Pubs have been closing rather a lot in recent years, long before the smoking ban. It has become more and more difficult to make a living from just running a pub, particularly in villages. Our village used to have six and we now have three. And look at the number of pubs that are now Indian restaurants. There are all sorts of reasons for it, including the fact that people tend to go out to pubs in their cars and drink less than they did a few years ago. I think the smoking ban is just one of many factors.

Love Lynne