Abbeydale Brewery backs new pub night for Sheffield’s disability community
Two Sheffield institutions have teamed up to make a much-loved part of everyday social life more accessible.
Abbeydale Brewery and Burton Street Foundation have joined forces to support The Burton Arms, a new pub-themed night designed specifically for Sheffield’s learning disability community.
Burton Street Foundation supports children and adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health conditions and autism. The Burton Arms was set up to give people with learning disabilities the chance to enjoy a good old pub night in a safe, welcoming environment.
Held at Burton Street Foundation’s heritage site in Hillsborough, the night features all the things that make a trip down the pub special – drinks, dancing, darts, pool, quizzes, table football and plenty of laughs.
The event was packed, with Abbeydale Brewery providing prizes for the evening’s Bongo Bingo, including a selection of its popular beers and merchandise. Abbeydale, which is celebrating its 30th birthday this year, is the only employee-owned brewery in England through an Employee Ownership Trust.
The partnership gives The Burton Arms a helping hand from one of Sheffield’s best-known independent breweries, supporting Burton Street’s aim of making nights out more accessible for people with learning disabilities and autism.
Justin Sheppy, Manager at Burton Street Foundation and creator of The Burton Arms, said: “Most of us love a good pub, but for many people it can also be an intimidating place. The Burton Arms gives people with learning disabilities the chance to enjoy a proper pub night in a safe, friendly and inclusive environment.
“We’re really proud to have Abbeydale Brewery supporting the night. They’re a much-loved Sheffield business, so having them behind The Burton Arms is absolutely fantastic.”
Laura Rangeley, Marketing Manager and co-owner of Abbeydale Brewery, said: “We’re really excited to support The Burton Arms. It’s a fantastic evening, and we’re proud to play a part in creating opportunities for people with learning disabilities to socialise, have fun and feel part of their local community.”
