I know this is just part and parcel of running the pub I do, which is a pub I love but barring someone for being homophobic has led to a campaign against me being the manager by people who think they own the pub because they drink cheap lager in it, which is surprisingly effective in a local area - ThreadSky

hazelsouthwell.bsky.social • 11 days ago

I know this is just part and parcel of running the pub I do, which is a pub I love but barring someone for being homophobic has led to a campaign against me being the manager by people who think they own the pub because they drink cheap lager in it, which is surprisingly effective in a local area

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jasdevsekhon.bsky.social•10 days ago

Where is North Heath? I'd be delighted to share this with my friends!

heatherreally.bsky.social•10 days ago

This is the pub:

dreharrison.bsky.social•11 days ago

A smear campaign on the basis of... trying to make your pub a safe space. Fuck.

hazelsouthwell.bsky.social•11 days ago

"why would you turn the barmaids against me" they are the people who asked for the barring

dreharrison.bsky.social•11 days ago

...Nothing to do with their own incredibly bigoted behaviour, no, it's a class war. (Discord me if you need a vent babe <3)

carrielcreative.bsky.social•10 days ago

This absolutely stinks, I'm so sorry this happens to you :(

jellico.bsky.social•10 days ago

🤬 what bigoted tosspots.

hazelsouthwell.bsky.social•10 days ago

it's fucking exhausting not having earned any money for three weeks, I'll tell you that. (I get a percentage to pay me and my staff and I haven't cut staff hours but I guess I will have to if this continues 💀 ffs - worst thing is the person they want to replace me has a gay, very bullied, son)

hazelsouthwell.bsky.social•10 days ago

actually just curled up and cried for ten minutes because I don't know what to fucking do other than wait out this refurb and pray I get paid sometime soon but pleeeeeeease if you're in south east London or nearby and would like to, come to our pride party on Saturday night (or in the day)

stefanpaetow.bsky.social•10 days ago

I'm nowhere near, but I hope you have a very successful Pride night! #upthegays :-)

pammylane.bsky.social•10 days ago

now guess who is coming to london saturday morning?? absolutely going to come!!

hazelsouthwell.bsky.social•10 days ago

absolutely overwhelmed with how much support this has got - thank you all so so much, feel much less hopeless than earlier ♥️🧡💛💚💙💜

cdavies.bsky.social•10 days ago

I'm in the wrong country, but is there a tip jar to put some money behind the bar for those who can make it at the weekend?

macfilipe.bsky.social•10 days ago

Also wrong country here, but that's a great idea.

fluffmitten.bsky.social•10 days ago

That is such a good idea - I'm highly unlikely to make it even though I really want to go 😔

sarahoconnellshow.com•10 days ago

Best of luck to you

alexkalogiannis.bsky.social•10 days ago

Would love to visit, it’s just a bit out of the way for me ;)

Rain check tho!

paulietandoori.bsky.social•10 days ago

What's happened to you really shouldn't be part and parcel of running a pub and I just saw a glowing review of how much the pub has improved since you took over. Keep on keeping on Hazel and don't let the bastards grind you down.

anakha56.bsky.social•10 days ago

I'm sadly working the full weekend which means no drinking for me. Could I do like a donation for the cause?

tonykeen58.bsky.social•9 days ago

Wish I could but I am home in Nottingham enabling housemates to go to the local Pride.

dannypalmer.bsky.social•10 days ago

I'm due to be pubbing with my dad on Saturday afternoon, but I'll try to come along to this after. :)

Although it may depend on when my dad goes home and how many pints have been imbibed.

krisstewart.bsky.social•10 days ago

Nowhere near south east London these days, but I hope Saturday goes well.

wednesdaygj.bsky.social•10 days ago

I am so looking forward to you ‘WOW! WE’RE PACKED OUT!’ Posts. If I were nearby, I’d be there. Good luck. Keep going. You’re making your own corner of the world so much better and we can all learn from you.

garius.bsky.social•10 days ago

so sorry this is happening to you.

got a post for the event i can push?

fluffmitten.bsky.social•10 days ago

Well this whole thing fucking sucks 😞 Sorry you're having to deal with this

danwhitehead.net•10 days ago

Fucking hell. So sorry you're having to deal with this.

navalairhistory.com•11 days ago

Jesus, why are people. Truly no good deed goes unpunished

torij71.bsky.social•10 days ago

so sorry to see this hazel , i came out as a trans field engineer in the pubs and clubs of lincolnshire and i have 100+ sites all accept me and we all enjoy it , it wins round the phobes when they actually speak to us not act like kids and demand another manager parachuted in who doesnt give a fook

skeletonoscar.bsky.social•10 days ago

Hazel, is there a way those of us nowhere near your pub can buy something like an invisible/pay it forward pint to help you out? I'd definitely stick a tenner towards it and I'm sure others would too x

hazelsouthwell.bsky.social•10 days ago

someone else asked this and I'm trying to work out the best way - I think I'm gonna try and set up a Revolut fund or something so I can then use it as a bar tab for people who might not be able to afford a night out otherwise

heatherreally.bsky.social•11 days ago

Hopefully people see the light soon and realise nice beer in a friendly pub tastes nicer than shitting on other people. Bet the people doing this (rightly) bemoan pubs closing down

hazelsouthwell.bsky.social•11 days ago

the most ridiculous thing is the group involved are the ones who played darts with you guys. like the low bar of "don't post something homophobic on the pub facebook" apparently be passed (not the guy you played darts with at least, other people)

heatherreally.bsky.social•10 days ago

It's actually fascinating what people get upset about and what they're chill with

donkey-des.bsky.social•10 days ago

What's the pub called?

hazelsouthwell.bsky.social•10 days ago

the Royal Oak, 270 Bexley Road, DA8 3HB :)

donkey-des.bsky.social•10 days ago

Just saw it's in your profile. But thanks for humouring me.

sheepbop.bsky.social•11 days ago

FFS

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