Licensee needs to show respect to his customers
THE Hereward pub in Ely now has the distinction of being in the national press and on radio as the pub that stops old Ladies wearing hats on their premises. Surveillance and security in large pubs is to be expected, but surely the staff must be allowed to
THE Hereward pub in Ely now has the distinction of being in the national press and on radio as the pub that stops old Ladies wearing hats on their premises. Surveillance and security in large pubs is to be expected, but surely the staff must be allowed to exercise discretion.
I felt it was insulting of the licensee to suggest that "Mrs Wilbraham does not understand the world is changing". He cannot 'allow discrimination between youths and the elderly'. Of course he can. Exception would have to be made for Sikh's or patients with hair loss, etc.
I am particularly disappointed because I strongly supported the planning application to East Cambs District Council and, in fact, I have been banned by one landlord from his pub for the public support I gave the application.
However, the Hereward is a welcome amenity in Ely, but the management should accept that the pub enjoys a diverse mix of customers who should be treated with individual respect.
District councillor
Bill Pickess
Most Read
- 1 Fire crews called to car fire on railway line
- 2 Car rolled in crash on A14
- 3 Councillor quits as voters get set for two Ely by-elections
- 4 Huntingdon and Peterborough hospitals bring back masks after rise in Covid numbers
- 5 MP officially begins new era for major UK supplier
- 6 Caravan site wants 10 new lodges to cope with demand
- 7 Smoke plume in village near Cambridge thought to be car fire
- 8 Man jealous of ex-wife's new relationship burnt down house
- 9 Drink-driver 'almost hit police car' in crash
- 10 Warwick Davis and daughter Annabelle cut the ribbon at special opening
via email
