"Well as we all know it is now a done deal so it's a bit academic to argue about whether it was right or not.

But one undeniable fact that has arisen during the first week of the ban is that pub takings for at least one brewery are a lot lower than they were before the ban.

I'm not arguing either way about the ban, just stating a fact.

The pubs have been cleaned, polished and, in some cases redecorated, but there has been absolutely no sign of all those people who hate tobacco smoke suddenly making a bee-line for the new sweet-smelling, smoke-free environment that they were so vocal about wanting. "



..another instance of a Kampervan talking out of its exhaust pipe !!!???


i] its the most miserable july weather so far on record ?

[but the best of all possible conditions for enjoying watching dejected smokers suddenly struggling to cope with their addiction
outside in the wind driven pouring rain]

ii] everbody needs time to adapt to the new pub laws,
and adapt their spare time / spare cash & social lives to the new increased options
for a 'good night out'..

iii] school summer holidays have not started yet..

wait till all the teachers are let out for over a month of relentless daytime boozing !!!


iv] me.. I'm waiting at least a week for my local to 'air out'
and the stench to of stale smoke to diminish..
and to avoid the usual selfish old fag dependant ****s persistent self indulgent whining
as they get used to parading outside to shiver under an umbrella !!!!



cheers for a better & healthier future