After a day of engagements in Yorkshire, HRH The Prince of Wales popped into the local on his way home for a beer. The final engagement took him to The George and Dragon Inn, Hudswell, near Richmond, as his role as patron of The Prince’s…
South Norfolk’s pub of the year 2015 is crowned
The Crown Inn, Pulham Market has been named South Norfolk Council’s Community Pub of the Year 2015. The announcement was made by the judging panel in the fourth year of the awards in a ceremony held at the Council’s HQ in Long Stratton. Jon Bingham, landlord of…
Trio of Welsh pubs roll out the red carpets
Pub is The Hub has seen an unprecedented three Royal visits to pub diversification projects in Wales last week as part of Wales Week with Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall. On Tuesday Charles and Camilla visited The Raven Inn,…
Betty Miners opens the Miner’s Arms shop
Mithian’s longest resident, Betty Miners officially opened the new village shop - situated inside the village pub - with the help of Pub is The Hub's Community Services Fund. Anouska House is the licensee of the 16th Century Miner’s Arms for the last eight years in the…
New funding boost for diversifying pubs
Pub is The Hub has announced £100k injection of funding for its popular Community Services Fund that will go directly to pubs who are looking to diversify. The Department of Communities and Local Government has confirmed that it will continue its support for Pub is…
Emergency boost at ‘heart’ of the village
Scotton villagers and regulars at the village pub have raised the funds to provide an automated external defibrillator for the community with help from rural pubs supporter, Pub is The Hub. Locals at The Guy Fawkes Arms at Scotton near Harrogate raised nearly £2,000 in…
Calling all pubs for pilot in the Scottish Borders
Pub is The Hub is appealing to pub licensees in the Scottish Borders to come forward and take part in a unique pilot project to provide new rural services in their pubs. The scheme is aimed at pubs that are interested in diversifying from the…
Support the PCF so they can support you!
Elizabeth Buchanan, a Trustee of The Prince’s Countryside Fund (PCF) urged delegates at a recent forum and networking event in Warwick to support the organisation as much as they could so that they can continue their fantastic work. Founded by HRH The Prince of Wales…