The 46 year old model-turned-publican took her decision to temporarily shut the Half Moon, a 15th century village inn in West Sussex in frustration. 'We'd like to remind everyone that behind The Half Moon is a team of people who care deeply about what we do. I think their expectations are for something different - but in the end we're just a cosy village pub.' Another resident said: 'I feel lucky the The Half Moon is in my village. The Daily Mail has contacted a representative of Jodie Kidd for comment.