So the death knell has been sounded for another great British Tradition. I refer, of course, to the news that the pub game of dominoes no longer has enough supporters to make continuing the league worthwhile. Do you remember
when every pub had a darts team (no longer acceptable due to health and safety regulations, you may have your eye taken out), a shove halfpenny board,( that disappeared with decimalisation) bar billiards, skittles etc.
These days ,according to one of our local landlords, you are more likely to find a group of ladies ordering pots of tea, surely that's what cafes are for?, than to see men propping up the bar supping pints of ale. What with the smoking ban as well, it won't be long before even drinking beer will be banned from your local.
Bri
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