For most villages a pub is a vital service; it is a meeting place, communication centre and an important lynchpin of village life. Much of the appeal of our village rests on its sense of community. It is the reason many people have moved here and remain here. The presence of the pub does, we feel, greatly enhance that community spirit. T
For most villages a pub is a vital service; it is a meeting place, communication centre and an important lynchpin of village life. Much of the appeal of our village rests on its sense of community. It is the reason many people have moved here and remain here. The presence of the pub does, we feel, greatly enhance that community spirit. There is an opportunity to purchase it on behalf of the community and preserve its role at the heart of Helpston – not just as a pub, but as a focus for community cohesion, providing services and facilities way beyond serving drinks and food.
We need to know if we have the support of the community to pursue this idea and what Helpstonians think the pub should offer in the future.
Ali Peat - community engagement through Parish Council, Tennis Club, Helpstonbury and Helpston and Etton Community Association (village hall)
07399 532266
Phil Roberts - community engagement through Helcats and previous landlord of Exeter Arms
07925 720195
Mike Higginbotham – f
Ali Peat - community engagement through Parish Council, Tennis Club, Helpstonbury and Helpston and Etton Community Association (village hall)
07399 532266
Phil Roberts - community engagement through Helcats and previous landlord of Exeter Arms
07925 720195
Mike Higginbotham – finance
mike.higginbotham@enumeroltd.co.uk
07875 118859
Keith Johnston – finance
07932 625308
Tony Henthorn - Editor/ Publisher of Village Tribune magazine, Treasurer at village hall, project management
07590 750128
Rachel Peat - community engagement through village schools and play groups, Helpstonbury, knowledge of local food/ supply market
07825 292255
Jay Gearing - previous experience of community bid for local pub (Exeter Arms), passion social enterprise and community engagement
07854 254723
What would you like to see our community pub offer?
