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We have just heard that Fullers (who bought and closed Gales brewery the other year) are now about to cease brewing Butser. This will leave HSB as the only reminder of brewing in Horndean. Please e-mail us with your thoughts about this sad loss or tell Fullers what you think of the decision. We are always told by Fullers that if people ask for Butser, they will brew it. The latest Fullers adverts show all their regular beers - EXCEPT BUTSER!!! If they don't tell people about it, how are they expected to ask for it?

Where have all the pubs gone?

According to CAMRA, about 20 pubs close every month. In the last month or so there have been a remarkably high number in our area. In March 2003, the Belle Vue Hotel in Lee on the Solent closed and it is now demolished waiting to be turned into retirement flats. Also closed and demolished at the same time were the Spinnaker Cafe and Cars of Lee, plus the old Police Station. In the recent past, the Camden Arms and the Artillery Arms, Gosport (both keg only) have also closed. In January 2004, the Swordfish at Stubbington closed with 3 acres of land, all sold to a property developer. The Sarisbury (formerly the Keystone) also closed with the same fate. The Sir Robert Peel in Southsea closed on 24 January and will be turned into private accommodation, but this pub was in the wrong place for many (apart from the displaced locals) to worry about it. Also in Gosport, the Dolphin has been sold to a property developer and will close fairly soon. Rumours abound as to which will be the next pub to close. We think that the Cocked Hat is under threat, and there are several pubs in residential areas that are potential targets (the Fighting Cocks, the Park Tavern, the Seahorse and the Old Ship at Lee.

Full pints

How often have you gone into a pub for a pint and been given a glass that's got an inch of froth in it? You asked for a pint, you paid for a pint so why didn't you get a pint? For the full story, and what you can do about it, visit our national web site at www.camra.org.uk. Or you could go to another pub that does give you a full pint when you ask for one. You can also write to your local Trading Standards office. If there are enough complaints, perhaps the industry WILL realise that we aren't happy with the current situation and the Government will keep to its promise to protect you and me from short measure. And, of course, you can join CAMRA and help us to campaign. To join on-line, visit our national web site.

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