This pub which is a 1920's style classic ex-Ridleys pub is being sold by Greene King to a local resident. The landlord George is believed to be staying on and hopefully the change of ownership will convert this pub into a free house. It is also the only pub in North West Essex that has on-site camping and the loss of its tie will, we hope, make the pub a much more attractive venue for drinkers. The buyer is a builder who wishes to build on the land used for camping which is now potentially a facility loss, but the pub is expected to remain.