Author: Michelle Perrett

Herefordshire publican reopens village store as a lifeline to local residents after it was destroyed by flooding

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In category: Community Services, Retail

Publican Adrian Shaw of the New Harp Inn in Hoarwithy, near Hereford, has reopened the pub’s village store to support local residents and tourists, after it was previously destroyed by flooding. The store, which provides part-time employment for two people, was severely damaged by Storm…

North Yorkshire pub attracts groups and homeworkers with new AV facilities

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The Exelby Green Dragon, near Bedale, is increasing its support for local residents with the opening of a new room with AV facilities to attract groups and homeworkers.  The room is well-equipped to offer video conference and out of home working facilities. Publicans Tom and…

Devon pub launches craft cabin to help locals and receives top community award

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In category: Pub Is The Hub

The Lord-Lieutenant of Devon David Fursdon has officially opened a creative cabin at the Stoke Canon Inn in Stoke Canon, Devon. During the opening ceremony the Lord-Lieutenant also awarded its volunteers with a Queen's Award for Voluntary Service. The cabin is to be home to a…

Government agrees to closer collaboration with Pub is The Hub and the hospitality sector

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In category: Pub Is The Hub

The Government has recognised the role of pubs and publicans in helping local communities and has said it will collaborate with Pub is The Hub. In its Hospitality Strategy, which was published by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy earlier this month, it…

Wildlife zone and play area opens at north Cornwall pub to help educate and entertain local children

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In category: Pub Is The Hub

Publicans Martin and Natalie Watts at The Travellers Rest in Trevarrian Hill are helping local children learn more about the environment with the opening of a wildlife zone and eco-friendly play area. These have been opened with the expert help and a Community Services Fund…

The Prince of Wales visits Ponthir publican who played a vital role in helping local residents during the Covid-19 pandemic

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The Prince of Wales has celebrated the finale of his tour of Wales by pulling a pint at Pub is The Hub project The Ponthir House Inn in Ponthir, in South Wales. Pub is The Hub is a not-for-profit organisation inspired by The Prince of…