The Licensed Trade Charity (LTC), of which Prince Philip was a patron, has said its staff, trustees and volunteers have paid tribute to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, following his death on Friday 9 April.
The charity said it had a strong and historic relationship with the Royal Family over 180 years and was honoured to have Prince Philip as its figurehead.
The Duke of Edinburgh was patron of Licensed Victuallers’ National Homes and when it merged with the Society of Licensed Victuallers in 2004 to become the LTC, he maintained his association and became the LTC patron.
He recognised charity volunteers for their time given with a number of them attending the Buckingham Palace Garden Party.
Snowy showers: the Wiremill in Lingfield, Surrey was one of the pubs hit by cold weather on the day beer gardens reopened Pubgoers have not been deterred by cold weather and snow showers, according to one operator who reopened this morning.
Hospitality reopens for outdoor trade today (Monday 12 April) after months of closure due to England’s third national lockdown and regional restrictions.
Parts of England were hit with rain, sleet and snow showers this morning with cold temperatures predicted for the rest of the day in areas including Berkshire, Sussex and Kent.
However, Surrey-based operator Tim Foster said his customers have not been put off by flurries of snow and said the Wiremill pub in Lingfield had seen 98 covers for breakfast.
The countdown to reopening is now in full swing and we are looking forward to a meal and a pint in our local pub garden.
With the easing of restrictions and the arrival of warmer weather, demand for a spot to enjoy that first, freshly poured pint in the on-trade is high, with record numbers of bookings being reported.
Whether you already have a large garden or are looking to create some outdoor space, now is the time to start your preparations. Drawing on insights from our Star Pubs & Bars network, we have pulled together some top tips to help you reopen successfully outdoors. Heineken customers can also access further support in the Heineken Benefits Bar.
Amelia Coates, general manager of the Angel Inn, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, Inn Collection Group
Expectations of working in hospitality: I always worked in the sector going through university. But it wasn’t until three years ago that I saw my career starting in it.
I came back to it literally by accident. I had a car crash which left me in chronic pain. I had become isolated and withdrawn and beginning a new job as front of house was a way for me to start to rebuild not only my fitness but my confidence and self-esteem.
I almost felt I was taking a moment out. My expectation was that it would be for a short while. The reality was I fell in love with the trade – the lifestyle and the businesses ethos. Until that point, I had never found that ethos. To me, it’s not about finding the job – it’s about finding the company.
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