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Events: September, 2019 |
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September 2019
Here is a round-up of the events at The Swan during September, 2019.
8th Sept: Alex Loveless
Alex successfully took on Day 2 of The Thames Path Challenge on behalf of The Swan via The Green Room charity. This was a sponsored 50 km (31 mile!) race along the Thames tow path from Runnymede to Henley. He raised over £800. He has a Just Giving page if you are interesteded in donating.
10th Sept: Wire Stripping
We had an early evening of stipping with some of the regular volunteers. They worked away stripping and chatting until it wa dark and a little cold. Some drinks were consumed and the stories got wilder and wilder.
Started small and in daylight
The chatting continued
And continued
And more turned up ...
The cold didn't stop them
Darkness didn't stop them
Clearing up at closing time
11th Sept: Quiz Night
The inaugral Swan Quiz was held both in the pub and in the courtyard. Demand was very high with some having to stand. The winners on the night were: The Number Four Cuts. Congratulations!
Some photos of the prep work and of the quiz itself. Well done to the staff and volunteers for a cracking night.
The bar before the storm
Courtyard was tidied up too
Benches full for the quiz
Inside was full too
No seats were available
No seats outside either
New bar stools laid out
Rugby sweepstake was started
Quiz team enjoying themselves
Adrian in full swing
More deliberation
The winners
Matt preparing the bar
Steve our quiz master
On top of it .. perhaps!
Meanwhile outside
Looking for inspiration
15th Sept: Clothes Swap
Swishing at The Swan: Summer Clothes Swap
The inaugral Swish was held and raised money for the renovation funds. There was an excellent range of tops, blouses, dresses and shoes available. People had brought them along and participated in the swap for a small donation. Rather than send the remainder to charity, we will be organising another Swish and present them there. If still unsold, then they will go to charity. Thanks to all who participated.
Main swishing table
High quality clothes available
Swan merchandise table
Top cakes available
Modelling the wears available
Range of tops too
28th Sept: Windsor Fringe
From the Fringe brooklet ...
The Swan was closed for nearly three years, but with significant community support and involvement by Willie Calvert of the local Windsor and Eton Brewery, and a really energetic team, The Swan has been reclaimed for the community : somewhere for meeting friends, for good food from local produce, or simply to have a drink. It is also somewhere for young people with additional needs to learn useful life skills through work experience.
Windsor Artists are supporting the Swan. All the artists exhibiting in the pub over the weekend will donate 20% of proceeds from art sales to the great projects run by the Swan.
Our artists were: Alex Loveless, Aurora Spain, Genine Rainsborough and Paul Barfoot. Thanks to all who participated and to the volunteers for the BBQ and Brunch.
Social media ad
Artists setting up
Saturday BBQ
Official advert
Two of the artists
Children's picture competition
Advertising outside the pub
In the coach house
Vivid colours were used
Sept & Oct: Rugby World Cup
September and October saw the rugby world cup and we were showing it in the pub. The pub was busy for the home teams, especially England. Some photos of taken throughout the month.
21/9: Argentina v France
22/9: England v Tonga
26/10: England v New Zealand
22/9: England v Tonga
22/9: England v Tonga
26/10: England v New Zealand
23/9: Wales v Australia
29/9: Wales v Australia
26/10: England v New Zealand
26/10: England v New Zealand
26/10: England v New Zealand
26/10: England v New Zealand
