A community in Beeston in north west Norfolk have not only re-opened the local pub using their own cash to buy shares, they have added a shop and café in a triple boost to their local services. The Ploughshare at Beeston had been closed for…
Shop bell rings again with team effort
The Bell Inn at Lower Broadheath near Worcester now boasts a shop and post office in its garden, courtesy of the Lower Broadheath community, the National Lottery, The Bernard Sunley Charitable Foundation, The Plunkett Foundation, Ei Group and Pub is The Hub. Local MP Harriett…
Norfolk pub gallops ahead with community appeal
The Horse and Groom at Tunstead officially opened its new café and games room this week as part of the pub's ongoing revival as a community hub. Situated in the adjacent barn the games room offers traditional pub games alongside a café area linking the…
Dragon deli delights
Community-owned pub, the Green Dragon at Exelby near Bedale has opened its brand-new shop and café, employing three new local people. The creation of the delicatessen shop and café is the latest development since the Green Dragon was taken over by the community and re-opened…
Greene King increases its support
Greene King has increased its annual support for Pub is The Hub's advisory activities and Community Services Fund to £25,000. This is the sixth year of Greene King’s support, now totalling £100,000. Pub is The Hub provides a range of free advice to licensees, communities…
Bird in Bush leads community services revival
The Bird in Bush pub is leading a community services revival in Elsdon in Northumberland thanks to its enthusiastic owners, a community determined to keep its pub and support from Pub is The Hub, The Prince's Countryside Fund and The People's Postcode Lottery. The pub…
Government confirms pub funding boost
The Government has confirmed further support for Pub is The Hub's Community Services Fund by announcing a contribution of £188,000 today. Pubs Minister, Jake Berry, announced that over 70 new projects in pubs will benefit from the funding and will receive Community Services Fund grants…
Last orders for a loaf of bread
A new shop at The Lodge pub at North Tuddenham was officially opened yesterday by Norfolk County Councillor Bill Borrett. The shop has been opened in the pub by licensees, Vikki and Gavin Hunt, with support and advice from rural pub champions, Pub is The…