Many good wishes for landlord calling time after ‘crazy’ pub stint
Angus and partner Sherry taking time off weeks after he suffered stroke
AN OUTPOURING of sadness and well-wishes has been directed at a much-appreciated landlord who is moving on after a ‘crazy’ stint at his Hampshire pub.
Angus Reid and his partner Sherry took on The Chairmakers pub in World’s End, near Denmead, in 2019, and the couple have since built a loyal following at the country pub.
But the 57-year-old has decided to leave the pub and take some time off after suffering from a stroke last month.
The grandfather-of-two said: ‘I’m okay – I’m just waiting to find out what caused it.
‘I was just working to open the pub when it happened – I knew straight away as soon as my arm and face went numb.
‘I struggle every day with fitness. I would say I’m not even back to 50 per cent strength.
‘The staff here have been great at picking up the slack.’
After announcing that he would be leaving on social media, dozens and dozens of customers commented to praise the couple for their running of the community boozer.
Angus said he had been through some ‘crazy’ times running the pub.
As well as keeping the pub going after it was closed