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Sep 7 2011, 12:15 AM
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QUOTE (Andy Capp @ Sep 7 2011, 12:35 AM) I think we should have a local tax on bars in Newbury that is set out to directly pay for the clean-up and the policing of evening and late night drinking in town. It is also about time bars were named and shamed, and fined, for serving people who appear too drunk. Perhaps then we could enjoy a late night drink if we wish one. http://www.newburytoday.co.uk/News/Article...articleID=17752Completely with you, Andy. I dont drink myself (don't need substances to improve my quality of life) but I'm accommodating of people who do, to a point. I'm actually 20, so probably one of the youngest posters here, and have to admit even I am sick of this culture where it seems "cool" to be so drunk you fall over, vomit, pass out, or whatever. It's not, it's stupid in every sense. Go out for a celebration by all means and have a few but it seems many people don't know their limits.
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Sep 7 2011, 08:40 AM
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QUOTE (Blue @ Sep 7 2011, 09:33 AM) Who is it that can afford to go out drinking into the early hours of the morning, in terms of both finance and the ability to be up and about for work or whatever the next day? Could it be the unemployed and on benefits people
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Sep 7 2011, 09:34 AM
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QUOTE (Blue @ Sep 7 2011, 10:30 AM) At £3+ a pint? Could be they also make money "by other means".......... Careful, you might offend someone by suggesting that.
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Sep 7 2011, 09:34 AM
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QUOTE (Blue @ Sep 7 2011, 10:30 AM) At £3+ a pint? Could be they also make money "by other means"..........
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Sep 7 2011, 10:45 AM
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QUOTE (Bloggo @ Sep 7 2011, 09:40 AM) Could it be the unemployed and on benefits people Pubs are struggling because for well-documented reasons. Here's one that's investing a six figure sum to sensitively refurbish a listed building, serve reasonably priced drinks, and provide a safe fun environment....and here we are with another miserable thread calling for penalties. The Waggon's a circuit pub mostly, and the landlord is frequently chucking drunk people out when they arrive pre-loaded. The article neatly demonstrates what is really wrong with our local institutions.....Newbury Town Council is desperately out of touch with the people they purport to represent. The only saving grace is that WBC never listens to their "ill-informed" opinion. Good job, or there would be no Wetherspoons, no Document House and no Montys. We're quite lucky here that you can have a safe night out in Newbury no matter what time of night it is. NTC should go on the lash in Reading and then their comments may be worth more than a hill of beans.
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Sep 7 2011, 11:52 AM
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QUOTE (Richard Garvie @ Sep 7 2011, 06:52 AM) I'm not sure a tax would work. The core problem is retailers selling alcohol at stupidly cheap prices, let's address this issue we which leads to people getting tanked up before they leave the house. Agree with that as well. My flatmate does this often and I just punch him in the face as punishment. Loads of other people do it as well.
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Sep 7 2011, 12:04 PM
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QUOTE (xjay1337 @ Sep 7 2011, 12:52 PM) Agree with that as well. My flatmate does this often and I just punch him in the face as punishment. Loads of other people do it as well. Your 'tuff love' doesn't seem to work then.
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Sep 7 2011, 12:29 PM
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QUOTE (Bofem @ Sep 7 2011, 11:45 AM) Here's one that's investing a six figure sum to sensitively refurbish a listed building, serve reasonably priced drinks, and provide a safe fun environment....and here we are with another miserable thread calling for penalties. It is not a penalty, it is a way for licensees to continue serving late into the night. The thread was inspired by a licence extension being turned down.
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Sep 7 2011, 01:27 PM
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QUOTE (sdm36 @ Sep 7 2011, 02:05 PM) Who censored my post???
Free speech in local government..... bollocks! I don't think swearing on a forum which is both publically accessible and used by people of all ages is appropriate. p.s What exactly is wrong with my posts? Other than the fact you disagree with my sentiments or how I word them, or the jokey comments I put as to not come across as someone who's behaving as if they're having a rectal exam. QUOTE (Andy Capp @ Sep 7 2011, 01:04 PM) You 'tuff love' doesn't seem to work then. I know, I'm a rubbish disciplinarian.
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Sep 7 2011, 02:13 PM
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QUOTE (sdm36 @ Sep 7 2011, 02:05 PM) Who censored my post??? Free speech in local government..... bollocks! This is a private forum, for public use. You need to abide by the rules or except the consequences.
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Sep 7 2011, 02:18 PM
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QUOTE (sdm36 @ Sep 7 2011, 02:04 PM) Err... the lack of factual knowledge so far in this thread is amazing. Has anyone got any figures for police spending since the snooty fox has been 24 hour which we can compare with a similiar period when it closed at 'normal' times. No. Then what the **** are all these reactions based on? I don't think the average tax payer should be lumbered with the bill now, nor in the old days. Either the local bars need to manage their customers better or close down. QUOTE (sdm36 @ Sep 7 2011, 02:04 PM) Also don't forget that a vast number of people are on shift work or temporary work in the local area, why are they penalized by not being able to buy a pint when they finish the night shift at 5am? Are you better than them because you got a 9pm-5pm job? No, just in case you were fumbling for an answer... No, I just think the local pubs should pay for the mop-up after an evening session. Have you seen the state of the town first thing on a Sunday morning? And this shouldn't just apply to bars either, there's the kebab places and all their customer's litter as well. QUOTE (sdm36 @ Sep 7 2011, 02:04 PM) And xray1337, i think growing up would improve the quality of your posts... Swearing on a public forum is hardly the stuff of maturity either.
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