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National Pubwatch Newsletter - February 2018

COMPILATION OF ARTICLES FOR FEBRUARY 2018 EDITION
 
FINAL REMINDER - NPW CONFERENCE 2018
 
Please note that there is still time to apply to register for our next Conference, which is being held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Woolaton Street, Nottingham on Tuesday 27 February 2018. The agenda can be found on our web site and on-line booking for this event can be accessed at https://schemelink.co.uk/nationalpubwatch/
 
DRUGS IN PUBS - NEW FILM FROM NATIONAL PUBWATCH
 
In August 2017 the BBPA published its updated 'Drugs and Pubs' guide for licensees on the issues relating to drugs in licensed premises.  The recent tragic deaths of two young customers in a Plymouth nightclub have shown that even the best run premises are not immune from the problem. We are therefore very pleased to announce the launch of the latest NPW film- 'Drugs and Pubs' which has been made in collaboration with BBPA.  This can be found at
http://www.nationalpubwatch.org.uk/news/drugs-pubs-new-film-npw/
 
NATIONAL PUBWATCH APPOINTS NEW HONORARY PRESIDENT
 
Lord Roy Kennedy of Southwark has been appointed as the new National Pubwatch Honorary President. He has worked closely with the pub and hospitality trade over many years in his role as a Labour Vice-Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group...(read more here)
  
PUBWATCH SCHEME EXTENDS ITS REACH TO NEWTON STEWART AND WIGTOWN
 
A scheme which allows licensees to ban individuals from their premises in south west Scotland has been extended.  Sites in Newton Stewart and Wigtown have signed up to the area's Pubwatch to join up with their counterparts in Stranraer...(read more here)
 
BANGOR PUBWATCH WHATSAPP GROUP REDUCES INCIDENTS OF VIOLENCE AND OTHER CRIMES
 
Bangor Pubwatch has been hailed a success by North Wales Police, by reducing incidents of drunken violence and other crimes, after the introduction of a WhatsApp group geared specifically for licensees and their staff...(read more here)
 
ABERDEEN PUB JOINS SCHEME TO HELP REDUCE ALCOHOL-RELATED VIOLENCE
 
A scheme aimed at reducing alcohol-related violence in an Aberdeen community has expanded.  The Mastrick Pubwatch initiative, which was launched in June, initially comprised of police and representatives from Murdo’s Bar, the Three Lums, Gray's Inn and Croft Tavern.  This month the Cocket Hat, on North Anderson Drive, joined the scheme...(read more here)
 
NEW FREE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WORKING IN PUBS AND BARS
 
Free support is available on a range of mental health issues for people working in pubs and bars, from the charity that is bespoke to our sector - the Licensed Trade Charity...(read more here)

TOOLS AND RESOURCES
 
Pubwatch Posters - view the range and download from here
Regional Map – check out your local representative here
Scheme Locator – make sure your Pubwatch is on the map – free registration here



 

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