Sadly, Ray Seavers, landlord of the Bush at Tallentire, died on Christmas Eve.

Ray and his wife Monica moved to the village of Tallentire (populatiion about 200) in 2005 and following extensive renovations they opened The Bush (pictured here) about a year later.

Previous to this they had run The White Bull at Eccleston in Lancashire.

Ray was extremely knowledgeable about real ales and cellarmanship and he was especially enthusiastic about some Scottish beers, which he often sold in The Bush on his 3 changing handpumps.

Since Ray and Monica started trading at The Bush they successfully put it firmly at the heart of the local community. Each Christmas they hosted a Mummers Play and carol singing and Ray was a member of the local Morris Dancing Team.

The Bush at Tallentire has the distinction of being listed in the 2026 CAMRA Good Beer Guide, courtesy of its well kept real ales.

Ray is sadly missed and we wish to express our sincerest condolences to Monica and family.

Stephen Walker

West Cumbria CAMRA , Committee Member