UMVA has learned that a flock of cunning seagulls in Norwich has been wreaking havoc on the outdoor seating area of a popular Wetherspoons pub, leaving customers frustrated and foodless.
The Glasshouse Wetherspoons pub has been plagued by the thieving birds, which have become so brazen that they've prompted the pub to put up a warning sign advising customers not to leave their food unattended, lest they lose it to the gulls.
The sign reads: 'Seagulls!! Please do not leave your food unattended at anytime. We are unable to refund or recook any meals that are taken by seagulls.' This bold warning has sparked a heated debate among customers, with some arguing that it's unfair not to refund stolen food, while others believe it's up to individuals to protect their meals.
Isla Gardner, a 19-year-old customer, expressed her discontent with the pub's policy, saying it's 'unfair' not to refund stolen food. She believes that if customers can prove the birds took their food, they should be entitled to a refund.
On the other hand, regular Wetherspoons customer Steve Everitt, 76, thinks that customers need to take responsibility for guarding their food. 'It's a natural attraction,' he said. 'The pub are doing as much as they can, they aren't responsible.'
The seagulls in question are known to be quite impressive, with the Great Black-backed Gull, also found in Norfolk, measuring up to 30 inches in length and boasting a wingspan of up to 5.5 feet.
As the debate rages on, the pub has confirmed that they are reviewing the problem to see whether any additional measures are necessary to deter the gulls.
Some customers, like Gillian Nobbs, 78, believe that the pub should take more drastic measures to get rid of the birds, saying 'If a pub has outdoor seating, they should do something to get rid of the birds.'
For now, customers will have to remain vigilant and protect their food from the thieving seagulls, or risk losing it to the clever birds.
