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…
Community-owned pub moves into retail
The community-owned White Horse pub at Upton in the Norfolk Broads has now opened a village shop with the support of rural pub champions Pub is The Hub and funding from Norfolk County Council, Broadland District Council and Upton with Fishley Parish Council. Serving 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…
Lion & Lamb sets up shop in the car park
The Lion and Lamb pub in Ashton near Helston welcomed Andrew George MP to officially open its new village shop last Friday - in a portable building in the pub's car park. Licensees Graham and Elaine Martin have been running the Lion and Lamb for…
Historic pub re-opens with a bakery and cafe
A thirteenth century pub in Brockdish, south Norfolk opened its doors once again yesterday after an 18 month closure thanks to the vision of an entrepreneurial family and some divine inspiration from Norfolk County Council and Pub is The Hub. The Old King’s Head in…