Dave Hayes, Branch Chair presented Anna Clarke with her certificate as our first ever Community Champion on 7 May.

Like many publicans during the Covid crisis and lockdown, Anna of the Halleys Comet in Bradville gave her local community plenty of support and help. But she didn't stop after the crisis passed. She has continued to do plenty to help the people of Bradville and New Bradwell, with special support for the elderly and children.

What has she done?

* very cheap Christmas lunches for senior citizens

* a free kids’ breakfast club every day during school holidays

* opening the pub an hour early on Christmas morning specially for people who were spending the day alone, providing free tea, coffee, mince pies and biscuits

* turning the pub into a cinema for children every Saturday morning, to watch movies while they eat breakfast – again, all for free

* Doggie Brunch every Sunday morning

* regular fun days to raise money for local charities and good causes

* frequent support for charity collections and events.

Our very worthy Community Champion.