Two Cornish publicans mark 45 years behind the bar

Summarised from Falmouth Packet's report · Updated 5 Nov, 22:50 · Archive

Two Cornish publicans have each spent 45 years running village pubs in Cornwall.

Billy Moore and Anita George are each marking 45 years as publicans in Cornwall, having begun their tenures in 1981. Moore runs The Fountain Inn in Mevagissey, whilst George operates The Logan Rock Inn at Treen. George is St Austell Brewery's longest-serving landlady and is known locally as 'Mother' for her work supporting the community.

Over the decades, George has helped raise more than £1 million for local causes, supported grassroots sports clubs and provided free meeting spaces for community groups. She has also assisted stranded motorists and served early-morning coffees before opening time. She said: 'It's about the people. Making sure everyone feels welcome and looked after.' At his pub, Moore, a former fisherman, has maintained the building's character whilst seeing generations of families return as regulars. 'The girls who first worked with me have had their daughters work here and now their grandchildren,' he said.

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• Much-loved Cornish publicans celebrate incredible 45-year milestoneTwo much-loved Cornish publicans are celebrating a remarkable milestone after each spending 45 years welcoming generations of customers through the doors of their pubs.Falmouth Packet · 5 Nov, 11:56

In this story: Billy Moore · Anita George · The Fountain Inn · The Logan Rock Inn · Mevagissey · Treen · St Austell Brewery · Cornwall

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