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As part of Gillingham Town Centre Regeneration Action Group (RAG), ‘The Meadow’ which is situated in the town centre was identified as a way to smarten up the town and inject some life into Gillingham.

The Meadow is owned by Blandford based family brewer, Hall & Woodhouse, who have given the Town Council a 25 year lease with a rent of £1 per annum as well as awarding £1500 from their Community Chest to start off the fund raising to convert the current Meadow into what the Town requires. The Council have successfully raised £5000 it total.

“We are delighted to have given Gillingham Town this meadow. We think it is a fantastic way to rejuvenate the town and to give the local residents a place to enjoy. The Meadow is part of the land which our public house, The Red Lion is situated on. Having the Meadow will certainly enhance the open space available in the town centre. I’m sure this will be greatly appreciated by the local residents.” Hall & Woodhouse Chairman Mark Woodhouse comments.

 The plans are to put a hard surface path and ramp from Waitrose bridge to the High Street, and to open up the High Street to have access to the meadow. There will also be plans and shurbs planted. In the future the Council would like to strengthen parts of the Meadow to ensure is can withstand heavy usage for fairs or festivals (without damaging the land).

 

Dorset based Family Brewer, Hall & Woodhouse has announced that it will hold the wholesale prices of its draught cask ale to Business Partners for the fourth consecutive year.

The price freeze is just one part of Hall & Woodhouse’s ongoing support for its Business Partners, highlighted as a key driver in the Family Brewer being crowned Best Tenanted Pub Company at the Publican Awards last month. In addition to the price freeze, Hall & Woodhouse has capped RPI linked rent increases at 2.8 per cent for 2012 and negotiated supply deals with Professional Energy Services and Flogas to offer Business Partners competitive pricing for utilities.

Matt Kearsey, Hall & Woodhouse Business Partnerships Director comments: “We are pleased to have held our wholesale prices, for our Business Partners, alongside a £5 million investment in the new brewery. This shows a real commitment to cask ale and is a continued response to our Business Partners asking for help in controlling their costs.”

Comments Gyles Culver, Hall & Woodhouse Business Partner at the White Hart in Henfield: “We were delighted to hear that Hall & Woodhouse have held their beer prices for the fourth year running. With other cost increases and duty rises, their support is much appreciated.”

 

Dorset based family brewer Hall & Woodhouse were awarded the Publican Awards Best Tenanted/ Leased Pub Company at an awards dinner and event held at Grosvenor House, Park Lane on Tuesday evening.

Comedian Jimmy Carr presented Matt Kearsey, Business Partnerships Director and Anthony Woodhouse, Hall & Woodhouse Managing Director, this prestigious award. Over 1,000 guests enjoyed the evening including a three course banquet and entertainment from Jimmy Carr.
 

“We are delighted to win this award, on behalf of our team and our Business Partners, we have all worked very hard to make our tenanted business a fair and successful one. Over the past three years we have launched a range of initiatives to support our Business Partners and this award is deserved recognition of their dedication, creativity and success.” Matt Kearsey, Business Partnerships Director.

The Publican Awards are organised by trade press magazine the Publican’s Morning Advertiser and Best Tenanted/ Leased Pub Company (10-199 pubs) was one of 12 awards presented on the night. This is the first time Hall & Woodhouse have entered this award.

“I am very proud that the Business Partnerships team have been recognised with this award. We want people to know that we work together with our Business Partners to support them and enable them to be successful.” Anthony Woodhouse, Hall & Woodhouse Managing Director.
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Picture shows the Business Partnerships Team at the awards.

Formerly the Fleur De Lys pub, The Inn at Cranborne has been opened after two years of being closed and an extensive refurbishment. Dorset based family brewer Hall & Woodhouse together with their Business Partner Jane Gould have reopened this idyllic country pub.

This stunning 17th Century public house has been beautifully decorated and modernized, taking care to ensure the traditional features such as the exposed beams, are retained. There are eight en-suite letting rooms which are stylish and relaxed.

“We are delighted to have The Inn at Cranborne open and trading again, this is a fantastic public house, which has undergone stunning transformation. Our new Business Partner; Jane Gould is definitely going to make the Inn a success, she has recruited a brilliant team and put together a quality offer for her guests whether they want to drink, to dine or a great place to stay. We look forward to supporting her in her new venture.” Matt Kearsey, Business Partnerships Director.

 

Family brewer Hall & Woodhouse took their 2011 Award Winners on a fabulous three day trip to Venice as a congratulatory prize for their acheivements. The chosen eight public houses visited Venice on Monday 5th March and returned on Wednesday 7th.
 

The attendees included Rachel Cox who won the most sought-after title of Public House of the Year for the New Inn, Salisbury. The trip included a walking tour of Venice and a Gondola ride, the attendees were also treated to accommodation in Palace Bonvecchiati which is a four star hotel close to St Mark’s Square.

“We are delighted to have taken our awarded Business Partners on such a magnificent trip, we always look for a destination that carries a ‘wow factor’ and Venice certainly does that. We are really proud of our Business Partners and the success they achieve and the awards are a key way for us to show that.” Hall & Woodhouse Chairman, Mark Woodhouse comments.

Hall & Woodhouse host their awards on an annual basis and all winners receive a cheque for £500, apart from Pub of the Year who receives £1,000, as well as a certificate and a painted plate. The 2010 Winners went to Bruges and the 2009 winners were taken to Paris.