The St John Inn near Torpoint in Cornwall has opened a village shop in record time to support its community in lockdown. A standalone shed has been built next to the pub, in the car park, and initially opened with stocks of bakery and dairy…
The Star shines for the community
The community in Harbottle in Northumberland have several reasons to be thankful for the huge effort of their village pub, The Star Inn. Having opened a village shop in the rear of The Star Inn earlier this year, Phil and Karen reacted quickly to the…
Some tips to support communities during Covid-19
We have heard of some amazing work being done by great licensees for their communities over the last week, including many selfless and charitable works. Long may they continue! In the meantime, here are some ideas that rural pubs could consider to support their community…
Coronavirus advice
In these unprecedented times for pubs and the communities that surround them, we would like to direct our browsers to three sources of information for advice about the Coronavirus. Each one is a trusted industry association that is in touch with daily Government advice and…
Marston community adds new café to their achievements
Not content with raising the money to buy, refurbish and re-open their much-loved village pub, residents at Marston in Lincolnshire have added a community café to their portfolio with help from Pub is The Hub. The Marston community re-opened The Thorold last November following a…
Pub’s new café serves up its sustainable credentials
A new café at The Stag pub at Maidwell in Northants is serving up hot drinks, tasty snacks and meals for its local community and visitors with a sustainable conscience. Furniture in the café and outside on the patio has been rescued from a skip…
Funding boost gives pubs good cheer
The Government’s Communities Secretary, Robert Jenrick, has announced renewed support for Pub is The Hub’s work with a £500,000 funding boost this weekend. This additional funding will enable a range of projects providing new, pub-based community services - from post offices and shops to libraries…
The Alma Arms hosts festive workshop
Some say that Santa’s Elves are busy working around the clock in Santa’s North Pole workshop but they might not be as busy as the members of the Men’s Shed at the back of the Alma Arms! A team of 14 are busy making decorative…