Hello Everyone!

Fingers crossed, The Regent will be allowed to open in three weeks time.
Some pubs with outside areas will be reopening tomorrow (April 26th). Unfortunately, with no beer garden or pavement seating, we will have to wait until May 17th before we can invite people into The Regent for a beer or a glass of wine.
The Scottish Government will still be imposing many restrictions when we open but at least they they are allowing us to play background music.
"It's been a long, cold, lonely winter....
... but ... Here Comes The Sun!"

Channel 4 have approached us, looking for couples / pairs for a brand new quiz show. This is what they've sent through...

The Answer Trap – A NEW quiz for Channel 4 looking for pairs

Anita Rani will host this exciting new list-based quiz show for Channel 4. In each episode two pairs of contestants go head-to-head, sorting lists of answers into categories, adding money to their prize fund as they go. Sounds pretty straight forward, right? But within the lists are answer traps set by our resident boffins Bobby Seagull and Frank Paul - fall for too many traps and you’ll lose the chance to add money to your prize fund, allowing your opponents to jump in! You’ll need a mix of intelligence, common sense, and just a little bit of luck to make it through three rounds and on to the jackpot game for the chance to take home thousands of pounds!

So if you think you and your partner can sort Drag Queens from Grand National horses or Prime Ministers from Shakespeare Characters we’d love to hear from you today!
We are looking for teams of two to take part in the gameshow for our new Channel 4 quiz show. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, you, must be from the same household or in an extended single person support bubble. The pairs can be family members, friends, or couples aged 18 and over.

For more information :https://www.channel4.com/press/news/anita-rani-present-answer-trap-channel-4?fbclid=IwAR3dY4wwbuJ6K7TabYQv-a1YlMuxR4Q8SyoHbRGxxA8i8nzNUc86J7UKYqg

Here is the link to the application page if you are keen to apply - https://b1.etribez.com/ag/objectivemedia/newquizshow/welcome.html

Daytime Quiz Show

RoS Pride invites you to the first in a series of events, bringing together members of the LGBTI+ community, from across Scotland.

The section of the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 1980 decriminalising homosexual acts between men came into force in 1981 – just forty years ago. In that time, our wider community has overcome barriers to our inclusion and equal status, as well as faced challenges.

Our community continues to thrive, flourish and evolve, and RoS Pride is delighted to welcome Patrick Harvie MSP (he/him), a well kent face to many of us, who will talk about the changes we have seen.

We are also pleased to be joined by Clara Monroy (she/her), a gay Londoner from Colombia, who is the Founder and Organiser of London International Lesbians. She describes herself as a community-builder and events organiser, and as a trans ally.

The event will be hosted by Jacq Kelly (she/her) and Lucy Swan (she/her) – two of the founding members of RoS Pride.

We hope for a thoughtful discussion. But, given our event immediately follows LGBT History Month, we also hope that the event can be relaxed, and a celebration of our community.

Our panellists will be taking questions, and these can be submitted in advance by emailing: [email protected]

Allies are most welcome, but please be aware that this is a dedicated safe space for members of the wider LGBTI+ community, and that everyone should be respected at all times regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, or disability.

Hate speech of any kind will not be accepted.

You can register here.

We look forward to seeing you on the day.
Jacq Regina Kelly
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4056505626622420492?fbclid=IwAR1rXH8fUcDpTPAeqL2PvUf88pN70f-gEToFQYxcti4qVWkmZ3fPNS4YOMg

It's Burns' Night this evening but we are not able to share the time in person with friends, family and acquaintances. We must do it in our thoughts and hearts and minds.
Enjoy the haggis and raise a glass to the old Bard!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsqgTpc8ms0

From the album "Sings The Songs Of Robert Burns", www.eddireader.co.uk

Well, one piece of good news is that the Scottish Government in their wisdom have now decided that pubs and restaurants CAN play background music.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-55260312
Shame we're still not allowed to sell any alcohol.
Quick, put The Monkees on at half-volume...

Hospitality venues have not been allowed to play music since August amid concerns over Covid-19 transmission.

This week is Cask Ale Week and to celebrate, The Regent is featuring beers from local Stewart Brewing in Edinburgh. Expect to see a selection of the following ales on tap...

80/- Eighty Shilling
Stewart's 80/- is a full bodied, full flavoured auburn-coloured classic Scottish heavy. It's easy drinking with a malty aroma, light hop & fruity characteristics and a smooth and creamy texture. 4.4%

Jack Back
A session IPA using New World hops. A tasty bitter brew with grassy hints of pine, grapefruit and soft fruits. 3.7%

Pentland IPA
A golden dry ale, with slight fruit tones and a moderate bitterness. Fresh hop cones are added in four stages to contribute a complex character, creating an easy to drink ale that offers refreshment with a little extra spice. 3.9%

Edinburgh Gold
This is a captivating gold beer, sophisticated in taste and rich in colour. Edinburgh Gold boasts an attractive continental hop aroma with moderate bitterness and a pleasing smooth finish. 4.8%

Radical Road Reverse
A triple-hopped pale ale using a combination of six hops to create big citrus and grapefruit flavours. 4.6%