A BRANSFORD pub is offering a free drink for locals, but with one catch: they have to promise to leave work on time at least one day this week.

The Fox Inn on Bransford Court Lane, part of the Chef and Brewer chain, has announced the initiative after finding the average Brit has just 24 minutes to themselves after a long working day.

The pub’s research revealed that the average full-time worker leaves the office 23 minutes late each day, spends 33 minutes travelling home from work, 39 minutes preparing, cooking and clearing up after dinner, and 33 minutes doing household chores, leaving less than half an hour to themselves after all the jobs are done.

A whopping 77 percent wished they had more time to themselves on a weekday evening.

Following the findings, the Fox Inn is encouraging Bransford locals to enhance their evening, by offering a free glass of their favourite tipple, so they can enjoy some much-needed ‘me time’.

All they have to do to get the freebie is sign a pledge to leave work on time at least once this week.

Alan Dearden, the pub's general manager, said: “We’re a nation that never switches off. Whether it's staying late at work, a long commute home or household chores, we know all too well it can feel like there’s just not enough hours in the day.

“That’s why we’re encouraging people in Bransford to sign our pledge to leave work on time at least once this week, so they can really make the most out of their evening, as well as enjoying a drink on the house in a relaxing pub environment and taking some much-needed time out to escape everyday life.

“We look forward to welcoming hard-working locals for a well-earned drink – they more than deserve it!”

Psychologist Dr Becky Spelman said: “It's important that we carve out enough time in our busy working week to unwind, relax and focus on our own emotional needs, our relationships and our friends.

"When we do, not only do we feel happier, but we can also work more effectively, as our stress levels are kept under control.

“Those who dedicate sufficient time to unwinding after a long day are happier, more motivated and less likely to waste time when they’re at work.

"Committing to leaving by a certain time every day will help to create a work-life balance which in turn will maximise your free time, whether it’s going for a country walk, spending time with the family or going to the pub with friends.”

The free drink offer is open until Thursday, October 31, and to sign the pledge, visit chefandbrewer.com/enhance-your-evening.