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On Thursday 29 January 2026 we held an important open meeting.
For this meeting we gave you an update on:
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next steps for the pledges you have made,
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progress made with the community pub project
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high level plans including support and training for the volunteers we need to help make our community pub a success.
Our meeting was hosted by the steering group chair, Roger Smith.
Roger announced progress made with our pledges. He was joined by Sue Jones our steering group lead for operations and Catherine Beardshaw our steering group lead for volunteering.
Pledge update
More than 100 people and families in our community…
have pledged over £30,000
There is still time to make your pledge. Follow this link.
Thank you so much for supporting our community pub project.
The next steps - the hard work starts now.
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It’s not too late to pledge!
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We have become a community benefit society
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Setting up a bank account to receive pledges
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Finalising the Sun Inn lease
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Recruiting volunteers
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Establishing a pub management committee
Opening our community pub.
There are many opportunities but a lot of hard work ahead:
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For the first three months we will have the same opening hours (possibly adding Mondays – drinks only)
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There will be a limited menu refresh
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We plan to retain the three existing members of staff, supported by volunteers
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During the first three months we will work with the community to agree what we all want from the pub
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We know we can do something really special for our community
Exciting volunteering opportunities
It’s not just about money – volunteering will make the greatest difference.
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We hope to have several groups of volunteers:
- Bar/front of house volunteers (18+) - 38 hours over 6 days
- Cleaning volunteers - 12 hours over six days
- Maintenance volunteers - as required
- volunteers - as required
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Core responsibilities available for each volunteer role
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Training, including detailed health and safety training will be given
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We hope to introduce a reward system related to hours/shifts worked after three months
How to get involved
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A Community Benefit Society involves everyone
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There will be a volunteers coordinator for support
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A ‘Code of Conduct’ for volunteers and staff
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We will try and match skills and time availability for each volunteer
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Information, draft roles and responsibilities will be available
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Any questions, please chat to a steering group member
Get in touch...
We need everyone's to make our community pub project a success.
If you want to get involved or you have any questions, please get in touch by filling out this form opposite, by email or you can send us a DM on our Facebook page.
