Somerset Guardian and Radstock Observer - 06 March 1953

FARRINGTON GURNEY LICENCE GRANTED, DESPITE OBJECTIONS

Although two neighbouring licensees and a Methodist Minister objected, Temple Cloud magistrates, with Mr. E. T. Carter presiding, on Wednesday granted an application by Mr. Clifford Kingman, of the Miners Arms, Farrington Gurney, for a full seven-days' licence to include the sale of spirits etc.

Previously the licence was for six days and only permitted the sale of beers and cider, etc.

Mr. Kingman was represented by Mr. C. C. White (Messrs. Wansbrough and Co., Bristol) who presented a petition signed by 433 customers in support of the application.

He told the magistrates that Mr. Kingman had been the licensee of the Miners' Arms for 23 years and the house was modern, with every convenience for both men and women. He said there was a definite need for Sunday opening and short drinks.

MANY REQUESTS

Requests for these had come from travellers, hikers and friends with visiting skittle teams, in addition to residents in the locality.

Local residents including Mr. W. Brown and Mr. G. Perry. spoke of the need for such amenities in the locality.

Mr. Lewis (licensee of the Farrington Inn), Mr. A. J. Heal (licensee of the Royal Oak, Old Mills, Paulton), and the Rev. E. G. Marley, of Paulton, opposed the application.