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Events: August, 2019 |
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August 2019
Here is a round-up of the events at The Swan during August, 2019.
10th Aug: Volunteers AM
A very windy Saturday curtailed activities and required some fixing of the roof. However that did not dampen the spirit of the volunteers who stuck in during the morning. There was still a lot to do and as usual the team approached it with gusto.
- From pulling down another ceiling in the hall area,
- to making a start to the cleaning of the kitchen ceiling,
- actually painting the bar ceiling,
- more localised stripping of the bar windows to wire stripping
- And tidying out the stables too!
Planning is undeway for the next morning so we can keep the pace going and finish the bar area ASAP.
Taking cover from the weather
Instructions on what was required
Repairing one of the chimnies
Patricia wire stripping
Misting the last of the new plaster
Everything sorted in the stables
Team working in the bar
Wire stripping
Bas making repairs
Matt and the team
Found in the ceiling
Room in the hall area - minus ceiling
Tea break
Nitromores for localised treatment
Painting the bar ceiling
Terry with his find
17th Aug: Volunteers AM
Focus for the day was painting ... the bar, more bar, and even more bar! The aim was to get the ceilings and walls/pillars finished to allow the bar floor to be laid in the following week. We succeeded - huge thanks.
As well as painting, the team took on other tasks:
- Pulled down the ceiling in the stock room and hall.
- The usual wire stripping.
- Preparing the chimney breast for pointing.
- Plastering.
- And preparing fo that night's BBQ and music.
Thanks to all who came down.
Hall roof coming down
Anne painting above the bar
After the painiting
The strippers hard at it
Courtyard ready for the BBQ
Adrian hidden by the dust
Painting at the windows
Izzy painting
Right side of bar afterwards
Tony preparing the chimney breast
School room wasn't touched
Liz painting at the door
Dawn painitng one of the beams
More strippers
Ian plastering
20th Aug: The Swan Book Club
New for The Swan - a book club. This inaugral meeting was run by Theresa Rooney, one of the volunteers. She wanted to get together with likeminded people and share a love of books.
They picked their favourite book, described it, and what it meant to them. It was informal and relaxed. All really enjoyed it and there are hopes of running another meeting soon. Watch out for it on the events page.
In the courtyard
Cakes were supplied
Theresa explaining the concept
Dogs are welcome too
Theresa welcoming people
Adrian with his book
General chit-chat too
Adrian in full swing
Tables were joined together
Cake!!!
Please can I have some cake
August: August BBQs
During August we had five Saturday BBQs which were well attended. We also had one brunch on the August Bank Holiday Monday. We had a range of meat, vegetarian and vegan options. We also served onions, cheese, etc as well as a full range of condiments.
There are some notable volunteers who made this happen:
- Chefs: Ian Birch and Tony Cross
- Food organisers: Rachel Cross and Louise Birch
- Merchandise table: Anne Tebbatt and Peter Clifford
We also had some music from The Soul Works Duo and some impromptu guitar and bassoon sessions.
We were very lucky with the weather - blue skies each time.
In the courtyard
Caourtyard filling up
Impromptu bassoon session
The Soul Works Duo
People came and went
Cheers!
Into the night
Anne collecting the money
No seats left
Beer and burgers
Many came for the music
The Soul Works Duo
A full courtyard each time
The barbecue
Brunch
Master chefs
The catering team
Tony at the BBQ
Our merchandise table
Listening to the music
Impromptu solo guitar session
Lucky with the weather
