with baked beans. customer feedback, we have also introduced a NEW vegan burger. G Our friends at Heinz have changed their recipe, now The NEW vegan burger, from Meatless Farm™, is available not only making their Heinz No Added Sugar Beanz, which are served as a simple burger, with chopped Cos lettuce, tomato, red onion and at Wetherspoon, suitable for vegans. in a vegan sourdough bun, but also as a gourmet option, which Mandeep Dhillon, national account manager at Kraft Heinz Company, includes tomato salsa, rocket, red onion and smashed avocado in confirmed: “We have removed the honey extract; other than that, the a vegan sourdough burger bun. recipe is unchanged and is now suitable for vegans.” Natural Breakfast Meatless Farm™ uses a blend of natural ingredients in its burgers, RECIPE TWEAK Heinz No Added Sugar Beanz are now included in our vegan including pea, soy and rice protein, chicory root and carrot fibre. breakfast, along with two Quorn vegan sausages, two hash browns, Its plant-based protein patties are 100 per cent vegan, high in two tomato halves, two flat mushrooms and a slice of malted brown protein, gluten free and delicious. bloomer with vegan spread. Nothing beats a juicy burger full of taste and texture. Naturally high in protein, fibre and low in fat, Heinz Beanz These burgers are no different – they are just made from plants. are low in sugar, gluten free, vegetarian and now vegan friendly; These plant-based burgers are now available at Wetherspoon pubs they also contribute towards one of your five-a-day. in England, Scotland and Wales. No Added Sugar Beanz are also produced with 25 per cent less salt Our vegan burger and gourmet vegan burger choices are both than standard Heinz Beanz. made using Meatless Farm™ burgers – perfect for vegetarians, MAKES BEANS Burgers vegans and anyone just wanting to reduce their meat intake. ..and it’s not just beans on the menu – burgers are also being added VEGAN FRIENDLY to our vegan options. Vegan burgers now on our menu too

Gourmet vegan burger; Vegan burger Vegan breakfast

78 Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 | Wetherspoon 79 COMMUNITY The Liverpool Echonewspaper: “We setuptheweekly coffee morning The event takes place10am–noon, every Wednesday morning, The CommunityConnectors event bringsfolks togethertoshare a The Frank Hornby istheweekly venue for acommunitycoffee 80 MORNINGS INMAGHULL FRANK MEET-UPS MAKE MAGHULL community championvolunteers Tracey GillandRussell told Martin, organised by CVS theSefton CommunityConnectors team. coffee andthecompany ofothers, atourpubinMaghull, Liverpool. event inthearea. after realisingafter thatthere was agapinprovision for thistypeofsocial Community ConnectorHannahBland,pictured centre with network for thoselivingalone. morning, connectinglocalpeopleandproviding amuch-needed ‘NEVER, EVER AGAIN’ EVERAGAIN’ ‘NEVER,

GLASGOW “The charities all mean somethingdifferent allmean “The charities toallofus.It “I amsuperproud ofthemallandthankeveryone for TACKLE PEAKTWICE – DONNANOT GONNA They collectively raised £2,620 tobesplitamong CLIC The SirJohnMoore (Glasgow), togetherwiththosefrom her The group, from comprisingstaff Donna’s current pub, sponsoring us. and SAMH (ScottishAssociationfor Health). Mental Glasgow Children’s Raigmore Hospital, (Inverness) Hospital Glen (Fort William), climbedtheUK’s BenNevis. peak, tallest previous Watt pubs,TheJames (Greenock) andTheGreat members pastandpresent settingoutonacharityhike. Sargent, Trust, ScottishCotDeath SchiehallionAppeal Donna said:“Itwas anamazing climb, withsnow atthetop… Pub managerDonnaWalker (front ispictured left) withstaff bereavements, sowe were toraise trying awareness.” has beenatough year for withfamily someoftheteam, but never, ever again! Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com

“We are tohelpwithavenue onlytoopleased for amuch-needed “It isgreat toseethelocalresidents, many wholive alone, getting “Since January, we’ve beenatournew Wetherspoon home–which community event.” numbers sincethegroup atthepub. first started new friends,for thecostofacuppa(withfree refills!). together andsocialisinginsafe andcomfortable surroundings. Pub managerHarrisonAbbottsaid:“Thegatheringhasgrown in Local peopleare invited tocomealongmeetnew peopleandmake has beenfantastic, really welcoming andaccommodating.” “There are acoupleofcopycat groups, sosearch Facebook for ‘Wetherspoons TheGame!’–andhelpustoothers.” The Game!’,where membersnumberandpub canposttheirtable The John Jacques, inPortsmouth.The JohnJacques, Josie said:“Itwas agreat day –andwe are delighted to l The MoonandSixpencewas thevenue for aStGeorge’s Day Tommy alsoledeveryone inagoodol’sing-along,with coffees andmany moreeasy thoseeat menuitems,particularly to Auction vouchers, itemsincludedmeals, beauty charity auctionandsing-along,raising anincredible £2,800 One Wetherspoon customerhasbeenusingourfood-ordering app Chris, from Fareham, runsaFacebook group called‘Wetherspoons Chris Illmanhas‘invented’ ‘Wetherspoons TheGame!’,whichaims Chris, pictured centre withvolunteers andpubmanagerChrisRead rough sleepers people, andhomeless withinthevicinityofpub. name, togetfood anddrink(some inexcess of£100)senttothem willing participants, orderedwilling participants, viatheWetherspoon app. with your hands,have floodedin,tothetuneofaround £730, at (back left), said:“Itishelpingoutandit’s(back left), whatIwant todo. Iwant song sheetsprovided! are pictured toright). (left a 42 jewellerysessions, aswell andgifts, asaraffle towin O’Flaherty, customers Jayne andLeanne Seager Bracher Organiser GailMaclinden,auctioneerandsingerTommy food) fortunate. –topeopleless technology andsocialmediatospread alittlecommunitylove (and from peopleallover theUKandoverseas. people,to helphomeless thanks togenerous donationsoffood, by to help people. to helppeople. Pre-arranged withapub, thefood ispackaged anddistributedamong Donations, including pizzas, chickenDonations, includingpizzas, wraps, chicken strips,crisps, Brighton (todate), where Chrishasbeenhelpedby volunteers. Events have taken placeinSalisbury, Southampton,Portsmouth and with regular customers andtheorganisers oftheevent, for charity. Pub managerJosieKennedy (second right)ispictured Hatch End. in aidofMountVernon Centre, Cancer atthepubin have raised somuch money for suchawonderfulcharity.” HOWLING AT MOONRAISES ASWEET-SOUNDING £2,800 HATCH END FORTUNATE TO WIN CHRIS’S GAMEHELPSLESS PORTSMOUTH “A huge thankyou tomy and ourcustomers team for supporting “The centre isagreat communityproject whichwe are “We willalsobevolunteering ourdiggingexpertise, during EGGS APLENTYINBOURTREEBONANZA K C I AW H The localcharityaimstoimprove thewell-being, qualityof chocolate eggsfor theBurnfoot CommunityHubEasteregg customers athispub, togetherwith101Eastereggs. continuing to support. Itisgreat continuing tosupport. tobeablehelpoutand gardens atthecentre.” do our bit. do ourbit.

Staff andcustomersStaff atTheBourtree (Hawick) donatedthe the event andgenerously donatingsomany eggsfor allthe the autumn,tohelpwithawheelchair-access project inthe Richard, whohasmanagedTheBourtree for ayear, said: Pub managerRichard Conway (far ispictured left) with in theScottishBorders. hunt event. life ofthepeopleBurnfoot, andopportunities Hawick, local kids. Visit: Spoonsthegame.comorWetherspoonsthegame.com " television, allgenerously donated.

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PHOTO CREDIT : ILF IMAGING COMMUNITY COMMUNITY The Liverpool Echonewspaper: “We setuptheweekly coffee morning The event takes place10am–noon, every Wednesday morning, The CommunityConnectors event bringsfolks togethertoshare a The Frank Hornby istheweekly venue for acommunitycoffee 80 MORNINGS INMAGHULL FRANK MEET-UPS MAKE MAGHULL community championvolunteers Tracey GillandRussell told Martin, organised by CVS theSefton CommunityConnectors team. coffee andthecompany ofothers, atourpubinMaghull, Liverpool. event inthearea. after realisingafter thatthere was agapinprovision for thistypeofsocial Community ConnectorHannahBland,pictured centre with network for thoselivingalone. morning, connectinglocalpeopleandproviding amuch-needed ‘NEVER, EVER AGAIN’ EVERAGAIN’ ‘NEVER,

GLASGOW “The charities all mean somethingdifferent allmean “The charities toallofus.It “I amsuperproud ofthemallandthankeveryone for TACKLE PEAKTWICE – DONNANOT GONNA They collectively raised £2,620 tobesplitamong CLIC The SirJohnMoore (Glasgow), togetherwiththosefrom her The group, from comprisingstaff Donna’s current pub, and SAMH (ScottishAssociationfor Health). Mental sponsoring us. Glasgow Children’s Raigmore Hospital, (Inverness) Hospital Glen (Fort William), climbedtheUK’s BenNevis. peak, tallest previous Watt pubs,TheJames (Greenock) andTheGreat members pastandpresent settingoutonacharityhike. Sargent, Trust, ScottishCotDeath SchiehallionAppeal Donna said:“Itwas anamazing climb, withsnow atthetop… Pub managerDonnaWalker (front ispictured left) withstaff bereavements, sowe were toraise trying awareness.” has beenatough year for withfamily someoftheteam, but never, ever again! Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com

“We are tohelpwithavenue onlytoopleased for amuch-needed “It isgreat toseethelocalresidents, many wholive alone, getting “Since January, we’ve beenatournew Wetherspoon home–which community event.” numbers sincethegroup atthepub. first started new friends,for thecostofacuppa(withfree refills!). together andsocialisinginsafe andcomfortable surroundings. Pub managerHarrisonAbbottsaid:“Thegatheringhasgrown in Local peopleare invited tocomealongmeetnew peopleandmake has beenfantastic, really welcoming andaccommodating.” “There are acoupleofcopycat groups, sosearch Facebook for ‘Wetherspoons TheGame!’–andhelpustoothers.” The Game!’,where membersnumberandpub canposttheirtable The John Jacques, inPortsmouth.The JohnJacques, Josie said:“Itwas agreat day –andwe are delighted to l The MoonandSixpencewas thevenue for aStGeorge’s Day Tommy alsoledeveryone inagoodol’sing-along,with coffees andmany moreeasy thoseeat menuitems,particularly to Auction vouchers, itemsincludedmeals, beauty charity auctionandsing-along,raising anincredible £2,800 Chris, from Fareham, runsaFacebook group called‘Wetherspoons Chris Illmanhas‘invented’ ‘Wetherspoons TheGame!’,whichaims One Wetherspoon customerhasbeenusingourfood-ordering app Chris, pictured centre withvolunteers andpubmanagerChrisRead rough sleepers people, andhomeless withinthevicinityofpub. name, togetfood anddrink(some inexcess of£100)senttothem with your hands,have floodedin,tothetuneofaround £730, at orderedwilling participants, viatheWetherspoon app. (back left), said:“Itishelpingoutandit’s(back left), whatIwant todo. Iwant song sheetsprovided! are pictured toright). (left a 42 jewellerysessions, aswell andgifts, asaraffle towin O’Flaherty, customers Jayne andLeanne Seager Bracher Organiser GailMaclinden,auctioneerandsingerTommy from peopleallover theUKandoverseas. people,to helphomeless thanks togenerous donationsoffood, by food) fortunate. –topeopleless technology andsocialmediatospread alittlecommunitylove (and to help people. to helppeople. Donations, including pizzas, chickenDonations, includingpizzas, wraps, chicken strips,crisps, Brighton (todate), where Chrishasbeenhelpedby volunteers. Events have taken placeinSalisbury, Southampton,Portsmouth and Pre-arranged withapub, thefood ispackaged anddistributedamong with regular customers andtheorganisers oftheevent, for charity. Pub managerJosieKennedy (second right)ispictured Hatch End. in aidofMountVernon Centre, Cancer atthepubin have raised somuch money for suchawonderfulcharity.” HOWLING AT MOONRAISES ASWEET-SOUNDING £2,800 HATCH END FORTUNATE TO WIN CHRIS’S GAMEHELPSLESS PORTSMOUTH “A huge thankyou tomy and ourcustomers team for supporting “We willalsobevolunteering ourdiggingexpertise, during “The centre isagreat communityproject whichwe are EGGS APLENTYINBOURTREEBONANZA K C I AW H The localcharityaimstoimprove thewell-being, qualityof chocolate eggsfor theBurnfoot CommunityHubEasteregg customers athispub, togetherwith101Eastereggs. gardens atthecentre.” Itisgreat continuing tosupport. tobeablehelpoutand do our bit. do ourbit.

Staff andcustomersStaff atTheBourtree (Hawick) donatedthe the event andgenerously donatingsomany eggsfor allthe the autumn,tohelpwithawheelchair-access project inthe Pub managerRichard Conway (far ispictured left) with Richard, whohasmanagedTheBourtree for ayear, said: in theScottishBorders. hunt event. life ofthepeopleBurnfoot, andopportunities Hawick, local kids. Visit: Spoonsthegame.comorWetherspoonsthegame.com " television, allgenerously donated.

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PHOTO CREDIT : ILF IMAGING COMMUNITY DRINKS FLAVOURS TO SAVOUR IN NEW FRUITY GINS Spirits featuring strawberry & lime and raspberry earn berths in our gin palace Blood orange and London dry gin Raspberry and London dry gin Juniper and Hints of citrus, ur extensive gin palace range has two new fruity Handcrafted and award-winning, with a bronze in 2018 at both the classic juniper with citrus notes strawberry with 10 botanicals a hint of spice liquorice and cassia additions for you to try this autumn. International Wine & Spirits Competition and the International O Joining our ever-growing pink gin collection are NEW Spirits Challenge, Whitley Neill Raspberry Gin is a vibrant taste Kopparberg Premium Gin Strawberry & Lime and Whitley Neill straight from the fields of Scotland. Raspberry Gin. Vibrant Wetherspoon’s customers have been enjoying Sweden’s An initial and distinct juniper, coriander and liquorice flavour gives Kopparberg cider since it launched in our pubs in 2005. way to the bright, fresh, vibrant taste of real Scottish raspberries. The Kopparberg premium cider, with strawberry and lime, is a firm It is a perfectly balanced gin, with a delicate, fruity taste and a favourite, available in our pubs in bottles and on draught. lasting, citrus raspberry flavour. Combination Whitley Neill is an award-winning distiller and family, with a You can now enjoy that Kopparberg strawberry & lime combination fascination for crafting spirits since 1762. in a spirit, with the Swedish cider producer’s new strawberry-&- Johnny Neill is the eighth-generation family member distilling gin, lime-flavoured gin. made from a 100-per-cent grain spirit, steeped with botanicals and 42% ABV Kopparberg Premium Gin is a London dry-style gin which has been distilled in an antique copper pot still, called Constance – which is 37. 5% A BV 37. 5% A BV 37. 5% A BV 40% ABV 43.1% ABV double distilled. more than 100 years old. This new gin, infused with the same strawberry and lime flavour as For all gin-lovers, be sure to visit our Wetherspoon gin palace, host the brewery’s ever-popular cider, also features juniper, lemon zest to more than 16 gins from the UK, including London dry gins, fruity and coriander botanicals. gins, citrusy gins and gin-based liqueurs – let the exploration beGin! Juniper with Classic gin with Passion fruit, mango Raspberries and Seville oranges and Experience Scottish raspberries strawberry and lime and elderflower elderflower orange blossom Kopparberg’s Rob Salvesen said:“Kopparberg is famous for flavour – and we have worked hard to create a pink gin in our iconic strawberry & lime flavour – which we know is loved in the UK.” NEW NEW 43% ABV 37. 5% A BV 42.5% ABV 40% ABV 41.3% ABV

Refined sweet violets, Natural vanilla, Infused with Fresh limes, oranges Rhubarb spiked with pastel-like taste with 21 botanicals cucumber and rose and pink grapefruit with oriental ginger 18.7% ABV 20% ABV 41.4% ABV 47. 3% A BV 20% ABV

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The Spirit Merchant, Newtownards The Gold Cape (Mold), The Elihu Yale (Wrexham), The Picture House BROOME BRISTLING WITH ENERGY (Colwyn Bay) and The Black Bull Inn (Bangor) Wetherspoon’s general manager, Alistair Broome, transformed his birthday celebrations into a charity fundraiser and awareness event. Alistair, who has set himself the challenge of raising £12,000 during 2019, with 12 charity

events in aid of CLIC Sargent, collected Well Done Folks! almost £1,000 with a big raffle and charity bingo night in Newcastle. A regular monthly themed quiz night at The Spirit Merchant was given superpowers to The evening also included poetry and music £1,254FOR CLIC SARGENT performed by Jacob Cracknell and Veronica transform it into a superhero fundraiser. Stanwell, both pictured with Alistair (centre). Staff at the pub in Newtownards donned various Wetherspoon’s area manager Alan Kay, together with staff from pubs After being diagnosed with cancer, they superhero regalia for the quiz night and raffle event, across his area in north Wales, took part in a mountain challenge for charity, were both supported by CLIC Sargent’s which raised £150. collectively raising £1,254. health and social care teams and met Bar associates Nadine Douglas, Tyler McWatters and Teams from The Gold Cape (Mold), The Elihu Yale (Wrexham), through the charity’s music service. Ben Fullerton are pictured (left to right) with some of the The Picture House (Colwyn Bay) and The Black Bull Inn (Bangor) They both attended a music residential prizes up for grabs. Shift leader and quiz master Thomas trekked to the summit of Snowdon and back, from Llanberis. workshop, where they met other young Crockett is also pictured (above). Bar associate Jodie Evans (The Gold Cape) and shift leader Jayne Leigh people with similar experiences and have (The Elihu Yale), both CLIC champions, led their colleagues during the day, subsequently performed together in Well Done Folks! on the Welsh mountain climb. several concerts. Meanwhile, the ‘night shift’ team from The Black Bull Inn and The Picture House, Veronica said: “I know, at first hand, how £150 organised by shift manager Mike Jackson (The Black Bull Inn), are pictured much Wetherspoon’s incredible fundraising FOR CLIC SARGENT setting off on their midnight climb. Left to right are Adam Walley, Amy helps CLIC Sargent to support people Hughes, Tonicha Webb, Mike Jackson and Chris McClure. like me. It was a privilege to be invited to perform and to say thanks to everyone.” The Blue Bell Inn (Scunthorpe), The Liquorice Gardens (Worksop), Alistair said: “As well as raising money, the The White Horse (Brigg) and The Running Horse (Doncaster evening helped to raise awareness about Sheffield Airport) the many good reasons to support the charity and the great work which it does.” He continued his 12-for-12 charity fundraiser and awareness challenge with a 22-mile sponsored walk. Wetherspoon’s staff, together with family and friends, are pictured heading off to walk the Cinder Track, from Scarborough to Whitby, helping to raise funds towards Alistair’s 2019 fundraising total. From 1885 until its closure in 1965, the old The Playfair, Edinburgh railway line from Scarborough to Whitby took goods and passengers up and down Well Done Folks! the North Yorkshire coast. Now, the off-road route through the North £500 FOR CLIC SARGENT York Moors National Park is enjoyed by Well Done Folks! horse riders, cyclists and walkers. Alistair also joined forces with pub manager £1,686FOR CLIC SARGENT Tyler Hudson and her team at The Harry Clasper for a charity car-washing event. Staff from four pubs travelled all the way to north Wales to top Mount Snowdon. He is pictured (front right) with staff and customers, who volunteered to help at Tackling the 1,083m peak is no mean feat, but an intrepid team took just the pub in Whickham, raising £272 for the two hours to reach the summit and raised £1,686. charity pot. The four pubs involved were The Blue Bell Inn (Scunthorpe), Tyler said: “We cleaned a lot of cars, The Liquorice Gardens (Worksop), The White Horse (Brigg) and including a large camper van called ‘Ruby’! The Running Horse, which operates at Doncaster Sheffield Airport. “It was hard work, but a lot of fun and ended Shift manager Reece Simpson of The Blue Bell Inn has now climbed the with an ice-bucket challenge which added highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales, having already ascended to the fundraising total.” Ben Nevis and Scafell Pike. Bar shift leaders Mattia Scozia and Luke Pendlington, Alistair’s challenge of raising £12,000 during together with bar associate Adam Harrington, are pictured He said: “It was a great day out – and we are happy to have raised 2019 with 12 charity events in aid of CLIC (left to right) suitably dressed for a fundraising fun beach so much money.” Sargent is supporting the 12 children and party at The Playfair. young people who are diagnosed with Pictured from left are front row: shift managers Danielle Love and Laura cancer each day. Organised by bar team leader Olivia Gillen (no longer with McKenzie (The White Horse) with their pub manager Emma Houghton; the company), the day at the pub in Edinburgh included second row: (in blue) shift manager James Murphy, bar associate Patricia l To find out more or donate, a static bike ‘challenge 60’ event, a sponsored waxing O’Connor and shift leader Aster Lewis (The Running Horse), (wearing black) visit: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ session and tombola. shift manager Reece Simpson and bar associate Cody Jay (The Blue Bell Alistair-Broome The team raised a brilliant £500 in cash donations and Inn), (wearing yellow) customer Rhiannon Smedley (The Liquorice Gardens) sponsorship and cycled 60 miles, reflecting the average and duty manager Chris Ballantine and Ryan Barrett, from the same pub. distance which families travel to hospital for cancer treatment.

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Well Done Folks! Well Done Folks! The Walnut Tree, Leytonstone The Clifton, Sedgley The Ash Tree, Ashton-under-Lyne The Tumble Inn, Pontypridd

Well Done Folks! £2,343FOR CLIC SARGENT Pub manager Victoria £2,692FOR CLIC SARGENT Walker completed the London Marathon 2019 and £13,500FOR CLIC SARGENT collected £2,343 for charity. Victoria, who manages The Tumble Inn (Pontypridd), raised the funds through sponsorship, raffles, a quiz night and a charity run-a- thon at her pub. Victoria, who also took part in the London Marathon 2017 and has had her place for 2020 confirmed by CLIC Sargent, said: “The CLIC Sargent team was amazing in the run-up to the event and on the day. Their cheer Well Done Folks! points were brilliant and made it easier to complete

£1,000FOR CLIC SARGENT the run. “The crowds line the streets and, because of that The CLIC Sargent charity coffers are £1,000 better Shift manager Andy Galley is pictured (above) preparing to depart on a very unusual charity challenge. fantastic support, you get off, thanks to a very generous gift by a much-loved through it!” regular customer. Andy, who works at The Ash Tree (Ashton-under-Lyne), Bob, a stalwart at The Clifton (Sedgley), has personally took part in a four-day 1,500-mile driving challenge to Benidorm, in Spain, as a competitor in the ‘Benidorm or An Ruadh-Ghleann, Rutherglen donated the funds to our charity, in his continued support Well Done Folks! of the pub and its fundraising efforts. Bust 2019’ event, raising £2,692. Team leader and The Clifton CLIC Champion Sarah Foster, Rally participants are encouraged to drive their own car, a classic car or a ‘banger’ from Dover to Orléans in France, £1,000FOR CLIC SARGENT A weekly lottery bonus ball charity fundraiser at The Walnut Tree raises pictured with Bob, said: “I have worked at the pub for seven years and have got to know Bob very well. then onwards to Toulouse, before crossing into Spain and between £30 and £50, every Friday. Tarragona, with the final leg into Benidorm. “He always helps me out with our fundraising events and Organised by bar associate and CLIC Champion Leila Krasniqi, the weekly has been a great supporter since the pub first opened. Driving under the team name ‘The Ash Tree mob’, Andy fundraiser has generated more than £13,500 since it first started in 2010. and his crew were one of almost 200 cars taking part in “Sadly, his sister was recently diagnosed with terminal the annual event. Leila (right), pictured with customer Ana Puka making her number selection, cancer, so he has saved this money to give to charity.” has worked at the pub in Leytonstone, in east London, for 11 years. Andy, who opted for the ‘banger’ challenge, said: “The car Bob, who is registered as partially sighted, is a resident was only £100, and it has been a real team effort, as far as at the Beacon Centre for the Blind and a well-known and raising the money is concerned. The Sweyn Forkbeard, Gainsborough much-loved member of the local community. Well Done Folks! “A huge thankyou to everyone at the pub for their support, The Justice Mill (Aberdeen), The Gordon Highlander as well as to my mum Debbie and stepdad Dave, together The team at An Ruadh-Ghleann, in Rutherglen, raised more than £1,000 with my girlfriend Vic (all pictured, below at the finish), (Inverurie) and The Saltoun Inn (Fraserburgh) in one month, through donations, hamper raffles and bonus ball draws. £800 who assisted with getting sponsors for the car itself.” FOR CLIC SARGENT Pub manager Kat Scouller (front, on bike) and her team organised the various events and fundraising activities for staff and customers. Among the events was the pub’s third successive annual charity bike ride – a 10-mile cycle challenge around Millport, on the island of Great Cumbrae. Kat said: “An Ruadh-Ghleann is a fantastic little community pub – and it is great to get staff and customers all involved in our amazing fundraising activities.”

The Liquorice Gardens, Worksop Well Done Folks! £510 FOR CLIC SARGENT

Area manager Alan Harrison took part in the Simplyhealth Great Aberdeen Run 2019, supported by managers and staff from pubs across his area. Pub manager Amanda Fretwell led members of her team to the top of Ben Nevis. Alan’s half marathon fundraising challenge, in aid of CLIC The group from The Sweyn Forkbeard (Gainsborough) reached the 1,345m Sargent, was still collecting funds as Wetherspoon News summit of Scotland’s highest peak to raise just over £800. went to press. Amanda said: “It was a long day, yet a rewarding one. Our customers were The annual half marathon and 10K event, at the end of very generous with their sponsorship – and we’re really pleased so much August, started and finished on Union Street, Aberdeen Staff members from The Liquorice Gardens (Worksop) took part in the money was raised.” – the same street as The Justice Mill. Tough Mudder Midlands challenge, at Belvoir Castle, Grantham. Shift manager Laura Murray, who organised the event, said: “We are The team from The Justice Mill, which participated in the The magnificent seven fundraisers collected £510 for charity. grateful to Gainsborough Trinity FC for letting us use its minibus for the 10K race on the day, is pictured. Pictured (left to right) are team leader Katarina Dycka, associates Callum three days’ travel to Scotland and back. Ben Nevis is a really good climb They are (left to right) bar associate Lewis Mckenzie, shift – and everyone felt a sense of achievement when we came down.” Charlsworth and Jack Kirkland, team leader Courtney Bowmer, associate manager Colin Dick, pub manager Melissa Smith, bar shift Brandon Shipman, shift leader Kate Nott and Kate’s sister Kirsty Bingham. Pictured left to right are bar associates Lucy Saxelby and Liam holder, leader Andrew Wallace, bar associate Kiera Matthew and Kate said: “It was quite a challenge, in the cold and rain, but we all got window cleaner Wayne Ashley, pub manager Amanda Fretwell, duty bar team leader Kieran Reid. through it together with excellent teamwork and enjoyed a well-deserved manager Laura Murray, customer Matt Burton, bar associate Joy Green and Also taking part in the 10K were teams from The Gordon can of Punk IPA at the finish line!” customer Dale Ayris. Highlander (Inverurie) and The Saltoun Inn (Fraserburgh).

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Well Done Folks! Well Done Folks! The Walnut Tree, Leytonstone The Clifton, Sedgley The Ash Tree, Ashton-under-Lyne The Tumble Inn, Pontypridd

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Well Done Folks! The Moon Under Water, Boston Well Done Folks! The Auld Brig, Irvine Well Done Folks! The Glass Blower, Castleford The Joseph Bramah, Barnsley £200 Well Done Folks! FOR CLIC SARGENT £516 £1,000FOR CLIC SARGENT FOR CLIC SARGENT £50,000 FOR CLIC SARGENT

These three marvellous ‘mudlarks’ are pictured during a charity challenge at Belvoir Castle, in Grantham. Wetherspoon area manager Abigail Herdman (front), pub manager Dawn Cawston (right) and shift leader Arabella Kerrigan took part in the Midlands Youngsters at The Auld Brig enjoyed an Easter Sunday 10k Tough Mudder Classic. fun-day fundraiser, collecting £200. Dawn and Arabella, who work at The Moon Under Water (Boston), together Organised by shift leader Victoria Kutkaityte, kids took part with Abigail, completed the 25-obstacle race in just over three hours, in an Easter egg hunt, as well as crafts and face-painting, collectively raising more than £1,000 for charity. at the pub in Irvine. The award-winning magician Fabulous Frazer also entertained. The Hart & Spool, Borehamwood Staff members join in the fun with bunny ears. Pictured (left to right) are bar associate Charlene McCaffery, shift leader Victoria Kutkaityte, bar associate Victoria McIntosh and team leader Lynne Scott. Shift leader Katy Walker is pictured at The Glass Blower ahead of her charity mountain fundraiser. The Tuesday Bell, Lisburn Katy took part in the National Three Peaks Challenge, the only staff member from the pub in Castleford to attempt the 24-hour event. Arranged by a friend of her pub manager Sarah Heppinstall, Katy joined an organised group to complete the 23-mile, Staff at The Joseph Bramah are pictured preparing for ‘Barnsley’s Big three-stage event, with a total ascent of 3,064 metres Weekend’ and a significant fundraising day. (10,052ft), climbing the three highest peaks of Scotland, Shift manager and CLIC Champion Laura Mason (far left) and the team England and Wales, within 24 hours. at the pub in Barnsley pulled out all the stops to break the pub’s fabulous Well Done Folks! Katy said: “I had already done the Yorkshire Three Peaks, fundraising total of £50,000. as well as Ben Nevis, and had always wanted to do the Thanks to the first donation of the day, that barrier was broken, and an ‘all £325 National Challenge. It was an amazing experience.” out’ fundraising frenzy collected £1,151 on the day. FOR CLIC SARGENT She raised £516 in sponsorship, thanks to the support of Staff, including kitchen associate Kirk Brooke (aka Bramah Bear), handed Staff and customers at The Hart & Spool (Borehamwood) marked her colleagues and customers, family and friends. out sweetie bags and CLIC Sargent leaflets during the annual town Star Wars Day, for the second successive year, with a charity fundraiser. parade celebrations. The event, organised by team leader Gabby Hooper (front centre) on ‘May the The Metropolitan Bar, London Laura said: “We absolutely smashed it! All the team members worked their Fourth’, celebrated the filming of Star Wars at Elstree Studios, Borehamwood. socks off – and I couldn’t have asked for any more.” Staff dressed in fancy dress and there was a pub quiz and raffle, with prizes Former kitchen team leader Sharon Thomas, who now runs her own cake donated by staff and local businesses, raising £325. business, donated cakes for sharing and selling, while shift leader Shannon Also pictured are pub manager Jayne Esposito (front left), shift manager Quinn offered glitter face-painting. There was also a ‘name the unicorn’ Charley Kelly (front right), bar associates Luke Buckley (back second right) event to win a 6ft unicorn (Alison)! and Cornelius McGinty (back right), with customers. The Wilfred Wood, Stockport Well Done Folks! The Moon Under Water, Colindale Well Done Folks! £180 FOR CLIC SARGENT

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Pictured at The Tuesday Bell are (left to right) shift leaders Customers at The Metropolitan Bar put their knowledge Hollie Lockhart and Matt McQuaid, together with pub to the test and raised £305 into the bargain. manager Stacey McQuaid. Shift manager and quiz master Nick Charles, pictured with The trio took part in a month-long charity walking team leader Sophie Goodway, organised the quiz night challenge, attempting to walk 250 miles per person during event, which also included a charity raffle. the month of July. Eight teams, with a maximum of five players in each, answered Staff and customers at The Wilfred Wood took part in a 60-mile cycle Pub manager Scotty Doman and shift leader Emily John (both pictured) Stacey said: “We already do a lot of walking around the questions on current affairs, general knowledge and a variety charity challenge, managing to pedal almost 100 miles among them! took part in a 10k charity run, collectively raising an amazing £1,784.87. pub, but decided on this fundraising goal which equates of subjects at the pub near Baker Street tube, London. to 8.5 miles per day. Organised by shift leader Adam Dale (pictured left with colleagues The funds, generated through online sponsorship and cash-donations in Nick said: “We had a bigger turnout than I was expecting, Laura Athorn and Marley Oldham), the fundraiser at the pub in Stockport their pub, were pledged for the pair to complete one of the Regent’s Park “We have been going out every day for around three miles which was brilliant, and people were already asking when collected £180 in generous cash donations for charity. Summer 10k series, organised by The Race Organiser. – a different walk every time. We have several parks within the next one would be held. easy reach – and my poor dog Lexi has walked her legs off!” Adam also clocked up 41 miles himself on the static exercise bike, kindly Scotty, who manages The Moon Under Water (Colindale), in northwest “Thanks to everyone for supporting, including teams from loaned by the local gym, Life Leisure Hazel Grove, for the fundraising event. London, crossed the finishing line alongside Emily at Regent’s Park in Thanks to sponsorship from customers at the pub in three other local pubs (not all Wetherspoon), together with just over an hour. Lisburn, the fabulous fundraisers have amassed £430. pub managers.”

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88 Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 | Wetherspoon 89 “The staff dress“The staff in 1940s costumeandlove gettinginvolved with COMMUNITY This year saw, amongtheattractions, a HurricaneBomberandSpitfire 90 NO RATIONING 1940S, BUTWITH JUST LIKETHE BRIGHOUSE 1940s weekend. displays, vehicles vintage andLindyHopdancing. a great community initiative.” associate NiamhWilkins, AmberKelly leader team andfloorassociate style knees-up aimstopromotestyle knees-up Brighouseandbringcommunityspirit Organised by Initiative BrighouseBusiness (BBI),theannualvintage- She said:“Itisby far weekend ourbusiest oftheyear andthe Staff atTheRichardStaff OastlerjoinedinthefunatannualBrighouse fly past,aswell andcraftmarkets, asvintage localfood, livinghistory to thetown. Bradley McHugh. Pub managerSandyMoccia,whoattendstheregular BBImeetings, is pictured (left) with (left to right) team leader Job Holden, bar JobHolden,bar is picturedleader to right)team with(left (left) best feel-goodbest event Ihave ever beento. Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com

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The superheroes day, toraise fundsfor thepurpose-built A supercharityfundraiser atTheYarborough Hotelcollectedan – ANDTHEIRBABIES WONDER WOMEN HELPS SHEFFIELD’S WONDER WOMAN GRIMSBY special care for sickandpremature –isacauseclose babies One of the babies sadlydidnotmakeOne ofthebabies it,sofundraising for Ashworth,Chelsea JoshNeller, Brad Carrington, Steve Bettinson, with hersuperhero members staff BenSoul,ElishaMardling, £305 towards thetotal. Staff dressedStaff insuperhero –andbarassociateDanny costumes In thepasttwo years, atthepubinGrimsby staff have, among the Jessop Wingthe Jessop –whichprovides intensive neonatal and them, becomeparents toanincredible 13children! to theirhearts. Katie Dennis,HollieSmith,Pearl andDanny. Hartshorn Pub managerEmmaKeeley (aka Wonder Woman) ispictured Henfrey (aka MrIncredible) shaved, hadhishead generating incredible £1,615 for SheffieldChildren’s Hospital. bike ride, tombolaandraffle towinatelevision. Wing, maternityunit,calledJessop hospital includedastatic jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 |Wetherspoon 91

COMMUNITY “The staff dress“The staff in 1940s costumeandlove gettinginvolved with COMMUNITY This year saw, amongtheattractions, a HurricaneBomberandSpitfire 90 NO RATIONING 1940S, BUTWITH JUST LIKETHE BRIGHOUSE 1940s weekend. displays, vehicles vintage andLindyHopdancing. style knees-up aimstopromotestyle knees-up Brighouseandbringcommunityspirit associate NiamhWilkins, AmberKelly leader team andfloorassociate a great community initiative.” Organised by Initiative BrighouseBusiness (BBI),theannualvintage- She said:“Itisby far weekend ourbusiest oftheyear andthe Staff atTheRichardStaff OastlerjoinedinthefunatannualBrighouse to thetown. fly past,aswell andcraftmarkets, asvintage localfood, livinghistory Pub managerSandyMoccia,whoattendstheregular BBImeetings, Bradley McHugh. is pictured (left) with (left to right) team leader Job Holden, bar JobHolden,bar is picturedleader to right)team with(left (left) best feel-goodbest event Ihave ever beento. Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com

The route oftheday’s event hasremained thesamesince The Harbord Harbord. The MiddletonPace Eggplay whichis isanannual spectacle The Easterweekend signalstheperformance ofauniquely The word ‘pace’ from comes theOldEnglish ‘pasch’ meaning The Harbord Harbord isatthemid-way andhaswelcomed stage TOWN-CENTRE PUB IN TUNEWITHOUR TRAVELLING PLAYERS MIDDLETON champion, Beelzebub, TheDoctor, Dobbinand MissKittyFair act 17th century, whentravelling players villagers in entertained acted out in or outside at least eightpubs,includingourpub acted outinoroutsideatleast scenes fromscenes around stories thethemeofahero, StGeorge, with Characters includingtheKingofEngland,StGeorge, Turkish play’s inception,in1967, withthefirst performance atoneendof regional event Manchester. inMiddleton,near plenty ofaudienceparticipation. return for money. the group sincethepubopenedin1998. Easter –andthetradition isthoughttohave intheearly started Middleton andstoppingatmostpubsenroute. British Heart Foundation.British Heart Nowadays, theplayers collectdonationsinaidof the “While sellingthepaintingsby thegroup alllocalartists, also CASH TO CARRON FALKIRK BRING ART WORKS OF K R LKI FA Also pictured amongthegroup exhibiting of artists are at theFalkirk pub. asks for donationsfor ourcharityCLICSargent.” annual exhibition isnow initssecondyear. and Wolf Archer. Organised by Tony localartist Cooper(second right),thisis pub, TheCarron Works. well-known character withintheFalkirk community–his (left toright)LindaArcher,(left Margaret Cooper, Wilson Campbell the secondsuccessive year thattheevent hasbeenstaged David said:“Tony isaregular customeratthepubanda Pub managerDavid McAuley exhibition hostedanart athis “Taking whilehelpingsomeoneelse, infunactivities, isajoy part for usall FROM THEFRONT FUNDS, BRAD LEADS IN RACE TO RAISE PRESTON The Grey Friar have collectively raised more than£30,000 for charity. customers getbehindalloftheevents, withsuchamazingcommunityspirit. involved alottothestaff mean charities inthefundraising –andour Sponsorship for Bradley’s marathon-running hasalsobenefitedCystic Staff andcustomersStaff atTheGrey Friar have collectedmore than£25,000 for CLICSargent. through andpersonal duringthatdecade. pub-basedactivities challenges Pub managerBradley Hollingsworth andcustomers andhisteam at Bradley, whohasworked for Wetherspoon for 20 years, said:“All ofthe Bereavement by Suicide (£200) andLennox Children’s Fund Cancer (£100). Heroes (£1,040), Preston Violence(£230),Survivors Domestic Services of Pub fundraisers for have localcharities for includedsupport Sullivan’s (£200)Disease andStOswald’s Hospice(£300). Fibrosis Trust (£750), C-R-Y Cardiac RiskintheYoung (£750), Kawasaki Bradley (pictured) hasalsopersonally£2,100 addedafurther tothattotal Bradley, whocelebrated 10years atthepub inMay, hasgenerated funds by intheLondon part taking Marathon. less fortunate.”less – anditisgreat tobedoingsomethingworthwhile andpositive for others Around since1923, MOORE CAKES FORCOMMUNITY CARE GLASGOW cakes for sale–making bakesone ofthetasty and care aswell support, as operates over 60 services organised acharitybake among others. and employment services, sale toraise fundsfor Weklicz ispictured at mental health social social health mental £80 for thecharity. SAMH currently SAMH (Scottish Association SAMH (Scottish Association Scotland, providing Staff at The Sir John Moore atTheSirJohnMoore Staff the pubinGlasgow with for Health). Mental Bar Associate Marta Bar AssociateMarta in communities acrossin communities homelessness, addiction addiction homelessness,

The superheroes day, toraise fundsfor thepurpose-built A supercharityfundraiser atTheYarborough Hotelcollectedan – ANDTHEIRBABIES WONDER WOMEN HELPS SHEFFIELD’S WONDER WOMAN GRIMSBY special care for sickandpremature –isacauseclose babies One of the babies sadlydidnotmakeOne ofthebabies it,sofundraising for Ashworth,Chelsea JoshNeller, Brad Carrington, Steve Bettinson, with hersuperhero members staff BenSoul,ElishaMardling, £305 towards thetotal. Staff dressedStaff insuperhero –andbarassociateDanny costumes In thepasttwo years, atthepubinGrimsby staff have, among them, becomeparents toanincredible 13children! to theirhearts. Wingthe Jessop –whichprovides intensive neonatal and Katie Dennis,HollieSmith,Pearl andDanny. Hartshorn Pub managerEmmaKeeley (aka Wonder Woman) ispictured Henfrey (aka MrIncredible) shaved, hadhishead generating incredible £1,615 for SheffieldChildren’s Hospital. bike ride, tombolaandraffle towinatelevision. Wing, maternityunit,calledJessop hospital includedastatic jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 |Wetherspoon 91

COMMUNITY CAROL’S PAEAN TO PUB PRINCE PATRONS ARE RAVING GOES FROM PAGE TO STAGE AS ALAN SETS NEW RECORD

Wetherspoon superfan Alan ‘Howling Laud’ Hope (pictured, right) He has also visited more than 700 Wetherspoon pubs across the marked a special occasion at his local Wetherspoon pub. UK, over that 20-year period. Official Monster Raving Loony Party leader Alan, possibly The Prince Arthur’s manager, Stuart Merricks, presented Alan with one of Wetherspoon’s most high-profile fans, celebrated a specially inscribed tankard to commemorate the occasion. becoming Britain’s longest-serving party political leader, with Stuart said: “Alan is our best-known customer and, without doubt, Regular customer Carol Grant (pictured) has written a short book “I am based in Shawlands, so the pub is also my local. 20 years’ service. our most loyal. (also transformed into a play, by Paul Moore, also pictured) about “Having read Carol’s book, I was convinced that it would transfer As a result, he will appear in Guinness World Records as the “He is well known by all of the other customers and staff here and her times and visits to her local Wetherspoon pub. very well from page to stage. longest-serving leader of a registered UK political party over the really is part of the pub’s DNA. Ann Jennens, pub manager at Sir John Stirling Maxwell, in Glasgow, past 100 years. “It struck me that the book referenced our local Wetherspoon pub, “I look forward to serving him his usual pint of Ruddles for many said: “Following the success of Carol’s book, she was approached by a lot; as a ‘professional people-watcher’, I felt that I could embellish The occasion also coincided with Alan’s 77th birthday, so it was years to come.” artistic director Paul Moore, who wrote and directed a stage version that for the stage. a double celebration at The Prince Arthur, in Fleet. – and we supported Carol with a prelaunch party at the pub. Alan added: “I have stood for the Monster Raving Loony Party at “The story is based on the hilarious exploits of three best friends, Pictured with Alan are members and supporters (left to right) 26 major elections, including eight general elections, including “We are all thrilled for Carol and Paul – and wish them every success their banter and their bond. Steve Lawson, Dave Moore (back), Derrill Carr, Barmy Lord against David Cameron, Boris Johnson and Theresa May. with the play.” Brockman and Baron Badger, together with a specially made “It’s very important for me to inform the punters who patronise “Wherever possible, at all major elections, I make the local Glesga Wumen and the Mystery Swally Adventure premiered in May birthday/anniversary cake in party colours. Sir John Stirling Maxwell of the ‘creatives’ who sup at the bar and Wetherspoon pub my regular meeting place and enjoy chatting at the Southside Fringe Festival. It is set to go on tour in autumn how the pub brings together different people.” Alan is holding a bottle of Monster Mash, brewed by Hampshire- to the locals and members of staff. 2019 and spring 2020. based Mash Brewery in 2014, which was opened and used to “The London Inn (Torquay) was the first Wetherspoon pub I ever visited. Paul Moore, artistic director, The Arts Enigma, said: “I have been toast the occasion. writing and directing theatre in Glasgow for more than 20 years… Alan first visited The Prince Arthur in 1999 and, to date, has made “I am very proud to be associated with Wetherspoon. I intend to always original work. more than 5,000 visits to his favourite pub. carry on visiting many more of the pubs and to spend even more time in my local, The Prince Arthur.” HUXLEY HEROES (AND VILLAINS) PUT CUP CAUSES A STIR AT THE MOON AND SPOON Pub manager Mensah Richardson is pictured (right) with THE FUN INTO FUNDRAISING regular customers at The Moon and Spoon, in Slough. Board members of the Slough Town FC Supporters’ Trust, A ‘heroes and villains’ fun-day at The Sir Julian Huxley Ollie Hayward and Alan Harding, together with supporter (Selsdon) raised £170, split between two charities. John Eames (left to right), brought the Berks & Bucks The fun-filled fundraiser generated funds for County Cup to the pub to proudly show off. CLIC Sargent and Alzheimer’s Society. The Moon and Spoon is a sponsor of the nearby National Staff donned fancy dress hero and villain attire, with League South football club, Slough Town, which beat a competition for the best costume, while youngsters Reading U23s in the 2018/19 Challenge Cup Final to enjoyed apple-bobbing and wet sponge-throwing. win the trophy. There was also a charity raffle and cake sale, Alan said: “We wanted to bring the cup in to show with homemade cakes by kitchen team leader everyone at the pub as a thankyou for their support and Shauna Glover. sponsorship throughout the season. Pictured enjoying the fun, with the youngsters, are “Club members enjoy a 20-per-cent discount on food at (back, left to right) shift leader Sophie Wright and The Moon and Spoon, during the football season, which bar associate Sophie Reid, (front, left to right) shift is very much appreciated.” manager and organiser Margaret Reid, shift leader Two signed and framed Slough Town football shirts are Bethany Gwilliam and bar associate Danielle Wheeler. also permanently on display at the pub.

92 Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 | Wetherspoon 93 CAROL’S PAEAN TO PUB PRINCE PATRONS ARE RAVING GOES FROM PAGE TO STAGE AS ALAN SETS NEW RECORD

92 Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 | Wetherspoon 93 “It is estimated there“It isestimated are over 40 residing nationalities COMMUNITY The OldBorough, inSwords, was thevenue for a The ‘intercultural quiznight’whichwas heldat The recently launchedSwords Intercultural Festival OLD BOROUGHHELPSCELEBRATE DIVERSITY SWORDS our diversity isworth celebrating.” committee whichismadeupof different nationalities organisers ofthe festival Ken toldthe Duffy Fingal 94 community fundraising quiz night to help in collecting community fundraising quiz nighttohelpincollecting supported, asalways,supported, by thepeopleofSwords.” reality andagreat success. pleased tohostthefundraiser,pleased whichwas very well manager DenisGinnane, raised €432. within theSwords area. Swords Tidy Towns believes who are working very hard tomake thefestival a Swords Tidy Towns chairperson andoneofthe Independent newspaper: “We have avery dedicated the pubfor Swords Tidy Towns, hostedby deputy funds for anew localfestival event. thanks to the support of the local people and our pub thanks ofthelocalpeopleandourpub tothesupport Pub managerSarah Darcy said:“We were onlytoo in thetown. is settomake areturn, in2020, atSwords Castle, Jolly’s HotelhostedaGuideDogsfor theBlindtraining The pubandhotel,inBroughty Ferry, Dundee, near hadguidedog The training demonstrations featured guidedogpuppy ‘Ernie’ guide dogowners andfundraising for GuideDogsfor theBlind. PUBBY PUPPIESAT JOLLY’S FERRY BROUGHTY demonstration, fundraising andawareness day. puppies intraining,puppies aswell asguidedogs andowners attending throughout thecommunity-event day. learning theropes,learning inthepub’s front room. There were alsotalks by Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com

“However, thisevent gave tofindoutmore peopletheopportunity “Customers encounterguidedogsatthepubfrom often thenearby Jolly’s Hotel,said:“Thiswas awonderfulcommunitypartnership, about thisgreat work intraining.” andactuallyseethepuppies Hotel as part ofthedog-trainingHotel aspart sessions. Forfar Training School,asthepuppy-walkers regularly visitJolly’s Lee Thelwell (pictured centre, withpuppy Milo), pubmanagerat helping toraise awareness andfundsfor GuideDogsfor theBlind. HOTEL “The team atTheSaltounInnandIare“The team helpingto “It really overlooked isanuntouched andoften gem, ‘things todo’, intown andoutoftown, andreveals The group hasbeensetuptopromote allofthe The Discover Fraserburgh Tourism Group works to The website (discoverfraserburgh.com) details FLIES SHARON OFTHESALTOUN FRASERBURGH since itfirst openedinAugust 2014 andwas and wildlife, aswell aslocalvisitorattractions. a group helpingtopromote oflocalbusinesses, among them The Saltoun Inn, the harbour and among themTheSaltounInn,theharbourand people andvisitors alike. Scotland,whicharenortheast available tolocal promoted topubmanagerinJune,of ispart promote thetown, along withourfellow Discover perfect for aweekend get-away for walking and wonderful thingsintheFraserburgh area, in wandering, withawarm welcome. Sharon, TheSaltounInnpuband whomanages Sharon, whohasworked atTheSaltounInn Sharon said:“Fraserburgh seaside isabeautiful to Fraserburgh. treasure’ tourismgroup. the ‘Discover Fraserburgh –Scotland’s hidden town, with big skies and sandy beaches, cliff tops clifftops town, andsandybeaches, withbigskies the town anditssurroundings. them toenjoy theirtriptoFraserburgh tothe fullest. treasure onthemap.” Pub managerSharon Hollandisbackingalocal initiative toimprove tourismandattract new visitors Fraserburgh toputthisScottishhidden colleagues, hotel in the Scottish town, is part of and supporting hotel intheScottishtown, ofandsupporting ispart beach, aswellbeach, asboattripsand visitorattractions. bring peopleup-to-dateinformation whichwillhelp local treasures, tostay includingplaces andeat, “I can’t enoughfor thanktheteam getting The pubwas decorated withballoons, The event, whichmarked NF1awareness CONDITION MESSAGE FLYING BOAT HELPS PROPEL NERVE DARTFORD condition, in support of their colleague oftheir colleague condition, insupport complications andcurrently nocure, day (neurofibromatosis type1),was aimed and nervous system. people with a charitywhichsupports and raising money for Nerve Tumours UK, at informing peopleaboutthecondition awareness for medical aparticular although notmany peopleknow aboutit. a lottomeandmy family.” patches andproblemspatches eyes withthebones, range ofsymptoms, includingpaleskin which isquitecommon,withmany was diagnosedwithNF1. It’s acondition usually non-cancerous, butmay causea Staff atTheFlyingBoat(Dartford)Staff raised Shift managerEllie,Shift pictured (right)with tumours togrow alongnerves.are These the condition. team leader SiobhanBaker, leader team said:“Myson there was alsoaraffle andcake sale. NF1 is a genetic condition which causes NF1 isageneticconditionwhichcauses Ellie Davis andherfamily. behind me with something which means behind mewithsomethingwhichmeans banners andinformation posters –and FLAG FORFRASERBURGH

(Captain’s Table Restaurant), oftheDiscover whoare part also Fraserburgh Initiative Lynda andSamanthaMasson Lighthouses) Museum ofScottish McGuigan (The Wetherspoon’s areamanagerAlanHarrison ispictured at TheSaltounInnwith(right) The town boastsastunningaward-winning andseveral beach otherattractions, The SaltounInnhotelboasts11en suitebedrooms with unlimitedfree Wi-Fi, such as the Lighthouse Museum, Heritage Centresuch astheLighthouse Museum,Heritage andcommunityswimming pool, making thetown placefor anideal thewholefamily tovisit. was builtin1801 by localmasonAlexander Morrice. Fraserburgh town seaside inthefishingindustry. isabeautiful withrichhistory Formerly calledtheSaltounArmsHotel,three-storey grade Blistedproperty Freeview television temperature anddigital control. wetherspoon hotels jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 |Wetherspoon 95 FIND MOREPUBHISTORIES AND PHOTOGRAPHS ONLINE jdwetherspoon.com/pub-histories

COMMUNITY “It is estimated there“It isestimated are over 40 residing nationalities COMMUNITY The ‘intercultural quiznight’whichwas heldat The recently launchedSwords Intercultural Festival The OldBorough, inSwords, was thevenue for a OLD BOROUGHHELPSCELEBRATE DIVERSITY SWORDS our diversity isworth celebrating.” committee whichismadeupof different nationalities organisers ofthe festival Ken toldthe Duffy Fingal 94 community fundraising quiz night to help in collecting community fundraising quiz nighttohelpincollecting supported, asalways,supported, by thepeopleofSwords.” reality andagreat success. pleased tohostthefundraiser,pleased whichwas very well manager DenisGinnane, raised €432. within theSwords area. Swords Tidy Towns believes who are working very hard tomake thefestival a Swords Tidy Towns chairperson andoneofthe Independent newspaper: “We have avery dedicated the pubfor Swords Tidy Towns, hostedby deputy thanks ofthelocalpeopleandourpub tothesupport funds for anew localfestival event. Pub managerSarah Darcy said:“We were onlytoo in thetown. is settomake areturn, in2020, atSwords Castle, Jolly’s HotelhostedaGuideDogsfor theBlindtraining The training demonstrations featured guidedogpuppy ‘Ernie’ The pubandhotel,inBroughty Ferry, Dundee, near hadguidedog guide dogowners andfundraising for GuideDogsfor theBlind. PUBBY PUPPIESAT JOLLY’S FERRY BROUGHTY demonstration, fundraising andawareness day. puppies intraining,puppies aswell asguidedogs andowners attending throughout thecommunity-event day. learning theropes,learning inthepub’s front room. There were alsotalks by Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com

“However, thisevent gave tofindoutmore peopletheopportunity “Customers encounterguidedogsatthepubfrom often thenearby Jolly’s Hotel,said:“Thiswas awonderfulcommunitypartnership, about thisgreat work intraining.” andactuallyseethepuppies Hotel as part ofthedog-trainingHotel aspart sessions. Forfar Training School,asthepuppy-walkers regularly visitJolly’s Lee Thelwell (pictured centre, withpuppy Milo), pubmanagerat helping toraise awareness andfundsfor GuideDogsfor theBlind. HOTEL “The team atTheSaltounInnandIare“The team helpingto “It really overlooked isanuntouched andoften gem, ‘things todo’, intown andoutoftown, andreveals The group hasbeensetuptopromote allofthe The Discover Fraserburgh Tourism Group works to The website (discoverfraserburgh.com) details FLIES SHARON OFTHESALTOUN FRASERBURGH since itfirst openedinAugust 2014 andwas a group helpingtopromote oflocalbusinesses, and wildlife, aswell aslocalvisitorattractions. among them The Saltoun Inn, the harbour and among themTheSaltounInn,theharbourand people andvisitors alike. Scotland,whicharenortheast available tolocal promoted topubmanagerinJune,of ispart promote thetown, along withourfellow Discover perfect for aweekend get-away for walking and wonderful thingsintheFraserburgh area, in wandering, withawarm welcome. Sharon, TheSaltounInnpuband whomanages Sharon, whohasworked atTheSaltounInn to Fraserburgh. Sharon said:“Fraserburgh seaside isabeautiful treasure’ tourismgroup. the ‘Discover Fraserburgh –Scotland’s hidden the town anditssurroundings. town, with big skies and sandy beaches, cliff tops clifftops town, andsandybeaches, withbigskies them toenjoy theirtriptoFraserburgh tothe fullest. treasure onthemap.” Pub managerSharon Hollandisbackingalocal initiative toimprove tourismandattract new visitors Fraserburgh toputthisScottishhidden colleagues, hotel in the Scottish town, is part of and supporting hotel intheScottishtown, ofandsupporting ispart bring peopleup-to-dateinformation whichwillhelp beach, aswellbeach, asboattripsand visitorattractions. local treasures, tostay includingplaces andeat, “I can’t enoughfor thanktheteam getting The event, whichmarked NF1awareness The pubwas decorated withballoons, CONDITION MESSAGE FLYING BOAT HELPS PROPEL NERVE DARTFORD condition, in support of their colleague oftheir colleague condition, insupport complications andcurrently nocure, day (neurofibromatosis type1),was aimed and nervous system. people with a charitywhichsupports and raising money for Nerve Tumours UK, at informing peopleaboutthecondition awareness for medical aparticular a lottomeandmy family.” although notmany peopleknow aboutit. patches andproblemspatches eyes withthebones, range ofsymptoms, includingpaleskin which isquitecommon,withmany was diagnosedwithNF1. It’s acondition usually non-cancerous, butmay causea Staff atTheFlyingBoat(Dartford)Staff raised Shift managerEllie,Shift pictured (right)with tumours togrow alongnerves.are These the condition. team leader SiobhanBaker, leader team said:“Myson there was alsoaraffle andcake sale. NF1 is a genetic condition which causes NF1 isageneticconditionwhichcauses Ellie Davis andherfamily. banners andinformation posters –and behind me with something which means behind mewithsomethingwhichmeans FLAG FORFRASERBURGH

COMMUNITY 8'' PIZZAS FULL MOON HELPS JOHN TRACE AN ECLIPSED PAST PETITES PIZZAS – A SMALL WONDER Wetherspoon pubs are well known for their artwork displays of New smaller versions have proven a popular addition local history, where detailed accounts of events and characters, associated with the town or city of the pub’s location, are to our ‘any 3 small plates’ selection meticulously researched and presented. One customer has used some of this history to help in ur NEW small-plate 8" pizzas are proving a big hit. Our eight choices are: Margherita; roasted vegetable; vegan a small way towards a rather large personal project. Our freshly topped and baked, great-value pizza range is a roasted vegetable; Hawaiian; ham and mushroom; pepperoni; John Bird has researched and written a book chronicling more O hugely popular addition to our ‘any 3 small plates’ selection. BBQ chicken; spicy meat feast. than 1,000 years of his family history, packed with details and You can mix and match with a choice of small-plate options, These come together with a huge selection of extra toppings photographs. including British chicken wings, halloumi fries and spicy coated to add to any option. ‘My Journey Back In Time’ has taken Dudley resident John king prawns, as well as nachos and chicken breast bites. Our blended grated cheese, a mix of mozzarella and Cheddar, seven years to complete – and he is understandably proud of his achievement. You can also enjoy a pizza-fest to share and opt for three 8" ensures a beautiful ‘browning in the baking’, for that perfect John’s local Wetherspoon pub, The Full Moon (Dudley), options from the range of eight choices. pizza… every time. provided a couple of pieces for his genealogy jigsaw. Bespoke Tomatoes We source our sauce – tomato of course – from Italy, made by John said: “Thanks to the manager (Lee Cartwright) at Alternatively, you can combine our topping selection and make The Full Moon, in Dudley, for the image of John Dudley, experts Cirio, using 100 per cent Italian tomatoes to provide an bespoke pizzas of your choice. Duke of Northumberland. authentic taste and high-quality pizza-topping. These are also all available in our original 11" pizza size and “John Dudley, who was Protector to King Edward VI, and my meal-deal offer, made from the best ingredients, sourced Our herbs and spices include fresh rosemary, fresh basil and family share ancestors. fresh chillies – to complement the various combinations of for your enjoyment. “There were other bits and bobs of interest in the pub, too, including tempting tasty toppings. Every pizza is freshly cooked to order and served within our service information about Lady Jane Grey (later Lady Jane Dudley).” aim of 10 minutes, whatever the size or toppings you choose. Simply select your favourite toppings for your pizza, available John, who has dedicated his book to his mum, Joan, concluded: to eat in or take away. “Creating a history book is, no doubt, a worthwhile project. Dough Our new, improved recipe pizza dough, for our thin-crust bases, We also offer garlic pizza bread (8" and 11") with “It is a privilege to bring some of the contents of this book to the is pressed by us in the kitchen (not premade), then freshly topped garlic & parsley butter and fresh rosemary, on its own attention of those unfamiliar with such information.” and baked. or topped with added mozzarella cheese, as the perfect accompaniment to your pizza meal. We are continuing to invest in dedicated pizza ovens and staff training, to bring our freshly made pizzas to even more of our A children’s pizza selection is also available for those hungry COUNTING HOUSE little-ones; just ask at the bar for the children’s menu. SHAW-FOOTED DOZEN pubs and customers. TREK TO SUMMIT OF PAULA KEEPS SCAFELL PIKE CHARITY’S CASH COUNTERS BUSY

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A daring dozen staff trekked up England’s highest peak to raise more than £2,000 for charity Dementia UK. The team from The Robert Shaw, Westhoughton, climbed Scafell Pike in Cumbria, earning them sponsorship pledges from customers and friends. Shift leader Danny Fishwick organised the event with team leader Jessica Brady and he personally raised £1,500 in sponsorship. at feast Pub manager Cheryll Kean joined in the climb. She said: “I’m very y me proud that we were able to raise so much money for Dementia UK, Bar associate Paula Wilson has been busy baking, selling and pic as several of our customers and colleagues have relatives who have walking – all in aid of charity. a s suffered with this devastating illness.” t 8" Paula, who works at The Counting House, in Dundee, raised ri Pictured from left are bar associate Jack Davies, bar associate £265 for Cancer Research UK. She is pictured with her son e Jack Henderson, shift manager Andrew Knowles, kitchen associate James and niece Cara Berwick. h rg Niall Spragg, shift leader Danny Fishwick, bar associate Tommy Leech, Her home bakes and homemade Father’s Day gift sale (pictured) a team leader Jessica Brady, bar associate Chris Leeming, pub manager was a big hit at the pub, while her participation in the Dundee M Cheryll Kean, team leader Lewis Harrington, shift manager 5K Race for Life event – at Camperdown Park, Dundee – raised 8" Tasha Brady and team leader Shannon Walton further funds through sponsorship and donations.

96 Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 | Wetherspoon 97 8'' PIZZAS FULL MOON HELPS JOHN TRACE AN ECLIPSED PAST PETITES PIZZAS – A SMALL WONDER Wetherspoon pubs are well known for their artwork displays of New smaller versions have proven a popular addition local history, where detailed accounts of events and characters, associated with the town or city of the pub’s location, are to our ‘any 3 small plates’ selection meticulously researched and presented. One customer has used some of this history to help in ur NEW small-plate 8" pizzas are proving a big hit. Our eight choices are: Margherita; roasted vegetable; vegan a small way towards a rather large personal project. Our freshly topped and baked, great-value pizza range is a roasted vegetable; Hawaiian; ham and mushroom; pepperoni; John Bird has researched and written a book chronicling more O hugely popular addition to our ‘any 3 small plates’ selection. BBQ chicken; spicy meat feast. than 1,000 years of his family history, packed with details and You can mix and match with a choice of small-plate options, These come together with a huge selection of extra toppings photographs. including British chicken wings, halloumi fries and spicy coated to add to any option. ‘My Journey Back In Time’ has taken Dudley resident John king prawns, as well as nachos and chicken breast bites. Our blended grated cheese, a mix of mozzarella and Cheddar, seven years to complete – and he is understandably proud of his achievement. You can also enjoy a pizza-fest to share and opt for three 8" ensures a beautiful ‘browning in the baking’, for that perfect John’s local Wetherspoon pub, The Full Moon (Dudley), options from the range of eight choices. pizza… every time. provided a couple of pieces for his genealogy jigsaw. Bespoke Tomatoes We source our sauce – tomato of course – from Italy, made by John said: “Thanks to the manager (Lee Cartwright) at Alternatively, you can combine our topping selection and make The Full Moon, in Dudley, for the image of John Dudley, experts Cirio, using 100 per cent Italian tomatoes to provide an bespoke pizzas of your choice. Duke of Northumberland. authentic taste and high-quality pizza-topping. These are also all available in our original 11" pizza size and “John Dudley, who was Protector to King Edward VI, and my meal-deal offer, made from the best ingredients, sourced Our herbs and spices include fresh rosemary, fresh basil and family share ancestors. fresh chillies – to complement the various combinations of for your enjoyment. “There were other bits and bobs of interest in the pub, too, including tempting tasty toppings. Every pizza is freshly cooked to order and served within our service information about Lady Jane Grey (later Lady Jane Dudley).” aim of 10 minutes, whatever the size or toppings you choose. Simply select your favourite toppings for your pizza, available John, who has dedicated his book to his mum, Joan, concluded: to eat in or take away. “Creating a history book is, no doubt, a worthwhile project. Dough Our new, improved recipe pizza dough, for our thin-crust bases, We also offer garlic pizza bread (8" and 11") with “It is a privilege to bring some of the contents of this book to the is pressed by us in the kitchen (not premade), then freshly topped garlic & parsley butter and fresh rosemary, on its own attention of those unfamiliar with such information.” and baked. or topped with added mozzarella cheese, as the perfect accompaniment to your pizza meal. We are continuing to invest in dedicated pizza ovens and staff training, to bring our freshly made pizzas to even more of our A children’s pizza selection is also available for those hungry COUNTING HOUSE little-ones; just ask at the bar for the children’s menu. SHAW-FOOTED DOZEN pubs and customers. TREK TO SUMMIT OF PAULA KEEPS SCAFELL PIKE CHARITY’S CASH COUNTERS BUSY

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96 Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 | Wetherspoon 97 n b n b y i y i p p i r y p p i r y H a p n t H d a H a p n t H d a y y Stockton-on-Tees y Borehamwood Burton upon Trent y Rotherhithe THE LORD BURTON THE THOMAS SHERATON THE HART & SPOOL Bar associate Nicola Gill and shift leader Lewis THE SURREY DOCKS Staff at The Thomas Sheraton are pictured toasting The Hart & Spool marked 25 years with a week-long fundraising Team leader Natalie Hendry organised a sweet treat Hutchings are pictured at The Lord Burton. the pub’s 21st birthday with a glass of bubbly. event in aid of CLIC Sargent. fundraiser to celebrate a 22nd birthday. The popular high-street pub, in Burton upon Pictured (back, left to right) are team leaders Lorna Pub manager Jayne Esposito is pictured (centre) with shift 22 Natalie, who works at The Surrey Docks (Rotherhithe), 21 25 YEARS Trent, marked its 22nd anniversary with 22 YEARS Summerson and Daisy Godfrey and kitchen shift YEARS YEARS leader Ellen Quirke (left) and bar associate Michelle Schmidt, offered a biscuit-decorating session, for kids big and small, complimentary beer for its regular customers leader Emma Marson (now at The Highland Laddie, together with a large celebration cake which was enjoyed with icing, sprinkles and sweeties, to mark the anniversary – following this birthday photo shoot! Norton), with customer Ian Sladdin (right) and floor of the London pub, managed by Kylee Garwood. by everyone. associate Scott Hawkes (front). Pub manager Andy Byers has run the pub, which opened The fundraising activities, including face-painting, raffles, quizzes and The event raised £75 for CLIC Sargent. in July 1997, for more than 10 years. Ian, also vice-chairman of the Campaign for Real Ale Cleveland a tombola, collected £255. Natalie is pictured with shift leader Wayne Rickett and youngsters branch, has been a regular customer for the past 15 years. It is named after the first Lord Burton, Michael Arthur Bass, Jayne has managed the Borehamwood pub for 10 years. She joined the Matthew, Lucy and Mason (left to right) enjoying the birthday treats. a member of the famous brewing family which had its The Stockton-on-Tees pub is named after furniture designer company as a kitchen associate in March 2006, taking over as pub manager headquarters in the Staffordshire town. Thomas Sheraton, born in Stockton in 1751. in August 2009. Jono Carney, who was previously at The Ward Jackson (Hartlepool), took over as pub manager at the beginning of May.

y Rugeley THE PLAZA Staff at The Plaza celebrated the pub’s 21st birthday with an Hawaiian-themed party. y Bexleyheath 21 Pub manager Sian Siddall, who took over at the Rugeley YEARS pub in April 2013, said: “We wanted to mark the pub’s THE WRONG ‘UN birthday, as well as the start of summer and our great Pub manager Terry Fitzgerald is pictured (second left) beer garden – and the summery Hawaiian theme with (left to right) regular customer Charlie Blewitt, seemed appropriate.” 25 shift leader Harvey Hamilton and bar associate Ben Pictured are (left to right) floor associate Ben Vivian, bar associates YEARS Silver celebrating the 25th birthday of The Wrong ’Un. y blackrock Millie Rawlings and Tom Williams and floor associate Kye Gordon (front). The pub, in Bexleyheath, marked its silver anniversary The anniversary event included a charity cake sale, decorating cupcakes with balloons, banners and birthday cake. and a chocolate fountain, with strawberries, which raised £50 for Thirty regular customers also enjoyed a day out at the races, THE THREE CLIC Sargent. attending the Epsom Derby, as an additional birthday event. TUN TAVERN The pub stands on the site of the earliest cricket field in Deputy manager Stephen Barr (left) Bexleyheath, a fact remembered in the pub’s name – named after and shift leader Scott Butler are one of the most difficult deliveries for a batsman to play… a googly pictured at The Three Tun Tavern. or wrong ’un, bowled by a leg spinner. 5 The cricket pitch was on land alongside a public house, the old YEARS The pub, in Blackrock, was marking its fifth birthday – and both staff Golden Lion, and the earliest recorded match played on the site members were also celebrating their (which pre-dates the town) was in 1746. fifth anniversary working there, having started when the pub first opened in July 2014. The Three Tun Tavern was Wetherspoon’s first pub in the Republic of Ireland. In the latter half of the 18th century, there was The Three Tun Tavern, in Blackrock. It was ‘kept by one Bishop, a worthy host and was renowned for its good cheer’. The tavern survived until fairly recent years and the name lives on, with our pub in the town. New pub manager Siobhan Finnegan said: “In the past five years since opening, the pub has become a very busy and well-liked hub in the town. “We thank the people of Blackrock for their support, during the first five years, and look forward to many more years serving the community here.”

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98 Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 | Wetherspoon 99 n b y i p p r y COMPETITION H a p n t H d a y dewsbury y preston 4 X £30 PRIZES TO BE WON THE TIME PIECE THE GREY FRIAR A fundraising fun day at The Time Piece helped to celebrate Shift leader Nathan Blake and bar associate the pub’s 20th birthday, as well as raise charity cash for Mollie Wareing are pictured toasting their pub’s CLIC Sargent to the tune of £548. WINWETHERSPOON A £30GIFT CARD 23rd birthday with a glass of fizz. 20 23 YEARS Organised by shift manager Claire Triplett (back, second right), The first four correctly completed crosswords to be YEARS They work at The Grey Friar, one of our two the event included a visit by Stuart the Minion, pictured with pulled out of the hat will win each of those entrants pubs in Preston, Lancashire, which first opened the fundraisers in Dewsbury. a Wetherspoon gift card worth £30. in July 1996. The pub was decorated with balloons and banners for the occasion. Activities included a charity static bike-ride ’60-mile challenge’, as part of Closing date for entries: 12 November 2019 regional manager Alistair Broome’s ‘12 for 12’ fundraiser, and pub manager Bradley Hollingsworth has been pub manager at Rebecca Bairstow (third right ,holding baby) going ‘in the stocks’, with the Post to: The Grey Friar for 10 years. opportunity to throw wet sponges and cream pies at her! WETHERSPOON NEWS MAGAZINE COMPETITIONS, The pub is named after the Franciscan monks (known as Grey A local dance school, SL Academy of Dance, also performed at the pub. PO BOX 2330, WATFORD, WD18 1NW Friars from the colour of their robes) who founded a nearby friary in around 1220 – and gave its name to Friargate, where the pub is situated. Across 1. "The House of Bernarda --", play by 15.Andre, 1995 Australian Open Lorca (4) tennis champion (6) 3. French 14c fortress in Paris 17. Shrub, Ribes nigrum, with red destroyed in 1789 (8) or white flowers and edible black 9. Largest of the three small bones in berries (12) the middle ear of mammals (7) 20. Colour of the ball worth three 10. Type of lyric poem composed points in snooker (5) of couplets in which a long line is 21. Rare orange-red soft mineral, followed by a shorter one (5) an important ore of arsenic (7) 11. Spy created by John Le Carre 22. Colourless odourless gaseous who features in Tinker, Tailor, element that forms 78% by volume Soldier, Spy (6,6) of the air (8) 13. Sea between Greece and Turkey (6) 23. Small wingless parasitic insect (4) Down SOLUTIONS (Summer 2019 issue) 1. Dark, pungent brandy made in Gascony (8) 14. W.S., British dramatist who collaborated with 2. -- Baggins, character in The Hobbit (5) Arthur Sullivan on various operettas (7) Across: 6 Bolivia; 7 Hoxha; 9 Stout; 4. Town in central Italy, birthplace of St. Francis (6) 16. Card game for two played with 32 cards which 10 Ragtime; 12 David Hemery; 14 Pandora's 5. 1955 novel by J.P. Donleavy set in Dublin (3,6,3) developed from the game Triomphe (6) Box; 18 Picador; 19 Tiber; 21 Jimmy; 6. Female of the feline mammal Panthera leo (7) 18. In theatrical terms, a financial backer 22 Connors. 7. -- Park, cricket ground in Auckland, New Zealand (4) of a production (5) Down: 1 South; 2 Fibula; 3 Big; 4 Bottom; 8. Former name, until 1960, of Zaïre (7,5) 19. Variety of small melon with an orange skin (4) 5 The Mary; 8 Hashish; 11 Pierrot; 12. Woody climbing plant of Asia and North America 13 Pacific; 15 Dharma; 16 Orient; 17 Deare; which has blue, purple or white flowers in large 20 Doe. drooping clusters (8)

The summer 2019 crossword winners were: y stockport z LJ, Oundle z RL, Portsmouth z TG, Blairgowie z NS, Huntley

THE CALVERTS Please complete the answers and your details, as shown, and send the completed page to: COURT WETHERSPOON NEWS MAGAZINE COMPETITIONS, Anniversary celebrations at PO BOX 2330, WATFORD, WD18 1NW The Calverts Court, in Stockport, YOUR DETAILS 18 coincided with the town’s pride YEARS weekend festivities. NAME: Pub manager Rachael Brown (left) ADDRESS: is pictured with a spectacular cake, made especially by a friend, Janine Hart. POSTCODE: TELEPHONE:

Rachael and her team decked themselves and the I AM OVER 18 YEARS (SIGNATURE) pub in rainbows for the 18th birthday event, including rainbow T-shirts and face paint. AGE: YEAR OF BIRTH: The celebration was also a fundraising opportunity, with £100 collected for CLIC Sargent through giant ‘higher or lower’ card games and donations. Pictured are (back, left to right) shift leader Elliot Terms and conditions: The crossword is open to all UK residents over the age of 18, excluding employees of the promoter, their respective families and agents or anyone directly connected with this competition. Acceptance of the rules is a condition of entry. No purchase necessary. Entries must be received no later than 12/11/19. Proof of dispatch is not Boss, bar associate Liam Casey, team leaders James proof of receipt. The winners will be the first correctly answered entries drawn. Where multiple prizes are offered, the winners will be the first relevant number of correct entries drawn. McMillan and Alex Lloyd and bar associate Katie The judge’s decision is final; no correspondence will be entered into. One entry per household. The winners will be notified by post. No cash alternative available. The promoter Clarke. Front (left to right) are shift leader Jamie Leigh, reserves the right to cancel or amend this promotion, owing to events arising beyond its control. The promoter is not responsible for any third-party acts or omissions. Once the bar associate Louis McMillan and kitchen associate competition has been drawn all entry slips and information provided therein will be securely destroyed and shall not be retained by J D Wetherspoon plc or its affiliates. Katie Burns. Promoter: J D Wetherspoon plc, Wetherspoon House, Central Park, Reeds Crescent, Watford, WD24 4QL

100 Wetherspoon | Autumn 2019 | jdwetherspoon.com jdwetherspoon.com | Autumn 2019 | Wetherspoon 101 n b y i p p r y COMPETITION H a p n t H d a y dewsbury y preston 4 X £30 PRIZES TO BE WON THE TIME PIECE THE GREY FRIAR A fundraising fun day at The Time Piece helped to celebrate Shift leader Nathan Blake and bar associate the pub’s 20th birthday, as well as raise charity cash for Mollie Wareing are pictured toasting their pub’s CLIC Sargent to the tune of £548. WINWETHERSPOON A £30GIFT CARD 23rd birthday with a glass of fizz. 20 23 YEARS Organised by shift manager Claire Triplett (back, second right), The first four correctly completed crosswords to be YEARS They work at The Grey Friar, one of our two the event included a visit by Stuart the Minion, pictured with pulled out of the hat will win each of those entrants pubs in Preston, Lancashire, which first opened the fundraisers in Dewsbury. a Wetherspoon gift card worth £30. in July 1996. The pub was decorated with balloons and banners for the occasion. Activities included a charity static bike-ride ’60-mile challenge’, as part of Closing date for entries: 12 November 2019 regional manager Alistair Broome’s ‘12 for 12’ fundraiser, and pub manager Bradley Hollingsworth has been pub manager at Rebecca Bairstow (third right ,holding baby) going ‘in the stocks’, with the Post to: The Grey Friar for 10 years. opportunity to throw wet sponges and cream pies at her! WETHERSPOON NEWS MAGAZINE COMPETITIONS, The pub is named after the Franciscan monks (known as Grey A local dance school, SL Academy of Dance, also performed at the pub. PO BOX 2330, WATFORD, WD18 1NW Friars from the colour of their robes) who founded a nearby friary in around 1220 – and gave its name to Friargate, where the pub is situated. Across 1. "The House of Bernarda --", play by 15.Andre, 1995 Australian Open Lorca (4) tennis champion (6) 3. French 14c fortress in Paris 17. Shrub, Ribes nigrum, with red destroyed in 1789 (8) or white flowers and edible black 9. Largest of the three small bones in berries (12) the middle ear of mammals (7) 20. Colour of the ball worth three 10. Type of lyric poem composed points in snooker (5) of couplets in which a long line is 21. Rare orange-red soft mineral, followed by a shorter one (5) an important ore of arsenic (7) 11. Spy created by John Le Carre 22. Colourless odourless gaseous who features in Tinker, Tailor, element that forms 78% by volume Soldier, Spy (6,6) of the air (8) 13. Sea between Greece and Turkey (6) 23. Small wingless parasitic insect (4) Down SOLUTIONS (Summer 2019 issue) 1. Dark, pungent brandy made in Gascony (8) 14. W.S., British dramatist who collaborated with 2. -- Baggins, character in The Hobbit (5) Arthur Sullivan on various operettas (7) Across: 6 Bolivia; 7 Hoxha; 9 Stout; 4. Town in central Italy, birthplace of St. Francis (6) 16. Card game for two played with 32 cards which 10 Ragtime; 12 David Hemery; 14 Pandora's 5. 1955 novel by J.P. Donleavy set in Dublin (3,6,3) developed from the game Triomphe (6) Box; 18 Picador; 19 Tiber; 21 Jimmy; 6. Female of the feline mammal Panthera leo (7) 18. In theatrical terms, a financial backer 22 Connors. 7. -- Park, cricket ground in Auckland, New Zealand (4) of a production (5) Down: 1 South; 2 Fibula; 3 Big; 4 Bottom; 8. Former name, until 1960, of Zaïre (7,5) 19. Variety of small melon with an orange skin (4) 5 The Mary; 8 Hashish; 11 Pierrot; 12. Woody climbing plant of Asia and North America 13 Pacific; 15 Dharma; 16 Orient; 17 Deare; which has blue, purple or white flowers in large 20 Doe. drooping clusters (8)

The summer 2019 crossword winners were: y stockport z LJ, Oundle z RL, Portsmouth z TG, Blairgowie z NS, Huntley

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Nik Antona is national chairman of Cheers CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale NOT ALL PUBS ARE THE SAME Those pubs making an effort are worth seeking, says CAMRA’s national chairman Nik Antona I came across an article a few months In the rush to overcome this risk and get as From rustic farmhouse bars to historic back which bemoaned the demise of the many people through the door as possible, coaching inns, we’ve researched the true traditional British pub (Huck Magazine, we see so many pubs redeveloped or restored, destination pubs for the beer and pub June 2019). with little to no thought about what makes enthusiasts out there. The author warns publicans against rushing them charmingly different and unique. This is just a small snapshot of some of the into a refurbishment project which might In doing so, we risk losing the rich diversity work we do to recognise the pubs which ultimately ruin the original charm of a pub, of the British pub scene and ending up with make grabbing a pint so much more than describing it as a ‘curse’ on the pub sector. a high street of gastropubs with the same just having a drink. It led me to reflect on why CAMRA, as an decorative fixtures bought from Dunelm. So, what can we do to preserve this diverse organisation, spends so much time celebrating That is why CAMRA has an award or book pub landscape? examples of excellence – and what that to cover almost every eventuality. actually means to you, the drinker. We want to highlight examples of excellence CHALLENGE You may, at some point, have come across across the country, while, at the same time, As our Summer of Pub campaign comes to what is colloquially known as a ‘CAMRA pub’. celebrating their differences. a close, I’d like to ask you, the reader, to set While CAMRA is a consumer organisation yourself a challenge. and, as such, doesn’t actually own pubs, many DESIGN Seek the cream of the crop and make your pubs consider themselves part of the ‘CAMRA For example, our Pub Design Awards next pub visit an experience to remember. brand’ because they’ve received the seal of recognise the very best in architectural design Finding the very best in British pubs doesn’t approval from us in some way or another. from five varied categories, ranging from need to fall in the sole remit of the dedicated This could have been through a high-profile new-build pubs to conservation projects. ‘beer geek’. national award, like our Pub of the Year One of Wetherspoon’s own pubs, Royal These days, with so many resources available accolade, or because a pub was listed in Victoria Pavilion, in Ramsgate, was awarded to you, it couldn’t be easier to seek those our Good Beer Guide, highlighting the very it this year, following its conversion from a award-winning beers and pubs. best pubs, categorised by county, to source casino to a bustling seaside pub. a great pint of real ale. In doing so, you can help to support and Originally built in 1903, it fell into serious preserve the unique characteristics which It could even be just because local CAMRA disrepair in 2008 and would have been left have made them recognised as the very best volunteers frequent it on a Friday evening. dilapidated, if not for the monumental efforts across Britain. While, for many pubs, a CAMRA accolade to bring it back to its former glory – a task So, as part of your next holiday, make that might be a ‘nice to have’, most people don’t which would have been too daunting for most journey to visit a stunning pub boasting decide where to go for a drink based on pub companies. unique architectural design. which pub has won which awards. Support the community pub down the road For many, a trustworthy local will always which has been saved from closure, thanks be the first port of call for a preferred to its local residents. watering hole – yours might even be the very Wetherspoon pub you’re sitting in! CAMRA research Find that champion beer at the next beer festival – and play your part in helping to has found that those keep these traditions alive and kicking for REWARDING generations to come. with a local pub are This makes sense, as there is something If you need inspiration, simply visit our incredibly rewarding about having a local happier and better national website for information about our to rely on where everyone inside knows awards and accolades or speak to one of your name. connected with their our members across the country to find CAMRA research has found that those with a local community some local gems. local pub are happier and better connected Let’s raise a collective glass to the very best with their local community. pubs in Britain and get out of our comfort What I think is particularly interesting, zones this winter! however, is how we rate and compare each individual’s favourite pub – because, what Another example can be found with our latest might be quirky and fun to me could be publication, Real Heritage Pubs of the South off-putting to the next customer. West – this identifies those watering holes which promise nostalgia. l For more information: www.camra.org.uk

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