Pear Tree Inn, Yeaveley

09/06/2026

I'd just like to publicly express my thanks to two of my customers (Callum and Tim) who have now spent two days outdoors clearing out the weeds around the perimeter of the carpark, and have started to remove the grass and moss which was starting to appear on the carpark. Last week, we (including myself) spent time hedge trimming, pruning and organising the outside in readiness for the summer months. I know we've not seen much of the summer weather yet... but I'm full of hope that by the weekend we will see some warmer climates...
Thanks again guys - greatly appreciated, its beginning to look a lot tidier, and well maintained now...
Rob.

08/06/2026

Hi folks… the start of a new week. Let’s hope by the weekend the cooler weather will be behind us and temperatures start to improve as they are forecasting…
We have the Parish Council Meeting taking place this evening; another meeting booked in on Wednesday; a Private Corporate Event on Friday evening with food and entertainment.
Then the weekend as normal. No music next weekend; and the Fun Quiz has been postponed…. However the sun should be back with us and temperatures in the high 20’s.
Have a great week everyone…
Rob and the Team…

07/06/2026

HEADS UP: Literally! At between 1.45pm and 2.15pm today (Sunday 7th June) there is to be expected the 'Battle of Britain Memorial Fly-over' - it's actually due over Mayfield but we may catch a sighting of it flying over Yeaveley - dependant on where and which direction they are flying to and from. It's also low cloud so maybe we will just hear the roaring engines of the Lancaster and Spitfires... so keep your eyes and ears open for them....
07 June - S - ATHERSTONE - between 12.17 & 12.47pm
07 June - DUNSTON - between 12.22 & 12.52pm
07 June - CORLEY MOOR - between 12.27 & 12.57pm
07 June - S - BECKFORD - between 12.45 & 1.15pm
07 June - D - ELVINGTON AIRFIELD - between 12.49 & 1.19pm
07 June - D - SKELTON ON URE - between 1.02 & 1.32pm
07 June - D - SKIPTON - between 1.15 & 1.45pm
07 June - MAYFIELD - between 1.45 & 2.15pm
07 June - D - WOLLATON - between 1.58 & 2.28pm
07 June - CALVERTON - between 2.05 & 2.35pm
07 June - BASSINGHAM - between 2.16 & 2.46pm

Rob.

07/06/2026

06/06/2026

Showing on our TV in the bar this evening. Kick off is at 9.00pm.

06/06/2026

Sunday 7th June from 2.00pm to 4.00pm, Ryan Joseph will be performing here at Pear Tree Inn.
It would have been preferred to have this event out in the gardens, however - we don't think it will be warm enough to be sat outside, so have said we will do it indoors. If by some miraculous change in weather and its gloriously hot we will hold it outside but.... we don't hold out much hope.
Free Entry, All Welcome.
Our kitchens will be open till 3.00pm serving a 'Lite-Bite Grazing Menu'.
We hope you will come along to support this event... usually very well attended and a fantastic afternoon of music... maybe also a bit of dancing!
Rob.

06/06/2026

Prince William’s Message on Pubs Should Be a Wake-Up Call

When the future King of England says “we need to protect our pubs”, it’s worth paying attention.

During a recent visit to a London pub, Prince William spoke passionately about the role pubs play in British society, describing them as places where communities come together and relationships are built. He made it clear that his support goes beyond simply enjoying a pint, recognising that pubs are often the glue that holds communities together.

It’s a message that will resonate with publicans across the country.

For generations, pubs have been where friendships are formed, local causes are supported, sports teams celebrate, charities raise money and neighbours look out for one another. In many villages, the pub remains the last truly public meeting place where people from all walks of life can gather under one roof.

Prince William’s comments come at a time when the industry continues to face immense pressure. Rising costs, increasing taxation and changing consumer habits have left many pubs fighting simply to keep their doors open. Industry figures suggest pubs continue to close at an alarming rate, with around two shutting their doors every day.

What makes the Prince’s intervention particularly significant is his recognition that pubs are about far more than beer. He highlighted that it is the people behind the bar and the communities around them that make pubs special.

That sentiment will be familiar to anyone who has ever relied on their local as a place to meet friends, celebrate milestones, support a fundraiser or simply enjoy a conversation.

The debate around pubs is often reduced to economics, but Prince William’s comments remind us that their value cannot be measured purely in pounds and pence. Once a pub is lost, a piece of community infrastructure disappears with it.

His call to protect Britain’s pubs should not be viewed as nostalgia. It is a recognition that pubs remain one of the country’s most important social assets.

If we truly value community, connection and the traditions that make Britain unique, then protecting pubs is not just a hospitality issue. It’s a national one.

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06/06/2026

The Government may have clarified that there is no new “nice pub tax” and that no fresh revaluation is taking place, but for many publicans that misses the point entirely.

The real issue isn’t whether this is a new tax or an old valuation method. The real issue is that the business rates system continues to reward decline and penalise success.

If a pub invests in its beer garden, creates a family-friendly environment, builds a strong food offer, provides community facilities, attracts visitors and becomes a thriving local business, it can find itself facing a higher rates bill because its trading potential has improved. That cannot be the right incentive for an industry that is constantly being told to invest, innovate and grow.

At the Independent Pub Alliance, we believe pubs should be encouraged to improve their offer, not punished for doing so. Whether you call it a “nice pub tax” or not, the principle remains the same: successful pubs should not face ever-increasing tax burdens simply because they are successful.

We welcome the Government’s commitment to review the valuation methodology ahead of the 2029 revaluation, but this review must deliver meaningful reform. The current system is outdated, overly complex and fails to recognise the social, cultural and economic value that pubs bring to their communities.

The hospitality sector doesn’t need more confusion. It needs a fair business rates system, lower VAT, and a taxation framework that supports investment rather than discourages it.

The question isn’t whether there is a new “nice pub tax”.

The question is why Britain’s pubs are still being taxed on a system that so many agree is no longer fit for purpose.

05/06/2026

Open from 12noon to 3.00pm today (Friday) then again from 5.00pm this evening.
Tomorrow (Saturday), open all day from 12noon.
Sunday open from 12noon to 6.00pm. Live Music from Ryan Joseph from 2.00pm to 4.00pm and it may well be inside.
Maybe not the heat we had this time last week, but it's still pleasant outside...
Have a great weekend folks....
Rob & the Team.