Lifelong Radcliffe-on-Trent resident Shirleyann Mould will take the helm as the licensee of The Manvers Arms at Radcliffe-on-Trent after a £390,000 refurbishment by Heineken-owned Star Pubs that will create 25 new jobs.
Shirleyann, well known in the area as a TV and radio presenter, says she wants to reinstate the Grade II listed Manvers Arms as a hub of the community that has something for everyone. She said: “We’ll provide meeting space for local organisations and good causes and host an extensive programme of activities to bring people together. On the cards are bingo, quizzes and live music as well as pool, darts and dominoes teams, plus special events like a dog show, themed markets and a vintage car display.
Says Shirleyann: “I can remember The Manvers Arms in its heyday when it played a big part in village life. It’s a beautiful old building with easy access and ample free parking and it’s been sad to see it closed for so long. I was looking for a new challenge. My parents ran a pub when I was growing up, and I can’t think of anything more rewarding than going back to my childhood roots and reviving The Manvers Arms. People have really missed it and I’ve been overwhelmed by the positive response to its reopening.”
Star Pubs’ area manager Dan Littlewood said: “Shirleyann is just the person to put The Manvers Arms back on the map. As a Radcliffe-on-Trent resident, she understands what the village needs and is passionate about making The Manvers a fantastic local.”
The Manvers Arms is named after the Earl of Manvers who once owned much of the land in Radcliffe-on-Trent. Rumoured to be haunted, it has previously served as a court of assizes and a mortuary.
