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Is Dry January affecting businesses?

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Locals are debating whether or not Dry January is actually have a detrimental effect on pubs in Bournemouth. Image: Sam Walters.

Bournemouth’s oldest pub faces a large debate over the threat Dry January has on businesses.

Many locals around the area have claimed the seasonal activity of drinking no alcohol through January month is having a detrimental affect on pubs and bars in Bournemouth.

Some have taken this task with strong shoulders bringing it through the whole year, while others are claiming it may not be as beneficial as people claim.

The Director and Operator of the Cricketers Arms Pub, Austyn Greenfield said: “We have seen a real increase in the quality of non-alcoholic beverages we have on offer.

“This has led to more people taking on Dry January.”

Where many see the benefits of Dry January, Charles ‘Chad’ Bad has different views.

Chad, a regular at the pub said: “I don’t really see the point of coming to the pub and ordering a non-alcoholic drink, you come to the pub to enjoy the brew on tap.

“It has such a hit on pubs and breweries, it stops pubs from making large amounts of money through January and February.”

Chad claims that instead of Dry January, people should do Try January.

More updates to follow.