COLIN & HEATHER LANG For Colin and Heather, managing and maintaining
the ship Inn in a manner appropriate to its traditional character has proved to be an immensely time-consuming endeavour. “It’s not a job,” says Colin, “And anybody who takes it on as a job shouldn’t be doing it. It is a way of life. I know that sounds old fashioned but it’s the truth. there is always something that keeps us here. your social life becomes the bar. All our friends come down and drink here and this is where we spend time with them.” “the hardest part about it is the nature of running a pub has changed,” says Heather. “It’s very regulated. you have to be on the top of it all the time. you can’t let it slip. Food is now a major part of the operation. Without the restaurant this place wouldn’t exist.” yet despite the trials and tribulations of the job, the simple rewards of their efforts have meant Colin and Heather have never had reason to regret their original decision to take the pub over. “We thoroughly enjoy this lifestyle,” says Colin. “If you didn’t enjoy it, you couldn’t do it. the best part is when it’s working really well and everybody is here and enjoying themselves. “We have quizzes here; the badminton bunch have their dinners here, as do the OAPs. everybody knows everybody. When the fires are going in the winter and it’s cold outside, the place produces its own atmosphere. “It’s very locally orientated. But by local we don’t just mean people from the village. People from the marina come down every weekend, there are lots of holiday
homes and many new people have moved down here too. According to the local estate agent, people have even bought houses down here because they like the pub!” With their ten-year anniversary rapidly approaching, Colin and Heather are preparing a series of events next summer to celebrate their decade at the ship and to give something back to everyone who has supported them. “We haven’t finalised it but we’re planning on doing a huge 10th anniversary party for the locals,” says Colin. “there will be plenty of food and booze. It’s our way of thanking the locals, and the original investors will be at the party too.
“We’re also thinking of repeating the mussel event we did with Mitch tonks this year as it was so popular – people are already asking if they can book their spot for next year!” “We’re also going to make a special anniversary t-shirt next year,” adds Heather. “everyone seems to love them. Half of Barbados seems to be walking round with ship Inn t-shirts on!” “Keep your eye on the website (theshipinnkingswear.
co.uk/) for details of the anniversary events,” says Colin. “this is such a beautiful pub and we love looking after it now as much as we did on our first day here. Hopefully, the celebrations next year will reflect just how much we have enjoyed ourselves.”
This interview and all previously published interviews in this magazine can be found on By The Dart’s website
www.bythedart.co.uk
We wish everyone a Happy Christmas
and prosperous New Year
Christmas parties & Christmas food
For a real traditional pub atmosphere with prize winning local ales and a superb seafood dining experience, come aboard the award winning Ship Inn of Kingswear.
Don’t miss - Christmas Eve “Colin’s even sillier quiz night” New Years Eve party with live music, dancing & a great hot buffet. Mulled wine, cider and cocktails.
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Please book your tables ASAP for these special village nights Tel: 01803 752 348
Come along and enjoy Kingswear’s Real Ale Festival featuring the very best of Great British Beer & Great British food. Local, Regional & National Ales Why not try a pie & a pint?
Tel: 01803 752 348 Please check our Facebook, Twitter or website for the latest information
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