Events Diary: Opening Day
The In line with our vision from the outset, from this autumn we will have a fully functioning and cosy - if a little rustic - pub, proudly serving the community of Clewer and beyond. However, to get us to this point, there is much renovation work still to be done.
We took the decision to open ASAP in order to give investors and, indeed, all of our customers, the opportunity to sample the atmosphere of The Swan and quench their thirst during the summer months. However, throughout the summer, the renovation work will still progress as The Swan continues on its journey to becoming a fully-fledged pub.
Many hundreds attended the Opening Weekend. We had a lucky break with the weather that unexpectedly cleared up for us. It was a really busy day:
- Setting up the temporary bar.
- Putting a door on the ladies and other "minor" finishing items too.
- The W&E Dray delivered ceremonial beer barrels that were shared round.
- The Windsor Town Cryer read a very funny poem about drinking.
- Some speeches were made by Will and Richard.
- The unveiling of the new pub sign was done.
- Excellent food from the Italian Street Food van.
- Singing and dancing into the night.
- Oh, and some drinking was done too.
The W&E Brewery dray arriving

Will Calvert with The Swan in the background

Photos taken by our professional photographer
These are a collection of photos taken by Doug Seeburg, a volunteer and a professional photographer too.
Last minute work in the ladies toilet

The official word - we're ready

The ceremonial beer barrels being brought in

The speeches

The first drink in the re-opened pub

Matt finishing the bar

The W&E dray arriving

The Town Cryer checking out the beer

The new pub sign

Unsurprisingly, the bar was busy

The temporary is ready for opening

A very happy drayman

A large crowd listened to the speeches

At 97, the oldest customer on the day

Photos taken by our supporters.
Some photos from social media and sent in via email. Thanks!
Waiting for the dray

The dray arrives

The guys behind the bar are ready

The courtyard filled quickly

Listening to the speeches

Doors are open

History of the renovation (1 of 2)

The Town Cryer

Calm before the storm in the courtyard

The coach house had been cleared out

Preparing the speeches

Matt and Sheridan provides the evening entertainment

History of the renovation (2 of 2)

Competitions including the stripped copper wire

A preview of the new colours

The two o'clock wedding went past

Special guests see the new pub sign

You can recognise some of the locals

Some of the Weekday Warriors having a beer
