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2003
S.O.S......SAVE
OUR SUTH! |
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Suth - scene of many rocked-out nights |
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Lolly
is a big fan of the Sutherland Arms in Newcastle, best known as The
Suth.
Foy years, it's been highlighting the best in rock.... but, as Lolly
says, unless someone acts, it could be history. |
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Newcastle's
most established Rock and Alternative venue is on the verge of closure.
The Sutherland Arms in Blackfriars Road has recently been purchased
by developers with a view to demolishing the venue and building on
the land.
Shutting - not yet
 Unfortunately
due to the negative publicity this action has generated, trade has
halved; it seems people are assuming the venue has already shut down,
or possibly believe it is being run-down in preparation. This is not
the case.
The landlady, Mandie Colley,who still has four years left on her lease,
is distraught.
Not only did the developers buy the building without her knowledge,
they have also increased the rent considerably which could force her
out of business.
Mandie and the longstanding and loyal staff of the Sutherland Arms
are understandably incensed by these moves and have decided to fight
back (and if you've ever seen the staff of the Suth,you will know
that's quite a scary prospect!).
Fight-back
A petition has been drawn up and so far there are over 400 signatures
on it.
This is not enough; we need more names and more money in the till,otherwise
yet another rock/alternative venue bites the dust.
Please show your support, whether this is your 'scene' or not. The
Sutherland Arms is an important part of Newcastle's history and big
businesses should not be allowed to continually force the 'little
man' out without a fight.
Support
We are recieving a vast amount of support from the Potteries Pub Preservation
Society, the Sentinel Newspaper, many local landlords and hundreds
of valued customers, but this doesn't mean your signature doesnt count.
By signing our petition and buying a pint,or several, you can combine
a great night out with your good deed for the day.
Where else will you get an offer like that?
The Suth is open every night apart from Sunday from 10.30 until 1.00am;
and 9pm until 2.00am on Friday and Saturday nights - where you will
hear a mix of rock and alternative music right across the board, see
some interesting sights and quite honestly, well,anything goes!!
If you've never experienced The Suth before, pay us a visit, while
you still can, sign our petition and buy us a beer.
We'll be the ones tied to the bulldozers!
Lolly (e-mail her by
clicking here) or go
onto the Talkboards and let your feelings be known... |
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Stoke and Staffordshire
Cheapside
Hanley
Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire
ST1 1JJ
tel: (+44) 01782 221281
e-mail: stoke@bbc.co.uk
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