August 2008 Archives
IT'S a depressing sight watching the rising tide of pubs closing as the credit crunch bites.
This is while an unsympathetic government combats the so-called problem of binge drinking by chucking another four pence on the price of a pint. Which is about as constructive to ensuring the survival of our locals as nominating a one-legged man for a bum kicking contest.
Last year, 1,409 alehouses closed in this country compared with 216 in 2006 so you don't have to be Nostradamus to see the trends here.
So when one rises Lazerus-like to reopen its doors it's cause for celebration.
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Mike Chapple
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"It's so nice to see a few who remember how Rock Ferry used to be. I lived in Howson Street and was a..."
"Hiya, Pat. Nice to see that you still remember good ol' Rock Ferry. Happy days! All the best, Uncl..."
"Mr Slack and family lived in Pitt St, Rock Ferry. We shared the same 'back alley'. As a little boy, ..."
"The Village Inn is a lovely place to eat and chill with your family and friends. We go every Sunday ..."
"Me again!!! So many memories have come flooding back to me of Rock Ferry.Someday I really must write..."
"Just a point of interest..my great grandfather,John Slack, one of the local fishermen,he had mooring..."
"Paul, Congratulations on new pub. Nice job! Do I ever remember growing up with Uncle Joe, Margere..."
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"The LORD WORDAN has A new licensee who is making up to 3 handpulled real ales available, has live mu..."