18th March 2020
Given the recent advice from the government and the World Health Organisation, we’’d like to let you know how we are adapting to the current situation here at The Swan. We are remaining open. However, we want to give you a place you can come to connect with people responsibly.
- We are cancelling all our events (e.g., this week there will be no quiz, bingo or Green Canteen).
- The cleaning routine at the Swan has been upped to half-hourly cleaning/spraying of all touchpoints (door handles, tables, toilet areas). With a thorough daily clean as usual.
- The staff will be washing their hands more regularly than usual, and we politely request you all to do the same. Hot water, soap and hand dryers will always be available.
- We will be taking everyone’s temperature on arrival (with a ‘no-touch’ temperature gun). If you have a temperature over 37.5°C, you will be asked to leave the bar area and advised to go home.
- If you have a repeated cough, you will also be asked to leave the bar area.
- We are now card-only to stop the handling of cash.
- We are removing some of our furniture to ensure you have enough space to feel comfortable.
- We will be maximising the space we have in our courtyard with the tables, standing areas, lighting and umbrellas. We know the courtyard is a lovely space in the summer, we will try to make it as agreeable as possible in Spring.
- Our daily drinks offers will continue, and we will be offering ‘take-outs’. Don’t forget we have an extensive range of bottled and canned beer (including some fantastic craft beer) that are available for takeaway to enjoy at home.
- Our daytime opening hours will be reduced to open from 4 pm ’til 11 pm (Monday to Saturday) and from noon ’til 9 pm on Sundays.
These are uncertain times, and everyone will need to do what they can to remain safe and stem the spread of this virus. During this time, we will also do whatever we can to remain true to being a community hub. If you know someone who is struggling to get provisions, walk the dog, look after the children, or anything else…please send an Instant Message to our Facebook Group, and we will try to help. Even if we are being forced into isolation, we will still need to remain strong as a community and support one another.
We will keep you regularly updated as usual through our mailing list and social media channels. If you have any suggestions, please let us know.
All the very best,
Will and Richard