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Paul and Suzanne Kell are taking up the reins at the Farmers Arms in Newbarns. The pair also run The Newton Arms in Dalton and have been at the beloved pub for the last five years. They are due to run the Hollow Lane watering hole alongside the Dalton pub. Sue Pattinson posted: “So glad this pub is reopening. Always brilliant atmosphere and always very friendly.” Tara Jefferson wrote: “Good luck to them both. Glad to see it reopening.” Vicki Brown said: “Good luck Paul and Sue!” Garry Fell said: “Great news.” Tony Moon said: Not much room for social distancing in that one.”
By Luke Jarmyn Audience and Content Editor (Business)
DALTON: The Newton Arms. A DALTON pub owner has criticised the Government’s decision to ban takeaway alcohol. Newton Arms landlord Paul Kell believes the current lockdown restrictions are unfair on pubs, highlighting that it is not a “level playing field”. “I think it’s wrong that pubs aren’t allowed to sell takeaway alcohol,” Mr Kell said. “If other pubs are similar to us, they will be left with stock that’ll go out of date. “Yet, supermarkets can sell as much alcohol as they like? “I don’t think you can have one rule for one and one rule for another.”
A Dalton pub owner has criticised the Government’s decision to ban takeaway alcohol. Newton Arms landlord Paul Kell believes the current lockdown restrictions are unfair on pubs, highlighting that it is not a “level playing field”. “I think it s wrong that pubs aren t allowed to sell takeaway alcohol,” Mr Kell said. “If other pubs are similar to us, they will be left with stock that ll go out of date. “Yet, supermarkets can sell as much alcohol as they like? “I don’t think you can have one rule for one and one rule for another.” It is believed this move from Prime Minister Boris Johnson was taken due to fears that customers buying takeaway alcohol from pubs may congregate with friends nearby to drink.
A Barrow councillor has commended a Dalton pub landlord for his impressive charity work. Dalton South councillor, Steve Nott, praised Paul Kell, landlord at the Newton Arms, after donating £700 to Furness Homeless Support Group. Mr Kell had raised the money by holding a birthday fundraiser and has revealed he is delighted with the amount of donations. A cheque of £330 was paid to the charity on Monday, with £370 donated online. Cllr Nott has now highlighted Mr Kell s generosity. He said: “It really is a fantastic gesture from Paul Kell. It s been a tough year for all those in the pub trade and the Newton, when allowed to, has really tried to encourage the community to visit by holding various events and showcasing local bands as they always have.