McMullen News on Tap - Spring Edition 2017

+ CELEBRATING AUTHENTIC HERITAGE + RECOGNISING AND INSPIRING TEAMS+ GOLF MEETS PUB AT CHADWELL SPRINGS

7-9 People This year marks When the Beerhouse Act our 190th year of of 1830 allowed anyoneFind out about the latest brewing − which all to brew and sell beer ifcareer progression within started with Peter they paid two guineas,Mac's and meet the McMullen in 1827, Peter duly paid up tonewest additions to our pre-empting the legitimise his brewery.family owned business. law a little. Records suggest Peter’s10-11 Managed Retail AK – a unique brand still going strong today – wasAfter 10 years in the first brewed in 1833.making, Chadwell Springsis reborn. Plus a peek atour sparkled 17th centurylocal, the White Hart.12-17 The KitchenWe recap on foodinspiration, new menusand launch the Chef ofthe Year competition.18-20 MarketingRead about our 190thcelebration plans as we lookto a future of digital andcommunity engagement.22-23 Tenants &PUB OPERATORSWelcoming new businesspartners and streetfood ventures.24-27 CharityHighlighting our topfundraisers, taking onpersonal challengesand uniting guestsfor good causes.

Just three years later, the By the turn of the 1900s, McMullen’s McMullen & Sons LimitedWilliam IV Brewery was up and was one of over 1,200 similar The Hertford Breweryrunning behind the current brewing companies, fewer than 26 Old CrossWoolpack pub in Hertford. 40 of which remain today. This Hertfordshire growth continued, and in 1920 we SG14 1RDThe BrewDog of its day, its flurry added the Baker Brewery, locatedof marketing challenged “the in the current Head Office yard. [email protected] of the old school ©Copyright 2017 McMullen & Sons Ltd.and all of their minions”. Having survived the disturbances of war and recession, McMullen’s Facebook/mcmullens1827Back then, beers were simply became the sole survivor ofnamed: ‘Strong Ale’, ‘Common 11 breweries once operating inAle’ and ‘Table Beer,’ but Peter Hertford. It has continued to commitalso brewed porters and stouts. to, celebrate and be proud of its authentic heritage while investingAs demand grew, his sons, in brewing at various scales.Alexander and Osmond, built theVictorian Brewery in Hartham Lane,sinking the wells deep into thechalk aquifer beneath Hertford’sfeet. Osmond then passed thebusiness to his son, also namedOsmond, who continued toadapt to customer demand. @mcmullens1827THE BREWERY — www.mcmullens.co.uk 2-3

On 27th April we had our ‘Assistants’ Day’ in London. Watered and fed with a BBQ and a fewThis is a way that we thank our team for all the drinks, and although it was a bit cold, thehard work they do in our pubs, serving our guests weather didn’t dampen the spirits!and making their visit an enjoyable experience. Well done to Donna Hardy from The Salisbury ArmsThe team spent a few hours battling against Hotel for taking home the football darts trophy!each other in a team sports day, playingarchery, bubble football and bull dog. Therewere a few bruises and a few bruised egos!

Mac’s Learning Hub and Career Pathwayofficially launched in January.The Learning Hub is a one-stop shop for all thetraining needs at McMullen’s. It covers onlinetraining, course bookings and the team member'straining records are easily accessible too.It’s easy for our team members to keep up-to-date with news about the company in the‘News’ section, refer to internal processes inthe ‘Bookshelf’ and they can communicateon an internal messaging system as well.The Career Pathway helps our teams understandthe job opportunities in the business and whatthey need to do to progress. If you are interested inworking with McMullen's, visit mcmullens.co.uk/vacancies for our latest opportunities. SO FAR THIS YEAR, WE HAD A TOTAL OF 22 TEAM MEMBERS' DEVELOPMENT SIGNED OFF AT OUR GOLD AWARDS CEREMONY IN FEBRUARY – 13 FRONT OF HOUSE AND 9 BACK OF HOUSE FROM THE KITCHEN.In a fantastic start to the year, we’ve Front of House Gold Awards already seen four sign-offs. ’’ Natasha Bostock ’’ David Tregoning In all, 41 team members have Smith ’’ Victoria Yule signed off development. ’’ Kitchen Gold Well done to you all! ’’ Eliza Bujnarowska ’’ Rachid Amrane ’’ Roxanne Childs ’’ Aaron Bassett ’’ Jen Dowling ’’ Ritchy Folds ’’ Ben Eden ’’ Ryan Garrod ’’ Danielle Fitzpatrick ’’ Anna Kacprzak ’’ Chris Gregg ’’ Sam Mumford ’’ Dan Jamieson ’’ Nicholas Smith ’’ Kim Manning ’’ Domenico Tufano ’’ Jay Scarborough ’’ Darren Young ’’ Simon TortoiseshellPEOPLE — www.mcmullens.co.uk 4-5

Cellar of the What do you think Name:Year winner, helped you to win?The Old Anchor, Heydon MizonCHESHUNT Sheer hard work and the pride I take in keeping my cellar in a clean, Role:Eagle-eyed readers may have good working environment. Myspotted we gave the wrong name husband is also very supportive Retail Directorfor our Cellar of the Year winner and is chief beer taster! With hislast issue. So we thought you’d years of experience, I know we’re What have you donelike to hear a bit more about who able to provide a good selection in the past?really picked up that honour. of quality-tasting beer and lager. Studied law while working inHow long have you What’s your favourite tipple? an off-licence. Joined Alliedworked at McMullen’s? Domecq on their International Depends on the occasion. Graduate scheme. At the28 years Beer for football, brandy after time, they owned 2,500 pubs, a hard day’s work (every day!), Carlsberg Tetley brewery,Is it the first time you’ve wine if I’m trying to be a lady. international spirit brands,won this award? Dunkin Donuts, Baskin Robbins Name the song that and Victoria Wine off-licences,I won it for the first time in 2011, so motivates you most we trained and worked in allwas delighted to be rewarded for areas and within each company,all my hard work again last year. I’m renowned for my rendition of including in the US. Thierry Henry to Tom Hark by the I then became an Area ManagerHow do you feel about Piranhas. Another favourite is ‘One for pubs and restaurants beforewinning Cellar of the Year? Way or Another’ by Blondie. Thank taking on more senior roles. goodness for spotlights replacingI received three prizes last the low-hanging lights over the bar. Favourite thing aboutyear, so it was a good year The times I’ve banged my head… McMullen’s?for the pub. Thanks to mystaff and all my customers for Describe your cellar The people.their continued support. in three words Most rewarding aspect of Hub of (the) pub working at McMullen’s? Being able to invest in people and pubs to grow our business and the people in it.

What do you enjoy doing MATT He began his hospitality career asin your personal life? COTTER, a bar person at the Fish and Eels, OPERATIONS Dobb’s Weir, working through theI have a lovely family, a house MANAGER ranks there to Assistant Manager.that’s falling down and I’m apetrol head. I love dogs and have Matt is due to He’s since been Deputy Manager atrescued various hounds. Our take on the role The Stonehouse, Hertford, Generallatest, a failed police dog who’s of Operations Manager at the Lodge Ware innever lived inside before, has Manager 2015, and joined McMullen’s asbeen trained to search houses so in July when Retail Director General Manager at the Whiteit’s like having a hurricane indoors. Heydon Mizon becomes Joint Hart, Hertford in February.I started running a few years ago Managing Director following Peterand ran the London Marathon Furness-Smith’s retirement. Steven is married to Jo, whom hethis year for St Clare’s Hospice. met at The Stonehouse, Hertford in He’s been our General Manager 2016 and are now expecting a babyHow important is a work-life of the Year twice and successfully girl. He enjoys football (supportingbalance to you? grew into his Area Manager role, Arsenal) and can be found walking which has involved developing his 50 kilo husky around Hertford!There are never enough hours and nurturing our Chicken andin a day, so it’s about finding a Grill concept and pubs. MARTINbalance that works. My family HOWARD,loves spending time in the Based at our Head Office, Matt CHICKENpubs, so it all works well. will be responsible for leading the & GRILL Operations Team (Area Managers) COLCHESTER…and do you feel you within Retail. He’ll help them ensurehave this currently? we recruit and retain high calibre Martin will be teams of people, so all our pubs are the new GeneralMost of the time. Working with well run, with more guests wanting Manager of our new pub when itthe high calibre people we have to return and bring their friends. opens in late 2017. It follows hismakes the balance much better. time in the same role at the RedI love seeing the pubs at the We’re also looking for a Lion Hotel in Wendover, Bucks.weekend but aim to take a full new Area Manager to joinweekend off most months, as the Operations team. “I know a number of people whoI encourage our Managers to work for McMullen’s,” says Martin,also balance their time well. STEVEN “and I’ve heard nothing but good WALSH, things from them about the way theyWhat five words best describe THE WHITE run their pubs and treat the team.McMullen’s as a company? HART “I also worked for Peter Furness-I can do it in six! Our teams Born in Enfield, Smith many years ago, at the Wigdid a great job defining Steven moved to & Pen in Oxford, and enjoyedour values: Growth, Nazeing with his my time working for him.”Professionalism, Achievement, parents before settling in HertfordFamily, Respect and Pride. with his partner at the time. A keen cyclist, Martin set about a charity ride from Geneva to Nice two years ago, with 33 other like- minded people. “It was very tough but satisfying, and we managed to raise just over £100,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support, which I’m sure was a great help.”PEOPLE — www.mcmullens.co.uk 6-7

A Warm Welcome Chris working for a family company and December it’s been challenging Stewart, is impressed at the training on offer. and enjoyable. I have a great IT Systems team to work with and I’m looking Support “It’s so nice to be part of a smaller forward to the challenges ahead.” Manager team, where you feel like you really matter and can make a When he’s not working or spending Chris is a true difference,” she says. “It’s brilliant time with his seven children andteam player. In fact, he spent everyone has the opportunity to two grandchildren, David enjoysa decade playing American get on if they want to, and that playing golf and darts – “thoughFootball at a high level – with so much time is being invested never at the same time!”university team the Essex Blades in developing our people.”and, until his recent retirement, Kerrythe Peterborough Saxons. Outside of work, Emma enjoys Hancock, spending time with her two-year- RetailChris is kicking off his McMullen’s old son, Lewis, and her cockapoo, Supportcareer following his ‘conversion’ Phoebe. She’s never far away from Administratorfrom the Stonegate Pub Company. the Woolpack, where she lovesHe’ll be working to make sure we’re the burgers and BBQ sauce! Kerry’s drawing onall online and that our pubs make two decades of pub managementthe most of exciting new technology. David experience in her new role. Valentine,Chris began his career behind Distribution Most recently General Managerthe bar at a Wetherspoon pub. and of The Prince George in Milton Warehouse Keynes – the first pub to be named Emma Taylor, Manager after the Duke and Duchess of Training & Cambridge’s son – an early taste Recruitment Until recently, David Valentine was of management with McMullen’s Manager Driver Training and Compliance came at the age of 21. Manager for OCS Group UK Emma Taylor Ltd, based airside at London “Working for Macs is like having is covering the Heathrow Airport. He’s now a huge extended family,” says role of Training joined McMullen’s as Distribution Kerry. “I have some amazingand Recruitment Manager and Warehouse Manager. friends and have learned so muchwhile Amanda Walden is about the industry – and myselfon maternity leave. “I like the fact it’s a family run – during my time working here.” business with lots of historyAfter 12 years and in various and a good reputation,” heroles at Tesco, across its Training, explains. “Since I joined in earlyRecruitment and Commercialdivisions, she’s really enjoying

David Wren On 31 March we waved a sad farewell to David Wren, our cashier, who retired after over 48 years’ service at McMullen’s. He was originally in the order office before moving to Finance. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank David for all his hard work over the years and wish him a well-deserved, happy and healthy retirement.The end of an era in Cellar Services Angela CATOPaul Riton-Hayward joined McMullen’s in March 1996, and It doesn’t seem possible buthas helped with his team improve the pub cellars and beer Angela joined McMullen’sdispense for the better in his 21 years with us. We would like in the last century!to thank him for all he has done and wish him a long, happy She joined us in the summer ofand healthy retirement. As he reaches for another beer! 1998 as one of two secretaries looking after the District ManagersPEOPLE — www.mcmullens.co.uk as they were called then! The following year she become our Operations Administrator and also for a period of time she supported our Licensing Managers. Angela has been a great asset, not only to the retail team, but the whole company and has been a joy to work with. We all wish her a very happy, healthy and long retirement. 8-9

MaRnaegtaeildNew pubs and new a 9-hole course with clubhouse The King’s Mead, named with alooks across instead, it’s struggled to break even nod to both the local area andMcMullen’s – and it was clear the building and McMullen’s long history of alcoholic golfing facility needed significant beverages, will employ over 50The King’s Mead and updates and investment. people locally, providing greatChadwell Springs Family food and drink alongside a superbGolf Centre, Ware After 10 years of planning and golf practice facility for new and several years of building, we now experienced golfers alike. The teamOur most challenging and exciting have a beautiful characterful pub, includes: Karen and Steve Jordan,build to date has finally opened… modern driving range, golf pro General Managers; Golf Pro, Davemostly! The King’s Mead pub, one shop, pitch and putt area, short Smith; Kitchen Manager, Ritchyof McMullen’s Destinations Inns, game practice area and footgolf. Folds; plus Assistant Managers,has opened its doors in Ware. Plus, in 2018, we’ll introduce Ben Eden and Lazar Menov. a new 9-hole par 3 as well.The pub is built at the entrance Visit The King’s Mead onlineto what was once an 18-hole golf We’re immensely thankful to our www.destinationinns.co.ukcourse before the A10 was built Ware neighbours for their patiencethrough half of it. Since becoming and understanding during what was a long build process.

The Unnamed Pub, ColchesterThe White Hart, Hertford McMullen’s connection with The first spade is in the the White Hart goes back to ground in Colchester andIn the heart of our home and 1790 when William McMullen, we expect our new pubcounty town, the White Hart has a market gardener and the to be open before the firstbeen shown some welcome father of our founder, joined a Christmas cracker is pulled!love: stripping back decades Fellowship Society based there.of modernisation to celebrate Our design team has againits original character. Despite this privately organised worked to ensure we build a social security system holding pub of quality and characterThe work’s unveiling original its meetings at the pub, it would that blends McMullen’sfireplaces, beams and other fine members sixpence if they heritage and vision withfeatures, while the team’s all set to showed up “disguised by some aspirational flare andprovide modern food and drinks drink”. William’s great grandson quirks that reflect our modernreflecting today’s tastes and needs. acquired it 118 years later. Chicken & Grill pubs. Today, customers can eat, drink Martin Howard, who’s and enjoy it until late, choosing now joined us as General from fresh rotisserie chicken, Manager, will spend some snacks and premium burgers, plus time inducting, training and cocktails, fine wines and world building his team in readiness beers, topped off with the historic for what will be an epic horse stables turned games room. Chicken & Grill pub opening. Find out more at chickenandgrillpubs.co.ukManaged retail — www.mcmullens.co.uk 10 - 11

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LEE BROOKS, FOOD DEVELOPMENT MANAGER RECALLS THIS YEAR’S FOOD INSPIRATION TRIP “There was also In February our annual food An absolute must for any foodie,amazing technology inspiration trip took winners of it offered sushi, pizza, burgers, our chef competitions to a new noodles, traditional grilled on show, pouring European city, Lisbon in Portugal. sardines, the famous Portugueseyour choice of cask egg custard tarts, and more. Anale at the touch of After a 5.30am start at Luton amazing place to go on a fooda button. Maybe not airport, our group landed safely in trip, where you can see, smell andone for the purists, Lisbon ready for lunch. With the taste some of Portugal’s finest sun shining and bellies rumbling, produce. There was also amazing but good to see we dropped bags at the hotel and technology on show, pouring your in action.” headed to the beer museum in choice of cask ale at the touch of the harbour and enjoyed a feast of a button. Maybe not one for the Lee Brooks local delights including ‘Pastéis de purists, but good to see in action. bacalhau’ salt cod fishcakes with a cheese filling, which were amazing. After lunch we jumped on a tram and headed to Belem to take in After a couple of local ales we the sights and find the original egg went for a short walk along the custard tart, the Pastéis de Belém. coast, getting our bearings and It uses an ancient recipe from the enjoying a pint in a local pub Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, recreated before heading back to the by hand every day in their bakery hotel to get ready for dinner. using only traditional methods. You can watch through a glass screen, We ate at Solar dos Presuntos, which we found mesmerising. a popular spot for celebrities, where we enjoyed seafood Dinner was at Pap Acorda, above platters, cheese, cured meats, the TimeOut Market, which gets grilled steak, lobster and much even busier as evening sets in. more. You could pick your food The food was fantastic: octopus, from a large lobster tank and fish smoked fish pâté, grilled cheese, counter on the way in! An amazing confit duck, lamb cutlets… restaurant over three floors – and We finished the evening back in packed even on a Tuesday night. the market enjoying the gin bar. Food heaven Day three marked the end of our trip with a great breakfast at the We kicked off day two with a hotel before heading to the airport. breakfast at the hotel. So much Another wonderful trip shared choice, from the usual pastries and with like-minded foodies, all of us cooked breakfast to an amazing coming away with lots of inspiration. fruit selection. Then, with a full belly and our caffeine intake sorted, we headed to the TimeOut Market.THE KITCHEN — www.mcmullens.co.uk 12 - 13

Must-try Pimm's jelly

training and development chef, vince handscombe, picks his season’s favouritesAs I put pen to paper Look out too for our new Triple Before pudding though, we shouldthe new Spring/Summer Chocolate Cherry Sundae. mention the delicious new Crayfishmenus are being rolled A red Morello cherry compote, Cocktail: Stuffed Vine Leaves; Porkout across the business triple chocolate brownie layered Belly Strips with fried egg, tripleand I want to share a through soft whipped ice cream, cooked chips and watercress andfew of this season’s chocolate sauce, finished with a side of Peas & Smoked Bacon.must-tries. cream and a wafer curl. A great way to cool down this summer. Last to change is our McFayreMarch 2017 kicked off the menu concept, where some pub classicscycle with the new Chicken & Next up is Baroosh, where are making a return alongside someGrill offer. My favourite dish we’ve added some real classics new fresh dishes for the summer.has to be our new Rotisserie from around the world like Ones to look out for are Salt andChicken Drumsticks, coated in Seafood Churros, Lemon and Pepper Squid, Stuffed Sweetour poultry magic seasoning Thyme Marinated Chicken Cherry Peppers, a classic Tagliatelleand slow cooked in the rotisserie Skewers, Sweet Potato Pâté, Carbonara, plus our Chicken andoven. Served with our chicken and Crayfish and Avocado Chestnut Mushroom Risotto.wings, they’re perfect to share on Salad. All great new additions.summer days in the pub garden. The one that had everyone The one I’m looking forward to talking at the menu launch is most when I’m out and about the Good Health Salad, quinoa has to be the Crayfish and mixed with tomatoes, cucumber, Chilli Pappardelle, fresh for the spinach, red onion, toasted seeds summer and simply delicious. and finished with a basil pesto. Topped with either a salmon Next on the menu cycle is fillet or fresh chicken breast, it’s Destination Inns. It’s difficult to perfect for those summer days. pick my favourite dish, but it has to be a dish that’s just screaming springtime is here – Pimm’s Jelly!THE KITCHEN — www.mcmullens.co.uk 14 - 15

Once a year, our chefs from all All that is required from our chefs You’ve got to be in it to win it!of our pubs across the Home is to come up with a dish theyCounties, and further, are given think has the wow factor. Each Congratulations to the 30 chefsthe opportunity to battle it out in entrant will have 15 minutes to who are successfully into the semi-our Training and Development prepare and plate the dish to be finals round of Fish Chef of the YearKitchen for the chance to win judged by a panel of experts. competition. The top six will bean all-expenses-paid trip to a Six finalists in each category will invited to our seafood inspirationEuropean city, and enjoy all the be invited to a Master Chef style trip to Brixham and Severn & Wye.culinary delights on offer. cook-off day in September: The top three will then be invited to our company conference onPut the dates in your diary for îî T uesday 19th September: Thursday 19 October, when thethe preliminary rounds at the Chef of the Year winners will be announced.Training & Development Kitchen: îî Wednesday 20th September: Our winning chefThis year’s dates are: Kitchen Manager/Head will be invited to join Chef of the Year us on our Europeanîî Monday 10th July Chef of the Year The top three from both food trip. competitions will be exclusivelyîî Tuesday 11th July invited to our company conference Kitchen Manager/Head on Thursday 19th October, when Chef of the Year the final winners will be announced. Our winning chefs will be invited on an all-expenses-paid food trip in Europe next year (see page 13).BY LEE BROOKS, sauce and one in the Carolina topped with Emmental cheese,FOOD DEVELOPMENT Reaper sauce – good fun! smoked streaky bacon and BBQ sauce, and served with the sameThe White Hart, Hertford re- Mains include Rotisserie slaw plus skinny fries. To finish,opened in April after a design Chicken served with apple, the simplest of desserts: Bakedredevelopment, giving us the raisin and walnut slaw, BBQ Chocolate Cookie Dough withchance to launch a new food Pulled Chicken Burger and super soft whipped ice cream. This isoffer – street food done our way. salad. My personal favourite is definitely a new hangout spot for the Buttermilk Chicken Burger the head office and brewery team!Our starters include HalloumiSkewers, Tempura Prawnsand Nachos. The one thingI’m most excited about is ourPoker Face Wings: 12 rotisseriewings, 11 coated in hot pepper

Recognition & InspirationOUR HARD-WORKING victors and took the chequered great way to say thank you to ourCHEFS TAKE TO THE TRACK flag. A fantastic day for all was kitchen teams for all their hard work, topped off with a few post-race not just at Christmas, but day inAfter a busy Christmas period pints and freshly served pizza at and day out throughout the year.for our chefs, we let them out of the Angels in Hitchin. It was athe kitchen and loose behind thewheel of a go-kart in Januaryfor a little competitive driving.McMullen’s traditional go-kartingcompetition roared into action,with eight teams completing morethan 60 laps. After many crashes,bangs, bumps and lots of flagwaving and warnings from officials,Matt Cotter’s team emerged as theTHE KITCHEN — www.mcmullens.co.uk 16 - 17

Marketin� With 190 years of brewing to celebrate, McMullen’s have a line- For our W.S. Shire Horse up of events to showcase heritage, Dray Tour tours and times. tradition and the passionate follow us on Twitter people that still make Mac’s an @mcmullens1827 historic identity in the present lives of Hertfordshire locals. Pop-up bars, special brews, the return of Mac’s steam engine lorry, dray horses and festival plans including brewery tours and live music. îî 19.05.2017 W.S. Shire Horse Dray Tour at Hertford Town îî 27-28.05.2017 Hertfordshire County Show at The Showground, Rebourn îî 16.06.2017 W.S. Shire Horse Dray Tour at Hertford Town îî 17.06.2017 Beer & Music Festival at Hertford Brewery, 26 Old Cross îî 18.06.2017 Family Fun Day with Brewery Tours at Hertford Brewery, 26 Old Cross îî 14.07.2017 W.S. Shire Horse Dray Tour at Hoddesdon Town îî 06.08.2017 Rock at The Castle Music Festival, Mac’s Pop-up Bar at Hertford Castle îî 15.09.2017 W.S. Shire Horse Dray Tour at Hertford Town îî 07-08.10.2017 Hertford Food & Drink Festival, Mac’s Open Days at Hertford Brewery, 26 Old Cross îî 20.10.2017 W.S. Shire Horse Dray Tour at Ware

TOP SOCIAL MEDIA STORY – ALBERT BELL At 94 years of age, Albert Bell is a regular at the Royal Oak in Chingford, and a WWII veteran. 15 years ago Albert painted a picture of the Royal Oak which can still be admired in the pub today. Nicola Mansfield, Assistant Manager to the Jolly Farmers shared his story on Facebook and said: “It was just a pleasure to meet him and his sister Joyce who both love visiting their local for a pint.” Albert and Joyce lived next door to the Royal for over 50 years and still use the pub for their get togethers. This family is the true meaning of belonging to a community, celebrating the great British institution, the pub. Cheers!MARKETING — www.mcmullens.co.uk 18 - 19

GUIDE TO YOUR DESTINATIONOur group of drive-to dining pubs, Destination Inns Recent new build The King’s Mead opens with sportinghave received an online improvement with a concept- neighbour, Chadwell Springs Family Golf Centre.specific website dedicated to its beautiful interiors,sound surroundings and seasonal food offerings. The new era of Chadwell Springs can be described as a place to share experiences and fun moments.Destinationinns.co.uk uses an interactive filter for users For this, the new website, Chadwellsprings.co.ukto specify county of interest and a location grid to bring encourages sharing on social media with thethe geography of the Destination Inns group to life, in #ChadwellSprings hashtag. You will be able to ‘bookturn creating an enjoyable user experience for varying to play’, learn about the golfing site’s history anduser preferences. It displays a selection of interior, enquire about lessons with our PGA professionals.landscape and food photography as well as calligraphy Visit www.chadwellsprings.co.uktypography for headers, setting the tone for ‘seriously or follow @chadwellsprings on Instagram or Twitter.relaxed dining’.

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DARREN AND VICTORIA Wilcox, THE WHEATSHEAFTenants' Mid-February this year saw Darren and Victoria take over the reins of the Wheatsheaf in Crooked Mile, with Victoria’s son David also helping set the business up. Their CVs were impressive, having run numerous pubs, bars and award-winning nightclubs over the years, most recently reopening the Queen’s Head in Wormley in 2016 with Punch Taverns. Darren says: “I always wanted a McMullen’s pub, having worked in them when I was younger, and always knew they were aJAYNE AND JEROME enskat, THE FISHERY good company to work for.Jerome and Jayne Enskat the pair have changed the menu “I love the beer and am obsessedtook over the Fishery in Elstree and suppliers, ensuring quality, with keeping a great cellar. I didunder Mac's Pub Operator locally sourced products. have a favourite McMullen’s beerAgreement on 18 January. but it’s just been replaced with The couple have two children, the Rivertown Brewing Defiant –Jayne runs the day-to-day business Ryan, 15 and Millie, 10. which I think is a fantastic pint!”after working for over 20 years inmarketing roles for restaurant, retail “Ryan’s at the age where he likes “We’re still finding our feet at theand pub businesses. Jerome, an the thought of the Fishery but moment,” adds Victoria, “butoperator, has spent two decades doesn’t want to work in it. But Millie are really looking forward to thein restaurants, retail and coffee loves the fact we have it and is really summer and building a great teambusinesses. “We wanted to keen to work here when she’s older.” and finding the best suppliers.create a friendly pub environmentwith great quality, local produce Before taking over the pub, both “My parents had pubs andon the menu,” says Jayne. Jayne and Jerome were keen hotels in Blackpool and we then runners. “These days we do our went on to run various clubs,“We’ve lived locally for years running from the restaurant to bars and a 75-bedroom hotelso knew the Fishery, as most the kitchen,” laughs Jayne. ourselves before moving south.”people do. We loved it, and its WANT TO RUN YOUR OWN PUB?location overlooking AldenhamLake, so were keen to try and Get in touch with Luke Davy, Tenanted Operations Manager viaimprove its footfall and perception email: [email protected] for more informationin the area.” Since taking over,

ALISTAIR SOUTHEY AND at his old haunt – a combined we’re finally getting there afterTEAM, THE OLD CROWN ‘head and heart’ decision. all the work we’ve done on the building. It’s great to be getting toWe welcomed Alastair Southey, “It’s very exciting to be in this great the actual fun side of service.”Matt Tibbey and Nick Moss location,” says Matt. “Sales areto the Old Crown in central getting stronger, and we feel likeLondon just before Christmas.They’ve spent weeks of hardgraft renovating trade and serviceareas with their team from theirevents company, Hidden DoorEvents, which counts the likesof Google, Jimmy Choo andNet-a-Porter among its clients.Alastair, who was a manager atthe site many years ago, saw anopportunity to take on the lease The next Street Feast date is on 27 May. Follow the Dog @dogandwhistlepub on Instagram for the latest tasty details.Sunday 5 March saw the Chorus Shack with their deliciouswelcome return of our pop-up Jack Daniel’s wing sauce,Street Feast event. Held at the plus The Naughty Corner withDog & Whistle in Hertford, it delicious churros and chocolate.served up amazing dishes froma host of street food vendors. It was a family and friends affair, with live music, cocktailAmong them were Silver Bullet tasting and free face painting,BBQ, Mexican specialists Dirties, including glittery beards.The Dogs Burgers, The Wing & Dogs were welcome too.TENANTS & PUB OPERATORS — www.mcmullens.co.uk 22 - 23

MARATHON MAN smashed the fundraising target It Was a Good DayHeydon Mizon takes thanks for donations made whileon London’s iconic running – it was a moment I will On Good Friday, the Salisburyroad race remember. Thank you to all those Arms Hotel in Hertford raised who supported the endeavour £1,006 for the Isabel Hospice,With great relief, the finish line with a special mention to the hosting a Fish & Fizz eventeventually arrived at the Virgin team at the Cock o’ the North alongside an Easter raffle.London Marathon and it is with who raised £300 during theirgreat pride that well in excess of now infamous quiz evenings. The team paired fish and chips with£3,000 has been raised for the delectable glasses of Proseccolocal St Clare Hospice Harlow. My running started in 2014 after at £12.50 per guest, whichThe support has been inspiring, my mother spent time in St Clare was made available to order innot only during the run but also Hospice Harlow and my naughty Cromwell’s restaurant as well aswith fundraising. When setting rescue dog, having been in kennels the back bar. Sharon Howell, theoff at the start, a finish time of for this time, needed more exercise General Manager was delighted3.15pm was looking optimistic but on lead. Running seemed with the turnout and alreadybut I was delighted to have just like a good solution and it has plans to make Fish & Fizz Goodhit the fundraising target for been great to use it to fundraise Friday a Salisbury tradition.£2,000. Two hours and 59 minutes for the hospice ever since.later, I was chuffed with the run Meanwhile this year, Sharon is dueand upon checking my phone, Thank you again to those who to conquer the Great Wall of Chinaoverwhelmed to have utterly have supported this fundraising by participating in a charity walk this endeavour, if you haven't yet, there October, and we salute her for it! is still time to help by visiting my just giving page – thank you! Visit www.justgiving.com/ Sharon-Howell2 www.justgiving.com/ fundraising/heydon-mizon

COTTER’S A THE BIGGEST PUB QUIZCHARITY CHAMPION The Coach and Horses joinedOperations Manager Matt in the World’s Biggest Pub QuizCotter’s Just Giving page on Monday 6 March – one ofstands at a whopping £3,414 a total 819 taking part to raise– and he’s not finished yet. money for Prostate Cancer UK.A busy calendar of events Alex Hoskin at The Coach andthis year means he’ll keep Horses in Bishop’s Stortfordraising funds on the page: hosted a fun evening at the pub, including a bonus cake decoratingîî 1 4 May: Tour of the Peak round, with a massive 12 teams bike race (100 miles, taking part to raise over £60. 10,000 feet climbing) Easter Frenzy Scarlett’s Dayîî 4 June: Tour of Cambridgeshire bike race The Millstream in Hitchin faced Sian Davidson, Duty Manager of (World Championships the Easter bank holiday weekend The Angels in Hitchin and the team Qualifier, 80 miles) head on, with one mission in organised a charity morning for a mind – community fundraising. little girl called Scarlett, with theîî 2 5 June: Bedford Olympic An Easter garden party played fundraising money going towards Triathlon (1,500m swim, centre stage to fun and games a sensory garden makeover. 40km bike, 10km run) with lots of prizes won. The Angels raised £401 with a raffleîî 16 July: Pier to Pier Our first prize Easter egg & bake as well as a chocolate filled swim (Bournemouth to raffle winner was Summer Easter egg hunt. Scarlett was born Boscombe, 1.2 miles, for Bonnie Black who took home a with spina bifida, hydrocephalus British Heart Foundation) fabulously huge Easter egg. and club feet, having had multiple surgeries to make her everydayîî 2 3 July: London Olympic On this occasion, The Millstream life as easy as possible. Triathlon (1,500m swim, fundraised £335 for Keech Hospice 40km bike, 10km run) Care and £150 for Letchworth GC Local businesses of Hitchin and Baldock Lions. Top job! have come together to make thisYou can donate now at Scarlett’s dream come true byjustgiving.com/Matthew-Cotter7 The chocolate themed celebrations being able to play in a fun and safe continued this Easter at The Cock garden adapted for her disabilities. O' The North with their Bennet the Bunny raffle competition, brilliantly The garden transformation raising £300 for St Clare Hospice. has gone ahead and will be ready for Summer 2017! Egg Count The Jolly Postie had a ‘guess the amount of eggs’ competition this Easter raising just over £100 for Keech Hospice Care. Emily aged 4 was the winner, with a guess of 341 eggs.Charity — www.mcmullens.co.uk 24 - 25

life-changing accident bringsBorehamwood togetherLeanda Lees, a local at the Mops and Miguel escaped the crash with cuts and bruisesBrooms, Borehamwood known to all but Nick and Aaron had far more serious injuries.as ‘Landy’, recently organised a charityquiz event that raised a fantastic “If I can help anyone£1,625 for two charities and awareness in any way and raiseof the dangers of driving whilst tired. awareness then I’ve achieved something“The proceeds were shared between the two positive out of it alL.”charities,” Landy explains. “Aspire, a charity forpeople with spinal cord injuries, and Rushton Leanda LeesDog Rescue, which rehomes abandoned andabused dogs from Spain in loving UK homes.”Explaining why these causes and the messagewere so important, she says: “My son, Nick, andhis friend, Aaron, were involved in an accident on17 August 2015. It was Aaron’s 22nd birthday.“They were helping to rehome dogs to the UK,and had driven through Spain and France.Hold-ups in Calais meant they were runninglate, so they drove through the night.“After dropping off Maverick in Exeter at 2.30am their Aaron and Nick after the accidentfriend Miguel said he was still okay to drive so Nickand Aaron took a turn sleeping, Aaron in the backand Nick in the front of the van. Just 20 minuteslater Miguel fell asleep at the wheel, the van left theroad and they crashed into a tree at 70 mph.”

“Life is so precious – until it's gone you don't realise.” NickNick had six broken ribs, compound fractures to hisback, a broken pelvis back and front, a broken ankleand toe and internal injuries to his spleen, kidney, boweland liver. He was wheelchair-bound for five months.Aaron suffered two punctured lungs and broke Leanda Leeshis back and spinal cord. He’ll never walk again.“It just goes to show what can happen in a split “The last 18 months have been challenging andsecond and how life can change,” says Landy. difficult. Nonetheless I believe in having determination“It’s been an emotional journey for all of us, and a positive attitude, so I approach everythingespecially the boys. They remain in constant pain, that way and achieve what I can. Life is so preciousbut their outlook and attitude is humbling.” – until it’s gone you really don’t realise.”“If I can help anyone in any way and raise awareness Nick says: “Since the accident my outlook andthen I’ve achieved something positive out of it all.” perspective on life has completely changed. I no longer take things for granted and appreciateAaron says: “Before my accident on 17 August (my what I have. I’m grateful to still be here and22nd birthday!) I’d never given a moment’s thought be able to see my daughter grow up.”to people with a disability. My life was the same asmost 21 year olds: sports, socialising, Ibiza, etc. “Our life-changing accident has resulted in a new way of living and every aspect of my life now has to be redefined.” Aaron“Our life-changing accident has resulted ina new way of living and every aspect of mylife now has to be redefined. Personal hygiene,dressing, living accommodation, travelling. It allhas to be planned, so no more spontaneity.Charity — www.mcmullens.co.uk 26 - 27

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