The Swan Heroes
They come in all shapes and sizes. They offer time, materials, reductions, freebies, samples, equipment, knowledge, advice and help. They are a unique bunch who all have helped with the renovation of The Swan. Without them, the whole project would not be possible.
Our fantastic Business Supporters
We've had a huge response from local companies, suppliers and tradesmen. It has been absolutely fantastic and we thank each one for their help. We could not have progressed so far without you.
If you click on the company, you can get more information about them including their website. If you do contact them, please be sure to mention The Swan.
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WINDSOR GLASS
Are providing all The Swan's glass needs free of charge to help our local community. This is a fantastic gesture as we have quite a few broken panes.
WINDSOR GLASS
Glass Provider
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RBFRS
Station 20 Red Watch of the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service answered our emergency call and took down our old, inaccessible pub sign.
RBFRS
Removed Old Pub Sign
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THE CROWN ESTATE
The foresters of The Crown Estate have donated a huge piece of 300 year old cedar that is now our excellent looking bar top.
THE CROWN ESTATE
Cedar for the Bar Top
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St JOSEPH'S FURNITURE MARKET
Are a charity from Chalfont St Peters who have been really helping us with the seating for the bar area and also free of charge seating for the school.
St JOSEPH'S MARKET
Bar Chairs
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CTD
Sandra and the team at Ceramic Tile Distributors in Slough are helping us with our tile needs whilst giving us a good discount towards the renovations.
CTD
Tiles for the Toilets
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INDUSTVILLE
When the bar opens you'll be able to see the fabulous bar stools and lighting Industville have contributed at a very, very good price.
INDUSTVILLE
Bar Stools
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CROWN PAINTS
Are providing paint solutions at a fantastic price to help us get our pub and community hub up and running as soon as possible.
CROWN PAINTS
Paint Solutions
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ULTRA QUICK HIRE
Chris and Robin have done a cracking deal for us on the acrows (supports) and the mini lift forms that are essential for opening up the bar area.
ULTRA QUICK HIRE
Equipment Hire
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DEGREES OF COMFORT
Provided and installed the cellar cooler - an essential piece of equipment - at cost price.
DEGREES OF COMFORT
Cellar Cooler
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NEW LEAF ELECTRICAL
The lads at New Leaf will be completely rewiring the building in stages, starting with the bar area.
NEW LEAF ELECTRICAL
Electrics & Security
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MAKER INDUSTRIAL
Supplier of the excellent paint stripper that cuts through centuries of paint.
MAKER INDUSTRIAL
Paint Stripper
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IT'S A STEEL
Supplier of the excellent paint stripper that cuts through centuries of paint.
IT'S A STEEL
Steelworks
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SIMPSON SKIP HIRE
Simpson gave us a reduction on the hire price and were very helpful with finding skips that would actually fit through the gates!
SIMPSON SKIP HIRE
Waste Removal
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BERKSHIRE SCAFFOLDING
Providing the much needed scaffolding at a really competitive price plus they are not charging us any rent.
BERKSHIRE SCAFFOLDING
Scaffolding
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LINO LEN'S
Len is offering us an amazing deal on both the bar and specialist kitchen flooring.
LINO LEN'S
Flooring
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GPA MAINTENANCE
Carried out our "Refurbishment / Demolition" and "Asbestos" surveys as a donation.
GPA MAINTENANCE
Technical Reports
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TOILET HIRE LIMITED (THL)
Providing our portaloo at a knock down price and duration. And came to our rescue at very short notice.
TOILET HIRE LIMITED (THL)
Toilet Hire
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SOOTBUSTERS
Paul Clarke has inspected and cleaned all the chimneys; including the ones that we didnt know about!
SOOTBUSTERS
Chimney Cleaning
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we are 3FOLD
Matt Regale-Day has provided us with high quality floor plans and 3D drawings of the entire site.
we are 3FOLD
Planning
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PETER GAMBLE ESTATE AGENTS
Covered the cost of one full van load of waste removal on our site clearance day.
PETER GAMBLE
Donation
Meet Our Professionals
We have people going above and beyond to help us. Pushing the boundaries to help us get The Swan renovated as quickly as possible. These professonals are offering us very good mate's rates and going out of their way with outstanding business offers. All trying to help us. These are our real heroes! A huge thanks to every single one of them.
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MARILYN MORRISON
Marilyn is providing all project management for the renovation of The Swan. Also leading on the decorating and styling.
MARILYN MORRISON
Project Manager
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PETER KEEN
Peter is our builder looking after all the works going on within The Swan. From flooring, to ceilings, to building the bar. He is the man!
PETER KEEN
Building
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SCOTT KEENAN
Scott is providing all our plumbing and heating solutions throughout the pub and at ecellent rates. His company is SKPH Ltd if you are looking for him to provide you with a solution
SCOTT KEENAN
Plumbing
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ROB SHARP
Rob has teamed up with Scott to provide the plumbing and heating solution. His company is W.S. Plumbing and Heating if you need a solution.
ROB SHARP
Plumbing
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LEN GILSON
Len from Lino Len' has given us a great discount o the flooring materials and free fitting too!
LEN GILSON
Flooring
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WARREN
David helping his son Warren from Berkshire Scaffolding who are providing the scaffolding at very preferential rates.
WARREN
Scaffolding
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IAN GRAY
Ian is a local lad who has his own plastering business. We are getting the toilets done at very good mate's rates.
IAN GRAY
Plastering
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STUART MANDER
Provided plaster and beading free, and a team of plasters at a knock down price.
STUART MANDER
Plastering
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KELVIN OF THL
Came to our rescue for the BBQ when we realised that we didn't have enough toilet facilities.
KELVIN
Sanitary Solutions
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PAUL CLARKE
This is one of the two Victorian fireplaces that we discovered in the attic rooms that Paul has carefully cleaned for us.
PAUL CLARKE
Chimney Sweep
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MATT RAYBOULD
From the supplier of the excellent paint stripper. Not only did he not charge us, he drove down from Manchester to deliver it too.
MATT RAYBOULD
Paint Stripping
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THE TEAM AT SELCO
This is the management at Selco Slough who will kindly give us 10% off all purchases.
THE TEAM AT SELCO
Building Materials
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FRANK AND KARL
Have completed all the electrical and security work at an excellent price.
FRANK AND KARL
Electrical & Security
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DAVID HOWES
Our structural engineering looked at removing the pillars in the bar area.
DAVID HOWES
Engineering
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PAUL THE BRICKIE
Helping us put The Swan back together.
PAUL THE BRICKIE
Brickwork
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DOUG SEEBURG
Freelance photographer who has done a lot of the photos on the website and social media.
DOUG SEEBURG
Brickwork
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IAN BIRCH
Originally a Weekday Warrior, the CIC took Ian on to complete phase 1 and ensure the succes of the phase 2 kitchen project.
IAN BIRCH
Builder & Handyman
Weekday Warriors
These are the guys and girls who come in during the week on a fairly regular basis. On holiday, or have some free time between meetings, perhaps retired, or unemployed, maybe shift workers or mothers ... you name it and they will probably have been down helping out.
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DERMOT GOFF
Our recycling guru
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JEFF SAUNDERS
Our plumbing expert
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JOHN SYMON
Mr "School Room"
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TREVOR HARVEY
Mr "Give It Ago"
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ADRIAN CHOJNACKI
Ceiling destruction specialist
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JIM HOUSTON
Singer and Do-Anything Expert
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BOSCO RIDGE
Plasterboard Guru
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TONY CROSS
All rounder and BBQ chef too
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LIZ SUTHERLAND
Mrs "Does whatever is required"
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ALAN & GERRY WICKENS
Pointing specialists
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BAS & DIANA WILLIAMS
Finishing Specialists
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DUNCAN BELL
All rounder
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MIRANDA & BEZ
Queens of the Strippers
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LAURA & JACK
Our chair painting specialists
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LEXIE SYMON
Born organiser
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KEN SUTHERLAND
All rounder
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DANIEL & BAFFY
School House Rockers
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ASHLEY & MARK
School House Rockers
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IZZY BROWN
Get's Stuck In
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AILISH & FAMILY
Painters Extraordinaire
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ANTHONY & IAN BIRCH
Builders Extraordinaire
Others will be added very soon. If we do miss anyone it is an honest mistake. Please email us at webmaster@theswanwindsor.co.uk and we will make an update to the website. Thanks for your help.
Donators
These people and clubs have donated funds towards the refurbishment. Their help is gratefully received - huge thanks!
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LION'S DEN 2019
Windsor Lions launched their community project and invited entries from those seeking funding for a new Community Project which benefits either the wider community. After presentations were completed, The Swan was awarded £1,000.
More information about The Lions Club of Windsor is available on their website.
LION'S DEN 2019
The Lions Club of Windsor
Event Volunteers
Without these folk we would not have been able to run the events that we have. The BBQs, the quizzes, the special evenings. They have all donated their time and effort to help generate funds for The Swan, record the events and to ensure the community have a good time.
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MARK & SHERRIDAN
School House Rockers
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IAN & TONY
Masters of the BBQ
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LOUISE BIRCH
Masters of the BBQ
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ANGEL & DANIEL
Baristas
Need photo and names of the orginal two BBQs. Do you know them? Also who can forget Mr Quiz Master? All to be added.
Sewing Volunteers
The sewing group have put together all the soft furnishings within the bar.
Need to add group photo.
Marilyn, Sasha, Lexie's Mum, Miranda, Michele, Bes, Liz, Diana, Dawn, ...who have I missed?
Weekend Volunteers
We have a huge team of volunteers that come down to our organised events. They throw themselves in to tasks that are unusual, dirty, unclear and will undoubtedly have an unexpected outcome. They do it with an enthusiasm and humour that makes every occasion unique and a delight to attend. You willoften find the Weekday Warriors here too.
UNDER CONSTRUCTION - people will be added shortly
If we miss anyone it is an honest mistake. Please email us at webmaster@theswanwindsor.co.uk and we will make an update. Thanks for your help.