A pub that was severely damaged by flooding at the weekend has had to delay its opening further. The Hope and Anchor in Chorley Old Road, Doffcocker, was set to open on Monday May 17 in line with Covid restrictions easing. However, torrential rain last weekend caused flooding which significantly damaged the pub s cellar, causing up to £10,000 worth of damage. Landlady, Andrea Lockley, hoped to be open again by this weekend, however, she announced yesterday that repair work could not be carried out until early June. The pub posted on Facebook: I m so sorry but are unable to open until June 3. Carlsberg can t change our equipment until June 1 and it s a two day job. I really hope you will all stand by us and see you all back then.
A Horwich pub and play area is set to be closed for months after being severely damaged by recent pubs. The Beehive and Wacky Warehouse, on the Beehive Roundabout in Horwich, was set to reopen in line with lockdown restrictions allowing indoor hospitality on Monday May 17. However, torrential rain on Sunday (May 16) evening caused flash flooding, closing many roads, and causing significant damage to homes and schools in the area. This flooding has caused significant damage, according to Greene King who run the pub, with repairs needing to be carried out before the pub can reopen. The team said they are very ‘disappointed’ to have had to delay this reopening, and have thanked the community for its support during this time.
STAFF at a community local pub have been left heartbroken after torrential rain caused its cellar to flood, delaying its reopening. The Hope and Anchor, in Chorley Old Road, Doffcocker, was preparing to open its doors for the first time in months on Monday in line with coronavirus restrictions easing and allowing indoor hospitality to open. However, as landlady, Andrea Lockley, was preparing the bar by pulling drinks through the taps again, the rain started to pour in Bolton. She went to check she had turned off the lights in the cellar before heading home, only to find water had begun filling the cellar.