From www.thisiskent.com Thursday, 18 April, 2013.

FAVERSHAM PUB LANDS TV's SHAUN WILLIAMSON AS CHARITY BALL PATRON.

A FAVERSHAM pub is launching an annual charity ball - with a helping hand from TV's Shaun Williamson.

Above showing actor Shaun Williamson

The star, who is best known for playing Barry in Eastenders, has agreed to be the patron of the event, run by the "Phoenix Tavern" in Abbey Street.

The masked ball will take place at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School on Saturday, October 26, raising money for the Kent Air Ambulance.

Landlord David Selves said: "I'm delighted that Shaun Williamson has agreed to be Patron of this year's Ball.

"I have always believed that successful businesses have a role to play in society and if they are a small business such as us then that is in their local community. It is a philosophy that I have applied to all the enterprises that I been involved with over the last 40 years.

"Turning a pub round from bust to probably the busiest independent pub in town in the current economic client has not been easy and the team here have done it, but it would not be possible without the support of our customers.

"Everybody loves a good party and the chance to dress up, so I thought we'd set up a charity ball and use the school down the road for the venue so that we are putting some money back into the local community as well."

Anyone interested in being involved to help raise funds for the Kent Air Ambulance should contact David Selves on 01795 591462 or office@thephoenixtavernfaversham.co.uk.

From the https://www.kentonline.co.uk By Katie Davis, 10 May 2019.

Fire at The Phoenix Tavern in Abbey Street, Faversham.

Fire crews were forced to close a road as they tackled a chimney blaze at a popular pub.

Two fire engines and a height vehicle were sent to the Phoenix Tavern in Abbey Street in Faversham at about 10.50am.

The road was shut while officers used chimney gear and a hose reel jet to extinguish the fire, believed to be caused by a build-up of soot.

Fire crews at the scene in Abbey Street, Faversham.

No casualties were reported, and crews left the scene shortly after 12.30pm.

A fire spokesman said: "The cause of fire was believed to be due to a build-up of soot in the chimney.

"Two fire engines and a height vehicle were in attendance. Crews used chimney gear and a high-pressure hose reel jet to extinguish the fire.

"Following the incident, firefighters are urging owners of properties with chimneys or wood burners to have them swept and inspected regularly to reduce the risk of a fire.

Police assisted the fire service by enforcing a road closure.

A spokesman said: "Police received a report that a premises in Abbey Street, Faversham, was alight at 11.18am.

"Officers provided assistance to Kent Fire and Rescue Service crews by enforcing a road closure."