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Pubs offer free soft drinks for designated drivers

Kate Bradbrook/ BBC A bar area in purple ambient light with three red squares on the front. A man stands behind the bar. Kate Bradbrook/ BBC
The Sound Bar is one of several venues taking part in Kettering, Northamptonshire

Free soft drinks are being offered to designated drivers in a town in an attempt to reduce drink driving.

A number of venues in Kettering, Northamptonshire are taking part in The Driver Scheme, which runs until 4 January 2025.

It has been organised by Kettering Pub Watch with support from the town council.

Councillor Clark Mitchell said: "This is a great way of being able to thank the designated drivers and give them something back at Christmas."

Kate Bradbrook/ BBC A man in a green polo shirt with Christmas trees on stands next to a bar with a poster displaying the offer of free drinks for designated drivers. Kate Bradbrook/ BBC
Clark Mitchell from Kettering Town Council said the authority was pleased to back the idea

Posters promoting the scheme have been put up in participating venues, including The Peacock, The Stitching Pony, Kino Lounge, The Rising Sun, Aura Bar and The Sound Bar.

Sound Bar owner Sanjai Tailor said: "Myself and other members of Pub Watch decided to collaborate with the council to provide this scheme to promote safety in the town.

"It doesn't always have to be about the alcohol to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the night.

"It promotes a nice environment to go out in and it saves people money."

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