22/08/2026
Sad to see another local pub closing its doors. Sadly, it really is a sign of the times.
It’s getting harder and harder for small independent pubs to keep offering good value, put on entertainment, pay staff, cover Sky Sports and keep on top of ever-increasing utility bills — all on the back of a £3.70 pint.
We know everyone is feeling the pinch, which is why we try our best to keep our prices fair, keep the entertainment going and make The Village Inn a place people can come in, have a pint, watch the football and enjoy a bit of company.
Local pubs only survive if people use them.
So whether it’s The Village Inn or another local you enjoy, get out and support it when you can.
Support your local before your local isn’t there anymore. 🍻
all the very best to the Woodcutter team. It’s never nice seeing another local business having to close its doors, and we wish everyone involved all the best for whatever comes next.
Closing Saturday 5th September
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closing of The woodcutter Bar
Sometimes life doesn’t work out the way we plan and to run a small business in this day and age is difficult . The woodcutter holds many memories for many people including myself where I have spent some of the best nights of my life with people present and past and these are memories I will Cherish , to every person who has helped over the years , every punter who has came threw our doors it is not unnoticed and I will be forever greatful.
To our regular punters . We will miss yous , the laughs , good times and bad times and even the arguments about our 5p increases , but yous have been our bread and butter in the hard times , loyal and for that I will forever be greatful .
To my staff . We have had many over the years , all who played a part in us being able to be get to here , I will forever be greatful for standing by through the hard times and kept me pushing through , the ones who really made the woodcutter , and who gave it the homely atmosphere it has.
Especially my team that have been with me for years and will be with me till our last day massive thank you guys for all your hard work and loyalty!
To Jean .. the woodcutter wouldn’t have made it to today if it weren’t for you , every nail ( or staple ) into that wall , every decoration on every occasion and how that eyebrow raises before you throw someone out the door , the way you have cared for not only the pub and me but to the staff who look upto you as our “ Pub Maw “ I will be never forget everything you have done .
as an Era comes to an end , tears will be shed for all our memories , the woodcutter is not only a pub it is a Family and I will miss you all ❤️
Our last night will be Saturday 5th September , please come along to go out in true woodcutter fashion . AINT NO PARTY LIKE A WOODCUTTER PARTY!
With a heavy heart,
Chris
