Save The Red Lion - Upper Basildon

22/08/2026

Amazing work! Only £15k to go and we can enjoy our pub again.

19/08/2026

Well done all! We are so very close - an extra push is needed from those who can afford to contribute but haven’t yet. 🙏. Make no mistake - this pub will be sold for housing if we can’t pull together to keep it.

18/08/2026

We are getting closer - but we can’t do it without more support! If you need more information before you are a part of this then get in touch. If you have been waiting to see how many other people get involved, now is your time to commit! A huge thanks to all the villagers who have been out knocking on doors ❤️

17/08/2026

*We are creeping up… a daily update*. If you haven’t got involved yet and want to reopen the Red Lion then please help get to 100%

16/08/2026

19/05/2026

There was a tremendous turnout to the ‘Revive’ The Red Lion meeting last week in the village hall with a really positive response!

Time is of the essence, so to keep momentum going on the purchase and you didn’t leave your details, want a copy of the slides and want to be added distribution list, please email [email protected]. Those of you that left your details (we had ~180 people attend), John & Annabel will be in touch (they are also at the Red Lion in Blewbury, do check it out).

John and Annabel will hold ‘open day’ sessions in the Upper Basildon Red Lion pub car park on Tuesday 2nd June 09:00-14:00 and Wednesday 3rd June 16:00-20:00 for any residents who wish to meet with them in person to review the information and address any points you may have.

Assuming there’s enough take up by ~15th June and everything goes to plan, they aim to exchange contracts during the week of 22nd June! With a following wind, this would mean a soft opening before Christmas this year… 🤞🏼

10/05/2026

A reminder to come to the Village Hall on Wednesday for this important meeting. 📅 Please help us spread the word to those villagers who are not on Social Media 👇🏻

*IMPORTANT UPDATE*. Save the date: Wednesday 13th May @7.45. UB Village Hall.
Hi everyone. We have some exciting news and have arranged this meeting to discuss the future of the pub and its potential purchase, including village involvement. As villagers’ input and participation will be critical to the future of the pub in this process, please come, hear the plans from the potential acquirers and be part of the discussion!

02/05/2026

*IMPORTANT UPDATE*. Save the date: Wednesday 13th May @7.45. UB Village Hall.
Hi everyone. We have some exciting news and have arranged this meeting to discuss the future of the pub and its potential purchase, including village involvement. As villagers’ input and participation will be critical to the future of the pub in this process, please come, hear the plans from the potential acquirers and be part of the discussion!