A popular pub has just celebrated its one-year anniversary with a big party for all its locals. 

Owners of The Fox and Hounds in Tilehurst Helen and Ian Hay said they are extremely thankful to all their old and new customers who continue to support them and their pub. 

The couple took over the pub a year ago back in 2023 so on Saturday, September 21 they welcomed guests to come and celebrate with a live band. 

Speaking to The Chronicle, landlady Mrs Hay said "The evening was an absolute hit, with a huge turnout to see Bone Idle playing.

"They had a great selection of cover songs along with their original music and their talent was clear with all of their followers that came with them."

The pair's staff and customers also surprised them with a very tasty celebration cake which was comically shaped as a beer barrel from Katie's Kakes.

Mrs Hay continued: "Ian and I are both incredibly thankful to everyone for their positive feedback and we're proud to have given Tilehurst their true community pub back.

"We will continue to support as many local people and groups as we can over the next year and keep working on exciting new activities and events that are inclusive to everyone in the village."

The Fox and Hounds has just relaunched their homemade roast dinners for Autumn which are available on Sundays from 12-4 pm.

Because of their popularity, a table has to be booked in advance to guarantee one of their meals, so make sure to plan before visiting the pub. There's a choice of beef, lamb, chicken, or a meat-free option.

Also coming up the pub has also joined forces with The Westwood Club to create the Tilehurst Scarecrow Trail.

It'll be running on the weekend of October 26, with 2 routes available, starting and ending by each venue.

On October 31 they will also be hosting a glow-in-the-dark Halloween party from 4-6 pm for the kids, with more info on booking a ticket to follow.

Mrs Hay went on to say that they think it's especially important that so many people have supported them as they are an independently-owned establishment. 

"People have so much commercialism thrown their way that they want a break from that and they want somewhere where you can be relaxed and be yourself. This is what our pub is to them" she said. 

"We really do think that our pub is a home from home."