Posts by: Laura Hadland
Pubs: “pieces of community infrastructure”
Shortly before Christmas, I read a letter to the editor of the Irish Times written by Dr Kathy McLoughlin. Dr McLoughlin is a psychologist who has spe...
Historic pub reopens
After its shock closure in July 2025, the Three Tuns Inn in Bishop’s Castle has delighted residents and tourists alike by reopening its doors in time...
Gone too soon
It’s amazing how sometimes we don’t notice the things that are right under our noses. My sister’s recent death, shortly before her 50th birthday, has...
Coopers and casks
The Burton union sets were not the only ones to retire from the Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC), now Carlsberg Britvic, on 31 May 2024. The...
Travel is good but home can be best
I write a lot about the importance of pubs within communities, but the truth is that most of my visits to one are made alone. That’s not to say that I...
Veteran breweries celebrate milestone
Born in the USA was released by Bruce Springsteen, the UK miners’ strike ends, EastEnders premieres on the BBC and Roger Moore’s last Bond film, A Vie...
Cask beer earns place in ark
The Slow Food Movement has recognised the significance of the United Kingdom’s cask beer tradition by making it a part of its Ark of Taste. Founded in...
Alcohol free: situation normal?
Like the introduction of an official CAMRA keg bar in 2019, this year has seen a momentous evolution at the Great British Beer Festival (GBBF). A form...
Tuns of trouble
The Three Tuns Inn at Bishop’s Castle in Shropshire closed its doors unexpectedly this month. Unspecified issues at the venue have led to the search f...
The gastropub lives
I’ve been organising my thoughts on the gastropub concept ever since I read the wonderful Katie Mather’s thoughts on the subject in her excellent news...
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