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Welcome to our first newsletter of 2009
Thank You ...
First off big thank you to all our regulars over the festive season. I know it was busy and I appreciate your patience and loyalty when things just seemed to go from utter madness to completely barmy! Both New Year's Eve and Xmas Eve were excellent nights and again my apologies to all those unfortunate soles that turned up after 9pm and were turned away.
It was great seeing everyone on our New Year's Day party, even though 'open mic night' didn't quite go according to plan, much fun, free beer, wine, and food was had!
The Old Gits Xmas party was another great day with various members of staff cavorting with each other in what I can only describe as eye opening!
Back to the Grindstone
Again we have to say goodbye to Cordy, Jordan and Louis, who have returned to Uni but Easter is only around the corner, so they'll soon be back!
Welcome back Brigid (right) - everybody's favourite springbok is back behind the bar!
90 and Not Out!
A big belated happy birthday to Laurie, who had his 90th birthday last month in the pub. May we wish him many happy returns.
Evening Meals
I know this is not going to please a lot of people; but we have decided not to recommence evening meals this year. Instead we are going to focus all our efforts on theme and party nights. We found last year that a lot of customers got confused with our times and couldn't understand why we weren't doing food on Fri/Sat night, and why we stopped at 8pm. Trying to explain that we were too busy with people wanting to sup their favourite brews didn't always go down so well.
Theme Nights
On the subject of theme nights the next one will be our "Back to School Night" on the 12th of May. The evening includes a four-course evening meal loosely based on your 'favourite' school lunches with a free bottle of wine for every pair of well dressed 'students'. Count on loads of homework, over-zealous prefects - and corporal punishment will be dished out as and when necessary! Click here for the menu.
Registration starts at 7.30pm and your detention will end at 11.30pm!
Book by 01/03/09 for free wine offer!
CAMRA National Pub of the Year
Our year of being CAMRA's National Pub of the Year is nearly up. And what a successful year it's been!
The four finalists for the 2008 award are as follows:
:: The Crown, Stockport, Greater Manchester
:: Tom Cobley Tavern, Spreyton, Devon
:: Royal Oak, Friday Street, Rusper, West Sussex
:: Kelham Island Tavern, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Congratulations to all of these. The winner will be announced by CAMRA in mid February.
LATE NEWS FLASH:Yorkshire pub voted best in Britain
"The Kelham Island Tavern (62 Russell Street, Sheffield S3 8RW) is crowned National Pub of the Year 2008".
To read CAMRA's Report, click here or to visit the pub's website, click here (open in a new windows).
Please see below for current list of What's On
The Events . . .
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| February | |
| :: 13-16 | Valentines Beer Festival |
| :: Tue 24 | Severn Vale Brewery Tour |
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| March | |
| :: Tue 17 | Meet the Brewer - St. Austell Brewery |
| :: Sun 22 | Mothers Day Lunch |
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| April | |
| :: 9-12 | 'Staff Favourites' Beer Festival |
| :: Fri 10 | Festival of Fish |
| :: Sun 12 | Easter Sunday Lunch |
| :: Sun 12 | Charity Quiz Night |
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| May | |
| :: Sun 3 | Quiz Night |
| :: Mon 4 | Bank Holiday Monday |
| :: Thur 12 | Back to School Night |
| :: Sun 24 | Quiz Night |
| :: Mon 25 | Bank Holiday Monday |
| :: Tue 26 | Old Spot on Tour:- Butcombe Brewery Visit |
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| June | |
| :: Tue 16 | Meet the Brewer - Bath Ales |
| :: 5-7 | Ric Fest / Garden Party / Auction |
There's lots of new stuff coming up soon so keep an eye out ...
Cheers!
Steve Herbert
February 2009THE OLD SPOT INN
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