About Us:

Thanks to the generosity of over 200 supporters over £210,000 was raised to buy The Thorold in Marston back from a property developer. The pub is now community-owned and we need to refurbish the building which has lain empty for over 3 years and reopen as a Community Hub including shop, cafe, pub and B&B.

The project isn't just about saving a pub, this is about saving village life. There is no bus, no shop and no pub and these are essentials for a decent quality of life in rural communities. They help prevent social isolation and the Hub will provide key services and a valuable meeting place for the community. We intend to run a daytime cafe and a number of services will be introduced such as regular social gatherings, IT clinics, meals on wheels and other events designed to bring people together.

We need your help so we can complete the renovation and set the operation on a secure footing.

With most of the renovation work now complete we are currently  looking to furnish the pub and shop, decorate the managers accommodation and buy essential equipment (cutlery, crockery, pots, pans, tills etc) and every little helps.

Thank you for your support and good luck!

Kind regards,

Dr Sandra Allen