HOTV News
The Royal Oak on the BBC
Ali Vowles, of BBC Points West, came to the village on Tuesday 17th August to record a couple of segments about HOTV, the shop and the pub, which went out that afternoon and evening.
Management Committee election
Complete a nomination form by the end of September if you would like to offer your time and skills as a member of the HOTV Management Committee.
HOTV Newsletter
Read the first edition of the new HOTV Newsletter
New signage for the Royal Oak
Our old pub sign, newly restored by Misha, is great, but approaching from Woodhill the front of the Oak is a bit blank and the existing shop sign, first made for the shop-in-a-box, is out of date. Below is a drawing of the Oak frontage with some very provisional...
Royal Oak: join us inside at last!
This Friday (21st June) we will finally be re-opening the refurbished bar of our community pub in Stoke St Gregory and welcoming customers inside. Booking recommended.
The Royal Oak is Open
It is with relief, pride and anticipation that I can report that the Royal Oak opened for business this weekend. On a chilly but bright Friday evening we were able to welcome almost eighty guests to socially distanced tables where they received service from our...
Royal Oak sign
Through its longish history the Royal Oak seems to have sported many different signs. This is a short history of the ones we know about.
Royal Oak pub reopening
With the gradual relaxation of Covid restrictions, the pub at the Royal Oak is re-opening for business on Friday 16th April, from 6 to 9pm.
Improving HOTV Communication
In response to a number of recent comments, we have been taking stock of where we may be going wrong with our communications to HOTV members and what we need to change to improve things.
HOTV February Update
The community shop continues to trade strongly. There has been increased sales of both fresh fruit and vegetables as well as chilled meat and fish. This is particularly pleasing as much of this produce is sourced locally and therefore makes a positive contribution to...
This page will be used to inform HOTV Members and others of the progress of the share offer, and then progress towards the purchase of the Oak and other aspects of the project as we are able to move from fundraising to action. if you have anything you’d like to add to this page, please inform Nick or any member of the current committee.