On Thursday 29 May branch chair David Lands presented the Sutton Borough Pub of the Year certificate to the Hope, Carshalton. Frankie and Brock received the award on behalf of the pub.

‘Pubcat Hope’ said on Facebook: “Many thanks to @croydoncamra for our award last night - nice to know we are still doing something right! Our kitchen crew emerged from the depths to accept it this year, because they deserve some love too.”