A quick summary of last week, as we approach one month into the campaign:

• Pledges received now from 88 potential shareholders, pledging to buy 2,301 shares, totalling £115,050
• We submitted a summary of the first ~105 completed Questionnaires (without pledge info) to further our application to join The Plunkett Foundation, who are a not-for-profit who assist community projects with both fund raising and business planning.
• Nikhil has summarised the (varied and interesting) responses to Qu.12 “What would you change” and key themes are emerging for us to address.
• Negotiations with a local Chef to run the Kitchen are ongoing and productive, however our initial discussions with a Bar Manager for now have stalled.
• Jonathan has put together a Campaign Advertisement for the Village Views, appearing on page 3 this month, which should raise awareness in the wider parish.
• Our headline figures for the business so far have held up to scrutiny, we thank those who have reviewed them, particularly Felice & Carol. We believe there is a sound case for food, rooms and bar sales at usual margins to cover the operational and financing costs.
• We look forward to seeing more of the village on polling day outside the village hall, when we hope to share the figures and draft business plan.

See you at the next Pop-up Pub this Friday, the 5th of July!