A recent survey conducted by Greene King, pub operator and brewer, found that one of the first things our boys from the forces do when on leave is go down their local. 84% stated that a visit to the pub when on leave was important to extremely important to them with 76% choosing the pub to reconnect with friends.

Caroline Hollings, director of recruitment and training for Greene King said, “Pubs play a vital role in our communities and none more so than now, especially with our military personnel, with 80% saying a visit to the pub is the first order of the day when they get leave. Pubs are all too often blamed for issues in our community and this couldn’t be more off the mark. These results just show that”. Eighty eight percent of those questioned felt pubs were an essential part of our culture and community.

Greene King conducted the survey at the Career Transition Partnership Northern Employment Fair in Harrogate this week, attended by over 350 service personnel who will be leaving the forces in the next 18 months. Greene King was there to promote the career opportunities they have available in the pub sector.

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Press Contact: Elaine Beckett, Public Relations Manager, Greene King Pub Partners, Tel: 07974 132844

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