. Image copyright - Stuart McCormick

It is with considerable pleasure that I can reveal that the Sir William Peel in Sandy has been chosen as Bedfordshire's Pub of the Year and will now be going through to the East Central Regional competition against pubs from Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Northamptonshire.

What is remarkable is that Steve, the licensee, and Stuart, the live-in bar manager, have barely been in the pub two years and have already achieved the considerable feat of becoming County POTY against North Bedfordshire's choice - the Fox at Carlton - and South Bedfordshires Bricklayer's Arms in Luton..

I'm sure that all Branch Members will join me in congratulating Steve, Stuart and their staff on such an auspicious occasion.

A presentation will be made to the pub on Saturday 24th May at 2.00pm at which all CAMRA Member will be welcome.