Renovations Diary
The Weekday Warriors continued preparing The Swan’s new kitchen, with volunteers making steady progress and always welcoming an extra pair of helping hands.
2020 December
December saw a brief reopening, a few events, then closure—ending with a lively Swan Song celebration to farewell 2020.
Swan Song to 2020
The Swan’s biggest online celebration of 2020 combined beer tasting, musical bingo, quizzes, and fundraising to end a challenging year on a high.
Renovations Diary
The Weekday Warriors kept the refurbishment moving through the festive season, with the new kitchen windows marking another exciting step forward for The Swan.
Renovations Diary
The Weekday Warriors pressed on with kitchen preparations despite the weather, while the team tested the new food van ahead of future dining at The Swan.
Message from the Directors
Following the move into Tier 3 restrictions, The Swan closed once again, with takeaway plans and essential community activities continuing where possible.
Online Quiz
The Swan’s hybrid Quiz Night combined online and in-person teams, ending with friendly competition just before Tier 3 restrictions forced another closure.
Market
Despite Tier 2 restrictions and wintry weather, The Swan’s final Mini Market of 2020 brought the community together for festive shopping, food, and good cheer.
Coffee Morning
The Swan’s charity coffee morning welcomed new faces, raised almost £400 for Family Friends, and helped spread festive cheer to local families.
Renovations Diary
The Weekday Warriors made remarkable progress, tackling major groundwork, kitchen preparations, and decorating to keep The Swan’s restoration moving forward.
Reopening
The Swan successfully reopened under Tier 2 restrictions, welcoming the community back with new dining arrangements, heated spaces, and a safe, friendly atmosphere.
Renovations Diary
The Weekday Warriors made remarkable progress, tackling major groundwork, kitchen preparations, and decorating to keep The Swan’s restoration moving forward.
Message from the Directors
The Swan will reopen under revised COVID-19 rules, welcoming customers back with affordable meals, table service, and comprehensive safety measures.
Online Quiz
The Swan’s final online quiz of 2020 ended on a high, with Hettie’s Heroes, Anne Tebbatt, and Matt & Bev claiming the honours.