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Brief Conversations: Leisure and Hospitality in Cumbria
Napthens - December 13th 2021
Our panel revisit their discussions from during the pandemic to see what has changed and what new challenges and opportunities are facing the sector in Cumbria and beyond.
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Brief Conversations: Cumbria’s Leisure sector and COVID
Napthens - November 12th 2020
In this Brief Conversation recorded before the national lockdown, Head of Cumbria, Jamie Allison sat down with Gill Haigh from Cumbria Tourism, Sam Ward, MD at Umbel Restaurants, Colin Johnson of MHA Moore and Smalley and Ben Berry, director at Lake District Hotels Resorts and Venues to discuss the recent challenges facing the leisure sector in the county.
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Napthens supports The Cube in licence extension
Napthens - October 14th 2020
A popular Poulton bar and restaurant has been granted permission to serve customers outside for longer, following an extension of its licence permissions by Wyre Council.
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Health and Safety in the leisure sector
Napthens - August 19th 2020
In this Brief Conversation, Head of Leisure and Licensing, Malcolm Ireland chats to Chris Walker who heads up Napthens Health and Safety. The pair discuss the current situation, what leisure businesses need to be considering and what's possibly around the corner for them.
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VAT cut could help save summer season for thousands
Napthens - July 9th 2020
As Rishi Sunak announced a cut to VAT for hospitality and leisure, head of real estate, Jamie Allison has welcomed the move saying it will be a huge benefit to those taking advantage of the increase in 'staycations' this year.
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Leisure group acquires Lakes venue ahead of re-opening
Napthens - July 3rd 2020
The operators of a group of popular Lakes restaurants and bars have acquired their latest venue with help from Napthens during the lockdown – just in time to open as rules are relaxed.
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Following guidance key for building trust in leisure industry
Napthens - June 23rd 2020
Head of Leisure and Licensing, Malcolm Ireland has welcomed the latest government announcement that the country’s leisure sector can reopen on July 4 but has offered caution to licensees and business owners.
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Welcome clarification on government guidance: premises that must remain closed
Napthens - March 25th 2020
An expert in the hospitality sector has reported some clarification for pubs wishing to operate takeaway services following the Government’s Coronavirus ‘lockdown.’
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Welcome for leisure sector support but ‘more innovation’ needed
Napthens - March 18th 2020
An expert in the leisure and licensing sector has called on the Government to offer more innovative support for the leisure sector or risk thousands of jobs.
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Bright future ahead for niche pubs, insists leisure sector expert
Napthens - August 23rd 2019
Pubs in the North West can look forward to a bright future if they find their niche in the market, says a leading legal expert for the leisure sector.
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