OUR STORY THAT LEAD TO SUSTAINABILITY

Finding Inspiration in Every Turn

Every Journey has a story.

Back in 2018, we took over The George from Richard & Ann Symonds. We knew the village very well after running Ye Olde Nags Head successfully for the owners for many years.

With help starting off, along the way it became apparent that a lot could be done at The George. Especially with the outside space available to the front and the rear.

Then, dreaded Covid hit and some of those plans had to be put on hold for a while. After reopening, the main thoughts were on rebuilding the reputation we had gained before, with hopes that the plans we have now implemented could be made possible.

In 2022 the possibility of owning a home in Castleton was made a reality as well as securing land at the side, on the entrance to the village.

Raised Beds, Polytunnel, Roof Top Garden, Greenhouses all went in to full swing, with a little help along the way.

We soon had a Variety of produce growing to make the Chutneys, Jams, Flavoured Gins, Vodkas & Rums that we currently sell. (Now also available to purchase online, see our 'Homemade Produce' tab)

Locals soon became aware of what was happening and were happy to offer their gluts of produce in exchange for our Goods or Beer!

Our Veg Supplier G.W Price of Eckington then also became aware and offered their unsaleable items to us to use and reduce wastage again.

After fitting solar Panels, we purchased a Kiln so now we can slump used Wine / Spirit bottles into unique serving dishes for the food, again cutting down on waste. (Also now available to purchase online, see our 'Glassware' tab)

It has been a very fast disappearing year or 2 with plenty on the go to keep us busy. And now we have managed to get the 'No Dig Allotment' up and running in the field over the wall from our Kitchen Garden!!

Come along and have a look at the Kitchen Garden and Allotment next time you're in the Village, Everyone is Welcome!

Thanks John, Vicky, Jess & The Team

Sensor Lighting

Installed around the Pub for areas that don't need to be lit all the time, saving energy where we can!

Sustainability Pledges

Greedy George

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EcoBot EB:50

Invested in this waste composter machine that creates an output that can be used as a soil additive in the compost down on the Kitchen Garden & No Dig Allotment!

Wormeries

Added 3 wormeries into the Kitchen Garden where we can use some of the veg trimmings & food waste etc..

We let them do their magic and we get Fertiliser and Compost in return!

Timer Plugs

Also installed throughout the Pub to shut down any Electrical items overnight to save on Energy!

Coffee Grounds & Egg Shells

Also used on the soil within the Kitchen Garden & No Dig Allotment!

We are wanting to plant

Wild Flowers every year to help with the Bees!

Kiln & Engraving Machines

Both powered by the Solar Panels, these machines are used to make all our menus, signage out of sustainable Italian Poplar Wood, slumped bottles for serving dishes out of used wine/spirit bottles and quirky gifts to sell in the Pub.

All proceeds are put back into the running of our Kitchen Garden & now the No Dig Allotment!

Kitchen Garden, No Dig Allotment & Bee Hives

Allowing us to grow our own produce to be used within the Pub!

Carrots & Parsnips Trimmings for Dog Snacks

We sometimes make these delicious treats for our four legged friends to enjoy when they visit the pub with their owners!

Solar Panels

Installed to our roof at Home to power the Greenhouses, Kiln & Engraving Machine and our Electric Car to use renewable Energy!

Making our own Jams, Chutneys & Gin/Vodka/Rum Liqueurs

Using any extra produce we have, we make a variety of different flavoured accompaniments to serve alongside our Specials Menu. We then jar up any left over to sell to our customers with the proceeds going back into the upkeep of the Gardens.