In his final edition of his Scottish Comms tour, Communications Officer, Michael Wolverson, tells the story of the award-winning Kenmuir Arms. “This pub has brought the village back to life.” These words of Nigel, former Chair of the New Luce Trust, stayed with me as he described the profound impact [...]
How a village in Cornwall has worked together to open a community-owned shop, drawing on a shared vision, local skills, and support from Plunkett. After more than two years without a village shop – and the vibrant social hub it provided – the people of Downderry in Cornwall has revived [...]
You’re passionate about coming together as a community to save and run your village pub – but how do you find the funding to turn that vision into reality? Andrew Dubock, Plunkett UK's Communications Manager, shares how one North Yorkshire village made it happen. Nestled amongst rolling green countryside, the [...]
In the next edition of his Scottish Comms tour, Communications Officer, Michael Wolverson, tells the story of how locals came together to save a 200-year-old pub in a once ‘forgotten part of Scotland.’ “This pub has always been the heart of the community, and we have brought it back” Just a [...]
This is the story of Dunbar Community Bakery; one of the first community businesses to be established by residents via a community share offer. Situated on the East Lothian coast, Dunbar Community Bakery is a thriving community owned business with over 1,000 shareholders and a population of around 10,000 to serve. [...]
“Sicrhau mai nid casgliad o dai ydy pentref.” Beth yw tafarn? Rhywle i fynd am beint neu bryd cyflym? Neu yn ein byd ni heddiw, ble mae pawb ohonom yn treulio mwy o amser ar-lein neu’n gweithio o adref, a’n gofodau cymdeithasol yn prinhau, ydi tafarn yn rhywbeth mwy? [...]
How did a small village in south Wales turn adversity into achievement? Dr Rosie Plummer shares the people-powered journey behind Dryslwyn's community-owned shop, and their exciting next chapter. One of the most critical lessons for successful community ventures is that everything about them thrives solely because of the people they [...]
“Ensuring a village is more than just a collection of houses.” What is a pub? Is it simply somewhere you go for a pint and a quick meal? Or in today’s world, where we all spend more time online or working from home, and our community spaces become fewer and [...]
This is the story of Huby & Sutton Community Shop; a volunteer-run hub at the heart of its village, now honoured with the King’s Award for Voluntary Service. “We think about how we can keep it local in everything we do.” Finalists at the 2024 Rural Community Business Awards These [...]
This is the story of The Rising Sun, an award-winning pub that has become a vital hub for the community of Woodcroft, Gloucestershire. When the village faced the closure of its only facility, the community fought to save it. With support from Plunkett UK, the community reopened their cherished pub in [...]
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