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'Second home' pub opens as a warm space

'Second home' pub opens as a warm space

Summary

A pub called The Pheasant in Newport, Shropshire, has opened its doors as a warm space for local residents. The pub allows people to gather and stay warm without needing to heat their homes, offering a sense of community and reducing heating costs for some.

Key Facts

  • The Pheasant pub is located in Newport, Shropshire.
  • The pub offers a warm place for people to stay during cold weather.
  • Visitors to the pub said it is cheaper to stay there than to heat their own homes.
  • Emma Holmes, who runs the pub with her husband, emphasized that there is no need to buy a drink to stay warm.
  • Regular pub-goers expressed that the pub provides both warmth and social interaction.
  • The social media message from the pub highlighted the goal to be a community hub.
  • One regular visitor, Michael Tucker, described the pub as his "second home."
  • Another regular, Rob Williams, noted that visiting the pub helps him save on heating costs at home.

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