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gus
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I have just heard of the sad passing of an old friend, and local Landlord James Arthur Broadhead. Jim was a born and bread Barlicker who worked at Rolls-Royce before taking over the tenancy of the Rising Sun at Blacko, Jim and his wife Margaret, then moved from Blacko to take over the Fosters Arms in Barlick in the early eighties. My wife Mary and i spent many a good time with Jim and margaret, over the years, but, sadly lost touch somewhat, Jim has suffered some ill health in the recent years but, always had a ready smile on occasion when we met. Jim will be sadly missed by all who knew him, and i take this opportunity to pass mine and Mary`s sympathy on to Margaret and Graham, his wife and son.
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Stanley
Local Historian & Old Fart
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Posted - 09/05/2010 : 16:29
The decine of the pub over the last decade is an inditement of our system. Most of the trouble started when the breweries were forced to divest themselves of their properties. Many people disliked the breweries and their protective policies but it was streets better than what we have now. Such a great shame.
Stanley Challenger Graham
Barlick View
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thomo
Barlick Born Old Salt
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Posted - 10/05/2010 : 12:18
The pub was a place where people could go to get away from the outside world for a while. You could have quiet drink on your own and reflect or make plans or you could share a genial atmosphere with friends and even make new ones. From the age of seventeen the licensed trade has been part of my life, part time at first to add to my low wage as an apprentice. Musician, Waiter, Barman, Cellarman and relief Club Steward. As time progressed It became full time, first as Club Steward, Manager of the Reg Branch Mess in Victory Barracks and then my own Pub in Wales. One thing I will always remember is that the good times far outnumbered the bad ones. It is not as easy a life as some might imagine with a 24/7 commitment. A large portion of customers were smokers and I was glad to be clear of the trade when the ban was imposed, I know many ex and working landlords who put this ban as the biggest cause of the decline. Last week someone made the point that the EU building has rooms where smokers can go and that Landlords should be entitled to do this as an option in much the same way as rooms set aside for children. The latter of couse were never a great source of income whereas smokers were. After the breakup of my first marriage and subsequent return to dear old Barlick the Fosters Arms became my "Local", I have very fond memories of those times, meeting old friends, making new ones or just sitting quietly making plans. It was also where I met the "Old Flame" who is now my wife, fate may have lent a hand but it had much more to do with the Fosters, it was a damn good community pub without some of the modern attachments that drown out communication. At least it will not be allowed to fall in to disrepair as has been the fate of some. The Mr Foster who built it and gave it its name is long gone. From shooting lodge to Private houses it has stood the test of time and will still be here after we have all departed. To the new owner, Good luck, but get it right.
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