A CAMPAIGN to save a village’s last pub has raised over £100,000 within two weeks.

The campaign, led by the Stonesfield community, saw a share sale launched to provide the opportunity to buy a stake in The White Horse.

The sale, which has raised £130,000, came among fears the pub could be sold to developers and lost forever.

Now, with a matter of weeks to go until the sale closes, campaigners are hoping to hit their target of £480,000.

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Steve Callaghan, chair of the steering committee, said: “We are pleased with the start we have made, residents and supporters have given us strong endorsement that we are on the right path with the bright vision we have for the future of the pub.

“Robert Courts has lent his support, as has the management team at Blenheim, but our target is still a long way off, so we need all the support we can get from our friends and neighbours.

“Those outside the village will always be welcome at the pub and we would be delighted if they want to buy some shares as well.”

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Shares can be bought from £50, with the sale closing on November 30.

The pub has been up for sale since the end of July, when the committee triggered a six-month timeframe to put together a bid as a community, through a disposal notice.

For more on the venture, visit: backthewhitehorse.com