TWO Keighley pubs are reopening with new landlords.

The Boltmakers in East Parade will reopen on December 12 following a £100,000-plus refit.

The Golden Fleece in Colne Road, Oakworth is celebrating its reopening with a fundraiser for Manorlands on December 10.

Long-time Oakworth residents Darren and Sue Robinson have taken over the Fleece after spending three years running the Robin Hood in Silsden.

Sue said: “Having previously lived in Oakworth for 28 years, when the Golden Fleece became available we saw it as a chance to move back to the village and put some new life into what was once a great village pub.

“We have lots of plans for the pub to get the village involved –, pub quiz, pool, darts and dominoes, open mic nights, live bands, games nights, theme weekends, groups and club nights.”

The Boltmakers Arms will open on December 12 at noon with new tenants Kathy and Craig Smith, who will run it a family business with daughter Laura.

They have been running the Goat’s Head in Steeton for the last three years, and will continue in that role.

The Boltmakers, in East Parade, has been shut for the £100,000-plus refurbishment.

Jane Jenkins, head of marketing at Timothy Taylor’s, which owns the Boltmakers, said: “All the charm and character of the delightful pub will be retained.

“The special edition Fezziwig’s Porter that is exclusive to the Timothy Taylor’s pub estate for December will be on the bar.”