"Hi everyone,

A quick message about the Five Bells pub.

In 2012 our beloved village pub came close to being sold to a housing developer, and we stepped in and purchased it.

The hassle and responsibility of owning the village pub was high on our "Never do this" list, but losing the pub even higher 🙂

We never wanted to make money from it, but hoped it would wash its face eventually. Sadly, it never has, and despite a large input of time, effort and money it is now closed as you know.

Just as we were about to give up and sell it (to be turned into houses most likely), a few villagers (now the ‘Pub Hub’) convinced us that there are enough keen volunteers to give a community pub a chance.

The 'Pub Hub' will be the place to find out more, and to direct any ideas or questions.

One important message, and one which we want you to broadcast over and over

~ It will need lots of keen volunteers - (for a wide range of tasks)

~ Please make regular use of the pub. Spread the news.

~ Be positive. It’s your pub. It will only work if everyone encourages each other.

With best wishes and everything crossed,

Mark and Lil Dixon"