Author: Dave Richardson

Community-owned Pub news

Lamb & Flag: Re-opening delayed until summer

April 16, 2022
Dave Richardson

But no further news about the Eagle and Child, Mitre or Grapes

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What are our best village pubs?

March 28, 2022
Dave Richardson

Minibus tour identifies Good Beer Guide contenders for 2023

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Cask ale in deep decline: Reasons to be fearful?

March 28, 2022
Dave Richardson

SIBA report says pandemic has accelerated slump in demand

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Fight steps up for fairer tax system

February 19, 2022
Dave Richardson

But reduction in duty for draught beer is trivial compared to price rises on the way

Community-owned Pub news

Lamb & Flag: “Once we open, we’ll never close”

February 18, 2022
Dave Richardson

Further delay to re-opening may now mean “the wrong side of Easter”

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Progress report: Lamb & Flag

January 22, 2022
Dave Richardson

Manager Steve Jones leaves his post a few weeks ahead of re-opening

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Crisis time for pubs again?

December 21, 2021
Dave Richardson

Pubs industry puts out very gloomy message after rash of cancellations

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Mixed fortunes for local brewers

December 21, 2021
Dave Richardson

Sale for Vale but West Berkshire in trouble as Wychwood cuts back

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Lamb & Flag to re-open in February

November 26, 2021
Dave Richardson

We look inside as work continues on cellar revamp