Events Diary: First Sneaky Beak
On the evening of Saturday 27th April, we had our first fun event at The Swan: a fundraising BBQ. It was called the Sneaky Beak, a name that would return for subsequent BBQs. Over 250 people attended from all areas of the community, and all ages too.
We went through quite a few barrels of Windsor & Eton ale, and hundreds of hamburgers!. We were quite surprised by this to be honest and it took some emergency runs to make sure things kept going.
There was some excellent entertainment, tours of the building, and a whole pile of information about The Swan. There was even the opportunity to influence the final colour of the exterior.
Huge thanks to all the volunteers during the event, and those that set it all up including the stage and sound system. Hopefully these photos encapsulate some of the community spirit and fun that was had.
The welcoming committee
![The welcoming committee](images2/events/2019/20190427-bbq1/bbq01.jpg)
The courtyard was busy
![The courtyard was busy](images2/events/2019/20190427-bbq1/bbq05.jpg)
Carol and chums having a good time
![Carol and chums having a good time](images2/events/2019/20190427-bbq1/bbq08.jpg)
Enjoying a chat
![Enjoying a chat](images2/events/2019/20190427-bbq1/bbq12.jpg)
Richard looking after The Bevy
![Richard looking after The Bevy](images2/events/2019/20190427-bbq1/bbq13.jpg)
Taking shelter from the rain shower
![Taking shelter from the rain shower](images2/events/2019/20190427-bbq1/bbq16.jpg)
Putting the world to rights
![Putting the world to rights](images2/events/2019/20190427-bbq1/bbq23.jpg)
Even the short shower didn't deter
![Even the short shower didn't deter](images2/events/2019/20190427-bbq1/bbq25.jpg)
A real community affair
![A real community affair](images2/events/2019/20190427-bbq1/bbq26.jpg)
Anne who was our cashier
![Anne who was our cashier](images2/events/2019/20190427-bbq1/bbq02.jpg)
It was a wee bit busy
![It was a wee bit busy](images2/events/2019/20190427-bbq1/bbq06.jpg)
Enjoying the BBQ food
![Enjoying the BBQ food](images2/events/2019/20190427-bbq1/bbq09.jpg)
The volunteers who manned the bar
![The volunteers who manned the bar](images2/events/2019/20190427-bbq1/bbq10.jpg)
Another tour getting ready
![Another tour getting ready](images2/events/2019/20190427-bbq1/bbq14.jpg)
Richard enjoying a beer
![Richard enjoying a beer](images2/events/2019/20190427-bbq1/bbq17.jpg)
Deep in discussion
![Deep in discussion](images2/events/2019/20190427-bbq1/bbq21.jpg)
Big Alan - one of the Demolition Boys
![Big Alan - one of the Demolition Boys](images2/events/2019/20190427-bbq1/bbq22.jpg)
It was busy until dusk
![It was busy until dusk](images2/events/2019/20190427-bbq1/bbq27.jpg)
The BBQ team who did a fab job
![The BBQ team who did a fab job](images2/events/2019/20190427-bbq1/bbq03.jpg)
Tony the BBQ maestro
![Tony the BBQ maestro](images2/events/2019/20190427-bbq1/bbq04.jpg)
John looked after the fire, BBQ, set-up ...
![Tony the BBQ maestro](images2/events/2019/20190427-bbq1/bbq07.jpg)
Selecting the colour of The Swan
![Selecting the colour of The Swan](images2/events/2019/20190427-bbq1/bbq11.jpg)
Our excellent entertainment
![Our excellent entertainment](images2/events/2019/20190427-bbq1/bbq15.jpg)
Some found it a little cold
![Some found it a little cold](images2/events/2019/20190427-bbq1/bbq18.jpg)
Listening to the short update
![Listening to the short update](images2/events/2019/20190427-bbq1/bbq19.jpg)
Update from Richard
![Update from Richard](images2/events/2019/20190427-bbq1/bbq20.jpg)
Night, night ... time to go
![Night, night ... time to go](images2/events/2019/20190427-bbq1/bbq24.jpg)