SwanFest Prep
Guest ales were added to the main pump pulls in the bar. Outside, the old temporary bar has been set up again to contain firkins and the likes of other guest beers and ciders.
![Temporary bar with rain protection hood (also called the beak)](images2/events/2021/swanfest/20210812/20210812-01.jpg)
![Temporary bar ready for all the guest beers](images2/events/2021/swanfest/20210812/20210812-02.jpg)
![Guest beers and ciders on the temporary bar](images2/events/2021/swanfest/20210812/20210812-03.jpg)
![Three pubs inside for the guest beers too](images2/events/2021/swanfest/20210812/20210812-04.jpg)
The tables were laid out and tidied up. Flowers from Lavender Green were added.
![Flowers from Lavender Green](images2/events/2021/swanfest/20210812/20210812-05.jpg)
![Inside the bar looking very attractive](images2/events/2021/swanfest/20210812/20210812-06.jpg)
![Under the shed looking cleared and with flowers](images2/events/2021/swanfest/20210812/20210812-07.jpg)
![The Courtyard was cleared too](images2/events/2021/swanfest/20210812/20210812-08.jpg)
![Inside The Coach House was prepped for kids activities](images2/events/2021/swanfest/20210812/20210812-20.jpg)
![The Courtyard](images2/events/2021/swanfest/20210812/20210812-21.jpg)
Micky and the team also created activities for kids, some of which are represented here.
![Kids activities in production](images2/events/2021/swanfest/20210812/20210812-09.jpg)
![Micky trying out the stocks](images2/events/2021/swanfest/20210812/20210812-10.jpg)
![Mask for the kids to paint](images2/events/2021/swanfest/20210812/20210812-11.jpg)
![Old pub sign versus new pub sign - ready for the kids to paint](images2/events/2021/swanfest/20210812/20210812-12.jpg)
And volunteers were sent out to collect the guest beers from various breweries. And by the sounds of it, there was some sampling done too just to make sure that the beer was fit for purpose. The same guys were also used as test pilots - hopefully we can get MUCH better pictures during SwanFest.
![Micky at Batemans Brewery](images2/events/2021/swanfest/20210812/20210812-17.jpg)
![Peter at Brockley Brewery](images2/events/2021/swanfest/20210812/20210812-18.jpg)
![Peter at Cronx Brewery](images2/events/2021/swanfest/20210812/20210812-19.jpg)
![Swan picture photo opportunity - with Micky](images2/events/2021/swanfest/20210812/20210812-22.jpg)
![Swan picture photo opportunity - with Peter](images2/events/2021/swanfest/20210812/20210812-23.jpg)
With the BBQ running for three continuous days and over such long periods, one of the stables was cleared and kitchen equipment setup and thoroughly cleaned. Fridges and freezers were moved in too now that the stable has power. The BBQ team now have a good base to work from.
![Tony clearing out one the stables](images2/events/2021/swanfest/20210812/20210812-14.jpg)
![Cleaning down the kitchen equipment stored in the stable](images2/events/2021/swanfest/20210812/20210812-15.jpg)
![Food being brought in ready for storage](images2/events/2021/swanfest/20210812/20210812-16.jpg)
All in all, the bar staff and volunteers have pout in one helluva effort to get SwanFest ready. All we need now is YOU!!! See you soon.