The Lamarsh Lion at Lamarsh in Essex, asked their oldest customer, 86-year-old Mrs Gerry Loudoun-Shand, to officially open their new community café and games room this week. Pub is The Hub advisor, Terry Stork, encouraged the community to convert the barn adjacent to the pub…
Offshore engineer makes his mark for Pub of The Year
The White Lion in Wheatacre, run by an ex-offshore service engineer, has been chosen as the South Norfolk Community Pub of the Year 2018, winning a £500 cash prize for its revival and improvement of the pub’s services in just a year. The cash prize…
Cambridgeshire pub creates community cinema
The Hare and Hounds pub in Harlton has opened a community cinema with the support of rural pub champions, Pub is The Hub. Situated in the one-bar pub, the pull-down screen and projector will be used for regular film screenings on week day afternoons, saving…
Pub re-boots with a community cinema
Rural pub champions, Pub is The Hub helped to open a new community cinema in the recently restored Boot Inn at Freston yesterday. The 15-seat cinema has been created in the outbuilding next to the pub car park in a classic art deco cinema style.…
Courtyard cafe courts the community
A new community café at the Three Horseshoes in Warham was opened officially yesterday by Norfolk County Councillor, Dr Marie Strong and supported by Pub is The Hub's Terry Stork. The Three Horseshoes Warham reopened last August after major alterations while still retaining many of the…
Derbyshire pub deli delights foodies
A multi-award-winning pub in Derbyshire has opened a farm shop and delicatessen with support from rural pub champions, Pub is The Hub. The Saracen’s Head in Shirley near Ashbourne opened the Church Lane Deli at the pub as an essential new service for the village…
Community-run Duke opens pop-up café
The Duke of Marlborough at Somersham, near Ipswich in Suffolk launched their new pop up café on Friday supported and part-funded by Pub is The Hub. Situated in the pub’s dining room, the pop-up tea room will be available each Thursday from 2.00 to 5.00pm…
Inn Crowd announce showcase for pubs
On Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th May 2018, Applause Rural Touring and Creative Arts East will present an Inn Crowd Showcase at the Sweet Dukebox Theatre as part of the Brighton Fringe. The showcase is an opportunity for interested landlords, pub goers, other rural touring networks and all audiences with an interest in…