The local MP for Runnymede & Weybridge Constituency Dr. Ben Spencer organised a local Runnymede and Weybridge Constituency Pub of the Year based on nomination by local residents. The 2025 winner was the White Hart in New Haw. Hopefully this initiative will be backed by efforts to support pubs using his parliamentary office.

My thanks to for all who got involved trying to save the Forester's Arms in Egham. Due to a number of objections, the Foresters Arms Planning Application for change of use and conversion to flats went before the Full Planning Committee of Runnymede Borough Council on Wednesday 22nd October 2025. After a lengthy discussion, the application was approved by 8 votes to 4 against, with 1 abstention. Our thanks in particular to Local Councillor Isabel Mullens (Egham Residents) who argued strongly against application on grounds of retaining as a Community Asset and other matters, supported by Councillor Robert King (Labour Egham Hythe). Whilst still trading, it will no doubt be closing permanently in due course.

The latest edition of London Drinker Magazine will be circulated to some local pubs and clubs in the next week or so. If you’d like to read online, see London Drinker Oct/Nov 2025, and follow the links.