A pub landlord has appealed for the return of a historic photo stolen during a popular ale trail.
John Les Tomos, who runs Y Dderwen - The Oak in Hendre, near Mold, was furious when a picture hanging on the wall was pinched during last week’s Flintshire Real Ale Trail.
He blasted the thief and urged them to return it saying no further action will be taken.
John, who organises the ale trail, said the event provides a vital lifeline to rural pubs which are struggling to stay open.
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He said: “I discovered it had gone when I was cleaning on Sunday.
“I have not reported the theft to the police because it has no monetary value.
“But it was a photo taken some years ago of past loyal customers here having a meal out.
“All but one in the picture have passed away and the picture was part of the history of the pub and its community.
“I think it was just a stupid thing that somebody has done and if the photo is returned then there will be no further action.”
Last weekend’s event, on Saturday, April 23, saw seven pubs on the trail also including The Royal Oak in Caerwys, Crown Inn in Lixwm, The Britannia in Halkyn, The Crooked Horn in Brynford and The Gold Cape Wetherspoons in Mold.
Every 45 minutes a bus from Mold drove a circuit of the pubs with drinkers able to hop and off to sample the local ale delights.
The Flintshire Ale Trail was set up to boost village and countryside pubs which have seen hard times in recent years.
John said: “We have had two pubs close recently including the Black Lion in Bagillt and the Red Lion in Rhosesmor.
“It is really difficult these days if you are a tied house, then you are tied to the prices and what beer you can buy.
“The ale trail was set up to help rural pubs. For example there are two ale houses on the route who get as much trade in two ale trails as they do in a normal month.
“There is also a spin off for tourism, we have people down from Warrington who have stayed over and other local businesses have also reported an economic boost when we hold them.”
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