It's our right to carry on smoking; CONTROVERSY: Social club regulars hit out at new law to stop them lighting up.(Features)

From: Coventry Evening Telegraph (England) | Date: February 16, 2006 | Copyright information

Byline: By Dean Valler

THE BAN on smoking in public places was greeted like watered-down beer at a Coventry social club.

The government may intend laying down the law to bring in a complete ban in pubs and clubs, but the regulars at Tile Hill Social Club aren't going to butt out without a wimper.

There is defiance in the smoky air at the Jardine Crescent venue, and talk of rebellion. ...

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