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restrictions first lifted and we were wearing masks and doing table service for everyone outside. It was tough because we didn’t have any other staff, so we had to work non-stop.
What makes The Rose and Crown so special? The total uniqueness of the pub. From its quirky interior, its fantastic variety of drinks, its distinctive home cooked recipes, to its sing a long music – it has something for all ages.
Who makes you laugh? Love Bill Bailey and we have just got tickets to see him live in Peterborough this year.
Proudest moment? Being at Wembley with my father in his eighties to witness Blackpool FC win the playoffs and reach the premier league. What a day!
Dinner out or at home? The problem here
is that Kim’s recipes are so beautiful that even eating at home is like fine dining at a restaurant.
...and a favourite tipple to go with it?
Whiskey for me and a nice red wine for Kim.
You have a day off, what do you do?
Normally we would catch up on any paperwork, but if we have the time, a trip to Rushden Lakes for a spot of retail therapy is a treat!
If money was no object, where would you visit? We have relatives who live on an island off New Zealand and many friends in Australia so a visit there would be fantastic.
Dog, cat or iguana – who’s at home? Dogs – we have two miniature Schnauzers, a white one called Walter and a black one called Albi.
Something people don’t know about you?
I am a musician and have performed in many bands and many residencies, one in particular in Blackpool where all the pier stars would gather after their shows. I remember one instance where we were joined onstage by Chubby Brown to do a rendition of alice! www.roseandcrownoundle.co.uk
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