Staff & Regulars
Dan Chadwick
Owner
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Having grown up within walking distance across from the Slad Valley, in a neighbouring valley, Daniel bought The Woolpack freehold in 1999. Over the past 24 years, he has endeavoured to preserve the timeless spirit & warmth of the pub & its interior.
Adam Glover
Head Chef
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Adam Glover joined as head chef in 2013. His weekly changing menu is led by seasonal ingredients, with vegetables and flowers from the kitchen gardens at Lypiatt Park. Driven by his suppliers produce, the menu is concise, allowing the quality of the ingredients to speak for themselves.
Henry Allsop
General Manager
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Henry Allsop ‘blew-in’ at the start of 2023 from Somerset. Originally from London and with over 20 years experience in hospitality, but with a love of all things rural, a passion for crafts and in particular food and drink, he has found a very happy home with us here in the Slad Valley.
Millie
Assistant Manager
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A native of Stroud, Millie joined the team in early 2023. From the start she embraced everything The Woolpack stands for. With a passion for customer service and a keen eye for detail, Millie has become an absolute asset to the team, and is loved by the staff and customers alike.
Dave
Loyal customer
Glyn
Lives next door
Marie
Always brings her knitting!
Phoebe & Theo
Regulars
Laurie Lee
Laurie Lee was an English poet and writer, celebrated for his internationally acclaimed childhood memoir, ‘Cider with Rosie’. Lee was a regular visitor to his local pub and referred to it with great affection. He is buried in the Slad Churchyard and a walker’s route around the village of Slad is dedicated to him by name.
The Woolpack is the proud custodian of the Laurie Lee beer bottle collection and a cabinet dedicated to his written works, as part of our tiny book shop.
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