Helen Paterson, from The Cherry Tree in Netherton, has made it through to the semi-finals of the British Institute of Innkeeping Licensee of the Year competition.“We have people coming up to see the pub this week so we will wait and see how we go.”Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.
Since the launch in January this year, licensee operators have been entering the competition, showing the judges evidence of how they have been building their businesses and communities, with a focus on their resilience, sustainability, diversification and commitment to their teams.