July 2020


Here is a round-up of the events at The Swan during July, 2020.

4th July: Re-Opening Day

England was allowed to re-open her pubs after the covid-19 lockdown. There were a lot of stipulations about what could and could not happen. The Swan after review made changes to the layout, processes and procedures and decided to re-open. How the pub was run is recorded on covid-19 page which has all the salient points along with pictures and videos.

Connor behind the bare
Our first customers
Out in The Courtyard

Inside was laid out to allow social distancing and to facilittate easy moment around the pub.

Looking at the main bar, no seats and a sanitizing station
Matt welcoming customers to the door and taking them to their seat
A shot inside the pub showing bunting being used to segregate areas

Outside had been cleared to maximise the sapce available, especially under the awning. The bike rack was still available although a little hidden.

The brightly painted door area that used to be a midden
White stables in background, folk sitting at benchseat in the foreground
Bike rack area

Some random shots of The Courtyard to show how much it, and The Stables, have been cleaned up.

The Courtyard looking at the main gate
Numbering on Stable Number One showing the layers of paint underneath
The Courtyard area looking into The Stable area

11th July: AGM 2020

Our first AGM was held in The Courtyard with over forty Bevy members in attendance. Luckily the weather was good which allowed us to set up and present a summary of the last year. We had a selection of presenters covering a range of subjects from financers, communications, the school, the bar and also taking questions.

The AGM was streamed on Facebook Live to allow other Bevy members and the wider community to watch the presentations. We have added it to our YouTube channel for posterity. Enjoy!


We also took some photos and screenshots of the event which are presented here.

The Courtyard

The Courtyard with socially distancing Bevy members

Matt Baker

Matt Baker answering questions about The Bar

The Bar staff

The Bar staff on the day

Anne Tebbatt

Anne Tebbatt presenting for The The Friends of The Swan

Will Calvert

Will Calvert presenting about finances and future vision

The Swan Merchandise

Swan branded merchandise available

Bevy Members

Bevy members listening intently to the presentations

Richard Allen

Richard Allen presenting about the school

Cask being prepared

Willie preparing a cask of beer for The Bevy

The presentation and other information can be found on our AGM specific page. Over the years we will add following AGMs to keep them all in the same place.

AGM 2020

20th July: 1st Anniversary

Due to covid restrictions, this was a much quieter affair than we would wanted. However, it was great to be joined by friends old and new as we raised a few glass to toast our first anniversary of trading. Helped by the good weather we have welcomed the opportunity to be back at the heart of the community.

We all knew the first year of trading would be special, we never guessed how special. It is a testament to all those involved in the pub, the school and the community on how we have progressed and especially got through the recent strange times.

The Courtyard with socially distancing Bevy members Matt Baker answering questions about The Bar
Anne Tebbatt presenting for The The Friends of The Swan Will Calvert presenting about finances and future vision
Bevy members listening intently to the presentations

For now, social distancing and drinking outside in the fresh air is the norm. Fist bumping instead of handshakes, and the use of masks make it all a little surreal at times. The pub continues to publish and update the covid guidelines to help you, the staff and the volunteers be safe.


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