'Validate' cards help under-age drink fight
SCUNTHORPE pubs will become the first in the region able to accept the "Validate" identity card after meetings with police.
The card is available to anyone aged 16 years and over and is supported by the Home Office, but has not previously been accepted as an alternative to a passport or driving license in Humberside bars.
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Zest bar owner and Pubwatch chairwoman, Patience Roberts.
Licensing Officers from Scunthorpe Police will be working with local businesses in the area to help promote the card, which has already been introduced in several areas nationwide.
Patience Roberts, owner of Zest Bar and Pubwatch chairwoman, said: "Many people simply can't afford to buy a driving licence as a form of personal ID, and are reluctant to bring their Passport with them on a night out.
"This will be an alternative for those people, and if we can get as many people as possible bringing ID with them, it is much easier to tackle underage drinking.
The cards are free of charge and are designed specifically for purchasing age-restricted products.
Application forms for the card will be available at all licensed premises in Scunthorpe, as well as at Scunthorpe Police Station, or online at www.validate.co.uk.
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by Crumbley, Brigg
Saturday, December 19 2009, 10:10AM
“Well said Dr. Johnson,
I couldn't understand what Me in Bed was talking about.
Maybe he's on strong medication?”
by Dr Johnson, Scunthorpe Library
Friday, December 18 2009, 8:33PM
“Thankfully, "Me" and "Hazel", Scunthorpe has a large Asian and East European population that has an excellent knowledge of the English language and its grammar. Your English language skills are non-existent at best!”
by hazel, scunthorpe
Friday, December 18 2009, 7:33PM
“Has the age limit for drinking been lowered then? if so its now wonder we get such a lot of rabble every weekend”
by Crumbley, Brigg
Friday, December 18 2009, 5:52PM
“Why is abbreviation such a long word?”
by me, in bed sick
Friday, December 18 2009, 5:32PM
“i got a proof of age card as i.d n paid £28 4 it 2 b returned 2 me if 48hrs instead of the £9 it wud normally cost, it neva came on time n wen it did come nowhere accepted them altho the forms 4 them r in every shop n pub its a joke, they r meant 2 b supported by the home office 2 if u was u i wudnt waste my time or money on these things coz wen u do u will still b turned away. wot makes me laugh is im 26 i take my passport out wit me n get told its on me on the pic, then theres a 15 yr old (who i knw is 15) in front of me showin her fke id which clearly isnt her on the pic n shes free 2 go in, the clubs n pubs round here seriously need 2 tighten up!!!!!”