Pub serves new charity beer created by local war veteran

Rachel and Frank Valentine, who took on the Admiral Taverns-owned Sportsman Inn in Morley in October, are supporting regular Simon Brown in his new ale creation.

Brown and two friends, Pete Dunning and Dan ‘Baz’ Whittingham, who were also injured in action, partnered with Marston’s to create a blonde ale which is labelled with the slogan: “Created by Heroes; Brewed by Marston’s; Enjoyed by Everyone”. Five pence from the sale of each bottle will go to Help for Heroes, which supports injured members of the Armed Forces and their families.

'Proud'​

Rachel Valentine said: “As soon as I saw that Simon’s beer was available to stock in the pub, I was straight on the phone ordering cases of the stuff.

“We’re really proud to say that one of our locals, and friends, has been involved with creating this ale, and Simon is going to help promote the beer in the pub which is brilliant, as it really is for a great cause.”

Brown, Dunning and Whittingham are all members of Help for Heroes’ Band of Brothers, which offers lifelong support to service men and women.

Brown said: “We’re really grateful to The Sportsman, and for the support from Rachel and Frank, and hope pub goers will try the beer when they go to the bar and raise a glass to our wounded veterans.”