Real Cider

Only locals can save the local

Posted on February 21, 2010 by Jim C.

“Only locals can save the local” That was the observation of social expert, Dr Rick Muir, when he addressed a meeting held as part of the Pig’s Ear festival on 4 December. Dr Muir is author of the recent Institute of Public Policy Research report, Pubs and places: The social value of community pubs. The [...]

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Tourists supporting real cider!

Posted on October 20, 2009 by Jim C.

It’s nice to see that the pub industry was finally recognised earlier this year when in the Summer, Visit England awarded “the great English pub” the award for outstanding contribution to tourism. The accolade was given to pubs for: the integral part they play in the fabric of the English way of life and the [...]

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