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Filo
18-09-2008, 11:24
I've always been impressed with the Camerons Strongarm in our Local and the Tetley's is excellent too. But now its official. The First in Last Out in Whitby is in the 2009 Good Beer Guide. Well done to Charlie and Sheila.

The new landlords Paul and Ann have recently learned that the First In is also in the 2010 Good Beer Guide. :D

Conrad
22-09-2008, 17:38
Hi Filo,

Well done, I know you have sold the area strongly on our site and forums, so good to see the pubs getting the recognition they clearly deserve.

In case anyone wants a pointer here is a link to The First In Last Out (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/29832/) on Pubs Galore.

Conrad

Soup Dragon
12-09-2009, 11:11
Hi filo

I would have added this on the pub page, but then i wasnt sure if my review would then be seen first, before yours, if you follow. Another advert for multiple postings PG team- especially in view of the Crown, Handsacre's retort to my review.

My review was made in May, and i havent been back since. I may have missed the guest ale when i visited back then, but if not, its great to see another beer on. I am not a Tetley fan, so would be worried if a pub had only one drink on for my tastes. Same would be true of the Elsinore - if the Strongarm went, i couldnt drink anything there!

I certainly wasnt slating your pub and I will return at some point and update the review - if you let me in!

Filo
12-09-2009, 11:35
Hi Historian,

I had guessed that you must have been in the Filo before it changed hands.

The previous Landlord, Charlie had decided to retire and was keen for the new Landlords Paul and Anne to take over as soon as possible. I think he had lost interest. But anyway the pub is showing signs of having some care and attention lavished on it and for my part I cant wait till the upholstery is done, I'm lobbying for traditional Red! I also keep mentioning an open fire but it seems to fall on deaf ears.

The beer they sell most of is the Camerons Strongarm. Obviously because its a first class ale. They sell almost as much Tetleys as well though, but I have to admit I wouldnt drink much if there was no Camerons.

They also plan to have another beer, probably John Smiths Smoothflow :(
and always have a guest beer available. At the moment its Jenning Rug Rat. It very good.

Regards,

Filo

Conrad
12-09-2009, 11:42
Eeeeeeeeek, thread jumping.

Paul, your assertion is correct, your review would jump above FILO's. Reviews code needs a rewrite badly, the other thing would be to do something like forums so that you get an email everytime a pub you have interacted with gets new input.

No shortage of ideas, just a shortage of time :(. We will get there though :)

Soup Dragon
12-09-2009, 11:56
They also plan to have another beer, probably John Smiths Smoothflow :(


Why oh! Why, JS? - it's shocking - tell 'em to be daring and get a MILD! or Tetley Imperial, rather than JS

It sounds at least that the interior is on the way up - as long as they keep the traditional feel and not go for the modern look.

Fingers crossed.

I remain envious of you for having; an abbey, good museums and loads of top pubs. I am not suprised they held the great synod there in 664:D

Filo
13-09-2009, 10:26
Hi Historian,

I spoke to the FILO landlady, Anne, yesterday and she said the John Smiths is to replace some naf lager, Fosters I think it is, and their getting it as part of some deal. As for the Dark Mild, that will be included amongst the guest beers. The last Dark Mild they had was Theakstons I think. It must have been good since it only lasted three days, (I think that might have been my fault since it was my long weekend off :o).

I must admit Whitby is a great place to live, what with the abbey the museums and pubs as you say. We also have the only Steam Bus in Britain, a resident 3 masted, 22 gun Frigate, in the harbour, and Steam Trains in and out of the Railway Station three times a day, which is handy if we fancy a beer at Goathland, Beck hole or at one of the excellent pubs in Pickering without the need for anyone to drive.

Regards,

Filo

Soup Dragon
13-09-2009, 12:49
Hi Historian,

The last Dark Mild they had was Theakstons I think. It must have been good since it only lasted three days, (I think that might have been my fault since it was my long weekend off :o).

I must admit Whitby is a great place to live

Regards,

Filo

Very popular then - and still nobody sells it! Good news that the FILO are going to have it on - i will return in that case

Yes the Turk, i think the ship is, the steam bus (Elizabeth?) and the railway, more great attractions - only one that lets you down a bit is the Dracula thing - they should rebrand it as a comedy show! there - ticket sales will go through the roof now!

Conrad
14-09-2009, 12:24
Silly fact of the day earlier this year we were contacted by one of our members to let us know that "pubs who say they are in the Good Beer Guide, are no longer allowed to make references to it.
this effects branch websites, newsletters , and other websites". I have not been able to corroborate this and can't really see how they can stop other people like yourselves mentioning it.

Seems really stupid to me though, kind of dilutes the benefit of being in the guide if you can't mention it surely?

Filo
14-09-2009, 13:19
Hi, Conrad,

When Charlie, the previous Landlord introduced me to the chaps from CAMRA and the GBG in 2009, as the person who did the webpage, he seemed quite happy for me to add a mention of the FILO's achievment. If CAMRA can borrow my pictures for their site it seems daft for them not to want as much exposure for the GBG as they can get. Its free advertising after all.

I wonder if pubs that are not in the good beer guide are allowed to make a mention of it? For example: "The Management and Staff at The Slaughtered Lamb are proud to announce that once again we are not in the Good Beer Guide"

Filo :D

Conrad
14-09-2009, 13:41
I know it seems mad to me. Good publicity for both sides and makes the award hold more value. I like your idea of reversing the logic though makes about as much sense:).

I suppose ultimately it is to stop sites like ours just copying out of the Good Beer Guide and putting little icons next to each qualifying pub, I would have thought even that was good publicity for CAMRA though. Also it kind of means that one day we might start producing our own Good Beer Guide if we can't reference theirs (not in my plans I should say).

Certainly we have no issues with Cask Marque who were happy for us to use much of their material to cross promote them (something that is in my plans).

Filo
18-09-2009, 12:16
Hi Conrad,

I got in touch with Camra and they sent me their official logo to put on the First In Last Out Webpage. Have a look www.firstinlastoutpub.co.uk they seem as keen as we thought they would be to advertise.

Regards,

Filo :cool:

P.S. I've added a picture to my profile but I cant see how to get it to appear on here. PLease advise. :confused:

Dave M
18-09-2009, 16:25
Hi Filo,

That is very interesting. It looks like Camra are keen for pubs to promote that they are in the GBG after all.

Perhaps the issue they have is when pubs leave the comment there even when they are no longer listed? At least with the rosette logo it includes the year so it becomes more like the stickers that pubs display in windows.

As to your profile picture, if you are trying to get the picture next to your name on forum posts you need to use the Edit Avatar (http://forums.pubsgalore.co.uk/profile.php?do=editavatar) option rather than Edit Profile Picture, which I think you may have done - as I can see the pic if I go and look at your profile!

Hope that helps

Dave

Filo
20-09-2009, 07:53
Hello Dave,

Thanks for the info. I've got it sorted now

Filo :cool:

Dave M
20-09-2009, 14:28
Good stuff!

I really should sort out a better avatar for myself later since everyone is making an effort.