Proud of Pubs

We're Proud of Pubs. And we've put together some fantastic kit to help you show off yours to its best advantage. Our campaign ideas have helped publicans to:

* showcase the fantastic things you are doing, both to the rest of the industry and the nation...

* promote the best of practice in the trade and to highlight the positive side of the industry to the national media

Read the diary: Kimberley Mcgibbon and her staff at the Fox & Grapes had a fantastic week. Read her diary and find out how she ran out of beer, wine - and food!

See the pictures: Pubs up and down the country sent in pictures of their own Proud of Pubs events. Just added: The Isabella in Northumberland, The Red Lodge in and The George & Dragon in South Yorkshire. Take a look.

See the pictures: Publicans met politicians at our campaign launch at Westminster on Monday, July 14. Take a look.

See the pictures: Politicians sign up to the cause at Westminster's Red Lion in Whitehall on Tuesday, July 15. Take a look.

Here's our essential Proud of Pubs Week online kit

The second Proud of Pubs Week was a cracker. These are the resources publicans used. Feel free to carry on the good work!

Free stuff:

• Free Proud of Pubs posters! Download them (PDF)
• More free posters! Download your 'empty belly' Proud of Pubs Week posters here (PDF)
  
• For a FREE Proud of Pubs marketing pack, send us an email, and leave your name, pub name and address.

Free films:

Watch this: A Cosmopolitan evening is just the thing for a ladies night or to set off your beer garden evenings with a touch of sparkle. Brush up on your cocktail skills - here's how.

Watch this: Every bar needs a card trick - this could be yours! Maybe a card trick night so you can spread the joy.

Watch this: Be seasonal on a budget with this excellent recipe for barbequed corn on the cob.

Watch this: Another idea to combine food and a heap of fun - a low cost rice and noodles night could combine with a chopsticks class - why not?

Watch this: Boogie with confidence at your Proud of Pubs Week party. Essential viewing for all men over the age of 35.

Fantastic free resources:

The Publican created these special tools to help you make your Proud of Pubs week one to remember:

Monday July 14:
Save energy and go green
Make sure all your green boxes are well and truly ticked with our downloadable energy-saving tips and checklist.

Tuesday July 15:
Put on a Proud of Pubs night
After all, your regulars are your best advert. And keep your local press on their toes. Our downloadable press release should let them know your is an event they can't afford to miss.

Wednesday July 16:
The press - our unique guide to handling the media
Our essential guide to the mysteries of PR. Download our Press release to help, and our unique guide to making your local newspaper editor your new best friend.

Thursday July 17:
Love your staff - and show them too
Happy pub staff make for a happy pub - be inspired with our downloadable list of ideas to keep your staff motivated.

Friday July 18:
Take it to the top - and meet your MP
Your other best friend. MPs love a photocall - so why not make it in your pub? Download our sample invitations and that all-important press release - to make the most of that VIP visit.

And there's more:

• Find out which MPs are visiting which pubs during this year's Proud of Pubs Week
• Fans! Who's supporting Proud of Pubs week
• Promote! Top 10 marketing tips ahead of Proud of Pubs Week
• Find out more about last year's Proud of Pubs Week