The well-known Arrow pub in Arnold stands proudly at the junction of Gedling Road and Arno Vale Road in Arnold.
A lot of readers will know the pub but may not be aware of the amazing fundraising work carried out at the Greene King pub by Manager, Lydia Stafford, her amazing team and customers.
The current campaign arranged by Lydia is to raise money for a defibrillator on the outside of the Arrow pub.
Lydia told Gedling Eye that she chose this as their current campaign for a number of reasons.
“Last year a young lad age 12, the same age as my son, was playing football and collapsed and died of a heart attack, which they said if a defibrillator was close by it could of possibly saved his life,” she said.
“This really hit me hard as my son plays football as well, so I looked into where the nearest one was to the pub (which is in Arnold or Mapperley top). As we are a community pub with all different age groups I felt it was the right thing to do for everyone as you never know.
“We also get the lads in who play football on the 4G pitches in Arnold Hill school so it felt like the perfect option to go ahead and push forward.”
So, Lydia reached out to London Hearts who provide the Defibrillators and also Greene King for support (and permission) as they own the pub.
The London Hearts charity have provided over 24,000 defibrillators to 2800 community partnerships to-date.
Lydia said “The target for a new defibrillator is £1500 and the fundraising is currently at £650 after 5 weeks which is absolutely amazing and we cant thank everyone enough!”
But the Arrow, Lydia and the team dont’ stop there. They also raise money for Macmillian and a Children’s hospital in Sheffield.
Last year they raised £2,725.88 for Macmillian which involved five brave souls jumping out of a plane at 15,000 feet.
A further £500 was raised for a Children’s Hospital which involved Lydia and her Assistant Manager Heather doing a glow in the dark 10 mile walk in the snow and as a team they also did a PJ day in the pub.
Last but definitely not least every December the Arrow hosts the ‘Gedling Toy Run’, donated toys are collected at The Arrow for under privileged children, and the salvation army collect and deliver them.
Lydia said “Last year was my first year running it, it was absolutely amazing with all the support and toys we collect, I was overwhelmed and very emotional. The bikes all looked great as well”
The Arrow serves a great range of pub food, weekly deals & offers and a great selection of drinks served in a friendly, local pub setting and next time you are in don’t forget to support their fundraising activities.
The Arrow can be contacted on Facebook HERE or via their website at https://www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/nottinghamshire/arrow/ .
