Tag Archives: Pubs

Merry Christmas and ‘Thanks’ from the Haven Arms Times

Haven Arms Times snip003THE NEWSLETTER Haven Arms Times popped through the door recently. It always entertains and informs – but in this particular issue the Hedon Blog was  pleased to get a mention on Page 2! Thanks!

In true ‘Pub Spy’ style, the Blog does try to get to as many local pub special events that we can – we are keen to plug those events that serve and entertain the local community.

Times may be tough and money short, but our local pubs are still ‘centres’ of community for many people and families; providing entertainment, friendship and social networking – the real people-meeting-people variety mind, not your online stuff! Pubs – as much as churches and formal community centres – all play a useful social function in town.

Oh yes… there is obviously the odd pint or two to be enjoyed in pubs of course – but they are so much more than alcohol and ale-houses in today’s world!

(PS: The Haven Arms Times was delivered as an insert in the current edition of the Holderness Heartbeat – a publication that we love at the Hedon Blog and always keep near the phone).

New Menu at The Station


THE STATION in Hedon is re-launching its food service on Monday 22nd August 2011.

The Hedon Blog is delighted to be able to bring you a sneak preview of the New Menu (printable version). You can view the main part by clicking the image above or view the whole Menu on Scribd.

Lunch time sittings at The Station will be 12 – 2pm and teatime 5 – 7pm.

The P45s live music at The Shakespeare!

LIVE MUSIC is on at The Shakespeare on Sunday 7th August, 5pm!

The P45′s are an up and coming ’4 piece’ East Hull indie/rock band comprising of…Kev Sumpton – lead singer/rythem guitar, Rich Tozer – drummer, Scott Armstrong – lead guitar, Danny Norris – bass guitar/backing vocals.

Catch the lads and support them at The Shakey!

Local Pub News from CAMRA

THE PUB MIRROR is the highly respected publication from the Hull and East Yorkshire Branch of CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) and some local pubs get a mention in the current July/Sept 2011 edition.

The Royal Mail in Thorngumbad has re-opened after an extensive refurbishment. New licensees Charlie and Viki Buckle are selling two cask ales from Marstons and food is available.

The Station in Patrington is holding a beer festival from Sun 27th – Tues 30th August.

The Hull “survey” crew visited these Holderness pubs reported on in the Pub Mirror: The Roos Arms in Roos is serving Black Sheep Bitter and Hancock’s Lamb Chop (yes – this is a real ale!) on its hand-pumps. The Holderness in Patrington was serving 4 cask bitters as well as Old Rosie Cider. Next was the Crooked Billet in Ryehill which amongst its beer selection was Tom Fool. Last – and host for supper (a long day!) was our very own Haven Arms in Hedon which was selling 7 beers and 3 ciders on that particular evening.

The Haven gets another mention for selling a selection of four ciders at its beer festival in May, as does The Shakespeare for selling two ciders at its festival in the same month.

Cock and Bell in Preston is mentioned for having Real Mild regularly available. And Haven Arms is noted for its licensee, Mark Hawksworth’s, Cask Marque accreditation as is The Station Patrington, The Black Horse, Roos, and Crooked Billet Ryehill (the picture of the Cask Marque is from The Station, Hedon by the way).

Send us your local pub news to hedonblog@gmx.com and we’ll do our best to publish it as well.

Did you see in the Hedon pubs…

DID YOU SEE the following acts in Hedon? If so, then click through to the notices and tell us via Comments what you thought about each:

Celebration at The Station, Hedon with The Hustle - Sat 23rd July

Bobby Diamond at the King’s Head – Sat 23rd July

Bobby Diamond at the King’s Head

BOBBY DIAMOND has been doing the local pubs circuit for many years now and sings a variety of Rock & Roll hits . However he is best known by his fans – although not his own words – as “Black Elvis”

Bobby Diamond is appearing at the Kings Head, Souttergate, Hedon on Saturday 23rd July 2011 from 8.30pm.

Two years at the helm! The Station, Hedon celebrates!

YOUR HOSTS AT THE STATION, JACKIE AND CARL will be holding their two-year anniversary party, with singing duo The Hustle, at the Souttergate pub on Saturday 23rd July 2011.

Jackie said: “Carl and I will have been at the Station for 2 years on the 23rd and The Hustle will be playing at our party. It will be a lovely evening . We look forward to seeing all our customers who have now become special friends.”

What is sure to be a popular night is expected to start around 8pm’ish.

If you have a community event to publicise then please complete the simple online form at the bottom of the What’s On page and we will do our best to promote this on the Hedon Blog.

Base your weekend activities from Hedon!

WHETHER A RESIDENT or a visitor to our historic town, Hedon can be your base for a host of activities this weekend!

Sat 2nd July: Our neighbours in Paull host their latest Car Boot Sale tomorrow starting at 9am. After bargain hunting in the morning, then take a stroll around the pretty village – Paull has fantastic views of the Humber Estuary!

Sometimes you can pick up the odd ‘treasure’ or two at a car boot sale. If this is the case then you might want to get that Ming dynasty vase or that Woolworths 2002 Japanese figure valued? The Holderness Grange Lifestyle Village in Hedon is holding an open day on Saturday 10am – 4pm where you can Bring Your ‘Treasures’ for a FREE valuation.

If you want to pick up a something new and unique made by local crafts people then visit the Alexandra Hall in Hedon Town centre for its Summer Craft Fair from 10am – 3pm.

Hedon is but a short drive away from Burton Pidsea where the Memorial Hall is hosting the 69th Roos & District Horticultural Society Annual Show.

That’s Saturday taken care of – so what about Sunday 3rd July? You could put the car away and enjoy the Historic Hedon Pubs Walk!

Hedon – Great place to live and visit! The Gateway to Holderness! See the What’s On page.