VAT’s The Problem!

You may well already be aware of this initiative, we’ve actually written about it previously, but we feel it’s worth talking about again.

The celebrity chef Tom Kerridge has been spearheading a campaign to cut VAT for hospitality. It’s currently 20%, one the highest rates in Europe and the aim of the campaign is to get it down to 10%.

Lowering the rate of VAT is the single most important thing the Government could do to support our local pubs, restaurants, cafes, hotels, and many more in the hospitality industry.

Of course it would be hugely beneficial to consumers too, and so we urge everyone to sign the petition and share it as widely as possible.

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Sign the petition

https://www.vatstheproblem.co.uk/

Teas in the Garden

We had a fantastic turnout for our first Teas in the Garden event in June, and next week we go again!

Returning to our regular slot on the second Wednesday of the month, we’re pleased to see that the weather forecast looks excellent. And we can assure you that the scones and cakes will be just as impressive.

Teas are served between 2pm and 4pm in our beautiful Maltings garden at a cost of £9 per person, with all proceeds being donated to WAG (Warminster Action Group).

We look forward to welcoming you.

https://warminsteractiongroup.co.uk/

Opening Our Doors to the CIBD

On Thursday 28th May, we were delighted to welcome members of the Chartered Institute of Brewers and Distillers to Warminster Maltings as part of an educational tour they were undertaking (which also included a visit to Witchmark Distillery). They were given an in-depth look at our traditional floor malting process and heard all about the barley quality required to make our excellent malts. It was a pleasure to share our knowledge and demonstrate how traditional skills continue to play a role in modern brewing and distilling. Thank you to everyone who joined us.

Heritage Open Days

This September, we will once again be opening our doors to take part in the annual Heritage Open Days festival.
If you’ve ever wondered what goes on inside this beautiful old building, now is your chance to find out!

We will have tours on Friday 11th September at 11am and 2pm, and again on Friday 18th September at 11am and 2pm.

Booking is required, which you can do via Warminster Town Council at events@warminster-tc.gov.uk

And why not see what else is on in your area – www.heritageopendays.org.uk/whats-on

Robin Appel & Lisa Conduit

Postscript…

At the beginning of April Robin received a visit from the Principal of a Brewing School in Brazil. Accompanied by the Brazilian’s English friend and interpreter, Richard Baggaley, Robin was aware that he was being filmed by his South American visitor accompanied by a spontaneous commentary in his native tongue. Robin was not aware that Richard was also making a film.

A week ago, we received a copy of Richard’s film which has been shared with an audience which stretches all round the world. It is Robin extolling the virtues of traditional ‘Floor Made Malt’ compared to the production of ‘Commercial Malt’ churned out from the malt factories in the eastern counties. It is Robin expressing himself in his most frank and revealing manner, almost ‘off the record’, an exposure of some of the most important elements that affect the quality of malt. An exposure of some elements the wider malting and brewing industry, out of ignorance, or for convenience and cost, choose to overlook.

“Malt is not widgets…”

For the brewers amongst you who might be interested, here is the link Floor Made Malt

Edition 65: friends of Warminster maltings