Simon Bennett (Treasurer)  - Simon has lived in the village since 2002 and he and his family have enjoyed being part of village life. He is a Chartered Accountant with his own business specialising in agricultural and rural businesses. He is the treasurer for the church he attends and is a trustee for two other charities.

Donna Cook - Donna has lived in Wellington since 2017. She is a former British Army Military Policewoman and HR Specialist, and now a member of the Army Reserves. Currently employed as an MoD Civil Servant, Donna's passion is skiing and working with wounded and sick Military in adaptive skiing for rehabilitation. She also loves spending time with her husband and dog on walks, rugby (from the armchair or pub), reading, and travel when allowed.

Nigel Cooper (Architect) – Nigel is a retired Architect and has lived in Wellington for 7 years. A School Governor who is keen to build a children’s playground and works extensively with Hereford Community Land Trust to develop low cost housing.

Matt Drew - Matt moved to Wellington in February ‘21 and was drawn to the village because of it’s strong community spirit and accessibility to nature. He’s really keen to see the village pub re-open and trade successfully. As Head of Food & Beverage at the National Trust, with 30 years’ experience in hospitality, Matt brings experience of investing in and operating hospitality businesses from hotels and village pubs to cafes, tea rooms, events and staff catering. 

Simon Hicks (Secretary) - Simon has lived in the village for 18 years. Retired Civil Servant, Simon edited an Organic Gardening Club Newsletter in the Scottish Borders. Simon's interests include local and family history, and he is currently Secretary of Wellington Community Association.

Nicky Junor (Social Media Advisor)  - Nicky has lived in Wellington since 2017. She has almost 20 years experience of working with the UKs major retailers and pub groups for large breweries and drinks distributors where she specialises in commercial analysis, category management and leadership. Nicky is also an active member of the Wellington Playground Group Committee.

Stu McFarlane  (Press / PR) – Formerly a local businessman, running  the old village shop & post office. A Qualified Youth and Community Worker, Stu works for Herefordshire Council in the Adult s and Communities Directorate. He has lived in village for 23 years  and since 1999 has been a Trustee of Wellington Charities.

Iain MacLeod (Grant Finder) - Ian has lived in Wellington since 2014  and is a former Royal Marine and Security Project Manager. His current job is construction manager in the renewable energy sector. His passions are rugby & beer, so is keen to support the local pub.

Marc Willimont (Press / PR & Planning) Marc has lived in the village for 30 years. He has had many roles in Herefordshire County Council including planning, regulation and waste management. His daughter Chloe worked at the pub, so he has a good insight into pub operation and management.

David Wood (Chairman) David has lived in village for 20 years. he is a retired NHS Director and ex Parish Councillor who project managed the building of the village shop. He is also a long standing Trustee of the Community Association and has been President of the Bowls Club for 14 years.

Pub For Sale

The Old Boot was put on the market with Sidney Phillips for £300,000 on 1st January 2021.

Action taken so far.

As it is registered as an Asset of Community Value, the Pub in Wellington Group has formally ‘Expressed an Interest' in bidding for the pub and has until 1st July to finalise our bid, if we are going to make one.

We have already secured the assistance of a professional adviser from the Plunkett Foundation who will help us construct all the necessary documentation to comply with all the legal requirements when setting up a Community Pub purchase.

We are also actively seeking grants, donations and loans as part of our work to establish the viability of the project.

We are grateful for those grants already received from Fastershire and the Wellington Community Association, which have helped the Project Team start the project.

The Pub's

Got No Beer

We want to open the pub again!

Then we can have a drink in the garden

The group has based much its thinking on the experiences of The Boot at Orleton. See https://www.thecommunitybootinn.co.uk/

The team there have shared a great deal of information and have been most helpful.