The Chequer Inn Re-opens!
At long last we have the news from No 10 that pubs will be able to open again on the 4th July. Of course, there are strings attached, some of which your committee have been able to anticipate. We have been working closely with the tenants to ensure they will be able...
Covid-19 Update
About the COVID-19 Crisis The CIAS Committee has been working hard over the past 6 weeks to maintain the future of your Community Pub, despite the difficulties and uncertainties thrown up by COVID-19.For the past month we have been collaborating with our Plunkett...
We have launched our LOTTO page!
We've launched our LOTTO page! The Chequer Inn Ash Society (CIAS) has just been accepted as a 'good cause' by the Dover Lotto and we now have a dedicated page for all our supporters to buy lottery tickets and help our fundraising.Follow the link below to buy a £1...
Actor and campaigner Neil Stuke celebrating the Plunkett Award attributed to The Chequer Inn
WATCH BY CLICKING HERE: Actor and campaigner Neil Stuke at the PlunkettAwards celebrating the achievements of community businesses across the UK including Save The Chequer Inn, Ash tonight.
Plunkett Award Finalist
The Chequer Inn Ash Society has been selected as a finalist for the Plunkett Foundation 2019 Rural Community Business Awards in the One to Watch Award category sponsored by The Retail Mutual @retailmutualOur new Community hub and pub has been recognised due to our...
Meet Up Mondays start at the Chequer Inn
On Monday 30 th September we are opening the doors of the pub to run 'Meet Up Mondays' from 9,30-11-30 am. Whats is that I hear you ask? MeetUpMondays is an idea created by publican Mick Dore, of The Alexandra in Wimbledon, to address loneliness. For two hours on a...
Monday 1st July. The Chequer Inn has officially opened its doors to the community today. A warm welcome to all!
THE CHEQUER INN AWARDED NATIONAL LOTTERY FUNDING TO IMPROVE ACCESS
Thanks to funding from The National Lottery Community Fund, The Chequer Inn community pub in Ash has been awarded £10,000 to improve access. Chair Jon Scatchard says “This project has re-energised social relationships and brought people together to save this prominent...
Final touches for our forthcoming tenant Open Day
A very productive day spent decorating the bar and dining room area yesterday getting ready for our tenant Open Day later this month. The search for a tenant continues - so please let anyone know that may be interested in running our beautiful community...
Our story started 3 years ago, let’s celebrate our achievement
Three years ago today saw our wonderful victory at Dover District Council when Councillors voted to prevent the house conversion in favour of locals purchasing the pub. Since then, our Society commenced a journey to develop a sound business plan and strategy calendar,...
PLANNING APPLICATION APPROVED!!!
The Chequer Inn is without doubt a beautiful and characterful building, which possesses some important historical features, but its listed status has given us a headache because anything we do, except like for like repairs, are subject to listed building...
Well done to all our Garden Volunteers !
Our garden Volunteers hard at work at the Chequer Inn community pub, transforming the garden before Winter sets in. Many thanks to all who have given up their free time to volunteer with our project so far.