The branch presented Pam and Alan Ford, the publicans of the Old Millwrights Arms, Walton Road, Aylesbury with an award for the Most Improved Pub 2025-2026.

Pam and Alan, from Durham, took over the pub in July 2025 and, as Giles said in his presentation speech, through their sheer hard work and determination together with their team of dedicated staff they set about turning the Old Millwrights Arms into a thriving community hub.

The pub now has seven real ales including many from local breweries on offer, a wide range of other drinks to suit all tastes as well as basket food. The pub was closed for a much-needed, thorough refurbishment for a few weeks in January/February and when it reopened it was buzzing with excitement.

The pub has regular quiz and vinyl nights which are extremely popular. It has been a joy to see how improved the pub has quickly become under the management of Pam and Alan, and the well-deserved award was acknowledged with acclaim in the packed pub.

Pictured are branch member Giles du Boulay presenting Pam and Alan with the award.