A community group in Llanarmon yn Ial have been recognised by the Clwydian Range Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty for their efforts in keeping open the local pub. The AONB Award this year goes to the volunteer group that in 2009 took the steps top reopen their local pub and very quickly were able to re-establish the Raven as a thriving hub at the centre of the village.
We have often taken our village pubs for granted – but in recent years we are sadly used to seeing pub doors closed for good.
The Raven is run by a small group of volunteers who not only work behind the bar but also run the kitchen, put on regular events and keep the gardens. Any profits made by the pub are ploughed back into community projects.
Councillor Carolyn Thomas Chair, Chair of the Clwydian Range AONB said, “ The communities of the Clwydian Range are a fundamental part of this outstanding landscape and the work that has taken place in Llanarmon to keep the pub at the heart of the village is truly inspiring. This award is very well deserved”
Councillor Carolyn Thomas and members of the Clwydian Range AONB will present the award to the Raven volunteers on Friday evening at 5:30pm at the Raven Inn.
