Woody Barlow (L 86-91) is the New Hospitality Correspondent for The North East Post

Woody (Edward) Barlow, is founder of Bear Inns, and has worked in the hospitality industry for over 30 years, opening and establishing a number of award-winning venues. Woody is a member of the voting academy for Top 50 Gastro Pubs and is passionate about creating amazing pubs that have a joyful, lively atmosphere created by people, not only guests but those delivering genuinely great hospitality.

Read Woody’s article “Keeping Rural Pubs Vibrant: A Heartbeat Of Community Life” HERE.