As we enter Lent, one reflects, ponders and often makes a conscious decision and effort to forgo something for the next forty days and forty nights. In our case at the pub we have decided that the old woodburner and it's incumbent ash should be given...
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Well the phrase 'eclectic mix, is most apt here! May we introduce a fellow shareholder, Neale Proctor, a Geordie by birth, a shipping man both at sea and ashore by profession. This is the interesting part though! Recently emigrated to Australia, working in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan and a proprietor...
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Wow admire David as he demonstrates his culinary skills! David is currently enjoying the challenges of a temporary placement at a Michelin starred restaurant in the heart of our capital city - London. We wish him all the best and look forward to sampling the delicacies that...
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The skips and crew have arrived in force! Week one saw six skips filled and collected Phew! Most challenging! ...
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Here's hoping for fair weather during these important renovation weeks, thankfully we have a modern and efficient weather forecasting service to support us in planning our outdoor scope of works!...
Read MoreDear fellow villagers, As we commence the journey to refurbish the Swan Public House to its former glory in the hope of once again becoming the focal point and heart of the village, we felt we should apologise for the recent road closure. This action was deemed...
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We thought we'd share our plans for the improvements we are making to the pub. We won't be making any huge alterations, but will be replacing some windows and doors, in keeping with the existing style of the building and making the interior space more usable....
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As new owners of the Swan Inn at Alderton, our work has now commenced to bring this little gem back to life. We have started to clear the garden and exterior of the pub and work is now continuing inside. We would like to apologise...
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