For many the pub is the heart of the community and some are stepping up by offering cut price meals and free hot drinks and they are able do that, in part, thanks to donations, as heidi daisy reports. for many eating and drinking out is a luxury many can't afford. simon has been running his pub for over a decade, he says he is lucky to be in the situation where he can give something like a free hot drink back to people in his community. i something like a free hot drink back to people in his community.- to people in his community. i think there is a lot _ to people in his community. i think th...