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Community Hero Award: Celebrating Leonie of The Steamboat, Lossiemouth

At Trust Inns, we're incredibly proud to recognise the people who make our pubs far more than just places to enjoy a drink. Our Community Hero Award celebrates those who go above and beyond for their customers and local communities, and this month, we're delighted…

The Hope Inn, Leeds: A Community Hero at the Heart of Leeds 9

For David and Becky, The Hope Inn is much more than a pub. It's a place where friendships are maintained, traditions continue and local people know they'll always find a warm welcome. As the last remaining pub in the area, The Hope Inn has become…

Speaking to Community Hero Award Winner Ceri at the Red Lion, Northop

At the heart of every great local pub is someone who genuinely cares about the people around them — and that’s exactly why Ceri from the Red Lion was named this year’s Trust Inns Community Hero Award winner. Since taking over the pub in 2024…

27th April 2026

Community Hero Recognition for The White Horse, Birstall

For Charlotte and James at The White Horse Pub, community has been at the heart of everything they have done for the past 18 years since becoming tenants. Our Community Hero Award celebrates pubs that go above and beyond to make a real difference in…

17th April 2026

World Cup 2026 Pub Activation Toolkit

We have put together a set of easy-to-run matchday and outdoor activation ideas designed to help pubs boost atmosphere, increase dwell time, and drive spend. Each activity is flexible, simple to deliver, and can be adapted to suit your venue. 1) Fan Hub Showcase A…

Scotland’s Community Heroes: Michelle and Iain and Their 3 Beloved Pubs

During our visit to Scotland in November last year, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Michelle and Iain, the dedicated operators behind not just one, but three much-loved community pubs. Davidson’s in Renfrew, The Horseshoe Bar in Greenock (now in its sixth year),…

Breathing New Life Into Beloved Pubs: The Royal George & Red House Farm

At the end of March, our marketing team visited several of our North East estate pubs that are making a real difference in their communities. First, we stopped by The Mauretania, recently awarded Community Hero (see our previous post for more). We then headed to…

Community Hero of the Month: The Mauretania

As part of our new tradition of awarding a Community Hero, we were thrilled to nominate Maureen at The Mauretania, Wallsend, for her outstanding community engagement and committed fundraising initiatives supporting local charitable causes. We visited Maureen and Stacey to hear about her 15-year journey…

2nd January 2026

The 2026 Calendar Every Pub Operator Needs

In 2026, the most important events for pubs will be driven by major sporting tournaments, key seasonal moments, and the continued shift toward experience-led socialising. For tenants, this creates a real opportunity: a well-planned event calendar can turn an unpredictable year into structured, dependable trade.…

29th December 2025

Christmas Across Our Estate: A Season of Community & Giving

Across our estate, many of our venues came together to spread festive cheer and support their local communities throughout the Christmas season. Some pubs caught our attention on social media or were nominated by BDMS with their displays of Christmas spirit within pub communities! Shoutout…

24th November 2025

Marketing Day out in Chester and Lancashire!

This month, we continued our North West estate visits. [video width="1080" height="1920" mp4="https://www.trustinns.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/North-west.mp4"][/video] Our first destination was the Ring O'Bells located in Christleton, Chester. We had a chat with the tenant, Ian, along with the pub's managers to learn about the story behind this multi-award-winning…

13th November 2025

Behind the Bar: A Taste into Scotland’s Pubs within the Trust Inns Estate

In October, the Trust Inns marketing team embarked on a trip from the head office in Chorley to Scotland, where we visited and interviewed several tenants across our Scottish estate. Old Swan Inn - Paisley Our first stop was the Old Swan Inn, a lovely,…

12th September 2025

How Pub Tenants Can Leverage AI to Boost Social Media and Content Creation

You may be pub owners or tenants looking for innovative ways to engage more with your customers, create buzz, and boost foot traffic. AI-powered tools can help with content creation, scheduling, social listening, and even customer service, allowing tenants and staff to focus on providing…

1st September 2025

Castle Inn in Bolderstone: A Village Pub Gets a New Lease of Life

The Castle Inn, is a lovely village situated in Bolderstone, Sheffield. Ey up! Unfortunately, this pub previously had a lot of inconsistency and confusion for the locals in the village, and this site was really striving for someone to fully turn it around to be…

20th August 2025

25th Pub Tenant Anniversary at the Saxon King, Romford: Life Behind the Bar with Jane

In the Saxon King, Romford, Jane, one of our long-term tenants, celebrated her 25th anniversary. Trust Inns had learned that she was planning a huge celebration to mark this momentous occasion. But first, our marketing team wanted to talk to Jane and reminisce with her…

World Music Day is Calling: A Pub’s Guide to a Perfect Celebration

Turn it up, pour it out, and raise a glass – World Music Day is calling, and we’ve got just the pubs for it. What is World Music Day? World Music Day, also known as Fête de la Musique, is an international event that celebrates…

Out with the Old, In with the New – Blue Star, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne

As part of some of Trust Inns’ large, high-investment refurbishment schemes, the marketing team has been visiting the regions where these sites are located to interview the tenants about the changes that have been made. In the end of April of 2025, the Blue Star,…

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