Pubs are being encouraged to let non-paying customers into their premises to use the toilet, after the success of a pilot scheme. The council in Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey has been paying pubs £600 a year to open their facilities to the public under its Community Toilet Scheme (CTS). Pubs involved with the scheme have been placing stickers in their window which lets passers by know that the licensee is happy to let them use their toilets. Licensees can refuse admission, but those taking part have found the scheme has worked in terms of bringing new people into the pub - many of whom spend money. Frank Dupree, from the Cabbage Patch in Twickenham said: 'I think some people have come in who wouldn't have done normally, and they might come back after seeing the pub. 'I'd recommended it to other licensees, it's generally brought in very normal people who have been caught short.' ![]() The scheme has also attracted praise from the British Toilet Association, which is keen to see it become nationwide initiative. Director Richard Chisnell said: 'It's the British psyche to feel uncomfortable about going into a place you wouldn't normally go in and ask something embarrassing. 'This scheme solves that problem. It helps pubs, it helps satisfy people's needs and it helps to keep the streets clean.' Frank Dupree Cabbage Patch Youtube![]() The CTS trial period has been extended in Richmond, and Lisa Sharp, the business partnership manager with Richmond council who headed the scheme, claimed a large number of pubs in the area are keen to get involved. 'A lot of them have been doing it informally anyway, and they see the CTS as a way to serve the community,' she said. 'Pubs who are trying to attract people into their premises have found it a great way to attract new customers.' Copyright - Unless otherwise stated all contents of this web site are © 2018 - William Reed Business Media Ltd - All Rights Reserved - Full details for the use of materials on this site can be found in the Related topics: Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Subscribe. ![]() ![]() The Cabbage Pub in Twickenham is headed to Parliament this month in recognition of its fund-raising efforts. The pub, in London Road, has raised the bar in The All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group’s ‘Charity Fundraising Pub of the Year’ award, as one of eight pubs shortlisted nationally. The winner will be announced at a reception in the House of Commons on Tuesday April 17. Maplin usb robotic arm software. April 2016, Introduction When I first purchased the OWI robotic arm, I noticed a number of people were frustrated that the software that shipped with the arm was not supported on Windows 10. So I created a Windows store application for the arm called my robot zone owi arm. Oct 18, 2016 - The Cabbage Patch 10 was founded in 1982 by Frank Dupree, ex landlord of the Cabbage Patch Pub and Malcolm Ellis, founding member of. The Cabbage Patch Pub is an independent, family run pub located in Twickenham, run by Frank Dupree and his daughters Elaine and Jan. It has been a popular venue for. Hello and welcome to FlirtynotDirtys burlesque academy of dance. Manager Stuart Green said: “I feel very excited and very proud. I have been at the pub for over 20 years and we have always tried to be very community focused. “It’s not always about raising money, sometimes it about providing time, space, and support for different members of the community. The pub works closely with Richmond Homes & Lifestyle Trust, a supported living service for adults with learning disabilities, and gives them a space to do karaoke and other fun activities on Mondays. It also provides work experience opportunities for students at special needs school Clarendon School in Hampton, training pupils in the kitchen and at front of house. At the end of their two-week work experience, the goal is for them to cook a meal for their families in the pub, such as lasagne, bolognaise, or even a jacket potato. Another charity it works with is the Lewis Moody Foundation, founded by England Rugby hero Lewis Moody MBE, which supports children with brain tumours. Mike Wood, chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group, said: “UK pubs raise over £100 million for charity every year and the quality of these entries demonstrates just why. “This highlights once again why pubs are the heart of communities the length and breadth of the country.” The pub’s biggest and most famous fundraiser is The Cabbage Patch 10 Mile Run – almost as old as the London Marathon – founded in 1982 by ex-landlord and runner Frank Dupree and sponsored by Fullers. Olympian Mo Farrah won the race in 2005 and was bestowed with the ceremonial cabbage for his efforts.
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