I WOULD just like to say thanks to all the people over the years who have made The Gander on the Green pub such a special place.

Travel anywhere in the country and whenever you met people into decent solid live music, especially rock and metal, if they’d been to Bournemouth they knew the Gander!

I’ve had many happy years there seeing some fabulous bands and meeting loads of fantastic people. Such a shame that, being one of the few remaining refuges for live music by local bands, it is to be turned into yet another Weatherspoons! (Weatherspoon in Gander takeover, Daily Echo, June 24) Ice water in the bath for whoever was responsible for that idea and a final “hurrah!” for all those who worked, gigged and partied at the best pub in town.

Maybe one day we’ll get it back but, for now, RIP The Gander

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