The pub chain chose to rename The Black Boy pub because of its ‘racist connotations’, therefore, the name change hopes to champion equality and diversity within the company and further support people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds. While the pub name ‘Black Boy’ exists throughout the country, there is not a consensus on its origins and many of those consulted felt the name to be offensive and discriminatory. Back in January, Greene King s chief executive said there is a perception that the pub s linked with racism today . Nick Mackenzie said: We have looked at pub deeds, consulted with colleagues and while the origins of these pub names are obscure what is clear is that there is a perception that they are linked with racism today and we want to make this positive change for the better.
05:00, 28 APR 2021
The Windmill pub in Werrington
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Pub giant Greene King has revealed it is to reopen two more North Staffordshire pubs thanks to the coronavirus lockdown easing.
Earlier this month Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave pubs with outdoor seating areas the green-light to reopen after being shut for months due to the third national lockdown.
Greene King to reopen two more Surrey pubs in Stoneleigh and Caterham this week
The two venues will join a number of pubs which have already opened their beer gardens
The Station pub on The Broadway in Stoneleigh (Image: Grahame Larter)
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Greene King has confirmed it will reopen two more Surrey pubs in time for the bank holiday weekend.
Greene King to open five more pubs across Lancashire in time for Bank Holiday weekend Greene King will reopen a further five of its managed pubs outdoors in Lancashire from Thursday ahead of the May bank holiday. The Robin Hood in Clifton, the White Horse in Swinton, the Yarrow Bridge in Chorley, The Guild in Preston, and the Cherry Tree in Blackpool will be reopening outdoors for customers from Thursday. Punters will be able to book a garden table online, although people are also welcome to visit the pub outdoors without an advance booking. Some pubs will have reduced opening hours and menus, and this information along with how to book, will have been updated on the Hub and on individual pubs’ websites.
The Boars Head (Herongate) Customers are able to book a garden table online, although people are also welcome to visit the pub outdoors without an advance booking. Some pubs will have reduced opening hours and menus, and this information along with how to book, will have been updated on both the Greene King and individual pubs’ websites. Greene King chief executive Nick Mackenzie said: “We are really pleased to be able to reopen further pubs outdoors and welcome back more our customers in time for the bank holiday weekend. “Sadly, we are still not able to open a larger amount of our estate in April, but we know the vital role pubs play in communities and feel it’s important to open as many as we can to help people get back together once again.