General   (General discussion, talk about anything.)

Some pubs certainly need to be careful with everything for the customer, because changes have definitely happened:
- many people have become accustomed to staying at home more than they normally had done
- possibly, more people have bought beer and wine from supermarkets in the last twelve months
- many people have probably changed their lifestyle and going to the pub for a couple of pints has been substituted
- many people are possibly not interested in being outside of a pub for many reasons
- some people are afraid of any kind of social contact
- many people have lost earnings and so that money is not readily available
- some people have even lost their job
- for many, money is much tighter than it was in 2019
- and...
There are so many reasons for many people that it could take quite a time for many pubs to recover - possibly, some may never recover. After all, we have seen the demise of many pubs and old traditions.
How many workmen, after finishing their working-day, 'pop' into the pub for a pint or two before heading off home for their 'tea'?
For me, pubs were so much a part of our tradition and culture. It is so sad to know how many pubs have been demolished and to see how many pubs are boarded up and in great disrepair - and, some were wonderful buildings in their gracious days.
I am a Wiganer and I have seen so many changes; mostly, not for the better!