Villagers in Trottiscliffe were treated a tasty lunch of home-made bread and carrot and coriander soup on Wednesday, courtesy of The Plough pub.

The Plough in Taylors Lane is a community-owned venture, after a number of residents chipped in to buy the business when it was threatened with closure.

Ian Mills, one of the investors, said: "We had a great deal of support from the community when we opened in July, but of course sadly we had to close once we moved into Tier 4 in November.

"Our young chef, Alex Yates, is very community minded and wanted to do something to help people in the village in these difficult times.

"He made a delicious soup and baked fresh bread which we distributed free to anyone who wanted it."

The soup was issued chilled in a container for two. Those unable to walk to the pub to collect it had it delivered to them. Eighty portions were distributed

Mr Mills said: "The gesture was so much appreciated that Alex is doing it again next Wednesday but with leak and potato soup."

Mr Yates said: “Although we are closed, this was our opportunity to give back something to the local community who have supported us so well from the day we opened on July 4.”

To find out more about The Plough, visit here.

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