Staff at the Turnpike getting ready for their St George's Day celebration event

We Love Lichfield has been boosted after the Turnpike pub on Boley Park agreed to make the fund its charity of choice for 2017.

The newly-refurbished pub will kick off its fundraising efforts at a St George’s Day celebration on Sunday (April 23).

Staff at the Turnpike getting ready for their St George's Day celebration event
Staff at the Turnpike getting ready for their St George’s Day celebration event

New franchisee Martin Swinden has recently taken over the pub. He said: “It’s important to me that Turnpike is a hub, a venue for the local people and an integral part of the community.

“I’ve seen the great work We Love Lichfield do help make the community a better place and I simply want to make my contribution and give something back.

“We’ll be holding various events to raise money and to start it all off is a fun-packed day on Sunday.

The event kicks of at noon before visitors have the chance to enjoy a special English menu and games.

“We ask everyone to come dressed in fancy dress,” Martin added. “It’s all about having fun and helping raise some money for our local area.”

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