dangerboy Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Personally i dont think that the licensing hours or the 1am entry make any difference to the violence. Beer + knobheads = violence. The only solution is a greater police presence at the known trouble spots, the payment for the extra policing should be provided by the pubs/clubs. Welcome to the forum beth...mmmm sexy radio voice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lfc84 Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 The atmosphere in clubs - and on the Promenade - would greatly improve if the utterly ridiculous demand that patrons have to be in the club by 1 a.m. was removed.In the brief period between licensing hours being removed and this obnoxious rule being introduced, there was a very definite improvement. There was less pressure to find transport etc immediately after coming out of the pub - many people even had time to walk if they were sober enough. Now there is an artificially created 'rush hour' that causes unnecessary stress and aggravation and helps absolutely nobody! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Totally agree with that point. It creates an artificial rush hour and the clubs create artifical queues... That leads to people "panicking" about not getting in and thats when problems on the door develop. Another problem is people who queue jump !! The alcohol doesnt cause the problem the people do ! One further comment I would add: The problems, fights and rowdy behaviour that are often caused because people are drunk beyond belief. Alot of people want to go out for a few beers and get merry / have a laugh but the idiots who go too far or can't handle their drink (no matter how much or how little they drink) cause this debate to be swayed in favour of those who decree the end of the world is on its way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButterflyMaiden Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 In an ideal world yes but you have to factor into this the undeniable fact that once out on the lash, most people just don't care or consider such things, all that matters is getting home, by whichever means possible.I won't entertain a night out in Douglas without making prior arrangements but that's just me, years of experience have taught me the lesson. Ramsey (where I live) is a different matter however, as it's less than a 10 minute walk home and I'm never too wasted to walk it. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Fair comment but it would be interesting to see what the girls think ? My own caution about getting home safe probably results from being brought up in a naval town where the chances of being assaulted and possibly raped were statistically much higher than most other places in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerboy Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Fair comment but it would be interesting to see what the girls think ? My own caution about getting home safe probably results from being brought up in a naval town where the chances of being assaulted and possibly raped were statistically much higher than most other places in the UK. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Surely women would be safe walking home in a naval town? Now the boys on the other hand...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButterflyMaiden Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Surely women would be safe walking home in a naval town? Now the boys on the other hand...... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Dont believe everything you hear about the Navy .. I can assure you they were red blooded boys ( in Chatham anyhow ...dont know about Plymouth) edited to fix spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deejay Denzel Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 This 1am thing isn't law, it's an agreement between all the clubs that are part of MENA. From what i've heard, it was a case of a certain organisation of white helmeted people saying accept it or we won't put in a good word when your license is up for renewal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Espey Posted September 22, 2005 Author Share Posted September 22, 2005 Hi, just wanted to thank everyone for the views and opinions that were emailed to me. The programme is on this evening at 6.05, as always comments and questions can be sent to the studio during the broadcast, 430 430, or email studio@manxradio.com, just mark them for my attention. Thanks a lot Beth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ans Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 Just out of interest, will you be mentioning any of the opinions expressed here? Edit: I'm surprised you didn't get more Internet Males replying to this topic heh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Espey Posted September 22, 2005 Author Share Posted September 22, 2005 Yes, I think there are some valid points, which need to be raised. There will be a representative from the Police, the brewery and licensing board. Beth (that is possibly the worst picture I've ever seen) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ans Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 (that is possibly the worst picture I've ever seen) I don't think anyone would object if you posted more Where's the ManxForums representative on that panel?!?! I'd like to send Steven as an illustration of the dangers of alcohol too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonan3 Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 I'm surprised you didn't get more Internet Males replying to this topic heh. A grown man drooling - not a pretty sight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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