Two Norfolk pubs have been recognised for their business success and support of their local community in a new ‘Pub of The Year’ category at the Broadland and South Norfolk Business Awards 2023. [caption id="attachment_6250" align="alignright" width="368"] Awards night at Norwich City FC's ground Pic:…
Open Doors To Creativity: Pub is The Hub supporting initiative to encourage pubs to welcome creativity
Pub is The Hub is supporting a new national initiative from Creative Lives, an organisation that champions voluntary-led creative activity, to encourage publicans to welcome creative activities into their pubs. The ‘Pubs Welcoming Creativity’ campaign, which is also being championed by CAMRA, aims to encourage…
Gloucestershire pub celebrates decade of community ownership
The Fleece in Hillesley, Gloucestershire, has celebrated its 10th anniversary as a community-owned pub with a beer, cider and music festival. The event, which ran on 22 to 23 July, saw Pub is The Hub regional advisor Reg Clarke present Hillesley Community Pub chair Tristan Moore,…
Still time for pubs to get involved in PubAid’s World’s Biggest Pub Quiz
There is still time for publicans to register to take part in the World’s Biggest Pub Quiz. Publicans are being encouraged to host a quiz during the main week from 9 to 15 May, anytime in May or in the first week of June…
Ireland launches pub diversification scheme
Ireland has launched a scheme to help to support rural pubs to diversify their facilities following the model of UK-based Pub is The Hub. Its ‘Pubs as Community Hubs’ pilot programme is to be rolled out in five rural locations in Cavan, Kerry, Donegal, Clare…
Grocery store and coffee shop opens at Nottinghamshire pub to help Granby community
A new grocery store and coffee shop at the Marquis of Granby in Granby, Nottinghamshire, is proving a popular lifeline for local residents. The pub is owned by wife and husband team Sara Barton and Sean McArdle, who also run the Brewster’s Brewery at Grantham,…
North Yorkshire pub attracts groups and homeworkers with new AV facilities
The Exelby Green Dragon, near Bedale, is increasing its support for local residents with the opening of a new room with AV facilities to attract groups and homeworkers. The room is well-equipped to offer video conference and out of home working facilities. Publicans Tom and…
Pub is The Hub partners with National Hospitality Day
Pub is The Hub will be a supporting partner with National Hospitality Day, which takes place this Saturday (18 September), to recognise the important role played by publicans in their local areas. The day is a nationwide celebration of the brilliant and resilient pubs, bars,…