Pubs in Wellingborough and Great Houghton have been recognised in their parent company Wells & Co’s annual awards ceremony.
The Ranelagh Arms in Wellingborough was named Fundraiser of the Year for the second year in a row, while The Old Cherry Tree in Great Houghton has been crowned Best Presented Pub.
At the annual Pub Partners Awards 2022, the 140-strong pub company recognised the work undertaken by the teams.
Fundraising at The Ranelagh Arms is headed up by landlord Chris O’Reilly pictured above centre, who has collectively raised more than £160,000 for charity, including last year for Macmillan, since taking on the pub 18 years ago. “It was a great team effort, and we raised an amazing amount of money,” he says. “To get through to the finals again and go and win is a massive achievement.”
The Best Presented Pub award showcases the best of the best in presentation. The Old Cherry Tree co-landlords Alan Edge and Andy Pye pictured left have been in situ for just a year.
“When we first visited The Old Cherry we immediately fell in love with its character and old-world charm,” says Alan of the 16th-century buildings. “We were therefore keen to retain its history and authenticity. Our vision was to create a traditional ‘old fashioned’ English pub fit for the 21st century, which we think we have managed to achieve.”
