A community pub is celebrating its 40th anniversary by holding a party.

Staff at St Nicholas pub in Stevenage are hosting the event today from 3pm.

Landlady Sharon Siggery took on the bar in Canterbury Way three years ago after more than a decade as a regular punter.

She said: “The opportunity came up for someone to take over running it and I just couldn’t turn it down.

“A lot of these community pubs have fallen to the wayside but this one just keeps going because the regulars are so loyal.

“It’s got a fantastic atmosphere and anyone is always welcome to come and join us. This weekend is going to be brilliant. I can’t wait for everyone to come down and celebrate.”

The event will feature music from North Herts-based band Rickshaw, well known in the area for their covers of classic rock hits by the likes of Queen and The Eagles.

Frontman Ray Cordell, who lives in Letchworth, said: “It’s going to be a really good show so we hope a lot of people turn out for it.

“It is a fantastic pub and you can tell the people in the community really love it – we’re hoping to give them a great show.”