Old Age

Respect your elders: How to attract older customers to your pub

11-Aug-2017 By Phil Mellows

The ‘grey pound’ is worth £320bn in the UK and represents a growing age group with diverse needs. So how can pubs tailor their services to attract older people with money to spend and plenty of life to live?

Community pubs

CAMRA: pubs play 'huge role' in preventing social isolation

02-Dec-2016 By James Evison

Pubs are crucial in the battle against loneliness in the UK, CAMRA has said, following the publication of the results of a survey by the Campaign to End Loneliness today (Friday 2 December).

Durham pub launches "friendship lunch" initiative to combat loneliness in rural communities

14-Jan-2015 By Daniel Woolfson

A Durham pub has launched a monthly “friendship lunch” in an attempt to help combat loneliness in rural communities.

Licensed Trade Charity launches new helpline and website

27-Sep-2013 By Gurjit Degun

The Licensed Trade Charity (LTC) has launched a helpline and website to assist those working in pubs and breweries in difficult times.

'Middle aged women who enjoy a couple of glasses of wine a day 'have a healthier old age'

17-Nov-2010 By Matt Eley Matt

A couple of glasses of wine a day in mid-life could make women healthier in old age, research suggests. Scientists say moderate drinking can lead to...

Chris Maclean: Why trade needn't be six feet under

17-Oct-2008 By Chris Maclean

Last week our florist was bemoaning the state of his trade. With autumn here all his wedding business, pre-planned and booked for months, has been...

Pubs warned on issues of ageism

22-Jun-2006 By Lucy Britner

A new equal opportunity law to prevent ageism could mean licensees are forced to cough up thousands of pounds in compensation. The Employment...

LTC provides hope and

06-Oct-2005

help for those in a crisis The Licensed Trade Charity (LTC) helps those working in or retired from the drinks trade who have hit a crisis point in...