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The Herald Scotland
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Organist celebrates 56 years of music with recital for Glasgow's 850th
Fifty years ago, Mr Hutcheson performed as part of celebrations marking Glasgow's 800th anniversary and since the gallery reopened after a refurbishment in 2006 he has often played during daily recitals. On Wednesday, he played once more to mark the city's 850th anniversary before being presented with a commemorative plate in recognition of his service. Organist Bill Hutcheson performs 'A Glasgow Flourish' at @KelvingroveArt. He celebrated more than 56 years of performing in Glasgow at a special recital to honour his contribution to the city's cultural life. FULL STORY: 𝘝𝘐𝘋𝘌𝘖:… — The Herald (@heraldscotland) May 14, 2025 The recital featured A Glasgow Flourish, arranged by Mr Hutcheson and woven with familiar melodies linked to the city; Kelvingrove, a piece specially commissioned for Mr Hutcheson by his family and composed by John Barber; and the finale from Sonata No 4 by Alexandre Guilmant, among other pieces. He said: 'It's been a privilege to play this magnificent instrument for over five decades and to be part of Glasgow's 850 celebrations. 'The organ is like an old friend, capable of anything from a whisper to a roar. What makes these recitals so special is the audience. They're open to everything, from Bach to swing to the unexpected. 'In a city renowned for music, it's a pleasure to bring joy to so many people, in one of our finest museums.' READ MORE: Lord Provost of Glasgow Jacqueline McLaren said: 'Bill's dedication to the world-famous organ recitals in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum has enriched our city's cultural heritage and brought joy to countless visitors. 'His performances have become a favourite tradition and, for some, a happy introduction to the world of organ music, usually more associated with places of worship. 'This milestone is even more momentous as Bill took part in the Glasgow 800 celebrations. 'Today, fifty years on, we honour his commitment, exceptional service and his place as an integral part of Glasgow's vibrant cultural life.'
South Wales Guardian
10-05-2025
- Business
- South Wales Guardian
Wetherspoon customers issued looming 20p pint price warning
According to the boss of the chain, breweries are already pushing through hikes on the back of cost pressures from the Budget. Martin said the government kept heaping pressure on pubs through higher taxes and costs. The pub industry had already faced demands for higher prices from breweries, which had increased their prices by around 7p per pint in the past week, he revealed. "It means pints in pubs are going to go up by on average 15p to 20p this month", he said. JD Wetherspoon has said that its pubs have capitalised on the spring sunshine while reiterating the impact of fresh hikes in labour costs on the bottom line. Business Insight 📈 ✍️ @ScottWWright @heraldscotland Article: The British Beer and Pub Association recently warned that the price of a pint is expected to exceed the £5 mark, up from the current average of £4.80. Breweries are reacting to increases in the National Living Wage and National Insurance contributions, which came into effect at the start of April. The National Living Wage rose by 77p an hour to £12.21, while the rate of employer National Insurance contributions increased from 13.8% to 15%. Plus, the threshold at which businesses begin paying this tax was reduced, dropping from £9,100 to £5,000 a year. Sir Tim warned: "The risk to the country is people either in the UK or coming from abroad will think that it's too expensive to set up a business in the UK." "Guinness is pretty expensive but we are selling plenty of the stuff. "We have also introduced Jaipur ale, which is more pricey but doing very well. "Our Stella also outsells Bud Light, which is cheaper." Recommended reading: The Wetherspoon boss confirmed he remains "very keen" on the idea of opening pubs overseas through the company's rapidly growing franchise business. The pub giant already operates a few franchised pubs on university campuses and seven pubs within Haven Holiday parks. He said: "It's a good sign the holiday parks are doing very well so we think it will do well with people overseas, especially where Brits holiday." Sir Tim added that he is "open to anything," including launching pubs in airports and campsites.
Western Telegraph
10-05-2025
- Business
- Western Telegraph
Wetherspoon customers issued looming 20p pint price warning
According to the boss of the chain, breweries are already pushing through hikes on the back of cost pressures from the Budget. Martin said the government kept heaping pressure on pubs through higher taxes and costs. The pub industry had already faced demands for higher prices from breweries, which had increased their prices by around 7p per pint in the past week, he revealed. "It means pints in pubs are going to go up by on average 15p to 20p this month", he said. JD Wetherspoon has said that its pubs have capitalised on the spring sunshine while reiterating the impact of fresh hikes in labour costs on the bottom line. Business Insight 📈 ✍️ @ScottWWright @heraldscotland Article: — Herald Business (@_HeraldBusiness) May 7, 2025 The British Beer and Pub Association recently warned that the price of a pint is expected to exceed the £5 mark, up from the current average of £4.80. Breweries are reacting to increases in the National Living Wage and National Insurance contributions, which came into effect at the start of April. The National Living Wage rose by 77p an hour to £12.21, while the rate of employer National Insurance contributions increased from 13.8% to 15%. Plus, the threshold at which businesses begin paying this tax was reduced, dropping from £9,100 to £5,000 a year. Sir Tim warned: "The risk to the country is people either in the UK or coming from abroad will think that it's too expensive to set up a business in the UK." "Guinness is pretty expensive but we are selling plenty of the stuff. "We have also introduced Jaipur ale, which is more pricey but doing very well. "Our Stella also outsells Bud Light, which is cheaper." Recommended reading: The Wetherspoon boss confirmed he remains "very keen" on the idea of opening pubs overseas through the company's rapidly growing franchise business. The pub giant already operates a few franchised pubs on university campuses and seven pubs within Haven Holiday parks. He said: "It's a good sign the holiday parks are doing very well so we think it will do well with people overseas, especially where Brits holiday." Sir Tim added that he is "open to anything," including launching pubs in airports and campsites.
Glasgow Times
09-05-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Wetherspoon customers issued looming 20p pint price warning
According to the boss of the chain, breweries are already pushing through hikes on the back of cost pressures from the Budget. Martin said the government kept heaping pressure on pubs through higher taxes and costs. The pub industry had already faced demands for higher prices from breweries, which had increased their prices by around 7p per pint in the past week, he revealed. "It means pints in pubs are going to go up by on average 15p to 20p this month", he said. JD Wetherspoon has said that its pubs have capitalised on the spring sunshine while reiterating the impact of fresh hikes in labour costs on the bottom line. Business Insight 📈 ✍️ @ScottWWright @heraldscotland Article: — Herald Business (@_HeraldBusiness) May 7, 2025 The British Beer and Pub Association recently warned that the price of a pint is expected to exceed the £5 mark, up from the current average of £4.80. Breweries are reacting to increases in the National Living Wage and National Insurance contributions, which came into effect at the start of April. The National Living Wage rose by 77p an hour to £12.21, while the rate of employer National Insurance contributions increased from 13.8% to 15%. Plus, the threshold at which businesses begin paying this tax was reduced, dropping from £9,100 to £5,000 a year. Sir Tim warned: "The risk to the country is people either in the UK or coming from abroad will think that it's too expensive to set up a business in the UK." "Guinness is pretty expensive but we are selling plenty of the stuff. "We have also introduced Jaipur ale, which is more pricey but doing very well. "Our Stella also outsells Bud Light, which is cheaper." Recommended reading: The Wetherspoon boss confirmed he remains "very keen" on the idea of opening pubs overseas through the company's rapidly growing franchise business. The pub giant already operates a few franchised pubs on university campuses and seven pubs within Haven Holiday parks. He said: "It's a good sign the holiday parks are doing very well so we think it will do well with people overseas, especially where Brits holiday." Sir Tim added that he is "open to anything," including launching pubs in airports and campsites.
Powys County Times
09-05-2025
- Business
- Powys County Times
Wetherspoon customers issued looming 20p pint price warning
Tim Martin has warned that the price of a pint will go up by 20p in the coming days in Wetherspoon. According to the boss of the chain, breweries are already pushing through hikes on the back of cost pressures from the Budget. Martin said the government kept heaping pressure on pubs through higher taxes and costs. The pub industry had already faced demands for higher prices from breweries, which had increased their prices by around 7p per pint in the past week, he revealed. "It means pints in pubs are going to go up by on average 15p to 20p this month", he said. JD Wetherspoon has said that its pubs have capitalised on the spring sunshine while reiterating the impact of fresh hikes in labour costs on the bottom line. Business Insight 📈 ✍️ @ScottWWright @heraldscotland Article: — Herald Business (@_HeraldBusiness) May 7, 2025 The British Beer and Pub Association recently warned that the price of a pint is expected to exceed the £5 mark, up from the current average of £4.80. Breweries are reacting to increases in the National Living Wage and National Insurance contributions, which came into effect at the start of April. The National Living Wage rose by 77p an hour to £12.21, while the rate of employer National Insurance contributions increased from 13.8% to 15%. Plus, the threshold at which businesses begin paying this tax was reduced, dropping from £9,100 to £5,000 a year. Sir Tim warned: "The risk to the country is people either in the UK or coming from abroad will think that it's too expensive to set up a business in the UK." "Guinness is pretty expensive but we are selling plenty of the stuff. "We have also introduced Jaipur ale, which is more pricey but doing very well. "Our Stella also outsells Bud Light, which is cheaper." The Wetherspoon boss confirmed he remains "very keen" on the idea of opening pubs overseas through the company's rapidly growing franchise business. The pub giant already operates a few franchised pubs on university campuses and seven pubs within Haven Holiday parks. He said: "It's a good sign the holiday parks are doing very well so we think it will do well with people overseas, especially where Brits holiday." Sir Tim added that he is "open to anything," including launching pubs in airports and campsites.
