Bowled Over

Two licensees were ‘bowled over’ when Redditch and Bromsgrove CAMRA called in to present their Autumn Pub of the Season Award. Paul Thompson and Angela Brookes who run the Bowling Green in Stoke Works, nestled between Bromsgrove and Droitwich, have behind the bar for over sixteen years. Paul has recognised the growth in cask beer and has added two guest beers to accommodate this; while cellerman Angela has been working extremely hard to accredit the pub with a Cask Marque certificate to ensure that the beer is of the highest quality. Presenting the award, Branch Chairman Gez Quinn said that there’s a lot of competition in the branch area so Paul and Angela have done well to merit this award. The pub is a short walk from the Worcester and Birmingham Canal and has a bar, lounge, and snug, and of course, a bowling green. The Bowling Green also hosts monthly classic car meetings and home cooked food is also available.