Tomorrow Chris & I will be off to France to do a spot of DIY at my parents’ place over there – so my Mother & Father will be back at The Swan looking after the business and the children!! I’ve had to post this week’s specials a bit early as I’ll not be able [...]
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Off to France…….
Posted in Friends & Family on April 16, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Back from Gozo……..
Posted in Friends & Family on February 19, 2012 | 2 Comments »
Well we got back from Gozo late last night, and have been straight back to work today with over 160 people in for Sunday lunch - talk about back into the swing of it straight away! All went well while we were away, with my parents back in charge, assisted by the staff and my [...]
Some Stunning Wildlife Photography
Posted in Friends & Family, Uncategorized on February 7, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Follow this link to the Northern Experience Wildlife Tours Blog and see the fantastic images of owls taken in the last few days by Martin & Sarah.
Chris – the one handed Barman
Posted in Friends & Family on January 21, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Just in case anyone was wondering why Chris is wandering around with one arm in a sling, it’s not because I’ve been beating him (although at times………..^^) it’s because he has surgery on him elbow a week past Friday. Apparently he should be back to ‘normal’ in about 10 days – just in time for [...]
Morning out to Allendale :D
Posted in Friends & Family on November 25, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Chris and myself too a sneaky morning out today and not wanting to hit the shops decided that a trip to Allendale to see the guys at Allendale Brewery would be fun. The weather started off lovely, and we took a quick detour to Hallington Reservoir to ensure Chris’ membership of the fishing club was [...]
Home again!
Posted in Friends & Family, News on April 17, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Well we got home yesterday in time to prepare for Saturday night service, so it was a case of ‘hit the ground running’! Now we’re home the usual updates on the guest ales and specials will resume as we look forward to Easter next weekend.
Off to France :D
Posted in Friends & Family, News on April 8, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Tomorrow morning we’re off to France for a week, in order to decorate my parents’ caravan for them while they look after the business. (The plan is to do it all in a day and then spend the rest of the week enjoying the French food and drink!) I’ll therefore not be able to post [...]
Post from a Fishing Widow
Posted in Friends & Family on March 14, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
The second half of March is always an exciting time at The Swan as Chris prepares for the season opening at Hallington Reservoir. This year’s preparation has included the annual gear check (which usually requires some additional purchasing), the ‘fly-tying’ nights at my father’s and purchasing of all the latest Trout magazines – all to [...]
Running Away…………..
Posted in Friends & Family, News on February 18, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Tomorrow morning we’re off to Gozo for 1/2 term with the kids. Don’t worry though as my mother and father, Willie and Peter Swan, will be back in residence for the week looking after the pub and the dog – I’m not sure which will wear them out the most. (Can you believe it’s over [...]
Special Dessert for Martin………!
Posted in Friends & Family on October 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
In honour of his dedication to his role as ‘Onion Ring Quality Assurance Manager’ at The Swan we have rewarded Martin of Northern Experience Wildlife Tours with his own special dessert on our ice cream menu – the ‘Chocolate Cherry’!!! Developed over several weeks of intensive trials, Martin’s input and support were vital to the [...]
