J D Wetherspoon has today announced a trading update: Like-for-like sales in the first 11 weeks of quarter 4 of the current financial year were minus 0.4%, compared to the same, pre-pandemic, period in 2019. Losses for the current financial year (FY22) will be higher than expected at approximately minus £30m, reflecting higher labour, repair and marketing costs.
In a boost for the local Caithness area a new Comfort Scheme has started with immediate effect at The Portland Hotel in Lybster in partnership with The Highland Council. Recently renovated and launched under new ownership in summer of 2018 The Portland Hotel, Lybster is ideally situated on A99 Wick to Latheron main road, which forms part of the busy NC500 tourist route.
Two pitchers of cocktails for £10 is on offer over the Halloween period at the Alexander Bain pub in Wick from Friday 26th to 31st October. Poison Apple and Devil's Candy might be just the thing for your big night out with friends.
The Alexander Bain pub, Wetherspoons in Wick will be taking part in the Real Ale Festival running in the UK - Wednesday 24th October - 11 November 2012. With beers from 10 countries and many from around the UK.
Book early this year for pre Christmas meals At Park Hotel, Thurso. Tel 01847 893251 Available from 1 December 2009 - Must be booked in advance.
Local employer recognised for age friendly policies Wick bar, The Alexander Bain, has been praised as part of a national campaign aimed at tackling age discrimination in the workplace. The Age Positive campaign has awarded JD Wetherspoon "Employer Champion" status, which means it joins an elite list of employers from across Great Britain who exemplify an open-minded approach to hiring staff of all ages.
