Association is piping down

The Pipe and Pipe Tobacco Trade Association has been wound up after more than 40 years.

At a final lunch, held at the Savoy Hotel in London, PPTTA chairman Michael Adler broke the news to members.

He said: “This decision is a result of the current climate in the industry and government legislation, which severely restricts our ability to support pipesmoking as we have done in the past.”

Association memberships had also started to fall prompting a review of whether the body should continue.

Mr Adler added: “The PPTTA, formerly the Pipesmokers’ Council and before that The Pipe Club of Great Britain, has been in existence since the early 60s.

“During the years, many exciting and innovative activities have been undertaken including the world renowned and much imitated Pipesmoker of the Year Awards and World Pipesmoking Championship.”

•At the lunch G. Smith and Sons shop in Charing Cross was awarded the 2006 Pipe Makers Livery Company award.

Shop manager, Jeremy Cole said: “It is a great honour to have won this. My staff and I could not have done this without the support of the shops owners.”

Section : News

Page number : 5

Published in Cigar Buyer Issue 7 on 10/02/2006.

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	Association is piping down The Pipe and Pipe Tobacco Trade Association has been wound up after more than 40 years. At a final lunch, held at the Savoy Hotel in London, PPTTA chairman Michael Adler broke the news to members. He said: “This decision is a result of the current climate in the industry and government legislation, which severely restricts our ability to support pipesmoking as we have done in the past.” Association memberships had also started to fall prompting a review of whether the body should continue. Mr Adler added: “The PPTTA, formerly the Pipesmokers’ Council and before that The Pipe Club of Great Britain, has been in existence since the early 60s. “During the years, many exciting and innovative activities have been undertaken including the world renowned and much imitated Pipesmoker of the Year Awards and World Pipesmoking Championship.” •At the lunch G. Smith and Sons shop in Charing Cross was awarded the 2006 Pipe Makers Livery Company award. Shop manager, Jeremy Cole said: “It is a great honour to have won this. My staff and I could not have done this without the support of the shops owners.” By Section : News Page number : 5 Published in Cigar Buyer Issue 7 on 10/02/2006. Subscribe Buy this issue More from this issue Preview other issues This article is 78 months old and some information provided may be time sensitive. Please check all details of events, tours, opening times and other information before travelling or making arrangements. Copyright Cigar Buyer © 1999-2012. All rights reserved. To use or reproduce part or all of this article please contact us for details of how you can do so legally.