A community group is urging volunteers to come forward to prepare a new pub for its official opening.

The Antwerp Arms, which was bought by the public thanks to a campaign from the Antwerp Arms Association, is to host a volunteer weekend on April 18 and 19.

Volunteers, who can help with anything from polishing the brass to putting up hanging baskets, are needed from 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm, with lunch provided.

Landlord Steve Evans said: “Usually I have lots of ideas but nobody to help me with them but now I have this wonderful pub in the heart of a heritage area with hundreds of people wanting to make it a success.

“It’s like a dream come true.”

To get involved, contact: antwerparmsassocs@gmail.com