A SOUTH Somerset pub is asking its customers to turn off their phones or leave them at home this Sunday ahead of the Government's emergency alert test.

The Camelot in South Cadbury, near Yeovil, is “requesting customers to leave their mobile phones at home” on Sunday, April 23.

On that day, an emergency alarm will be tested but the pub said they “don’t feel it’s necessary to have it intrude on our lives on a Sunday here”.

A message shared by the pub through its Facebook page said: “On Sunday 23 April, The Camelot is requesting all customers to leave their mobile phones at home if they are coming to the pub.

“We have all heard the alert on various news channels and we feel very strongly that we don’t want the alarm system to spoil the enjoyment of customers coming for our legendary roast lunches.

“If customers feel strongly about bringing their phones, then we kindly request you turn them off while in the pub before the alarm goes off at 3pm.

“Any customer who does have an alarm go off will be asked to pop a large donation into our charity box. This month our chosen charity is The Alzheimer’s Society.

“We are really sorry if this offends some customers, but as we have all had the chance to hear the alarm, we don’t feel it’s necessary to have it intrude on our lives on a Sunday here.”