The Forge at Ulgham

Pub in Morpeth that used to be The Wansbeck is being transformed into a community asset

The latest update from the CBS is now on our website.

The Forge update 2nd September 2024 This is a copy of the email circulated to all shareholders and volunteers today.

A great episode of tonight featuring The Forge at Ulgham. Investigating how more and more communities are banding together to save village pubs and shops from closure - it was a great insight into a community asset and how important a hub can be for a local community.

Catch it on iplayer on the link below, 20min 30seconds in - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001wks6/countryfile-snowdrops

           

It was great to see Anne-Marie Trevelyan, our local MP, in Ulgham today getting behind our campaign to save the Forge. Anne-Marie spent time talking to some of the management team and villagers.

The Share issue and Crowdfunding is still open for those who would like to contribute to our funding - see www.the-forge-at-ulgham.co.uk

🚨 Due to public demand - The Share Issue has been extended!

After a number of requests to purchase shares after the 31st December deadline, the Management Committee have agreed to extend the share sale offer to align with the outcome of the Community Ownership Fund application.

If you have any queries or for more information visit our website - www.the-forge-at-Ulgham.co.uk or email us at [email protected]

           

The Ulgham CBS Steering committee are very pleased to announce that the Share Issue (2023) is now closed and the final total is £105,000 with 245 members.

What a fantastic start and thank you to all our shareholders who have contributed to the scheme. Communication to the members will follow shortly by email.

The Steering committee can now start work on the next stage of the project to purchase and refurbish the Forge at Ulgham. Watch this space for more information.

If you have any queries - please email us at [email protected]

           

🟢 Share Issue Update 🟢

Due to New Year gremlins - the on-line application forms were unavailable last night. We have kept the forms accessible for the remainder of today.

Thanks for your fantastic support - we are up to £93,000.

Ulgham CBS - Save the Forge

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Happy new year from everyone at Ulgham CBS.
Bring on 2024, it’s going to be a good one. Let’s do this!

For further information on the Forge at Ulgham and how you can purchase shares, please visit our website: www.the-forge-at-ulgham.co.uk

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🔷 LAST CHANCE 🔷

Share issue finishes today

We’re up to £92000 - can we get £100k today

🙌🏻 We’re nearly there - the finish line is in sight! 🙌🏻
It’s amazing - with over £75,000 raised and over 150 share holders so far we have nearly reached our first target.
This share issue closes on 31st December so hurry, buy your shares, support your community and become part of this exciting adventure.
If we don’t meet this target, we’ll loose the opportunity to have a say in the future of The Forge at Ulgham

For further information on the Forge at Ulgham and how you can purchase shares, please visit our website: www.the-forge-at-ulgham.co.uk

           

🏠 Study unveils the impact of pubs on house prices 🏠

Pubs have an impact on UK house prices, research led by an academic at Northumbria University, Newcastle, has found.

Ignazio Cabras, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Regional Economic Development and Head of Accounting and Financial Management at Northumbria’s Newcastle Business School, looked at the level of house prices in the presence or absence of pubs across the country.

Read the full report here… www.northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/news-events/news/study-unveils-the-impact-of-pubs-on-house-prices/

Still unsure? Here are a few answers to frequently asked questions. Please email us if you have any furthers queries at [email protected]

Please also visit our website for further information and how you can purchase shares: www.the-forge-at-ulgham.co.uk

           

🙌🏻 We’re nearly there - the finish line is in sight! 🙌🏻
It’s amazing - with over £75,000 raised and over 150 share holders so far we have nearly reached our first target.
This share issue closes on 31st December so hurry, buy your shares, support your community and become part of this exciting adventure.
If we don’t meet this target, we’ll loose the opportunity to have a say in the future of The Forge at Ulgham

For further information on the Forge at Ulgham and how you can purchase shares, please visit our website: www.the-forge-at-ulgham.co.uk

           

Nice little mention in todays Newcastle Chronicle 🙌🏻

Famous North East names like the Hairy Bikers share moving Christmas messages Some of our sporting and pop culture heroes shared moving Christmas messages this year.

🎄Merry Christmas and all the best for 2024! Let’s do this 👊🏻 From everyone at Ulgham CBS

           

🎄Imagine sitting in our pub next Christmas eve… beer flowing, Christmas music playing, festive cheer all round…

It could happen! You could make it happen! You have the opportunity to become a part owner of a village country pub, save our vital community asset and bring Christmas cheer to the village.

The race is now on to save and restore The Forge and guarantee a welcoming community hub for locals and visitors to enjoy for future generations.

For further information on the Forge at Ulgham and how you can purchase shares, please visit our website: www.the-forge-at-ulgham.co.uk

           

Ulgham may be a wonderful community village, but you don’t have to live here to help save our pub! No matter where you are in Northumberland, the UK or the rest of the world, you can still join the journey to save this historic country pub - buy shares and make it happen.

Share purchase details and information about our plans are available on our website www.the-forge-at-Ulgham.co.uk

           

Another chance to see the BBC promoting community pubs on BBC North East tonight, including our very own 'Save the Forge' campaign 🙌🏻

🎥 Watch again on iplayer - approx 10min40secs in...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001tmdk/look-north-north-east-and-cumbria-evening-news-18122023
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