For over ten years Chris was Artist in Residence at The National Stud, so it doesn’t surprise me that the man walking through the bar is wearing a paisley print cravat and fleece gilet. Although I imagine that The National Stud would have been one of the most rewarding places to exhibit, the most interesting certainly sounds like the time he got back to his car after a food shop and a stranger had left a note on the windscreen asking if they could buy the painting they’d seen

Introducing our latest project showcasing the role of our pubs in the local community with stories told by ‘local legends’. It may be that they hold interesting anecdotes about the pubs past, or are a character rooted in the community, or they may hold knowledge about the history of the town or village. This month we introduce our first, rock ‘n’ roller, ‘local legend’ Kevin. Or Kev for short. “I like rock and roll, man, I don’t like much else” Sitting opposite me in dark sha