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emmz

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« on: December 04, 2012, 07:18:05 PM »
On the end of chester st has closed. Boarded up with metal gate thingys on the windows, heard it was because of some underageers but surely it would just be closed not boarded up?
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Re: Royal Oak
« Reply #1 on: December 04, 2012, 07:24:03 PM »
Wasn't Becky Measures supposable running it? AKA Peak FM
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Re: Royal Oak
« Reply #2 on: December 04, 2012, 09:07:22 PM »
It did have a problem with under age and it did belong to Becky Measures.

It's boarded up because its been broken into again.

Its re-opening under New management later this week I believe.
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Re: Royal Oak
« Reply #3 on: December 04, 2012, 09:10:58 PM »
Cheers Alsatian. Thought I was correct  :-X
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Re: Royal Oak
« Reply #4 on: December 04, 2012, 10:41:03 PM »
Quote from: Alsatian on December 04, 2012, 09:07:22 PM
It did have a problem with under age and it did belong to Becky Measures.

The  problem was that they got caught!! Love the way she then tried to shift the blame and say everyone needed to carry ID

http://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/local/radio-s-becky-speaks-out-on-pub-i-d-sting-1-4926221
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Re: Royal Oak
« Reply #5 on: December 05, 2012, 07:11:56 AM »
This happened in the early days of her taking over, not sure if it continued to be a problem.

Went down to Oakstock on August Bank Hol and what was once a major event had diminished to a minor indoor event.

Not sure why anyone would take a pub on these days, the one near me keeps closing then re-opening with new management.
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Re: Royal Oak
« Reply #6 on: December 05, 2012, 07:39:07 AM »
The Oak was served with a 48 hour closure notice due to underage drinking and was closed from 8pm on Friday, they got vandalised on Sunday night and windows smashed so Enterprise Inns have had to board it up to protect their property.

Regarding Oakstock, if you are a regular reader of these pages you would know that "Oakstock Reborn" was held on Sunday 25th August (as per the banner on the side of the pub which is still there) and that the "minor event" of Bank Holiday Monday was actually the event which was due to be held at The Badger, Brockwell but fell thru due to complications at the venue and was kindly taken on by Alex & Becky and had to be held indoors due to the weather (it rained if you remember)

Maybe if people actually frequented the pubs instead of just lamenting when they have closed down...
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Re: Royal Oak
« Reply #8 on: December 05, 2012, 07:58:58 AM »
Slacker DID go down to the Royal which is why he commented on the inside part of Oak stock.
I used to be a regualr member when it held Jam night mainly as i was friends with one of the musicians. I did hear it was because of Underage drinkers I think its becoming harder though to recognise who is and isn't under the age of 18/21/25
I hope it is just a case of it being shut for a time so will keep my eye out :)
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Re: Royal Oak
« Reply #9 on: December 05, 2012, 08:05:10 AM »
Hmm In future i might not ask lol
Was just curious as i walk past the pub often and was shocked when i saw it boarded up last night,
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Re: Royal Oak
« Reply #11 on: December 05, 2012, 11:06:51 AM »
It wouldn't bother me if they shut all the pubs down TBH. I don't mind going out for a drink but have been there done that back in my younger days and would much rather go to a restaurant for a meal and few glasses of wine. Sadly we haven't any near us in walking distance which I would frequent these days.  :(
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Re: Royal Oak
« Reply #12 on: December 05, 2012, 01:55:41 PM »
Got to disagree with you there CC.

The costs to the tenants are so high there is bugger-all profits to be made in your average pub - and they can never match the business model of purpose-built places like Wetherspoons. Also Wetherspoons can spend so much more developing their brand and advertising, that local pubs can only dream about.

Whilst I don't doubt there are pub landlords/managers that could do more, I am convinced that the total ban on smoking and the price of supermarket alcohol plays a bigger part in the demise of the local pub.

@exposurelivemusic - totally agree with you when you say "Maybe if people actually frequented the pubs instead of just lamenting when they have closed down..."

I try and get out as much as I can, especially if there is a live band on - in fact, me and my missus went to the Royal Oak on Bank Holiday Monday, as was said before, it was moved indoors because of the weather.

Funnily enough it is my birthday today and one gift I received was a voucher for the Old Post Restaurant. :) Perfect for me as wild horses couldn't drag me into a Wetherspoons pub - dreadful, noisy places with sprogs left to run riot by chavvy parents.

All IMHO of course.
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Re: Royal Oak
« Reply #13 on: December 05, 2012, 02:58:57 PM »
Happy Birthday :-)
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Re: Royal Oak
« Reply #14 on: December 05, 2012, 03:23:52 PM »
Thank you Flyboy :)
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