Hunt asked to pay pub for holding a meet

[Alec Swan]

J_M, I suppose that it would depend entirely upon the pub's established relationship with those who hunt. To use your quid pro quo as a benchmark, if those who hunt, NOT just on the day of the meet, but eat in or frequent the pub, on a regular basis, then as a small thank you, most pubs will repay the loyalty. If in the other hand, those who hunt turn up on the morning, use the facilities, bray at the staff, field and followers, and then shove off for the day, never to be seen again, then the publican me feel rather used, and most would make the mistake, but only once. Quid pro quo, as you say!

Alec.

 

[Judgemental]

J_M, I suppose that it would depend entirely upon the pub's established relationship with those who hunt. To use your quid pro quo as a benchmark, if those who hunt, NOT just on the day of the meet, but eat in or frequent the pub, on a regular basis, then as a small thank you, most pubs will repay the loyalty. If in the other hand, those who hunt turn up on the morning, use the facilities, bray at the staff, field and followers, and then shove off for the day, never to be seen again, then the publican me feel rather used, and most would make the mistake, but only once. Quid pro quo, as you say!

Alec.

Alec clearly there is an underlying sea-change in rural relationships and would it not make for a more orderly arrangement if the hunt makes a contribution, thereby putting themselves squarely in the position of a customer.

Thus can point to another feature of 'use' in the local economy.

Not forgetting for every drop of alcohol consumed HM Government takes a cut - of whatever political persuasion. I am sure anybody following this thread will see where I am coming from in respect of the Hunting Act 2004.

 

[YorksG]

One of our local foot hunts is alway welcome to meet at one of our true country pubs, mainly because they do things like have the hunt sing there and hold other fund raisers (harvest auctions etc). They are also very welcoming of our RC charity fundraising rides, because we have our RC meetings there, where most of us will eat as well as have a drink. Seems to work well for all of us.

 

[Judgemental]

One of our local foot hunts is alway welcome to meet at one of our true country pubs, mainly because they do things like have the hunt sing there and hold other fund raisers (harvest auctions etc). They are also very welcoming of our RC charity fundraising rides, because we have our RC meetings there, where most of us will eat as well as have a drink. Seems to work well for all of us.

Exactly and this is the quid pro quo element.

But did anybody ever quantify the value to the licensed pub trade or quantum prior to the ban - no.

 

[Suelin]

Exactly and this is the quid pro quo element.

But did anybody ever quantify the value to the licensed pub trade or quantum prior to the ban - no.

I don't suppose that they did but frankly I don't think that this subject is anything to do with the ban, just the current economic situation which was somewhat different prior to the ban.

 

[happyhunter123]

I don't suppose that they did but frankly I don't think that this subject is anything to do with the ban, just the current economic situation which was somewhat different prior to the ban.

I quite agree. The ban has had very limited impact, in my opinion. Hunts haven't disbanded and follower numbers haven't decreased. The economy, and the price of a pint are much more important factors.

 

[FairyLights]

OT but wanted to say I love Alec's signature.

 

[Judgemental]

I quite agree. The ban has had very limited impact, in my opinion. Hunts haven't disbanded and follower numbers haven't decreased. The economy, and the price of a pint are much more important factors.

Indeed you are right, nevertheless come the repeal, statistics such as the contribution to the pub trade would be useful.

 

[combat_claire]

Exactly and this is the quid pro quo element.

But did anybody ever quantify the value to the licensed pub trade or quantum prior to the ban - no.

Richard Matson did attempt to quantify the effect a foxhound pack had in the local area in his report 'Hypothetical consequences of closing down a large pack of foxhounds to include its economic implication on the local community and its effect on the countryside in general' - offhand I cannot remember whether he looked at the pub trade. Thinking of the various pubs where we meet in this hunt country.

 

[wench]

Dont get any hunters in my local. Does a bit with shooters food though!

 

[Judgemental]

As this originated with the Wilton Hunt they would have commented officially?

 

[Judgemental]

As this originated with the Wilton Hunt they would have commented officially?

correction:

As this originated with the Wilton Hunt, one would hope they could comment officially?