Gimme shelter

Smokers banned from lighting up indoors? Then make them comfortable outside. James Leavey reports

Scotland’s cigar smokers will soon be lighting up under awnings or in tents in the gardens of pubs, clubs, hotels and restaurants when the ban on smoking in enclosed public places in Scotland takes effect, from spring 2006.

And the rest of the United Kingdom’s smokers are set to follow suit.

Meanwhile, Britain’s tent manufacturers are jumping on the antismoking bandwagon, no doubt encouraged by their counterparts in America, where many of the outdoor puffing havens currently on the market arrive fully assembled, ready for use in minutes with no site assembly required.

They can also be custom-built, colour matched to compliment existing surroundings, and made from standing seam, expanded metal, barrel or domed roof designs. Swinging and sliding doors, benches, lighting, climate control and ventilation systems are available.

“If you have an area that you can set aside for smokers then you should look carefully at the options,” said Oliver Griffiths, Corporate Responsibility Consulting, which manages the Atmosphere Improves Results initiative.

“The two most important elements are warmth and cover for your customers. If they get cold or wet they are likely to choose to go and drink at home or somewhere else.

“When you have decided on your area you must consult the regulations to ensure that you comply with them. Before undertaking any building work you should also check that the structure that you are planning meets local planning rules. This means at least a call to your l.....

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By James Leavey

Section : Smoking Ban

Page number : 19

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

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	Gimme shelter Smokers banned from lighting up indoors? Then make them comfortable outside. James Leavey reports Scotland’s cigar smokers will soon be lighting up under awnings or in tents in the gardens of pubs, clubs, hotels and restaurants when the ban on smoking in enclosed public places in Scotland takes effect, from spring 2006. And the rest of the United Kingdom’s smokers are set to follow suit. Meanwhile, Britain’s tent manufacturers are jumping on the antismoking bandwagon, no doubt encouraged by their counterparts in America, where many of the outdoor puffing havens currently on the market arrive fully assembled, ready for use in minutes with no site assembly required. They can also be custom-built, colour matched to compliment existing surroundings, and made from standing seam, expanded metal, barrel or domed roof designs. Swinging and sliding doors, benches, lighting, climate control and ventilation systems are available. “If you have an area that you can set aside for smokers then you should look carefully at the options,” said Oliver Griffiths, Corporate Responsibility Consulting, which manages the Atmosphere Improves Results initiative. “The two most important elements are warmth and cover for your customers. If they get cold or wet they are likely to choose to go and drink at home or somewhere else. “When you have decided on your area you must consult the regulations to ensure that you comply with them. Before undertaking any building work you should also check that the structure that you are planning meets local planning rules. This means at least a call to your l..... To read the rest of this article you can buy this issue or subscribe to Cigar Buyer to have every issue delivered direct to your door. By James Leavey Section : Smoking Ban Page number : 19 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.