While we have a good number of pubs which are recognised as being at the heart of their communities and so deservedly in the running for the Branch Community Pub of the Year, there is no doubt that this was a well deserved award for proprietors Andy and Jo. All the regular beers have a following from particular groups of loyal regulars and there is always an interesting guest ale available of varying beer styles. The pub was visited in the period after lockdown when visits to pubs were confined to gardens and the award was duly presented to Andy in the pub’s garden.