[comment in the Huddersfield Daily Examiner, 1st July 2013]<\/p>\n
AT last, it seems a semblance of reality has returned to the Real Ale Trail.<\/p>\n
The day trip by train that turned into a monster has turned full circle.<\/p>\n
A combination of sensible police tactics and commercial commonsense from the pubs and clubs has, hopefully, put an end to much of the trouble that became associated with the Trail.<\/p>\n
The original intention, of course, was to highlight the fine ales to be had in pleasant village pubs along the railway line crossing the Pennines.<\/p>\n
But that was hijacked to some extent by groups of stag and hen parties which may have brought businesses for some but caused misery for many.<\/p>\n
Everyone wants to see tourists from other parts of the country enjoying the warm welcome on offer in places like Marsden and Slaithwaite.<\/p>\n
But it should not be at the expense of broken bottles, lewd behaviour and violence.<\/p>\n
Let us hope that people can enjoy their visit, enjoy Yorkshire hospitality and leave us with nothing but good memories.<\/p>\n
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