Holding(s) in Company

Heavitree Brewery PLC
02 May 2003

The Heavitree Brewery PLC
Trood Lane
Matford
Exeter
Devon EX2 8YP


Tel: [phone]
Contact: G.J.Crocker - Finance Director and Company Secretary
Date: 02 May 2003


Interest in Shares



In accordance with S198-202 CA1985, we have been notified by shareholder, Mr
J.E.Pease-Watkin, that he is now interested in 89,621 Ordinary Shares and
127,992 'A' Limited Voting Ordinary Shares representing 4.2% and 3.5%
respectively, of the relevant share capital.




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