Author Archives: David Westley

• We’ve Saved The Case!!

  Posted on January 13, 2014 by David Westley in A Pub, Buy Out

  Bentley Community Pub Ltd is delighted to announce that we have agreed to purchase the freehold of the Case is Altered from Punch Taverns, subject to contract and subject to approval from the Punch board. Our heartfelt thanks go to all our investors from Bentley and beyond, as well as our many supporters who have […]

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• Update on our sale negotiations

  Posted on January 10, 2014 by David Westley in A Pub, Buy Out

  As the 14 January 2014 deadline for the Asset of Community Value moratorium approaches, we would like to update you on the current situation with our plans to purchase The Case. We are still in negotiation with Punch Taverns’ agent Everard Cole to secure the freehold of The Case for the community; however, it appears […]

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• More BBC Coverage!

  Posted on January 1, 2014 by David Westley in A Pub, Campaign

  This afternoon Peter and I have been filming an interview about our campaign with Gareth George from BBC Look East. We anticipate that, barring any unforeseen news events, it will hopefully be broadcast on Look East at 6:30 pm on BBC1 tomorrow. I am also being interviewed once again by BBC Radio Suffolk (995.5/104.6 FM) […]

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• Last call for online Microgenius investments!

  Posted on December 30, 2013 by David Westley in A Pub, Fundraising

  After 31 December it will no longer be possible to buy shares in Bentley Community Pub Ltd online via microgenius.org.uk. If you wish to buy shares for the first time or increase an existing investment via Microgenius, please ensure you do so today or tomorrow. Once we have agreed our purchase of The Case, which […]

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• Merry Christmas

  Posted on December 24, 2013 by David Westley in A Pub, Campaign

  Over the past week we have been in negotiations over the purchase of The Case, with our latest improved offer submitted on Monday. We were hoping to have some good news to share with you in time for Christmas, however unfortunately the staff dealing with the negotiations at Punch Taverns are now on leave. Whilst […]

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