UK's Fuller, Smith & Turner hits 5-month high on upbeat Christmas demand
** Shares of Britain's Fuller, Smith & Turner FSTA.L up 2.9% at 640p, their highest level since June 11 ** The co, which operates premium pubs and hotels, says Christmas bookings are 16% ahead of year-ago levels ** Reports H1 adjusted PBT jumped 28% to 22.5 mln pounds ($30.2 mln) ** Stock has risen 2% YTD ($1 = 0.7451 pounds) (Reporting by Akshaya V) ((akshayav@thomsonreuters.com))