The Holman Clavel Inn, Culmhead

Whilst it is indeed sad and disappointing that the landlords do not seem to have changed their peculiar stance and have chosen not to respond positively to a remarkable flag of truce and friendly 'fresh start' proposal from a sizeable group of decent and long standing locals; it is at least heartening to see that I am but one of so many in my lamenting at the apparent passing of this once notable local drinking establishment.
Many tens of thousands have undoubtedly been spent on a major and much needed refurbishment of the property....... but for what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? (Matthew 16:26 King James - Cambridge edition).
I am loath to admit defeat and do not go quite that far even now, but it strikes me that apart from hoping for a change in approach of the current incumbents, those concerned might also be well advised to work with and on the local Parish Council to ensure that without such a change, then at least there is no possible way for them to get any lease renewal or extension when the current period expires and that they are held to the very letter of their lease and other legal obligations in the meantime. As we know from great generals down the centuries, victory can be snatched from the very jaws of defeat by the careful deployment of a tactical and well organised retreat! Of course the key is to keep your tactics secret, so I hope Mrs D doesn't get to read this. Still wont tell her if you won't - promise :-)

3 Sep 2012 19:07

The Holman Clavel Inn, Culmhead

Recently changed hands, and the beer is well kept. However, the landlady is opinionated, gratuitously unpleasant, bigoted and loud. The hapless customer is subjected to a disjointed, irrational and abusive tirade of, illogical, ill informed and semi coherent rubbish. From the need to starve the unemployed to make them work, to allegations of serious but unspecified major corruption on the local parish council; and from unnecessary swearing in a putative refined if slightly slurred accent to allegations of the widespread child abuse and incestuous behaviour amongst the local population - a group she clearly despises (whereas virtually all other pubs in the area call them customers). If it weren't all so seriously unpleasant it might almost be amusing - all in all, not a pleasant place for a relaxing pint after a days work.

17 Jan 2012 12:21

The Holman Clavel Inn, Culmhead

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17 Jan 2012 11:31