On 3rd May ownership of The Pheasant passed over to the Wickens family. Debbie (Debs) and Mark became the new licensees and moved into the flat above with their two children Joshua aged 6, Evalyn aged 3, and Louis the dog.
The family have moved here from Potters Bar. Mark, had to give up his previous job as a builder due to a knee injury and saw The Pheasant as an opportunity to start a new career and move to the countryside. Debs was a ‘stay at home mum’, a role that she still plays as well as being a full time landlady!
Initially they intend to keep things pretty much as they were, but to gradually put their own stamp on the pub. The first change has been the removal of the ‘no children’ policy so that families will feel more welcomed. In the longer term there are plans to extend the pub and relocate some of the facilities like the dart board. Mark is very keen that the ‘pub is the hub’ in the village and that everyone will feel at home there.
Food is now being served 7 days a week (except Sunday evening). Steve Lemon – the very popular chef who used to work at the Pheasant with the previous owners HAS RETURNED and launched an exciting new menu!
