We're running our own pub, thanks to grandad's legacy

CASH INHERITANCE HAS FUNDED FAMILY VENTURE

- By LYNETTE PINCHESS

A FAMILY from the Bestwood Estate have taken on their first pub - and it's all down to an inheritance from their grandad.

Dennis Nicholson, 98, left some money in his will to granddaughter Kelly Gadsby, allowing her and husband Jason to become the new tenants of the Willow Tree.

Having reopened the West Bridgford pub, May is going to be a “baptism of fire” for the couple, whose daughter, Georgia, 23, is set to give birth to their first grandchild in the next fortnight. Her partner Ash Doyle, 28, will be manager.

Ash, who has been in the industry for 10 years, has previously worked at Wetherspoon pubs including the Trent Bridge Inn and the Butter Cross in Bingham.

He said: “I'm excited. It’s more responsibility. I really can’t wait to get started. I just want to help this progress as much as I can. I want the community to come and enjoy themselves - a nice family place.”