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SHAW PUB OPENS
1st DECEMBER
West Swindon's newest pub will provision of a real, bona-fide
soon open to its first customers. family room. Located close to
But with barely four weeks to go the Lounge Bar, but with its own
to complete building works, fit entrance, is a room designed to
and furnish and appoint staff, it's allow parents to go out and to
going to be a mad rush to get take their children as well. The
things ready on time. Family Room will have its own
The first day of December has servery so that children can pur-
been set as the target date when chase their own soft drinks and
the people of Shaw get their very snacks. Ray Huxtable is con-
own 'local'. The Village Inn, as cerned that this room is used in
the pub has been called, will be the proper way. "We are trying
the first in the area operated by to provide something for all sec-
the Bass group of breweries. Area tions of the community and the
Sales Manager for Bass, Ray Family Room is an effort to allow
Huxtable, is very excited by the families to socialise together. Shaw Village Centre in September. Shops at the top of the car park, the
imminent opening of The Village We're very aware that its some- Village at bottom right. The Community Centre will be located bottom
Inn and is eager to attract the times difficult to get baby-sitters left and Shaw Church will start in January on the left side.
people of West Swindon to the and parents can't go out as often in the Lounge Bar. There will be "We are opening a well thought
latest addition in a wide range of as they would like. But the room separate menus for midday and out pub, catering for a wide range
social facilities. "What you will should not be seen as a creche. early evening and a special item of different needs," said Mr.
find at The Village Inn is quite a Parents will be expected to be daily. Above all, value for money Huxtable. "I think customers will
different public house compared with their children and to pro- will be a primary consideration. like the separate bars as they will
to the three already established vide the necessary supervision." cater for different tastes. How-
in the area," said Mr. Huxtable The Village Inn will be served Experienced Manager ever the combination of value for
recently. "When deciding what by the substantial car parking Ray Huxtable says that the money, the quality of the refresh-
should be offered at the new available at Shaw Village Centre important task of opening a brand ment available, the pleasant
pub, it was quite clear to us that and there is also another separate new pub and making it a popular environment and friendly, con-
customers would appreciate the car park to take the overflow. community facility has been given cerned management will create
separation of the facilities within to a couple who have proved the right atmosphere. I think
it. ,, Proven Products themselves in a Bass house else- The Village Inn will become an
We will be providing a more The opening of a Bass Pub in where. The Link will be featuring important part of the Shaw
traditional feel at The Village West Swindon also brings a whole them in a future edition. Community very quickly."
Inn by having a Games Bar and a range of new products of proven
Lounge Bar, each with its own quality closer to home. The flag
separate entrance. The Games ship of the range is Traditional
Bar will have the usual games Draught Bass, a nationally ac-
like pool, darts and a juke box. cepted quality cask ale. Also on THE VILLAGE INN
The Lounge Bar will be furnished sale will be a recent introduction
more comfortably with seating to the Swindon area, Charrington RAMLEAZE DRIVE
arranged around central fireplace. IPA, which is London's biggest -' SHAW
No doubt each bar will develop selling real ale.
its own clientele and by having The Village Inn will also serve
their own place to meet friends Toby Bitter, Tennents Lagers
and socialise, a friendly atmos- and of course, the very popular The Village Inn at Shaw Centre will be opening
phere can be created." Carling Black Label which sells
very well in the Swindon area. to the public on 1st December and is now
Family Room
Good food is always welcome recruiting suitable staff to participate in this
One of the most exciting features in a pub and The Village Inn will
of The Village Inn will be the have a hot and cold food servery exciting new venture. Both full and part time
bar staff will be required, together with part
time catering and cleaning staff. Previous
experience is not essential as a thorough
training programme will be carried out prior to
the opening day.

Interviews will be held in Swindon but
applications for any of the positions should be
made to:
R. J. Hustable
Sales Manager
Bass Taverns
Woodrow Way AL
Gloucester GL2 6DX
Tel: 21551