25/04/2026
We’ve had a fabulous week here at The Bell at Yarpole with sunny skies and plenty of happy customers but we know the rumour mill is starting to grind.
To clear up the rumours and keep everyone in the loop — here are the facts ✅
We’re really excited to share that we’ve found fantastic new tenants who are ready to take The Bell into its next chapter. They bring a wealth of hospitality experience, having worked together for 20 years, including the last 7 at The Crown in Clunton.
Mike, who helped us so much to progress,has now moved on to The Crown at Newcastle upon Clun — we wish him all the very best! Fiona and Georgie have been absolutely brilliant running the show during the past few weeks. We really couldn’t have managed without them. Thank you ladies and best wishes for the future 🙏
Our final day of trading at The Bell will be Bank Holiday Monday, 4th May.
Starting with a Table Top sale from 10.00am. Contact David or Lesley to book a table (donation appreciated).
Come and join us for a day of fun and celebration and help to clear the shelves — the less there is left, the less we have to count! 🍺🍷. It will also be an opportunity to say cheerio to Graham and Lyn before they leave Yarpole for pastures new. Graham will be hosting one final quiz-a lighthearted family fun version starting from 2-3 ish. No booking required, just turn up and pit your wits against Yarpole’s finest. The bar will open at midday with drinks offers all day and Josh’s pizza truck will be in situ from 1pm.
After that, The Bell will close very BRIEFLY while the new tenants get settled in.
As many of you know, our long-term goal has always been to find the right people to carry The Bell forward, and we’re so pleased that moment has arrived.
Thank you for all your support — we hope to see you before and on the 4th! We do hope that you will continue to support our community pub and our new tenants.
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