DS has just turned 17 and started S6. He is currently planning fundraising for a gap year through project trust and is thinking of running a pub quiz style event.
I know from past experience as a PTA chair that the local council are very funny about any alcohol at events in schools and have a ban on alcohol on events in schools where there are under 18s present. If we were to take a room in a pub/hotel or similar, then they get the revenue on the drink.
Our ideal scenario is renting a church hall or similar and running an event on a BYOB basis. I am assuming I would still need to apply for a licence from the Council for this sort of event? It would have to be me or husband as DS is too young. Are you allowed to run this sort of BYOB event when there are under 18s present? DS wants his friends to be there and they want to support him. I'm not anticipating anyone wanting to get smashed, just have a couple of beers or some wine while arguing over trivia answers.