The White Lion – Update #13

The White Lion Management Committee met yesterday and the following was discussed:

Refurbishment:

The refurb is going very well, with work going on this week on painting the bar.
Installing the floor in the bar.
Creating an upholstered bench seat.

We are in desperate need of people to prep, sand and paint the rear corridor and toilets as soon as possible.
Please call into the pub if you can help.

Kitchen equipment update:

All in hand, with a view to using Palmers purchasing power.

Drinks product range:

Detailed discussions underway on range and pricing, taking into account price rises from 1st April.

Music system:

The Celebration Gig on Saturday 2 April in Comrades Hall will raise money for a new sound system for playing background music.

Further fundraising:

Although the pub’s future is secured, further fundraising will be necessary along the way for other items. For example, Phase 2 will include refurbishment of the courtyard garden.

Furniture:

Palmers are swapping some of the furniture to replace it with better quality items.
Need volunteers to put felt pads on the legs of furniture.

Celebration Gig, Saturday 2 April, 7-11pm:

Committee members helping to set up tables and chairs at 2pm and helping on door and bar.

Community use of pub:

Sub-group* recognises we need to get pub open first before organising community group use.
Excellent feedback on farmers’ breakfast with offer of organising help from a local farmer.

Membership:

201 requests for membership.
Certificates to be issued.

Opening:

It is looking like the pub will be open for drinks by the end of April, with the food offer available at a later date once the kitchen is fully up and running.

The 12 strong Management Committee comprises of: