The Lowther Arms Community Project (LACP) is delighted to announce the long-awaited Grand Re-opening of the village pub in Mawbray on Saturday 26 June 2021. Two and a half years after it shut its doors.
“The re-opening of the Lowther Arms is going to be a very special occasion,” says Chris Atkinson, Chair of LACP, “and we’re looking forward to welcoming everyone on the day. All are invited to come and join us as we celebrate saving our village pub for future generations.”
“LACP is a co-operative, and we believe this is also the country’s first coastal community pub. It will mean a great deal to the village, the community and the pub’s supporters to see it trading again.”
Shareholders and supporters are already making plans to be there, and it is thanks to the magnificent and selfless efforts of all the trades and volunteers, and help of organisations like Co-operatives UK, the Plunkett Foundation’s ‘More Than A Pub’ programme and social lenders like Key Fund that buying and re-opening the pub has been possible.
LACP has been working hard to make sure everything is ready for the big day, including a facelift of the external walls in beautiful blue and cream to reflect the coastal theme (the beach and sea are only a few minutes away). Special thanks go to those who have worked tirelessly to paint the pub, restore the grounds, prepare the site for new services, create the design scheme which inspired the makeover, and supported the project in other ways. Thanks also go to local publicans Charles and Ainsley at the Grey Goat at Baggrow for their practical help and support.
The caravan site and grounds are being restored to their former glory including the expensive task of upgrading the waste treatment system to meet regulations and the needs of an open pub and caravan site. LACP also hopes to install a glamping pod to increase the availability of accommodation on site, and create suitable facilities for motorhome stopovers.
Other work includes bringing the electrics and wiring up to standard and redecorating inside to create the warm, welcoming, traditional country pub that everyone has asked for. Results of a recent survey confirmed overwhelmingly that people are looking for an authentic, friendly, and cosy pub to pop into for morning coffee or a pint and a chat, but also a great food destination.
The beer garden is getting a makeover to allow plenty of space for customers to sit outside and is home to picnic tables made by a local resident, Ian. More seats are desperately needed, and anyone can sponsor a picnic table for £150. £14.50 extra will buy a brass plaque with a personalised dedication or company logo.
Along with everyone else, LACP is pleased and relieved that lockdown restrictions are gradually easing and cannot wait to offer the best welcome to locals, visitors, walkers, cyclists and passers-by alike. LACP is saying to everyone, “Come along and enjoy our welcome!”
If you’d like to be part of this wonderful project and own part of a pub, you can still buy shares at www.thelowtherarms.co.uk .
You can also sponsor a garden bench or other item, or make a donation, Like/Share us on Facebook, Follow us on Twitter and tell all your friends! All details on our website.
Anyone who is interested in buying shares or making a donation can find out more at www.thelowtherarms.co.uk . For sponsorship or other information, contact Vivienne Coleman on 01900 881441. News is updated on the Face Book page @lowtherarmscommunityproject and Twitter @arms_lowther
