01/09/2026
A little bit of a different and more serious post from us tonight.
Following a recent post and a conversation with Jamie and Reece from The Bull’s Head, we wanted to say something.
We in no way condone hateful or hurtful messages towards our local businesses, and more importantly, towards our friends and neighbours in the village.
It is incredibly sad to hear that Jamie and Reece have been receiving comments like this when they are new to High Lane, trying to do their jobs, build their business and add something great to our community.
When making comments online or inside a pub, please remember that this is somebody’s home and livelihood too.
We open our doors when we’re sick, when we’re sad and when we’re tired so that you have somewhere within the village to enjoy a pint or a meal with family, catch up with friends, celebrate the good times or simply escape from life for a little while.
That doesn’t mean we always get everything right. We don’t. And constructive criticism is important.
If you think there’s something we could be doing better, pop in and speak to us. Jamie and Reece, just like ourselves and the other brilliant businesses around High Lane, are always willing to listen and learn from genuine feedback.
But criticism and personal abuse are two very different things.
There’s a person reading what you write at the other end of that page.
And finally, we want to make our own position clear. If you think personally abusing, intimidating or sending hateful messages to the people running businesses within our village is acceptable, then that behaviour isn’t welcome at The Horse Shoe either.
Our village is incredibly lucky to still have independent pubs, shops and businesses on its doorstep. We should be supporting them, supporting each other and helping them succeed.
From everyone at The Horse Shoe — Jamie & Reece, keep doing what you’re doing. You’ve got our support. ❤️
Thank you for reading,
Callum & Jamie
