Pubs across Wrexham are taking a positive role to help deter under age drinking.
32 Licensed Premises in the Wrexham South Pubwatch area are launching the Challenge 21 Scheme, which sees licensees and bar staff taking a more cautious role when asking young people for proof of age. The scheme promotes requesting proof of age if a person appears to be under 21 when purchasing alcohol at a public house. The scheme, launched with the aid of North Wales Police and Wrexham Council has already been successful in other parts of the country.
Joss Thomas, Licensing Enforcement Officer for Wrexham Council said “It’s great to see the Challenge 21 scheme being fully supported by our local licensed premises. It can often be difficult to determine whether a young person is of legal age to buy alcohol, so asking for proof of age to all under 21’s is a proactive measure to curb under age drinking.”
The scheme has been introduced in time for the Christmas period, when more young people attempt to make an illegal purchase of alcohol. George MacLellan, Chairman of Wrexham South Pubwatch said “The Pubwatch scheme welcomes initiatives like this; it helps us make a difference and sends out the message that we will not tolerate any form of misbehaviour. We are happy to work alongside the Police and Council to address theses issues”. If you would like more information on the Challenge 21 scheme, please contact Joss Thomas on (01978) 292049.
