Friends Of The Baker Arms

A community group trying to save the historic Baker Arms and keep a pub in Bayford, Hertfordshire.

[Friends Of The Baker Arms @SaveBakerArms]

There has been a pub on the green in Bayford since the start of the 1800s. After several difficult years for the hospitality industry, the Baker Arms closed its doors on 30th June 2023. We aim to re-open it as working pub & community hub, welcoming visitors from near & far.

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The Friends Of The Baker Arms are holding a fundraising quiz night on Friday 26th April at Bayford Village Hall. All welcome. Booking a table in advance is strongly advised. £5 per person payable on the night.

[Friends Of The Baker Arms @SaveBakerArms]

The Friends Of The Baker Arms are holding a fundraising quiz night on Friday 26th April at Bayford Village Hall. All welcome. Booking a table in advance is strongly advised. £5 per person payable on the night.

[Friends Of The Baker Arms @SaveBakerArms]

@Belingehou It's open to everyone to get involved. Those in the surrounding villages and Hertford are particularly welcome. We want the pub to be a genuine asset to the local community.

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The Baker Arms needs you! 🫡

The plan to save the Baker Arms is go! 🚀🚀🚀

We’ve announced our Community Share Offer - a roadmap to a vibrant country pub for all, in the leafy village of Bayford. 🍃 🍻

Find out more and register interest from the link in bio.

#SaveBakerArms

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We haven't posted an update for a while but that doesn't mean nothing is happening! The FOBA team have been meeting regularly & are working on proposals to try to save our beloved pub. There's a lot of hard work still to do but we hope to be able to share our plans with you soon.

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Delighted to announce we’re now supported by Plunkett Foundation, a charity providing mentoring & professional advice to groups in rural areas to acquire & run community-led businesses. Their guidance will be invaluable in our quest to restore Baker Arms into community service.

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We've had a phenomenal response to our #BakerArms survey so far. Just over half the replies have come from the surrounding villages & #Hertford. It's deeply heartening to know the pub is important to people beyond just #Bayford.

The survey is still open: https://t.co/tdWsFTVwqn

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For more details, see our website: https://t.co/BNo5U9qzmc

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Following the launch of our campaign, we are happy to announce a first big milestone. On the 20th September, East Herts District Council granted our application for the Baker Arms to be given ACV (Asset of Community Value) status.

Here's a guide to ACVs: https://t.co/vjJAb5eSmi

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Today we formally launch our campaign to save the Baker Arms. To have your say & help influence the way forward, please fill in our survey linked below. It's open to everyone & all the information gathered will be vital in shaping the future of the pub.

https://t.co/AWl29wi8aC