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Higham CBS are working to create a community hub. Our vision is to buy the pub for the community, creating a thriving hub at the heart of the village. We want 'The Oddies' to be a 'community pub' in every way! https://savetheoddiespub.wixsite.com/stop

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The Oddies Higham @oddieshigham.bsky.social · Sep 3

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The waiting game

After a frenetic few weeks in early August in the run up to the Appeal Hearing we are now in a bit of a lull as we wait for the Inspector's decision on the case. We were very pleased with how the Hear...

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The Oddies Higham @oddieshigham.bsky.social · Aug 7

So that’s a wrap! Hearing done - great turnout in support, we did our best to make our case for community use so now we wait for the decision.

The Oddies Higham @oddieshigham.bsky.social · Jul 29

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Playing spot the STOP!

We have a new game in Higham - its called 'spot the STOP'! Maybe not as varied as the wonderful 'nursery rhymes' yarn bomb treasure hunt last year, or the recent teddy bears picnic decorations, but ju...

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The Oddies Higham @oddieshigham.bsky.social · Jul 25

When your amazing supporters go above and beyond!! 😍

The Oddies Higham @oddieshigham.bsky.social · Jul 24

They’re breeding!!! Playing spot the ‘STOP’!!

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The Oddies Higham @oddieshigham.bsky.social · Jul 22

Gearing up!! 😉

The Oddies Higham @oddieshigham.bsky.social · Jun 22

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Does AI have the answer??

After a flurry of focused hectic activity in the run up to the deadline for submissions to the Appeal Hearing, we have had a bit of time to recuperate and breathe a bit. Allotmenteers will have seen m...

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · May 9

"The first advantage is the reduced cost burden. Where two parties stand to gain from a project, it makes sense to split the cost – and the risk!"

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New Local @wearenewlocal.bsky.social · May 9

Community centres are the real hearts of their neighbourhoods.

They bring people together, support health and wellbeing, build local pride - and offer space for joy.

Our new report on how we celebrate, sustain and reimagine these vital spaces.

Where People Meet: How We Celebrate, Sustain and Reimagine Community Centres - New Local

This report sets out the vital role that community centres play in local areas and makes the case for investing in their future.

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The Oddies Higham @oddieshigham.bsky.social · May 8

Yay!! Great work - that’s just the people on FB! 🎉🎉🎉

The Oddies Higham @oddieshigham.bsky.social · Apr 30

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HIGHAM PUB HAS HISTORY!

What happens when two geography geeks go out for dinner, in a well known local restaurant with a 'map wall'? We talk about maps (and pubs) of course! For context, we've been researching the history of...

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The Oddies Higham @oddieshigham.bsky.social · Apr 23

Really great community meeting last night, all feeling focused and reenergised! On we go!!

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Josh Westerling @joshwesterling.bsky.social · Apr 17

I'm in pretty in print Stir to Action making the case that the introduction of a Community Right to Buy (that @powertochange.org.uk @right-here.org and many others have been working towards) should mark the beginning of a new movement for English community ownership.

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The Oddies Higham @oddieshigham.bsky.social · Mar 31

Serendipity… in the Lake District and getting chatting to the pub landlord about our community project! He mentioned where he was from “a little place called Longparish!” … used to listen to Trevor bottling up!! Told Ben all about the success that is The Plough 🤣☺️

The Oddies Higham @oddieshigham.bsky.social · Mar 31

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IT'S ALL ABOUT THE COMMUNITY

Sometimes you can get so wrapped up in the numerous tasks you have on your 'to do' list that you can lose sight of the big picture. I’ve recently been working on policies and business plans and have g...

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The Oddies Higham @oddieshigham.bsky.social · Feb 21

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COMPARING NOTES & EXCELLENT BEER!

This time last month a group from the CBS Management Committee went to visit The Bell in Frisby on the Wreake. It is a community pub in a village about the same size as ours and has been community own...

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Annie Constable @annieconstable.bsky.social · Jan 27

In the 190 community pubs known to @plunkettuk.bsky.social, over 41,000 people have become shareholders, raising over £38 million between them through #CommunityShares.

@andrewdubock.bsky.social explores the vital role of volunteers in community projects ▶️

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Group of volunteers outside a closed pub.

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The Oddies Higham @oddieshigham.bsky.social · Jan 23

Lovely evening at The Bell #communitypub in Frisby talking to the team about our plans and comparing notes. Great hospitality from all there and fabulous food and drinks! 😁🍻Thank you for having us and all the great advice!

The Oddies Higham @oddieshigham.bsky.social · Jan 16

Thought we’d start the New Year with a bit of 🦋 thinking so here’s our Jan blog savetheoddiespub.wixsite.com/stop/post/be...

Being a part of village history

First of all … A Happy New Year to all our followers! Let’s hope for exciting things in 2025!Echoes in the landscapeI went for a crisp and sunny walk the other day, trying to get the impetus to work t...

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