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Glasgow Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow pubs in running for top honours at new awards gala
Victoria Bar and Chrystal Bell have each been shortlisted at the inaugural Proper Pubs Awards Gala, along with Horse Shoe Bar in Motherwell. The gala was launched by Proper Pubs to celebrate community pubs across its estate of more than 200 venues in England, Scotland, and Wales. Victoria Bar is nominated in multiple categories, including Sports Pub of the Year, Community Pub of the Year, and Outstanding Achievement Award, while Chrystal Bell is up for Entertainment Pub of the Year, Audit Pub of the Year, and Sales Performance Pub of the Year. Read more: Lana Del Rey fans camped at Hampden reveal moment they met star in Cardiff Rangers transfer target tells club he 'wants' Ibrox transfer Horse Shoe Bar has been nominated for the Community Pub of the Year award. Mark Brooke, managing director of Proper Pubs, said: "Our pubs sit at the heart of their local communities and are constantly going above and beyond for customers and residents, from charity fundraising to hosting brilliant entertainment, so it's only right that we acknowledge these incredible achievements. "Our operators are the face of Proper Pubs and we are so proud of all the work they do day in and day out. "I'd like to extend my thanks to all our pubs and to congratulate every single operator for all their incredible hard work. "On behalf of myself and the whole team at Proper Pubs, I'd like to wish the very best of luck to all the finalists and I look forward to celebrating with them next month." The awards ceremony will take place in Chesterfield on July 31, and will include nine categories, such as Best New Proper Pub of the Year, Marketing and Social Media Pub of the Year, and Gaming Pub of the Year. Finalists were nominated by their business development managers for exceptional service to their communities, and one venue will be named the overall 'Proper Pubs' Pub of the Year. Proper Pubs, a division of Admiral Taverns, was named Community Pub Operator at the Publican Awards in March 2024. The group recently collected more than 20,000 Easter eggs for donation to communities in need and raised nearly £100,000 in three months for UK charities.
Leader Live
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
The 13 Treasures of Bailey Hill mystery finally solved
The 13 Treasures of Bailey Hill, a community puzzle blending folklore, art, and intellect, has captured imaginations for the past two years. Filled with cryptic clues, bilingual riddles, ancient symbols, and folklore-inspired artwork, the challenge drew participants from across the UK and beyond. The first to solve the full sequence and uncover the final treasure was Anthony Wyatt, known locally as Tony. In recognition of his achievement, Mr Wyatt was awarded a solid bronze version of Gwŷddbwll—an ancient Celtic game thought to predate chess and steeped in Welsh legend. The board (Image: ©HuwDavies2025June) The board was crafted from wood sourced from Bailey Hill and presented to him at the Bailey Hill Centre by resident artist Huw Davies, who designed the entire puzzle. Mr Davies said: "The site has a magical quality to it. "Mature trees create a natural maze of pathways. "After working with over 200 members of the community, the design for the sculptural pieces began to emerge. "The treasure hunt requires the viewer to engage with the site, both physically and mentally. "The bronzes will patinate and blend into their environment over time — finding them will become more difficult." While the puzzle has been solved, the adventure continues for visitors. All 13 bronze masks remain in place throughout Bailey Hill Park, forming a permanent treasure trail. READ MORE: Mold's Y Pentan hoping for Proper Pubs award at special gala event Those who find all thirteen can collect a postcard certificate signed by the artist. Visitors can pick up a free map at the Bailey Hill Visitor Centre or the Mold Town Council Office, mark the location of each mask, take a photo, and return to claim their reward. Gwŷddbwll, also known as 'the wood of meditation', is believed to be so ancient that some legends claim the game can 'play itself' when the pieces are correctly arranged. Though its true origins remain a mystery, the story adds an extra layer of magic to a puzzle already rich in myth and meaning.
Leader Live
4 days ago
- Business
- Leader Live
Proper Pubs shortlist for Mold's Y Pentan pub at gala
Proper Pubs, the award-winning community wet-led operator division of Admiral Taverns, has launched its first ever 'Proper Pubs Awards Gala', to celebrate the achievements of its pub operators across its estate of more than 200 pubs in England, Scotland and Wales. The gala will take place in Chesterfield on Thursday, July 31 and will present nine prestigious awards including Best New Proper Pub of the Year; Sports Pub of the Year; Marketing & Social Media Pub of the Year; Community Pub of the Year; Audit Pub of the Year; Sales Performance Pub of the Year; Entertainment Pub of the Year and Gaming Pub of the Year. There will also be an Outstanding Achievement Award. Y Pentan, in New Street, is up for Sales Performance Pub of the Year. Each category features a selection of finalists (listed below), who have been nominated by their Business Development Manager for going the extra mile in supporting the communities they serve. In addition, one of the pubs will be crowned the overall 'Proper Pubs' Pub of the Year'. Mark Brooke, managing director at Proper Pubs, said: 'Our pubs sit at the heart of their communities. 'They are constantly going above and beyond for customers and residents, from charity fundraising to hosting brilliant entertainment, so it's only right that we acknowledge these incredible achievements. 'Our operators are the face of Proper Pubs and we are so proud of all the work they do day in and day out. 'I'd like to extend my thanks to all our pubs and to congratulate every single operator for all their incredible hard work. Read more 'On behalf of myself and the whole team at Proper Pubs, I'd like to wish the very best of luck to all the finalists and I look forward to celebrating with them next month.' Proper Pubs is always looking for ways to support its communities through an annual schedule of events and fundraising initiatives and in March 2024, it was crowned Community Pub Operator at the Publican Awards. Most recently, the group collected more than 20,000 Easter Eggs to donate to communities in need and raised nearly £100,000 in just three months for various charities across the UK. Last year, Proper Pubs also successfully donated enough food to local foodbanks across the UK to feed 1,300 people for a week and has also been recognised UK-wide defibrillator installation campaign which has already saved 11 lives.
Glasgow Times
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow pubs to host themed parties for May bank holidays
Multiple pubs will be taking part in bank holiday events, which will involve more than 200 pubs across England, Scotland, and Wales. From May 2 to May 5, the pubs will host a 'Country & Western Rodeo' themed party to welcome in the early May bank holiday weekend. Read more: Glasgow ranked as second funniest city in UK For the second May bank holiday weekend, they will be hosting a nostalgic '80s, 90s, and 00's' themed party from May 23 to 26. The pubs across Glasgow taking part include Brockburn, Camerons, Chrystal Bell, Dukes Bar, Florida Park, Imperial Bar, La Cala, Queens Park Cafe, Renfield Bar, Titwood, and Victoria Bar. Other pubs in the area taking part include Finlays in Cambuslang, Real Mackay in Stepps, and the Horse Shoe Bar in Motherwell. All participating pubs are part of Proper Pubs, the award-winning community wet-led operator division of Admiral Taverns. Read more: 'Fantastic': Glasgow tree planting projects awarded funding Mark Brooke, managing director of Proper Pubs, said: "Moments like this show just how important our pubs are to local communities. "We're proud to bring people together with events that are fun, welcoming, and truly reflect the Proper Pubs spirit. "We can't wait to see all the amazing costumes and a big thank you to our pub operators in bringing these events to life."
Daily Mirror
23-04-2025
- Daily Mirror
St George's Day beers and where in the UK is offering free pints for 24 hours
Pubs across the UK will be offering a free pint to punters over the next 24 hours on St George's Day for those people who celebrate England's legendary patron saint today Millions of Englishmen and women will be celebrating St George's Day in a way that would surely make England's patron saint proud - by going to the pub. And in news that will bring joy to the nation, free pints being offered to punters. Proper Pubs, an award-winning community operator and division of Admiral Taverns, announced that it would be offering a free pint in all of its pubs in England. The operator has more than 200 pubs overall across England, Scotland and Wales. In order to take advantage of the free offer, punters will need to log onto the WiFi in one of the group's pubs in England and they could find a voucher for a free pint of John Smiths. Proper Pubs announced there would be 2,000 free pints that would be handed our at participating pubs today. Proper Pubs managing director Mark Brooke told The Mirror: "St George's Day is a brilliant opportunity to bring people together and celebrate all that's great communities across England." He added: "Our pubs sit at the heart of these communities and it's moments like this that show how important they are, acting as welcoming social hubs that bring local communities to life. "We're delighted to mark the occasion in true Proper Pubs style, offering customers the chance to enjoy a free pint of John Smiths and we look forward to welcoming everyone in to celebrate with us." The move is part of England's celebration of its patron saint. St George's Day celebrates the legend of the early Christian martyr who, according to church tradition, was a soldier in the Roman army and was sentenced to death for refusing to recant his faith. Legends also tell of how he killed a dragon that was extorting tribute from villagers. While St George's Day will be celebrated today by millions of people in England, the Church of England has put back its own celebrations to Monday, April 28 in a break from tradition. There have previously been calls for St George's Day to be made into a bank holiday, a cause championed by former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn. And Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer voiced his concerns about the far-right claiming ownership of the St George's flag during a reception at Downing Street to mark England's patron Saint. On Tuesday, Sir Keir praised England and its diversity. He added: "While this is a day for celebration, we cannot be under any illusions that there is a never-ending fight for our flag and what it represents. "I'll put it this way, when I was standing in the old Wembley in 1996 – not many people sat down that day, it felt like that whole tournament embodied the best of our country. Yet now – there are people trying to sow division in our communities, people taking the red and white of our flag, like the bunting downstairs, with them, as they throw bricks at businesses."
