The Windmill restoration project has made significant progress with the engagement of millwright Bill Griffiths to start work in July, and a sponsorship scheme has been introduced to help fund the replacement of weatherboards, as the project faces a financial shortfall due to unexpected VAT costs.
Mark and Debbie Wickens, the new owners of The Pheasant, are settling into their roles with plans to make the pub a family-friendly social hub, including potential expansions and a summer barbecue, while maintaining popular menu items like Julian’s sausages and Barkers’ steaks.