A GASTROPUB in North Craven is going all out to 'save your local' by turning its back on the big four main brewers and buying all its beer from nearby breweries.

Peaks and Troughs in Ingleton has joined calls by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) for a cut in beer and cider duty for drinks served in pubs, as well as the extension of their 75 per cent business rates relief, at tomorrow's (Wednesday) autumn budget.

But, says owner, Sarah Hall, and whatever the outcome of the budget, buying from local producers seemed the obvious thing to do.

Where people spend their money is really important she says; and its not just about choosing places closest to home, but hunting out the small, independent businesses which also 'shop locally' from farms and breweries closest to them.

"Ask the staff if it’s not obvious – they should be able to tell you if they serve local beers or spirits and where the food comes from," she said.

“We contacted our MP, calling for the reduction in duty in the budget, but there’s little things people can do to help. Buying from local producers seemed like an obvious thing to do for us – no one else was serving 100 percent local draught beers.

"Although some folk prefer to stick with what they know, most visitors to the area are keen to try something new that they won't find at home."

The High Street pub buys its ale and stout from Lancaster Brewery; a lager from Fell Brewery in Cumbria and IPAs from Farm Yard Brew Co in Cockerham, Lancashire. It also buys in 'exceptional gin' from Bay Distilleries in Morecambe.

Sarah also shops locally for her meat; she buys from Cornvale, in Melling, whose producers are mainly small, family owned farms across the Lune Valley.

Skipton MP Sir Julian Smith met with CAMRA members ahead of tomorrow's budget to discuss measures to support community pubs, local breweries, and cider producers in Skipton and Ripon.

The event, led by CAMRA national chairman Ash Corbett-Collins, aimed to highlight consumer priorities ahead of the budget and to talk about its hoped for cut in duty on beer and cider.

Sir Julian said: "I was pleased to meet with CAMRA to discuss how we can best support local pubs, breweries, and cider producers in Skipton and Ripon.

"Pubs are at the heart of our communities, and ensuring they are supported through fairer business rates and reduced duty is essential for their survival.

"I will be raising these important issues with the chancellor ahead of the budget."