Events Diary: VJ75 Day

A very busy weekend at The Swan saw activities galore. The Albert Street Gals provided excellent musical entertainment marking the 75th anniversary of VJ day on Saturday.

The Albert Street Gals

We had some surprise entertainment lined up during the day. The Albert Street Gals did two sets: one mid-afternoon, the other early evening. Their 1940s music and dress went down a storm. It was a fitting tribute to VJ75 Day and the we thank the girls for all their time, Well worth it.


Empty chairs as a teaser
First out - the sign board telling us who is coming
And now with the girls themselves

To see their performancs, please go to our YouTubeTube Channel.

The Barbecue

The volunteers manned the BBQ again producing some fine BBQ food to suit all tastes.


Tony and Ian at the BBQ
Tony cooking
Flames leaping out of the BBQ

Out in The Courtyard

The Courtyard got busy very quickly.


People enjoying the singing
The Courtyard was full
People enjoying themselves in the August evening

And inside the pub

Inside the pub was busy both with the staff pouring drinks and with people enjoying themselves.


Sneak peek through the main entrance
Michael behind the bar
People enjoying themselves

Getting Ready

There was a lot of preparation work required to get The Courtyard ready for the BBQ and for The Albert Street Gals to perform. The team worked hard to get the place looking fab and ready for what turned out to be a superb day.


The BBQ area The old temporary bar decorated
The door area in The Courtyard Some of the volunteers
Bunting made by The Sewing Bees The popcorn machine

And in the evening

People stayed until lights were required and the sky dark.


The right hand side of the front of the pub
The left hand side of the front of the pub
View of the side of the pub
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