335: The weekend starts here   Friday 29 January 2010

Cowgate, Edinburgh

Cowgate, Edinburgh

“Tennent’s recognises its duty to act responsibly and has always encouraged people to drink responsibly.”
source: The Sun

306: It soon adds up   Thursday 17 December 2009

North High Street, Musselburgh

North High Street, Musselburgh

“click on your drink, choose a strength and volume then calculate the units”
source: NHS Choices

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305: No flowers by request   Wednesday 16 December 2009

Cleethorpes Cemetery

Cleethorpes Cemetery

“When you are completely happy and would like to go ahead, we will then confirm the price and ask for a 20% deposit, payable by debit or credit card or personal cheque if preferred.”
source: Memorials of Distinction

289: No plastic   Tuesday 24 November 2009

Victoria Wine, Nicolson Street, Edinburgh

Victoria Wine, Nicolson Street, Edinburgh

“An average cash transaction costs retailers 2 pence; a debit card payment costs 8 pence, but they are charged a massive 35 pence when a customer uses a credit card … If charges for every payment method were as low as they are for cash, over £800 million in cost savings would be passed on to customers through lower shop prices.”
source: The British Retails Consortium

251: Staying in tonight   Thursday 1 October 2009

Robertson's Close, Edinburgh

Robertson's Close, Edinburgh

“Drinking in streets and parks will be banned in a fightback against ‘Binge Britain’.”
source: The Daily Mail

223: Gutter clutter   Monday 24 August 2009

North High Street, Musselburgh

North High Street, Musselburgh

“Cleaning your gutters and drainpipes is a useful habit to get into.”
source: DIY Basics

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217: Back of the net   Friday 14 August 2009

Jock's Lodge, London Road, Edinburgh

Jock's Lodge, London Road, Edinburgh

“When a game becomes omnipresent, as football has, it is impossible to enjoy it fully.”
source: The Daily Telegraph

165: Happy hour   Wednesday 3 June 2009

Staggs Bar, North High Street, Musselburgh

Staggs Bar, North High Street, Musselburgh

“Although we tend to think of alcohol as something we use to make us feel good, heavy drinking can bring on depression. Many people who commit suicide have had drinking problems.”
source: The Royal College of Psychiatrists

137: Patriotic pub grub   Friday 24 April 2009

The Greyhound, Kennington Park Road, London

The Greyhound, Kennington Park Road, London

 

“If you know a tastier way to enjoy a British banger please let us know!”
source: sausagefans.com

photo by Emma Goodman

134: Cheers!   Tuesday 21 April 2009

Rye Lane, Peckham, London

Rye Lane, Peckham, London



“The UK’s major retailers are stepping up measures to combat attempted purchase of alcohol by and for under 18’s with the launch of Challenge 25 … Challenge 25 will force all those over 18 but under 25 to carry photo ID if they wish to purchase alcohol.”
source: The Wine and Spirit Trade Association

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