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The Riverside Inn leads the way in
national schools project
The Riverside Inn is the first establishment in Somerset to sign
up to the
Schools Alcohol Awareness Project,
a national education initiative which encourages young people to
adopt responsible
attitudes towards alcohol.
As someone active in the licensed retail sector, Huw Davies of The
Riverside Inn is delighted that the classroom materials
distributed
free to schools encourage young
people to consider the dangers of alcohol misuse and the serious
impact it can have on their life.
The Schools Alcohol Awareness Project
is delivered in
partnership with
teachers but is not a government initiative.
Its success is due
entirely to the support of BII members across
the UK.
BII is a national charity and the
professional body for the licensed retail sector. With over
15,000 members, it promotes high standards, good employment
practice and social responsibility
within the industry.
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The Riverside Inn,
Cheddar |
Cathie Smith, Director of BIIAB said, "We are very grateful to
The Riverside Inn for its support which allows us to
help teachers in a practical way while also raising awareness of
the difficult issues surrounding young people and alcohol.
Patrick Gaffney, Director of the Schools Project added his
thanks saying, “We can only make a difference in schools if we
gain the support of the wider community. I am delighted that
The Riverside Inn has decided to lead the way in this
important initiative.”
At the same time as tackling issues related to alcohol misuse,
the BII Schools Project also helps pupils throughout the
country understand the growing importance of the hospitality
industry and informs them about some of the many career paths
the sector offers.
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