Community Pub of the Year

Sponsored by Carlsberg UK in conjunction with Chronicle & Echo and Evening Telegraph

Winner:

The Lamplighter, Overstone Road, Northampton
In the last year the new owners of The Lamplighter have transformed the pub into a welcoming trendy venue. Attracting young and old, and keeping the regulars happy too. It has weekly quizzes and open mic nights, and hosts community meetings and fund-raising events.

66 Overstone Road
Northampton
NN1 3JS

Tel: 01604 631125
 

Runner-up:

The Picturedrome, Northampton
From monthly Age Concern tea dances, to weekly film nights, to end of year performances for schools and the University, The Picturedrome is involved in a wide variety of community events, such as fund-raising events and conferences, and it promotes the park as a community area.

222 Kettering Road
Northampton
NN1 4BN

Tel: 01604 230777
Web: www.thepicturedrome.com
 

Also shortlisted (in alphabetical order):

The Olde Red Lion, High Street, Kislingbury
With its policy of buying local wherever possible, The Olde Red Lion hosts community gatherings, is involved in village committees, & makes its car park available out of hours. It supports local businesses, makes room for local groups, and hosts fund-raising events and campaigns. It even offers a free drive you home service.

15 High Street
Kislingbury

Tel: 01604 830219
Web: www.theolderedlion.net
 

The Star Inn, Geddington
From making its car park available for the Walking to School initiative, to providing breakfasts for members of the Volunteer Fire Brigade whilst they sweep the streets, The Star Inn has a policy of employing village youngsters. Fund-raising events, Scouts, Cubs, Beavers, Friends of the Church, quizzes, and sports teams, are all connected to the pub.

2 Bridge Street
Geddington
NN14 1AD

Tel: 01536 742386
Web: www.star-inn-geddington.com