Fleet pub unveil artwork to celebrate Monster Raving Loony Party leader
Alan Hope celebrates his 83rd birthday today
New artwork is set to be unveiled at a pub in Fleet this evening.
The display at the Prince Arthur pub on Fleet Road, celebrates Alan ‘Howling Laud’ Hope’s 40-year career in politics.
Hope was appointed leader of the Official Monster Raving Loony Party in 1999 following the death of the first party leader Screaming Lord David Sutch.
The two new framed artwork wall displays, recognises the achievements of Hope’s political career, as well as his early history as a rock and roll singer in the 1960s.
Alan has lived in Fleet for the past 20 years and has served the local community on Fleet Town Council for 15 years. A street in the town, Hope Walk is also named after him.
Chris Latham, pub manager at The Prince Arthur, said: “We are delighted to honour Alan Hope with the new artwork display, at his favourite local Wetherspoon pub.
“He is a well-known, much-loved and active member of the local community, which he continues to serve, as well as a very loyal customer at The Prince Arthur.
“We wish him continued success and a very happy birthday.”
He celebrates his 83rd birthday today, whilst the party was formed on this day in 1982.