Youngest landlady only just old enough to drink in a pub

 

An 18-year-old is thought to have become the UK’s youngest landlady - while only just old enough to be served in a pub.

Rheanna Geraghty was recently made head of the 17th-century Waggon and Horses in the village of Steeple Morden, Cambridgeshire.

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She started working at the pub when she was 16 and when the owner needed to spend more time on a new venture he decided Rheanna was the perfect choice to run it.

The teenager is taking on her new role in-between studying to be a fully qualified beauty therapist, and says she is excited to take on the challenge.

But she admitted she was still shocked she landed the role as a pub landlady, having turned 18 eight months ago.

Rheanna Geraghty is now running the 17th century Waggon and Horses in the village of Steeple Morden, Cambs, where she started working at 16 (

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Rheanna, from Bassingbourn, Cambridgeshire, said: "My boss always said how natural I am around the pub, and now he's bought another pub, he's not around as much. So he's put me in charge, which feels weird considering I'm only just the legal age to drink.

The teenager said she is excited to take on the challenge of her new role, in-between studying to be a fully qualified beauty therapist ( 

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James Linsell-Clark / SWNS)

But Rheanna turned 18 in September, meaning she was able to start working behind the bar. And Chris was impressed by how quickly she got the hang of things, so decided she should be the one in charge in March.

Rheanna now has her personal holders licence meaning she is legally allowed to supply alcohol. By appointing her, Chris believes he's made Rheanna the UK's youngest landlord, a title she feels proud to hold.

Rheanna said: "Chris still owns the pub but I'm just running it. I've always really enjoyed it here and I know how everything works from being here for two years.