Round Bush, Purleigh

Typical Dengie pub

	3rd August 2006 : Ray died while in hospital for a 'routine' operation. He was the most hospitable publican I think I've ever met, always welcoming, always taking trouble, always cheerfully serving others. Words cannot express the shock of losing such a fine host, nor express sympathy for his family, especially son Paul who has been living in and helping run the pub for seven years.
Funeral 14th August at 4pm. All Saints, Purleigh. Nothing sombre to be worn The pub is operating 'normally' and there's a good spirit of community camaraderie which is a tribute to the people who work long hours to make pubs to live social centres.

Beer
	Greene King IPA Continually varying guests - Normally two Quality:Above average
Location and environs
Remarks
	Mon-Sat 11-3;6(Fri 5)-11. Sun Noon-10:30pm The main bar is an example of how pubs should be arranged. The square room has a space in the middle and seats and tables round the sides. This friendly arrangement allows everyone to join in everyone elses conversation and have a good rabbit. Like many Dengie pubs this is the home of a better class of insult. Don't be put-off by a brusque welcome it is your chance to tell everyone who you are. Get stuck in with the conversation like a good-un. Cafe attached. (Mon-Sat 8:30am-2pm; Sun 10am-1pm) Proper food (good and interesting stuff well cooked) in the pub every day of the week. (12-2; 7-9:30) Over £10,000 raised for charity in the last three years Regular darts team Most alternate Thursday nights a folk duo pluck a few gentle notes. Enjoy a real fire that warms and ventilates
Sep '99 ©

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