Sam Handwich
Striker
Good afternoon everyone. As many of you know, we have been fighting a losing battle with Heineken over costs. We have finally lost, and as of next Tuesday, the pub will be closed. We have explored every possibility to keep the pub open, but Heineken, keep sticking extra costs in wherever possible. This was also exacerbated by our own council, who claim that the building rooms should be rented out, whilst Heineken said we would be taken to court if we did. Because of Heineken’s stance, the council doubled the council tax as a penalty. When we presented this to the council, they said it was not their problem. Ladies and Gentleman, we present to you the constant struggle businesses in Sunderland face. We will be having a leaving party this Sunday, to give us the opportunity to say bye to all those, we feel privileged to of become friends with. On personal note, we thank you all, from the bottom of our hearts. Thank you from all the Staff at the Vic and we hope you all stay in touch.