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FOLK singer and comedian Richard Digance is to play the Crooked Billet in Stoke Row later this month. The 72-year-old was once nominated for a BAFTA for TV entertainer of the year in recognition of his all-round star quality.
Crooked Billet chef patron Paul Clerehugh said: “Many people sing, play guitar and tell stories.
“Richard Digance is the master a rare performer respected by comedians for his original material and by musicians for being an accomplished guitarist.
“He started out in folk clubs, establishing himself as a brilliant singer-songwriter and musician.
“Richard went on to entertain audiences of 20 million with his own ITV Saturday night show.
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VILLAGERS who have been campaigning for almost 20 years to have their pub rebuilt have suffered another setback.
They failed in a bid to keep the Walnut Tree at Fawley designated an asset of community value by Buckinhamshire Council.
This would have made it harder for owner Bassam Shlewet to be able to secure planning permission for a change of use to housing.
Now Mr Shlewet, who bought the former Brakpear pub in 2011, has said that he no longer intends to open a new pub on the site despite before being given permission by Wycombe District Council in 2017.
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PUBS and restaurants are proceeding with caution after being given a roadmap for the lifting of coronavirus measures.
Although they can start to serve customers from April 12, this will be outdoors only for at least a month.
The possibility of trade being heavily dependent on weather means some have decided to wait until May to bring staff back and re-open fully.
Limits on social contact are set to remain until June, which means covid safety measures will restrict the number of customers for some time.
Jayne Worrall, who runs the Bull pub in Wargrave, only has a small garden area with six tables so she has decided to wait until May 17 when customers are expected to be allowed indoors.