Licensee of The Tap and Spile, Morpeth, Margo Boyle, is celebrating 30 years at the pub today.
Margo Boyle is a Business Partner of The Tap and Spile pub in Morpeth and is celebrating 30 years today (14th February). She started her journey with her late and much-loved husband Alan, initially taking on the pub as a manager. Now, 30 years later, Margo’s daughter Nicola and her granddaughters all support her in the operation of the traditional, family orientated pub, which is at the heart of the community.
There has been a lot of happenings at the pub over the years, from New Year’s Eve fancy dress parties to celebrations for Margo’s 20 and 25 years as licensee, it is hard for Margo to pick her fondest memory. However, some of her favourite memories are of the pubs fundraising initiatives, in particular their annual domino competition held every September in memory of her late husband. The pub’s fundraising has seen donations being made to charities such as North of England Children’s Cancer Research, Macmillan Cancer Support and Marie Curie. The events and fundraising activities held by the pub, really bring together the community of Morpeth for such important causes and to have a good time with others. Although individuals come and go through the pub, there are still the same pub goers that have been visiting Margo and the pub for the last 30 years.
Margo has many achievements which she is proud of, but one that stands out is the seven CAMRA Awards she has won for The Tap and Spile being Northumberland Pub of the Year. Licensee Margo says: To have an award-winning pub is amazing and it still astonishes me that myself and the teams hard work contributed to these successes, which is something we are all very honoured to have received multiple times.”
Margo continued: “The last 30 years at The Tap and Spile has been unbelievable. I don’t know what I would do without the pub, it is a huge part of mine, and my family’s lives, it means so much to all of us. The time I have been working at The Tap and Spile, has allowed me to meet so many people in which so many of them have become like family. The local community plays a big part in the pub and the support we receive from everyone is remarkable, it is so lovely to see individuals from near and far come together in our little pub. My family and I are excited to see what the future brings, and I am so proud to have reached an extraordinary milestone in my life and career.”
Nick Light, Managing Director of Stonegate Group Pub Partners, said: “Congratulations to Margo for an amazing achievement of 30 years as licensee of this fantastic pub. It has been a privilege working with her and watching the business go from strength to strength. We are very thankful for all of her efforts and continue to wish Margo every success in years to come.”
To keep up to date with Margo, and The Tap and Spile, pop in or check out their Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tap-and-Spile/153421551348630.
The Tap and Spile, Manchester Street, Morpeth, NE61 1BH
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