The Flying Pig (in 2004)
<- The Flying Pig (in 2004)
After a spirited campaign, spearheaded by the landlady of The Pig, Justine Hatfield, and a group of locals, the owner of both pubs, Punch Taverns, have announced that they will not be selling the pub sites to the developers. Punch's Operations Director, Roger Potton, said "We have conducted a thorough review and, having listened to the licensees and pub regulars, we have reached the conclusion that the Flying Pig is a great business. Justine runs a fantastic local which is obviously well supported by the community she serves and we look forward to joining in their celebrations".
The Osborne Arms (in 2004)
<- The Osborne Arms (in 2004)

Justine herself told ALE "I cannot begin to tell you how happy we are with this news, and how grateful to everyone who cared enough to do something on our behalf. Now we can get back to doing what we do best!".

Both Justine and Punch fully support the rest of the development proposals for the area which they feel will have major benefits for the local community and the pubs alike.