Family fun at the Needlemakers

Pubs have always been at the heart of our communities serving great food and drink, but they also undertake vital fundraising work for local charities. In 2014, pubs across the country raised over 100 million pounds for good causes.

Debbie Styles of the Needlemakers Arms in Studley runs an annual family fete day in aid of Birmingham Children’s Hospice, which raises thousands of pounds each year. As well as games to attract children such as a bungee run, crazy golf and a coconut shy, there’s a tombola, home-made food and traditional games like guessing how many pennies are in a bottle. The pub also runs a harvest festival in September in aid of St. Mary’s Church.

In our last issue, we incorrectly printed that the Needlemakers Arms had closed. This was clearly not the case, and we would like to offer our sincere apologies to Licensee Debbie Styles and her staff and customers for any inconvenience caused.