Re: [Sheflug] ShefLUG - May/June 2008 Meeting

[Richard Ibbotson <richard@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Peter

> > Oh.. we haven't seen any under 18s for four or five years now :)
> > Seems as if the teachers/parents in Sheffield have been brainwashed
> > too much in the direction of winduhs ;)
> >
> > I'll go and find out for you.  You are doing this with the consent and
> > knowledge of your parents aren't you ?  Good idea to ask first.
>
> Richard, unless things have changed, the  ruling was anyone of 16yrs age could
> go to a pub as long as they did not approach the bar, did not drink alcohol
> and was accompanied by an adult. Under the age of 16 was permitted in dining
> areas of the pub.
>
> Hope thats of some help.

Thanks for the clarification.  I don't mind approaching the bar to ask
for coffee or orange juice or coke for someone else.  But, I'll go and
look at the local regulations anyway.  The law to do with pubs and
licences and teenagers is so strict that it's a good idea not to just
do something without asking first.

Regards


-- 
Richard

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