SAVE THE HOOPS: A PUB FOR THE EVERSDENS, OWNED BY THE EVERSDENS
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CURRENT Pledge total (11/03/26):
£157,420
LATEST NEWS:
The Hoops Asset of COmmunity Value Status successfully Renewed
"Given its historic use, clear evidence of need and the realistic prospect that The Hoops can once again further the social wellbeing and cultural life of the Eversdens within the next five years, The Hoops meets the description of an asset of community value."
This is the big news we have all been hoping for.
Protecting our last village pub — together
The final of four pubs in the Eversdens, The Hoops is at risk of being sold off for housing.
We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to buy the freehold, protect the building, and reopen it as a thriving, multi-use community hub.
This is our chance to secure a warm, welcoming space for families, walkers, cyclists, remote workers, and neighbours of all ages.
• Become a shareholder
• Increase village house prices
• Stop over development
Become part of village history,
help us buy The Hoops
Pledging tells us how much you might invest when the community share offer opens.
It is not a commitment, but it strengthens our bid, unlocks grant funding, and proves that the village wants its pub back.
A community‑owned pub
with a bigger purpose
The Hoops will become a flexible, multi‑use venue designed around the needs of the village. This is more than a pub — it’s a social, cultural, and economic anchor for the Eversdens.
It has so much potential:
Traditional Pub
Restaurant / café (including afternoon tea)
Secure child-friendly garden
Bike racks and water refill station
Retail space / village shop
Daytime hot-desking
How we'll make The Hoops work
The Purchase
Subject to valuations and contractor quotes, we aim to raise £600,000 to buy and refurbish the freehold.
The building will be owned by a Community Benefit Society (CBS) with an asset lock and democratic voting.
The Timeline
Now – 16 April 2026:
Pledges, CBS setup, due diligence
April – September 2026:
Purchase, surveys, contractor appointment
September – November 2026:
Refurbishment
December 2026:
Tenant fit‑ins and phased opening
The Operating Model
The CBS will lease the building to a hospitality / retail operator. Rental income will maintain and improve the building, ensuring long‑term sustainability.
Why this works
Community‑owned pubs across the UK are thriving. Community‑owned pubs benefit from:
Strong local loyalty
Access to grants and social investment
Stable rental income
Multi‑use flexibility
Deep community pride
THE HOOPS:
OUR HISTORY, OUR FUTURE
The Hoops has been part of village life for generations — a place for celebrations, friendships, and community connection. Residents consistently describe it as a cornerstone of village identity.
With your help, it can be again.
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PLEDGE NOW TO SAVE THE HOOPS
The Hoops can be a thriving, multi-use community hub, but only if we act now.