Thatcham pubs rarely win CAMRA awards but the efforts of Lisa and Louis Ludewig generated nominations that led to the West Berkshire CAMRA 2019 Community Pub of the Year award for the Kings Head, Thatcham.
Since arriving at the former coaching inn with its large beer garden in October 2018, they have introduced Scooter meets, Racenights and a Tug-of-war contest for charities and held live music, disco and karaoke nights.