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Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Lake District pub could be serving alcohol until 2am despite residents' concerns
A LAKE District pub could be serving alcohol until 2am if the proposed variations to its licence are approved next week despite residents' concerns over noise from the venue. Members of Cumberland Council's licensing sub-committee are due to meet at Allerdale House in Workington on Monday (June 2). Wolverhampton-based Marston's has submitted an application to make the changes at Oddfellows Arms in Main Street, Keswick. The proposed changes include: The sale of alcohol 2am with the opening hours running until 2.30am; To match permitted live music hours with sale of alcohol; The playing of recorded music and late-night refreshment within current licensed areas to be matched with the sale of alcohol. Relating to a separate condition the report states: 'The designated premises supervisor (DPS) will complete a risk assessment to deploy security on Friday and Saturday evenings or when there is a specific event in the town that would impact the expected customer base, for example, bank holiday weekends, annual events or events that would increase footfall within the town and nighttime economy. 'This risk assessment should be retained on site and available for review by responsible authorities on request.' The application attracted four responses from residents with the first referring to previous issues with the premises, particularly the 'outrageous' volume of music that has reached properties located at the bottom of Lake Road. The second raised concerns that doors and windows at the premises are left open during events, allowing sound to travel and be clearly audible inside their property. The report states: 'They allege that patrons regularly sit in the outdoor garden area, where they sing along to music and shout, contributing to significant noise disturbance. 'The resident has asked whether any extension to drinking hours would include restrictions on use of the outdoor area, limit the timing of music, and ensure doors are kept closed.' According to the report the third offered a solution that if the variation is granted, a condition should be added requiring a reduction in the volume of music after 10pm to minimise disruption to nearby homes. And the fourth complained of ongoing nuisance caused by noise from patrons leaving the premises between midnight and 1am. The report adds: 'The resident states if the extension were to be granted, people would be leaving between 2am and 3am making noise in the car park and streets which in a residential area is a public nuisance.'
South Wales Argus
10-05-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
The Oddfellows Arms, Pontnewydd, gets five-star rating
The Oddfellows Arms, on Commercial Street, Pontnewydd, was given the highest rating after an inspection on April 9, 2025. The food safety officer rated the pub "very good" for both hygienic food handling and management of food safety. The cleanliness and condition of the facilities and building were also found to be "good." The Food Hygiene Rating Act 2013 requires all food businesses in Wales to display their hygiene ratings prominently. These inspections are conducted by local authority officers who assess the businesses on a scale from zero to five. A rating of zero means urgent improvement is necessary, while a five signifies that the standards are "excellent." The Oddfellows Arms achieved the highest possible rating, reflecting their commitment to maintaining high food hygiene standards. The pub was inspected under three categories: hygienic food handling, cleanliness and condition of facilities and building, and the management of food safety. The Oddfellows Arms' inspection results show that their food preparation, cooking, re-heating, cooling, and storage processes are of a very high standard. Their facilities, including the layout, ventilation, hand washing facilities, and pest control measures, are in good condition. The pub also has a robust system in place to ensure the safety of the food they sell and serve, with staff well-versed in food safety procedures. The food safety officer has expressed confidence in The Oddfellows Arms' ability to maintain these standards in the future. The public house's five-star rating is a testament to the hard work and dedication of its staff, and will no doubt reassure customers of the quality and safety of the food served.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- General
- Yahoo
East Dorset CAMRA announces annual general meeting
REAL ale enthusiasts are invited to the East Dorset Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) annual general meeting. The meeting is on Saturday, February 1, at the Barking Cat Ale House in Poole and will run from 2pm to 4.30pm. The meeting is open to all 1,200 members of the East Dorset CAMRA branch and will give members the chance to have their say on the future of the branch, which is dedicated to preserving and promoting real ale and cider. Members will also be able to vote for a new committee, which includes the chairman, vice-chairman, secretary, treasurer and membership secretary, social secretary, beer festival chair and more. READ MORE: The Oddfellows Arms in Wimborne is Pub of the Week CAMRA members to discuss branch future at Poole gathering (Image: Canva) The AGM is also an opportunity to catch up on the latest real ale news and discuss the future of the branch. Following the AGM and the election of the chair, it will offer insight into its plans for the branch, the challenges facing real ale and pubs in the area and the latest updates from CAMRA headquarters. East Dorset CAMRA has also announced the Poole Beer Festival, which will take place on Friday, 31 October and Saturday, 1 November, at the St. Aldhelm's Centre.
