Residents of a small town have pleaded with Wetherspooner founder Tim Martin not to op[en another pub in their community, and to 'try Sheffield instead'. Grandparents Christina and Derek Brown, 76 and 75, who are among those campaigning against the new Wetherspoon, say they are deeply concerned about how it will affect the their high street.
Derek said: “It would be detrimental to local businesses. It can’t be positive. We’ve got lots of facilities for eating and we’ve got some fantastic pubs. The high street is vibrant. We don’t need another pub.”
Asked by LeedsLive what he would say to Tim Martin, Derek said: “I don’t think you want to print that! Go and find another more suitable venue in another town. How about Sheffield or somewhere like that?”
