Smoke ban threat to social clubs
Up to 15 working men’s clubs in County Durham could be forced to close over the next 18 months because of a chronic shortage of customers.
A combination of the smoking ban and the availability of cheap booze in supermarkets is being blamed.
“The smoking legislation is having a serious effect on our clubs. Some of our clubs are up to £1,500 a week down.
Source: BBC News. Link


