As many of you will know, the financial stresses on pubs seem to go on increasing; staff costs, raw material costs and energy costs all going up. There are many stories about the closure of pubs, both tied and free. For example, Wetherspoons are selling 32 pubs to save money, various trade organisations (such as the British Beer and Pub Association) are predicting that many pubs will be closing and, more locally, the popular Talbot Inn near the Swinford Toll Bridge at Eynsham has sadly closed because the landlords cannot see a way through the current cost increases. Many of the closing pubs are lost forever, get knocked down, or converted into homes or offices. Against this background the Abingdon Arms is moving forward having made some excellent improvements to the pub’s environment and continuing to provide good food and drink. It goes without saying though that unless we all support the pub which is a focal point for our community it may suffer in this ever-punishing environment. So, the message has to be there’s a warm welcome waiting for you at the Abingdon Arms - USE YOUR PUB!
Annual Members Meeting and final call for new committee members
The Annual Members Meeting is to be held on the 30th November 2022 in Beckley Village Hall starting at 7:30. There are a number of important issues to discuss as well as hearing about the results of the recent survey.
The closing date for submitting CVs for the management committee is 21st October 2022.
Community Pubs
Good Neighbour Scheme
The volunteer transport scheme which was set up for BACBS by Cathy Davies and John Stradling provides lifts to local GP Surgeries and to community events at The Abingdon Arms and Beckley Village Hall. Lifts are for people who do not have their own transport and would have difficulty getting to these activities
New Committee members
Committee roles
The Abingdon Arms
Zuzana, Vicky and Alex have worked flat out at The Abingdon Arms since starting with us on 1st November. Their 7-day opening, excellent range of well-kept local craft ales and quality wines, varied menus including a selection of vegetarian and fish dishes, weekday low-cost menu, and the recent addition of Monday curry nights are proving very popular indeed.
New Opening Hours
A message from our new tenants
The Abingdon Arms is Under New Management from 1st November
We are very pleased to announce that we have now agreed a Lease with a new tenant for The Abingdon Arms. Subject to final signatures, 3 Catering Limited will take on the tenancy of The Abingdon Arms with effect from this Friday, 1st November 2019.
Their plans for The Abingdon Arms include:
Opening the pub from Friday 1st November with lunch and dinner served, so with no break in service
7 days per week opening
Developing menus and a drinks range in conjunction with customer preferences
Providing a broad range of dishes and prices, including always bar snacks and a selection of vegetarian, vegan and fish dishes
Delivering outside catering for local parties and functions
Suzy, Alex and Vicky have been working very hard over the past week to get ready for the start of their new tenancy on Friday. We hope that you will join us as soon as possible at The Abingdon Arms to celebrate, enjoy and make full use of all they have to offer.