The Plume of Feathers, in Barlaston, has revealed that Neil Morrissey, Richard Slingsby, and John Sykes, the company’s managing director, has decided not to renew its lease with Punch Pubs.
After running The Plume of Feathers in North Staffordshire for ten years, Neil Morrissey is leaving the pub industry. His business, MSW Pub Company, which was founded by Richard Slingsby and John Sykes, is searching for a freehold property instead of renewing its lease with Punch Pubs.
With high hopes for the Station Road site’s continued success, a new operator has just started to take over. The pub may close if a new landlord is not discovered. A representative from the MSW Group thanked Punch for their ongoing support during a statement regarding the departure.
They added that Neil Morrissey and the directors “would like to thank Punch for their support over the past ten years and wish the Plume of Feathers’ management and staff the best of luck in the future.”
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The trio’s tenure was also praised by Andy Spencer, the CEO of Punch Pubs, who added, “We would like to thank Neil, Richard, and John for their hard work and dedication over the past ten years in making the Plume of Feathers an exceptional pub business.
We wish them the very best in their new venture and acknowledge that their enthusiasm and commitment have been key to its success. Our top priority as we look to the future is to make sure that the Plume of Feathers will remain thriving in the community for many years to come.
Neil Morrissey’s journey to fame began far from the glitz and glamour of the entertainment world, with a challenging upbringing spent in the care system of Stoke-on-Trent. His early life saw him reside in Stafford before enduring many years in the Penkhull Children’s Home starting in 1974, reports Stoke on Trent Live.
When he discovered his acting passion at Thistley Hough High School in Penkhull, his life changed. His acting credits include roles in Unforgotten, Line of Duty, Bob the Builder, and Death in Paradise.
At the conclusion of his first year of care, he was 17 years old when he faced the dreadful reality that moving to a working boys’ hostel, which might have ended his academic and dramatic endeavors.
However, Neil’s mate, Mark Langston, who stayed with him until he turned 18 that summer, threw a lifeline. Then he continued to perform his talent at Stoke Repertory Theatre, Stoke Schools Theatre, and Stoke Original Theatre.
Such was his prowess, his application to Guildhall School of Music and Drama resulted in an unconditional offer. He catapulted to fame in the mid-1980s as the clueless biker Rocky in the ITV drama series Boon before landing the role of Tony in the hit sitcom Men Behaving Badly.
The Mirror has approached Neil’s representatives for comment.
Source: Mirror
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