to smoke or not to smoke?
Legislation has finally arrived to make all pubs, clubs bars and restaurants smoke-free zones, just proving the tide has definitely turned against having a pint and a fag.
Now, what we are finding is that more and more pubs, bars and clubs have a designated outside smoking area, if they can manage it, with the rest being relegated to smoking outside the pub on the pavement.
Of course, this is leading to a proliferation of patio heaters (good for global warming) and a plethora of marquees, tents, awnings and canopies to cover those poor souls who have yet to kick the habit.
The most bizarre report we’ve heard to date is that a local health care trust is providing stop smoking classes to help punters give up. You never know, you may happen across one in a pub you’re visiting.