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[Comment in the Huddersfield Daily Examiner, 27th May 2013]<\/b><\/p>\n
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IT\u2019S certainly about time something was done to halt the Ale Trail havoc which is blighting the Colne Valley at weekends.<\/p>\n
What started as the chance for real ale drinkers to enjoy a few quiet pints along the rural railway route has been hijacked by rowdy revellers and we have revealed several stories of the problems they have caused \u2013 including intimidating and anti-social behaviour \u2013 while some have even put their own lives at risk on the railway line.<\/p>\n
Now pubs are taking a tough stance by refusing to serve lager or spirits between 12 noon and 8pm on Saturdays.<\/p>\n
And they will also turn hen and stag parties \u2013 along with people in fancy dress \u2013 away in a bid to calm the trail down and provide both residents and train passengers with a more peaceful Saturday.<\/p>\n
It will cost some of the pubs quite a bit of money but they are bringing in the changes for the good of the wider community and have put that before profits.<\/p>\n
It will probably take time for the message to get through and their courage in making this decision has to be applauded but it\u2019s disappointing that not all the pubs have signed up to the scheme.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s hope peer pressure plays a part and they follow suit as solidarity is all important if this clampdown is to work for the good of all.<\/p>\n
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