Hard times

When trying to decide which charity to give a donation to in lieu of Christmas cards, someone asked whether there was a charity for brewers. A few clicks of the scurrying mouse later (isn't the interweb a wonderful tool?) and I have found the Brewers Benevolent Society based in Surrey. The Society provides financial assistance to individuals who are employed or have been employed in the brewing profession. Terrible to think that people (whatever their profession) have to turn to benevolent societies and their ilk for help during hard times, but in a way it is comforting.

Anyway, that is where Cellarman and Mrs Cellarman and all(?) their little helpers are sending their Christmas card donation this year.