The Mortimer Community Benefit Society was founded in May 2018 to purchase the Bell at Yarpole, a community owned pub in North Herefordshire situated midway between the market towns of Ludlow and Leominster. 257 people have become shareholders and work together to ensure the long term survival of the Bell at Yarpole. Would you like to join us? For £100.00 you can be a part owner in this 17th century heritage pub. By becoming a shareholder you are able to vote at the AGM and help direct and preserve the building. Please download a Share Application form.
After two and a half remarkable years of the committee managing and running The Bell, we’re excited to share some big news: new tenants will be taking over from May.
Looking back, the past few years have truly been a roller coaster. We started with a closed pub and a blank slate, and together we’ve built something very special—a thriving, welcoming business at the heart of the community. Today, over 70% of our trade comes from outside the Parish, a testament to how far The Bell has come.
Following the Bank Holiday, the pub will close briefly for refurbishment as our new tenants, Michelle and Blaine, prepare to take over. They bring with them 20 years of shared experience in hospitality and they spent the last 7 years successfully running their previous pub; The Crown at Clunton. We’re delighted to be handing The Bell into such capable hands, and we know they’re looking forward to becoming part of village life.
Finally, a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey—our dedicated staff, tireless volunteers, and fellow committee members. Your support, hard work, and belief in what we could achieve have made all the difference.
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The MCBS held its Annual Members Meeting (AMM) on Thursday, 23rd October 2025.
The minutes for this years AMM can be viewed here.
The MCBS Accounts for 2024 – 2025 can be viewed here.
The MCBS Accounts for 2023 – 24 can be viewed here.
Offering a warm welcome at the heart of our community.
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