In 1983 Deborah and Andrew took over the public house,
and in 2023, THEY’RE STILL HERE !!!

AND THE LORD MAYOR VISITED

and most kindly presented us with a service to the community certificate.

Official Photo - The Right Worshipful the Lord Mayor of Oxford, Cllr. James Fry.
Andrew, Debbie, "FC 1", the Right Worshipful the Lord Mayor of Oxford, Cllr. James Fry.
The Right Worshipful the Lord Mayor of Oxford, Cllr. James Fry and Andrew
The Lord Mayor kindly presented us with a certificate for 40 years of service. Thank you.
The Right Worshipful the Lord Mayor of Oxford, Cllr. James Fry and Debbie.
Andrew,The Right Worshipful the Lord Mayor of Oxford, Cllr. James Fry and Debbie.
Presented by the Lord Mayor, a certificate "for forty years of service ... ". Thank you, it's been OUR pleasure.

They were joined by friend and family and representatives from the trade to enjoy a beer brewed by

HOOK NORTON BREWERY BREWERS,

James Clarke and Andy,
ably assisted by Ray, Nick and Simon

… to mark our anniversary.
We brewed about 20 firks, so get down here pronto
to try this thoroughly unique refreshing ale.
Thank you so much Hook Norton Brewery.

English Chinook Hops, first used in English brewing in 1983, 40 years ago!
R - L: Mash Tun, Copper, Fermenting Vessels.
Andrew (L) and Debbie (R) stirring the mash tun as the sweet wort is introduced.
Stirring the Mash Tun
The Mash Tun 'working'.
Sampling on the mash tun top.
Fermenting Vessels
The Copper
Tubs washed and ready to fill.
Brewing Management Team - missing photographer - Debbie Hall.

WHAT FUN!
Thank you Hook Norton.

Adam, son and heir, organised some striking

embroidered polo shirts

Adam's designed polo shirts, S.M.XL,2XL.3XL, in yellow, white or PINK!

Annabel, daughter and heir, baked the most spectacular

3-tiered cake

Annabel's Triple Tiered Extravaganza

CAMRA

– the campaign for real ale – presented us with a

A LONG SERVICE CERTIFICATE

Annabel, Andrew Debbie, Tony Goulding (CAMRA), Adam.

CAMRA’s national title – “WHAT’S BREWING” carried an article to mark the day, Read here.
CAMRA’s local title – “The Oxford Drinker” also carried the article to mark the day, Read here.

” CAMRA,we thank you for all your encouragement, support and promotion
of ale in British public houses.”