Run by the Directors of The Swan Clewer CIC and with the agenda and minutes taken by the Company Secretary, the Open Forum is a device for two-way communications to improve the pub and ensure that we are adhering to the four guiding principals. There are usually representatives from the school, pub and the community there. Watch out for the invites in the future.

#10: 18th November 2024

Thanks to those who took part in our recent Open Forum. It was focussed on fund raising ideas so we can renovate the front of our 160-year old pub building (this is the 'new' building!!). We have a consolidated summary of your ideas in the following downloadable document, see below.

Fund Raising Ideas

The project team are now developing a targeted plan of action which we will share in due course, but in the meantime, if you'd like to volunteer to help, have any contacts or other ideas, please e-mail volunteers@theswanwindsor.co.uk

#9: 20th May 2024

Hollie Harrison, Willie Calvert, and Richard Allen, Directors of the CIC, welcomed all present. Apologies had been received from Martin Payne, Company Secretary, and others. Notes were taken by Hollie Harrison and Will Calvert.

Read the Meeting Minutes

#8: 25th March 2024

The Open Forum was opened up to all Friends of The Swan to allow interaction with Directors and Management of The Swan. This month, Hollie (Community) and Richard (School) were available. The minutes are contained within a PDF which you can download.

Read the Meeting Minutes

#7: 13th November 2023

The Open Forum occurs every two months and allows stakeholders the ability to communicate directly with the Directors. This month covered the impending share and loan offer and a variety of other topics. The minutes are contained within a PDF which you can download.

Minutes from 13 Nov 2023

#6: 11th September 2023

A bit quieter this month for the Open Forum due to holidays - a number of apologies were received from regular attenders. The purpose was for the Directors to provide a quick update on finances and progress of actions, and to allow a short Q&A session. No photos but there are minutes that you can look at here.

Minutes from 11 Sep 2023

#5: 10th July 2023

No photos but the minutes of the Open Forum with the Directors and some of the investors are accessible here. These take place every two months and allow the Directors to provide an update, all allow the investors to ask questions. Held in The Coach House.

Minutes from 10 Jul 2023

#4: 15th May2023

The Coach House was packed again with members of The Bevy. The purpose was for the Directors to provide a quick update on finances and progress of actions, and to allow a short Q&A session. No photos but there are minutes that you can look at here.

Minutes from 15 May 2023

#3: 13th March 2023

The third open forum for investors took place. Progress was shared and discussions held on a variety of topics.

General view of The Coach House with the attendees.
People listening intently to what is being said.
Minutes from 13 Mar 2023

#2: 9th January 2023

The open forum is a concept that is being trialled with the investors first, and may be opened wider in the future. The idea is for the directors to get frank, open and honest feedback and allow them to communicate in an easier and more friendly way than emails, etc. This was the second forum. No pictures unfortunately, just the minutes.

Minutes from 9 Jan 2023

#1: 7th November 2022

Announced at the AGM a few weeks ago, the Open Forum is a way for The Bevy (shareholders and loanees) to interact directly with the Directors. Pass on feedback, ask questions, and get an update. The Coach House was full for the first one.

Attendees at the first forum inside The Coach House.

Both the meeting minutes and the meeting notes (from the Jamboard) are available via the link below. They cover a number of wide ranging topics that affect both the pub and the site as a whole.

Minutes from 7 Nov 2022