The BII supports the expansion of 'Pub is the Hub' Scheme
25-Feb-2005
NEWS RELEASE
Monday 25th February 2005
The BII supports the expansion of 'Pub is the Hub' Scheme
BII - the professional body for the Licensed retail sector, has been in full support of the 'Pub is the Hub' initiative since the scheme was founded in 2001 by HRH The Prince of Wales as President of Business in the Community and its Rural Action team.
The 'Pub is the Hub' scheme endorses all that is great about the true British rural pub. The scheme offers advice, ideas and contacts to keep pubs trading in their communities successfully.
People seem to forget that the pub plays a vital role within the community. The balance between pub and community should be a happy one and the 'Pub is a Hub' offers Licensees helpful information to keep their pub at the centre of their village or town.
John McNamara BII Chief Executive said: "We are delighted that the 'Pub is the Hub' initiative is really taking off. Never has there been a more turbulent time for the licensed trade with so many new rights and responsibilities for licensees to get to grips with. The advice and support the 'Pub is the Hub' scheme gives to pubs in rural communities is invaluable and we fully support their activities. We hope the scheme continues to grow and receive the recognition it deserves".
| ref | PR07907 |
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| Contact | Christine Dedman 01276 417805 |
