10:00am Wednesday 17th March 2010
By Tyrone Marshall
A BARROWFORD pub famed for its traditional thatched roof is undergoing a major refurbishment.
The Thatch and Thistle, off Barrowford Road, has been closed until the end of the month while a section of the roof is replaced.
The original thatch roof was installed when the pub was built in 1996 but has been ravaged by the recent harsh winter.
Pub manager Andy Stirling said the pub is currently undergoing an internal refurbishment as well as the roof repairs and will soon have a new name.
He said: “To ensure the thatched roof stays in the best condition we are replacing a small section of it.
“Although it was built in 1996 the modern building has a traditional look, with the thatched roof and floral displays.
“The pub is currently closed for an exciting refurbishment and it will reopen on March 31 with a new lick of paint and rebranded as the Thatch and Thistle Hungry Horse.”
A new patio area will also be built in the beer garden whilst a fresh selection of cask ales will be available from the bar.
Andy added: “We look forward to welcoming customers old and new to the refurbished pub as soon as the work is complete.”
County Coun Mohammed Iqbal, a member of Pendle Council who represents the Bradley ward, has welcomed the improvements.
He said: “This is a landmark building on a major entrance to Nelson from the motorway.
“Any refurbishment is something we would welcome and support, it is a very popular pub in the community.
“It is good news that the roof is to be replaced with a thatch material as well.”
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