Following a long process, the Avon Dassett Community Benefit Society has appointed Steve Forrest as the new tenant for The Avon Public House in Avon Dassett. The pub is expected to open in the near future  subject to the installation of new equipment, minor refurbishments, cleaning and the delivery of stock and supplies. The opening date will be published when it becomes more certain.

A spokesperson for the Community Benefit Society noted, ‘Now that The Avon has been saved for the village it is hoped that the community will pull together to once again make The Avon the centre of the community.’