Del Boy has given his support to a Suffolk community restoring its village pub which was once frequented by the Only Fools and Horses cast crew during filming in the area.

After recently hosting its first pop-up event, The Greyhound pub in Framsden, near Debenham, has now launched a share issue. 

Directors of the community run pub have sought the help of TV royalty and Only Fools and Horses legend, Sir David Jason. 

People from surrounding villages attended the pub's first eventPeople from surrounding villages attended the pub's first event (Image: The Greyhound)

Sir David visited the pub while filming the 'Frog's Legacy' episode in Framsden.

Julia Green, one of the directors of the pub, said: "We have launched our share issue because we need additional funding to finish off the pub. 

"Sir David Jason filmed one of the Only Fools and Horses episodes there. I did manage to get a quote from him, which was lovely and we have got that in our prospectus."

His quote in the prospectus reads: "For all the future investors of the Framsden Greyhound Pub.

"I understand you are trying to resurrect your old, village pub and restore the old name of the Framsden Greyhound. Having visited the pub years ago whilst on location for ‘Only Fools and Horses’, I wish you well in your endeavours.

"I do hope that you can raise the necessary amount to achieve your goals and hope that everything works out cushty. As Del Boy would say “he who dares wins!’"

The pub is looking to raise £250,000 in order to complete the full renovation, with shares starting from £10.

Sir David Jason spent time at the pub when filming in FramsdenSir David Jason spent time at the pub when filming in Framsden (Image: PA)

It comes after the first pop-up event was held at the pub. 

More than 100 people enjoyed an evening of live music and beer, leaving the directors overjoyed with emotion. 

"It was brilliant," said Mrs Green. 

"It was more than I could have expected. People came from all over - it was really spectacular. It was lovely.

"The chairman and myself were hugging each other, as it was very emotional.

"The weather on Saturday night was brilliant. We had live music from someone in the village and the pub just needed people and we got the people.

"It was euphoric." 

A second pop-up event, with more live music, will be held on Bank Holiday Monday at the end of August.

It is hoped the pub, which is one of 150 community pubs across the country, can reopen fully by Christmas.