May was a month of celebration and recognition at The Swan. Star Wars Day brought costumes, live music from the Windsor Ukulele Band and a CAMRA award, while Micky once again reached the finals of the BII Licensee of the Year competition. The pub also secured another place in the semi-finals of the Great British Pub Awards, reinforcing its reputation as one of the country’s leading community pubs.
Alongside these achievements, the regular programme of community events continued to thrive. Windsor Cycle Hub rides, quiz and bingo nights, Windsor Town Funrunners, and the Green Room College’s Elephant Family Fun Day for Thames Hospice all brought people together, while volunteers transformed the pub’s outdoor spaces ahead of Pubs in Bloom judging. It was another month that showcased The Swan’s unique blend of community spirit, fundraising, and social connection.
Events this Month
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Stars Wars Day
Read more: Stars Wars DayMay the Fourth be with you. Star Wars characters, awards and to finish a fabuluous day, the WIndsor Ukulele Band. Plus a CAMRA award!
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Cycle Hub
Read more: Cycle HubGreat turnout for our level two ride from The Swan to Ditton Park via the old BMX Park.
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LOYA 2026 – Finalist
Read more: LOYA 2026 – FinalistMicky reached the BII Licensee finals again! Interviews await before June’s London final, hopefully live-streamed to the pub.
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Quiz Night
Read more: Quiz NightAnother cracking quiz! Patrick’s Posse won big, UC Bad Boys got Jammie Dodgers, and Luke won the £10 jackpot raffle.
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Windsor Town Funrunners
Read more: Windsor Town FunrunnersAnother cracking run for the Windor Town Funrunners. Why not joing them one Wednesday evening?
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Elephant Family Fun Day
Read more: Elephant Family Fun DayOur college students ran a fantastic charity event day in aid of the Thames Hospice.
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GBPA 2026 – Semi-Finalists
Read more: GBPA 2026 – Semi-FinalistsThe Swan has once again reached the semi-finals of The Great British Pub Awards in the Best Community Pub category.
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Bingo Night
Read more: Bingo NightA packed and lively Bingo Night saw the netball team scoop a host of prizes, with Nicola and Izzy landing the big cash wins.
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Gardening
Read more: GardeningThe Swan’s volunteers, students, and staff have transformed the pub’s outdoor spaces into a colourful summer showcase ready for Pubs in Bloom judging.
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Quiz Night
Read more: Quiz NightMicky’s turn as Quiz Master delivered plenty of laughs, with Desperados taking the win and raffle prizes adding to the fun.
