Andrew Lawrence
to follow….
Julie Moore (Secretary)
Julie moved to Redgrave in 2012. Having now retired, she spent her career in the finance sector. Julie has been instrumental in the work done so far with the pub project, she is also involved as a volunteer in the village community shop and secretary to the Redgrave Garden Club, she also actively supports many of the other village clubs.
Charles Murray
Born in Billericay, Essex in 1949 and lived most of my life in Essex. Qualified as a biomedical scientist working in a hospital laboratory. Took an active role in setting up and running the social club at Southend hospital then decided to take a career break. Ran the Crown and Anchor in Framlingham (a Tolly Cobbold tenancy) for about a year then moved back to Essex to take on the Golden Lion freehouse in Rochford – a pub specialising in real ales. Sold the lease after almost 5 years. Worked briefly in the civil service and for a motor dealer then took on the post of bar manager at the Prince of Wales, Stow Maries – a renowned real ale establishment. After about 4 years went back to the NHS so I could get a decent pension. Over the years involved in the organisation and running of many CAMRA beer festivals. Retired at 65 and moved to Botesdale for a quiet life determined not to volunteer for anything. Now secretary of the local CAMRA branch, parish magazine editor and member of the Redgrave Community Society Committee. Maybe a quiet life is not all it’s made out to be!
James Ramm
James has worked in the hospitality industry for the past 20 years. 17 years as a Regional Sales Manager for Greene King to more recently as the Head of Sales at Woodforde’s Brewery, based on the Norfolk Broads. This knowledge provides an insight into market trends and ideas across a wide range of pubs and restaurants. Woodforde’s now has 4 pubs of its own, so valuable experience in on trade sales, together with current involvement in retail operations helps the committee make the right decisions to ensure the Cross Keys continues with its success
Neil Smith
I have lived in the village for 11 years. I am married with two young children and work for a local farm machinery manufacturing company. I have been involved with RCSL’s purchase of the pub from day one. I have been involved with most aspects of the pub over the years, my current principal volunteer duties involve maintenance and upkeep, trying to keep the pub looking as inviting as possible inside and out.
I am passionate about the future of the Cross Keys and am encouraged with the current offering of friendly service, excellent food and beer and an inviting village pub atmosphere. I think we currently have a lot of positive things to build upon.
Matthew Smith
Matt and his wife Gemma moved into Redgrave in December 2020. He has really appreciated how welcoming everyone has been and what a lovely community spirit there is in Redgrave. Matt is very keen to help support this further by joining the Committee. He works as a Buyer for Sainsbury’s which he has done now for over 10 years – mainly working from home gives him the chance to spend as much time as possible enjoying village life. He enjoys nice walks, running and cooking.
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