NEWS FOR DECEMBER 2004

24-Dec-2004	KENT BREWER 'PLAYS FAIR' WITH THIRD-WORLD COFFEE GROWERS Independent brewer Shepherd Neame has introduced Fairtrade coffee throughout its south-east estate of 66 managed houses.
14-Dec-2004	NEW QUALITY AMBASSADOR BOARDS SPITFIRE MINI Shepherd Neame's national on-trade brands team has been boosted by two new arrivals.
13-Dec-2004	NEW FUNCTION SUITE AT 'THE DUKE' IN WHITSTABLE The Duke of Cumberland in Whitstable High Street has completed a further phase in its renaissance as the town's premier hostelry.
10-Dec-2004	SHEPHERD NEAME WINS ENVIRONMENT BUSINESS OF YEAR AWARD Independent brewer Shepherd Neame was named the overall Kent Environment Business of the Year in the 2004 Environment Awards organised by the Kent Sustainable Business Partnership.
10-Dec-2004	LEWES COMMUNITY BENEFITS FROM BREWER'S INVESTMENT Fifteenth century pub The Juggs, in Kingston, Lewes has re-opened following a £65,000 refurbishment by Britain's oldest brewer Shepherd Neame.
10-Dec-2004	BRITAIN'S OLDEST BREWER PLUCKS UPNOR'S ROSE Kent brewer Shepherd Neame has acquired The Tudor Rose, 29-31 High Street, Upnor for an undisclosed sum.
3-Dec-2004	THE PERFECT PINT NOW POURED ON DISC The trade quality services team at independent Kent brewer Shepherd Neame has produced a CD to help licensees with staff training by following the brewery's unique 'Master of Beer' beer appreciation and training course.