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…
Big Lottery Fund continues support for Pub is The Hub advice service
Pub is The Hub has received confirmation this week that funding for its popular advice, guidance and training service for England has been secured for a further three years by the Big Lottery Fund’s Reaching Communities programme. The organisation will receive £452,000 over the next…
The Prince’s Countryside Fund allows Pub is The Hub’s move into the Scottish Borders
The Prince’s Countryside Fund has announced a £25,000 grant for Pub is The Hub as part of a £650,000 investment initiative in rural initiatives for 2015. The funding will create a new pilot project for 12 months in the Scottish Borders to identify priority areas…
Pig and Whistle raise a pint to their new shop
The Pig and Whistle pub at Littlehempston near Totnes officially opened its new village shop today with the support of rural pub champions Pub is The Hub returning an essential service back to the village. Licensees Phil and Donna raised a pint with their local milk…