BBC Radio Berkshire
The Swan was featured on BBC Radio Berkshire’s Sunday Afternoon Show, with Mark Carter showcasing the pub’s unique community story and activities.
2024 September
September brought Great British Pub Awards news, Oktoberfest celebrations, busy clubs, and our AGM – see the diary for results.
OktoberFest 2024
OktoberFest was so busy that we didn’t get a chance to take any photos once it started! Wow!
Film Night
Film Night featured Monty Python classic, Fringe festivities, and costumed fun, creating a brilliantly memorable evening at The Swan.
Coffee Morning
Despite dreadful weather, supporters raised £193.11 for Macmillan, thanks to volunteers, bakers, staff, and generous community turnout.
Swan Elder
Nicole Caton inspired students as Swan Elder, exploring scent therapy with hands-on creations to soothe and calm minds.
Epic Thursday
Local author Tim Walker visited Epic Thursday, donating a signed book and sharing writing and self-publishing insights with students.
Quiz Night
Quiet quiz night saw Desperados win, Debs Solo impress, and a cozy bar enjoy Martin’s eclectic questions together.
Windsor Town Funrunners
Everyone’s welcome on Wednesdays—join a new route each week; it might be your best decision all year.
Morning Advertiser
“The Swan in Clewer, near Windsor in Berkshire, is so much more than a pub to local people” By The Morning Advertiser
Letter from Jack Rankin, MP
The Swan was delighted to receive a handwritten letter from local MP Jack Rankin, congratulating the team on its Great British Pub Award success.
Skills Fair
The Skills Fair drew great crowds, with The Swan buzzing as visitors enjoyed creativity, learning, and community participation together.
Bingo Night
Bingo returned with record crowds, birthday fun, and big winners, as Carol and Amy took top cash prizes.
GBPA 2024 Winners!
Some of the official photos and quotes from our win of Best Community Pub 2024 at the GBPA ceremony last night., including terrific Press annoucements of our achievement!
BBC Radio Berkshire
Micky spoke to BBC Radio Berkshire from Manchester, reflecting on The Swan’s Best Community Pub Award success.
Magic FM
Dawn Chojnacki shared The Swan’s award-winning story live on Magic FM, celebrating our Best Community Pub success.