TRNC ex-pat population bucks the trend?

Groucho



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Message Posted:
04/09/2010 15:48

Alcohol consumption in 2009 saw the sharpest year-on-year decline since 1948, figures from the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) suggest.



The data showed a 6% fall in 2009 - the fourth annual drop in five years.



The association said UK drinkers were now consuming 13% less alcohol than in 2004, below the EU average.



Pubs, bars, off-licences, restaurants and supermarkets all saw alcohol sales fall, the HM Revenue and Customs data from UK producers and importers showed.



BBC



http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/magazinemonitor/2010/09/10_things_we_didnt_know_last_w_151.shtml



Now I know why everyone is so miserable - and I thought it was the weather!

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
04/09/2010 16:23

I read this too Gavin.



It's probably due to the increases in alternative substances to get you in a good mood!

Carndi


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Message Posted:
04/09/2010 16:28

Could there be any connection between this report and the number of Brits leaving the UK and now residing in the TRNC ?

rowlo



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Message Posted:
04/09/2010 18:13

or the smoking ban ????

Groucho



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Message Posted:
04/09/2010 18:20

rowlo



If you drink enough you might forget you smoke...



Carndi, that was sort of my point...

rowlo



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Message Posted:
04/09/2010 18:27

thats always been my problem groucho , drinking to much i mean , then forgetting who,s round it is next , found myself constantly at the bar , all my mates drunk and loaded , me drunk and skint ? smokings cheaper .