Yes, john, please take heed.

This is one factor that will ultimately speak volumes to Humphrey Smith.

On Saturday night last, during the peak hours of 7pm and 8pm, the total number of customers in the Blacksmith's Arms, Farlington was 2.

On a typical Wednesday night, when there is music, there are at least 15 people in.

Quite how this contributes to keeping the Brewery open and safeguarding jobs I don't know.

Most businesses these days think CUSTOMER first, EMPLOYEES second becuase they know that considering the needs of the former, safeguards the needs of the latter. This is not difficult. But it appears to have passed Humphrey Smith by.