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Somerset Arms dating back to the 17th century, a country
pub at the heart of the local community. Geoff and Ann Ratcliffe have
been at the helm for 25 years.
7 TIMES WINNERS OF CHELTENHAM IN BLOOM
WINNERS OF WEST OF ENGLAND IN BLOOM
6 TIMES WINNER OF THE BEST
DECORATED CHRISTMAS PUB
Geoff and Ann have been in the pub
trade for many years and are the longest serving licensees in the west
of England and perhaps the World ! Ann is from Dublin and Geoff is from
Coventry and it was in Coventry that they met. They have two children a
daughter Jane and a son David who both grew up in the pub trade.
Over the years Geoff and Ann have worked tirelessly to raise money for
local charities and have organised endless charity events,and still find
time to take Senior Citizens on annual Coach and Boat Trips.
Geoff was Founder Member and Chairman of Cheltenham Innkeepers
Association for over 20 years .
Over the last 2 years
The Alleyrat Blues Club
have booked many of it's bands from Slim's Blues, these have included
the best of the UK touring blues artists.
Sean Webster Band (2),
SPIKEdrivers (2), Bullitt, Big Joe Louis & The Blues Kings, J44, Jon
Amor Band, Chris Jagger Band, Big Mammas Door & Jack The Biscuit.
The Alley Rat Blues Club is
proving its self to be one of the best blues clubs in the UK, with sold
out performances at every gig!
Next Gig::
Jack The Biscuit 31st October |
