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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Cornwall village comes together to raise thousands to save local pub
The village of Ponsanooth came together at the weekend in a show of support for the Save The Stag community pub campaign. The Pop-Up Pub In The Park event on Sunday featured a host of activities throughout the day and centred around The Hundred Mile Challenge. It raised over £4,000 towards the fight to reopen the Stag Inn. The race is on in the 100 mile challenge (Image: Toby Weller) The challenge saw the whole community pull together in an attempt to walk, run, cycle, scoot and skate a combined distance of 100 miles. Not only did the village reach the ambitious target, but in the space of 5 hours, together they travelled over 170 miles! Designed to represent the village's aim of raising the funds required to bring the pub into community ownership, everyone got involved and did what they could to build the combined total. Volunteers in Ponsanooth have formed a Community Benefit Society to take on the challenge of raising around half a million pounds to buy The Stag and reopen it (Image: Toby Weller) 'This was the ultimate show of the power of a village community - whether you walked one lap or ran 20 laps of the park, every contribution helped. If we are to succeed in buying the pub for the village we will need everyone to come together and contribute in whatever way they can.' Said Sam Fitch, chair of Save The Stag. The event was to raise money to buy the Stag Inn pub (Image: Toby Weller) The line-up for the day included pig racing, live music, line dancing, circus skills workshops, face painting, a mobile escape room, a cocktail bar and so much more - all made possible by the willingness of volunteers and local businesses to offer their time and support. 'We've been blown away by the support we have received - not just the villagers who are behind us, but the wealth of local businesses who donated raffle prizes, the local breweries who donated beer, the performers and businesses who attended on the day and the volunteers who have put in so much work. It goes to show just how important we all know a village pub to be.' Said Ally McGee Harrison of Save The Stag. Getting into the groove! (Image: Toby Weller) Volunteers in Ponsanooth have formed a Community Benefit Society to take on the challenge of raising around half a million pounds to buy The Stag and reopen it as one of a growing number of community pubs around the country. READ NEXT: Consultation to change Falmouth roads - including new crossings and speed limit Boost for coastal National Trust sites in Cornwall as The Salt Path hits cinemas If they succeed the group intends to recruit a manager to oversee the day to day running of the pub, and will reinvest every penny of profit into village causes, to make Ponsanooth an even better village and community to be a part of. 'Imagine a true community pub that is run for purpose and not just for profit. That builds its business around the needs of the community, and that reinvests every penny into improving the quality of life for residents of the village, the parish and the wider community. This is our vision for The Stag', said Sam Fitch. The event was to raise money to buy the Stag Inn pub (Image: Toby Weller) As well as fundraising events and donations, the Community Benefit Society are applying for grants towards the purchase and will soon be launching a Community Shares Offer - allowing anyone around the world to own a part of the pub, have a democratic say over the way the project develops, and to earn a return on their investment. The event was to raise money to buy the Stag Inn pub (Image: Toby Weller) Organisers say they are delighted with the success of their first fundraising event, having raised nearly £4,000 from the day, and that they have a lot more ideas up their sleeves for fun and exciting ways to get everyone involved with making the Community Pub Project a success. Keep up to date on their progress through the group's social media channels and website - Or donate at -
BBC News
19-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Isle of Wight road closure 'could end my pub', says landlord
A pub landlord has said the effect of a two-month road closure "could see the very end" of his major route on the Isle of Wight has been closed one-way to traffic travelling northbound from Newport to Cowes since last Westwood, landlord of the Stag Inn, said over three days "we saw two people through the doors".Isle of Wight Council said it "does not have the facility to provide for financial assistance to businesses due to roadworks". 'Catastrophic effect' Vehicles have been forced to take a more than seven-mile diversion to avoid the works, which aims to widen Horsebridge Hill and install a junction to a new housing estate."It's had a massive impact," Mr Westwood said."There's more tumble weeds than there are cars using the main road as everybody is using the diversion road in both directions, taking business seven miles out of the way..."He said compared to figures from last year at the same time it was having a "catastrophic effect". Mr Westwood has contacted the local authority to enquire about receiving some support but said the "answer I got was no, there won't be any business relief at all".He wants people to know businesses are still open and accessible on the main arterial Isle of Wight Council spokesperson said: "During temporary roadworks there is no facility for business rates relief to be claimed from the utility company or developer who is carrying out the work."The council does not have the facility to provide for financial assistance to businesses due to roadworks."For example, Ventnor businesses did not receive payments of this nature when Leeson Road was closed for six months as alternative routes were available."Horsebridge Hill has a diversion in place where the business is still accessible from Cowes to Newport by passing traffic and also local traffic flowing north of Nicholson Street."The council added for any form of compensation to be considered a report from an insurer's loss adjuster would have to demonstrate the roadworks alone were having a detrimental impact on a business. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X, or Instagram.
BBC News
12-05-2025
- BBC News
Safety and trade fears over Newport to Cowes roadwork diversion
A major route on the Isle of Wight will be closed one-way to traffic for up to two months from diversion route for vehicles travelling northbound from Newport to Cowes is more than seven miles. The southbound side will remain closure is needed to widen Horsebridge Hill and install a junction to a new estate, which Isle of Wight Council said would provide "much-needed" social residents are concerned the diversion creates "an accident waiting to happen", with cars forced on to narrow residential roads without pavements. Resident Jon Davis said: "Traffic from Newport will have to turn right into Whitehouse Road against fast-moving oncoming traffic from Yarmouth, which is a very dangerous junction, I have had some near-misses here."The council said the route was drawn up by a traffic safety control officer who considered the width and classification of the road."The diversion route will be monitored throughout... and any additions will be made if required," a spokeswoman said."[It] is on existing roads that already have no pavements; therefore, pedestrians are advised, as they are with all routes with no pavements, to follow the Highway Code... to ensure their own personal safety." Matthew Westwood, landlord of the Stag Inn on Cowes Road, has raised concerns about the potential fall in trade because customers would be stuck in traffic."We have regular bookers, contractors, who are here several nights a week who are thinking of staying elsewhere to avoid the chaos of the extra traffic," he said."It's heartbreaking to hear when businesses are already struggling."Buses and emergency vehicles will be permitted to travel northbound throughout the works."If the road can be open for them, it makes sense to put temporary traffic lights in for all vehicles," Mr Westwood Isle of Wight Council said traffic lights would cause more disruption and make the working environment less safe for the added a crew member would be onsite to help buses get through, particularly to help commuters and children getting to school, especially during exams. It urged people to switch their car for the bus during the road will reopen for the duration of the Isle of Wight Festival in June. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X, or Instagram.
