I can't, unfortunately, make a meeting I have been invited to up north to discuss amendments to the blanket smoking ban which is up for review next year - if we can rely on NuLab politicians to keep their promises and that is like relying on good weather when you go on holiday in England.
However, there may be readers of this blog who can make the trip to Drighlington which is near Bradford, who can add reasonable arguments to the debate.
The invitation extends to landlords, managers, licensees, barstaff, customers, entertainers, suppliers, and anyone else who believes in freedom , choice, democracy and common sense.
The meeting will take place this Sunday, August 30, between 2pm and 8pm at the Painters Arms, Bradford Road, Drighlington, West Yorkshire.
I'd welcome an update on how the meeting went if any attenders want to volunteer to send me a few details to write about after it's all over.