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8 APRIL 2014

Woking Best Bar None is back! Be the best bar none!

Calling all pubs, bars and restaurants in Woking! The Woking Best Bar None Awards 2014 are returning to Woking and from Monday 14 April 2014 premises can apply to be a part of the scheme and be recognised as Woking's best.

Led by Woking Borough Council and supported by the Surrey Alcohol Responsibility Initiative, Best Bar None recognises those pubs, bars and restaurants that go above and beyond to achieve the best for their customers and gives local patrons the chance to vote for their favourite premises during the Woking Advertiser Public Vote stage.

Licensed premises can sign up to the scheme at www.wokingbbn.co.uk and once registered, will be visited by trained assessors. Those meeting the Best Bar None criteria will receive certification, allowing their customers to recognise their achievement via a gold, silver or bronze official window sticker. Those exceeding the Best Bar None criteria also stand a chance of being crowned a winner at an awards evening later in the year, as voted for by a prestigious panel of independent judges.

The scheme, now is in its third year and sponsored by Miller Brands UK, gives premises the chance to win in the following categories:

Cllr Ashley Bowes, Woking Borough Council's Portfolio Holder for Licensing, said: "I would encourage all local pubs, bars and restaurants to join Woking Best Bar None. It's a chance for them to be recognised for their hard work, to have an insight into how they can improve their standards and to be crowned Woking's best. It's also the chance for local premises to be a part of a national scheme, to develop the skills of their staff and get to meet the best in Woking's licensed trade at the awards event."

For further information on Woking Best Bar None 2014 or to apply, visit www.wokingbbn.co.uk , contact Sam Marshall, Woking Best Bar None's Project Manager, on 01483 743650 or email [email protected]

Lead sponsor

Miller Brands is the local operating company for multinational brewer SABMiller. Based in Woking, Miller Brands is responsible for the development of premium beer brands in the UK including Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Pilsner Urquell, Miller Genuine Draft and the on-trade exclusive Czech lager, Kozel. Via its consistent pricing and distribution discipline, supplemented by engaging marketing activities, Miller Brands is bringing value back into the beer category. And through our diverse workforce and agile, innovative culture we aim to change the way people think about beer. For more information about Miller Brands please visit www.millerbrands.co.uk

Media partner

The Surrey Advertiser has been serving the Woking community since 1864. We are one of the longest running regional titles in the country and have a loyal and dedicated following. As well as news, sport and entertainment we also have community, schools and business sections in our paper and online at www.getsurrey.co.uk

96.4 Eagle Radio is the station that loves Surrey and Hampshire and is the local commercial radio station for Woking. We are proud to support the town`s pubs, bars, restaurants and nightclubs and look forward to celebrating the success of Woking`s top venues. Find out more about us at www.964eagle.co.uk

Supported by:

Surrey Alcohol Responsibility Initiative (SARI) is a forum for those working on and interested in addressing local issues related to alcohol - and who share the belief that more can be achieved through positive collaboration.

SARI brings together a range of organisations, including the Police, NHS, Woking Borough Council, local businesses, Eagle Radio and Surrey Chambers of Commerce.

The initiative is focused on Woking and aims to improve alcohol responsibility issues in the local community through a series of initiatives including the introduction of alcohol awareness sessions in local schools and training for small off-licence retailers, and distributing responsible drinking advice to local businesses.

Drinkaware is an independent, UK-wide charity, Drinkaware aims to change the UK's drinking habits for the better by promoting responsible drinking through innovative ways to challenge the national drinking culture to help reduce alcohol misuse and minimise alcohol-related harm.