Inside the popular Isle of Wight pub The Cedars in Wootton

The Cedars Pub, on Station Road in Wootton, is run by landlady Tia Cherrett, who took on the pub with her husband Ashley.

They both worked at Fuller's Brewery in Chiswick before moving down to the Island. Ashley's role was in trade quality, looking after Island pubs.

When visiting the Island in a work capacity, Tia used to say she loved the building whenever they drove past The Cedars.

They ended up taking it on just a few weeks before the Covid lockdown.

Despite early circumstances, The Cedars is today a popular place to go and is integral to the village.

Tia said: "I do think it’s a community. I have got a lady that comes in who has dementia. She knows she can come here. And older people, it’s a social place for them.

"Whether it’s us supporting them or them supporting us, we have a great community."

That community came to the fore when, sadly, Ashley became ill and died last month.

Tia thanked the community for their support.

She also noted the help and support she has received throughout her time at the helm, from staff, and from previous landlords Dave and Mags.

She said: "It’s hard work, whether that’s looking after your beer, or keeping customers happy or behind the scenes - all the things to keep a pub going.

"I couldn’t do it without having an amazing team of staff."

The Cedars puts on regular quiz nights, live music at least once a month and is looking to do a beer and music festival at the end of the summer.

A unique offering is dog 'birthday parties', involving lots of treats and sometimes balloons - the atmosphere can get boisterous!

The pub also offers 'doggy roast dinners' on Sundays, ensuring dogs are not left out.