Fusilier

02/11/2026

We’ve a cracker of a game on tonight !!
After a fabulous Halloween weekend, with another fab result for Spurs !
It’s Manic Monday here at the Fusilier
The football kicks off at 8pm and it’s
Newcastle vs Everton ..
It’s a game of two halves Jimmy !!

01/11/2026

It’s Super Sunday and have we got a footy match for you !!
Liverpool vs Arsenal kicks off at 4.30
It’s been a crazy weekend here at the Fusilier
One more day and we can relax a bit !!
Come join us !
It’s a great place to be !!

31/10/2026

Well !!!
What an amazing afternoon we had with all the kids !!
Lots of lovely treats, games and prizes were given out …
From K-pop lollies to the new craze water jellies ….
The kids had an absolutely fabulous time, and I’m so proud to say, the graveyard and smoke machine were a massive hit !!
Thank you all so very much for coming along and enjoying the event with us ..
It really is a fabulous community day !!
We already have our Christmas Theme sorted … so make sure you keep the future date for the kids to meet our Santa, and grab themselves a selection box !!
Onto the remainder of the day…
And DJ Daz is smashing out the tunes !!
Come join us !!
The Fusilier really is a great place to be !!
Here’s a small preview of the photos the lovely Elisia took !!

30/10/2026

To Fusilier,

Hope all is well.
Just wondering if you would be interested in a 4 piece band,
We play music from the 50's,to 70's, a mix of Rock & Roll To Glam Rock.

Our Diary is now OPEN and we have only a few dates left.

We have pic's and Video's on our page & YouTube Page:
www.facebook.com/majorleeandthedukes
https://www.youtube.com/
Look forward to hearing from you

Kind Regards
Major Lee & The Dukes

30/10/2026

Think we might have overdone the smoke effect
🤦‍♀️🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
All the sweetie bags are filled, the prizes are ready to be dished out,
And the stage is set for the spookiest Halloween we’ve had since we began this event !!
I’m excited !!
And it takes a lot at my age !!

30/10/2026

It’s all Hallows Eve today !
And we are getting all
Excited for our Halloween events !!
4.30 - 6pm it’s our annual kids party ..
Once again all children must be accompanied by an adult !!
And DJ Daz is live from 8pm with all the latest karaoke songs and chart music !!
Come join us !!
It’s a great place to be !!
Fusilier

30/10/2026

🍻 History, quality and community spirit all under one roof.

A huge congratulations to The Sportsman Inn in Carlisle on being crowned City Pub of the Year by Solway CAMRA.

For centuries, The Sportsman has been at the heart of Carlisle's pub scene, and today it continues to set the standard. From perfectly kept cask ales and delicious home-cooked food to the warm welcome that greets every customer, the team consistently delivers the kind of experience that keeps people coming back.

Its reputation speaks for itself. Alongside previous honours such as Winter Pub of the Season, The Sportsman has earned regular recognition in the CAMRA Good B**r Guide and remains one of the city's most loved traditional pubs.

This latest award celebrates the passion, hard work and dedication of the entire team, who continue to preserve the pub's rich heritage while making it a thriving destination for b**r lovers and the local community alike.

👏 Congratulations to our Publican, Amanda Picken, and everyone at The Sportsman Inn on another fantastic achievement.

29/10/2026

Plenty going on again tonight here at the Fusilier
Pokers starts in a minute !!
And the big match kicks off at 7.45 !!
Everton vs Newcastle !!

28/10/2026

5 games to watch tonight !!
It’s going to be an interesting one !!
And it’s bingo from 6pm !!
We can only have so much excitement in one day at our ages !!
Come on down !
Let’s see how Liverpool fare against Chelsea !! 🤦‍♀️🤣🤣
And we’ve DJ Daz back this Saturday for our Halloween special !
Kids party starts at 4.30 and finishes at 6pm !!

27/10/2026

Loads going on this week …
From football to bingo
Poker to Halloween !!
And our favourite dj Daz is back too !!
Come join us !!
It really is a great place to be !!
Fusilier

27/10/2026

WOW 🔥

This has been such an honour to be a part of!

Huge thanks to Coca-Cola for championing community leaders around the UK and for picking our very own Simon Dafforn-jones as Local Royalty!

It was a privilege to have portrait artist to royalty, Jamie Coreth, capture Simon in his natural habitat, the FBI.

Read more here 👇🏼

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/pub-landlord-given-royal-treatment-37812329

26/10/2026

Two events to look forward to this coming Saturday 31st of October ..
We have our usual kids party from 4.30-6 .. with cakes, crisps and party games !!
From 8pm, it’s the fabulous DJ Daz and his massively popular video karaoke !!
And it’s all free entry !!

20/10/2026

At Punch, we're proud to see young talent thrive across our pubs and support teams. From first jobs to leadership roles, remains one of the UK's greatest industries for developing skills, building confidence and creating rewarding careers.

That's why we're backing a hospitality-wide call to Government ahead of the Budget, championing the sector's ability to create jobs and opportunities for young people.

Hear Harry Bourne's story and why he's proud to support this message.

07/10/2026

Britain’s pubs are worth up to £30 billion in wellbeing value to communities across the UK. But rising costs and high taxes are putting pressure on pubs that bring people together.

This Week of Action, join the campaign today and tell your MP to keep pubs open and pints affordable.

https://www.longlivethelocal.pub/letter 🍍

25/09/2026

Actress Daisy Edgar-Jones filmed 🎥 a promo for her new film, Sense and Sensibility in our Canonbury pub, The Marquess Tavern for Vogue 🥰

The team at Vogue were searching for a shooting location that oozes class, was timeless and in-keeping with the theme of the movie... so where else were they going to film?! 😏

Take a look at the promo - Daisy is in character as Elinor Dashwood throughout!

Sense and Sensibility hits cinemas TODAY! 🎬Why not pop into The Marquess Tavern to wash down your popcorn! 🍿🍷

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22/09/2026

We're on board, are you?

Join thousands backing Britain's pubs and breweries.

www.longlivethelocal.pub ❤️🍺

21/09/2026

This pub is a gem! 💎

The Wig & Mitre in Lincoln's Cathedral Quarter has reopened following a £100k investment. ⛪

Anne-Marie and Paul Balcomb have taken on the 14th century pub... "We’re thrilled to take control of such an iconic pub and can’t wait to meet all of our wonderful guests" ❤️

📷 Courtesy of Tory McTernan

17/09/2026

Welcome to The Buck Inn 🦌

New Management Partner Adrian McShane-Chapman has taken over the Thornton-le-Dale pub following a whopping £490k investment 🤑

🗨️ “I arrived in the UK 22 years ago from Australia, armed with just a backpack and no real plan... I’ve dipped in and out of hospitality over that time but the fire inside me to run my own pub burned bright.” - Adrian

If you're in Yorkshire, pay Adrian and his team a visit and check out this stunning pub for yourselves. 🤩

15/09/2026

Rory takes the keys to the refurbished Cross Keys pub in Nottingham! 🗝️

Our new Management Partner Rory Calladine has taken the reins at the popular city centre pub following a £100,000 investment.

🗨️"I was instantly drawn to the pub and as soon I discovered it was available in a partnership with Punch, I jumped at the chance." 🍍

Regular guests at The Cross Keys will instantly notice the pub’s traditional feel and special characteristics have been retained throughout but that a complete refresh has taken place. 💫

11/09/2026

We have reopened the Keyworth Tavern following a quarter-of-a-million refurbishment 🔥

The Keyworth pub in Nottingham, run by our Management Partner John Francis, had been closed for 5 weeks while we tore out the bar, stripped the pub back and replaced everything with new, modern furnishings. 🤩

Great work by everyone involved in the transformation 🥂

03/09/2026

We're quite fond of it too, Prime Minister! The Dog House

28/08/2026

Our Publican Beth at The Beeswing Inn 2013 has raised circa £250K for charity 😍 so if you're in the area this weekend, pop in and enjoy the music, food and drink!

Well done Beth!! 🥳

The Beeswing in East Cowton is hosting its 13th ‘Glastonbury’ festival to raise money for end of life care at a nearby hospital.

27/08/2026

Newly married couple Gareth and Jamie Furness have take the over The Bay Horse Inn in Pickering. 🔔

The pub has received a £400,000 investment and Gareth says it has been very well received by locals. 😃

“We are seeing more locals returning to the pub, faces that haven't been seen here for many years and we are seeing them on a regular basis... The refurb has really put The Bay Horse Inn back on the map and firmly at the heart of the Pickering community.” ❤️

Well done to everyone involved in this brilliant transformation 👏