Dear Shareholders,
I have recently taken over as Chair of the Bladon Community Pub Management Committee from Mike Edwards, who has stepped down as Chair due to work commitments, but remains active on the committee. As a recent retiree I do fortunately now have more time to commit to this important role, and I am very happy to do so.
In my first communication to you the shareholders, I have to inform you that our current tenant, Johnny Roberts, has handed in his formal resignation, and will be leaving once he has completed an agreed period of notice. We have started the work of identifying his successor, and I will update you on progress as we go through this process. We are also working closely with Johnny to ensure that the handover to his replacement will be as smooth as possible, and with minimal disruption to trade.
On behalf of the committee, I would like to thank Johnny for all his efforts, in often very challenging circumstances, to re-establish the pub as a community asset to the village, and wish him and his family well for the future.
Best regards,
John Anson
Chair, Bladon Community Benefit Society