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The Crown Pub: Christmas Revisited

The Crown Pub, our virtual pub for the print industry since 2020, opens its doors again for Christmas. In Kelvin's words: "After much pressure we have decided to once again open the doors on the old girl/boy/other..."

When
Thursday 3 December 2026, 4pm to 5pm GMT
Length
1 hour
Where
Online, on Microsoft Teams
Cost
Free

Part of The Crown Pub

The Crown Pub: Christmas Revisited, with Kelvin Bell and Paul Stead

Live on Microsoft Teams

Starts in

Thursday 3 December 2026, 4pm to 5pm GMT

What we'll cover

An hour on Teams to catch up with people across print before Christmas.

  1. Doors open at 4pm. Pull up a chair on Teams from wherever you are, and bring your own drink.
  2. A Christmas catch-up. A chance to see familiar faces from across print before the year is out.
  3. Kelvin and Paul behind the bar. Your hosts for the hour, keeping the conversation flowing.

Questions answered

What is The Crown Pub?

Our virtual pub for the print industry. We opened it in March 2020, when nobody could get to a real one, and it became a regular catch-up for people across print.

Is it free?

Yes. Sign up once and you'll get the join link by email. Bring your own drink.

Do I need Microsoft Teams?

No. You can join from your web browser, or use the Teams app if you have it.

Behind the bar

Kelvin Bell
Kelvin BellSales Director, Vpress

More than 25 years in ecommerce and web-to-print, putting complex systems into major print businesses and making them stick.

Paul Stead
Paul Stead

Paul brings 30+ years of experience across product marketing, public-sector sales and commercial print. His focus is always on what best suits the customer. A founding member of Print With Pride and Young People in Print, Paul also brings an extensive network of industry specialists and expertise.