The Swan Hanham News http://www.theswanhanham.co.uk/blog news & comments from your favourite local! Tue, 15 May 2012 09:18:36 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 The Swan “Barmaid of the year” competition http://www.theswanhanham.co.uk/blog/?p=1827 http://www.theswanhanham.co.uk/blog/?p=1827#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 09:17:28 +0000 The Swan Mailbox http://www.theswanhanham.co.uk/blog/?p=1827 Congratulations to Abbie who is pictured smiling,  proudly displaying her latest trophy and badge.
The badge says “ barmaid of the year” with all the dates for the last eight years around the edge (plus 2013 as it is a foregone conclusion!).
In a very loosely monitored election, the award has ruffled the feathers of some other  very able candidates – notably Judith and Zoe, with talk of rigged voting, fictitious ballot papers, bribery, free drinks, free rolls, free crisps & nuts plus offers of priority bar service.

]]> http://www.theswanhanham.co.uk/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1827 1 Red Fleece winner. http://www.theswanhanham.co.uk/blog/?p=1818 http://www.theswanhanham.co.uk/blog/?p=1818#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 23:53:12 +0000 The Whisperer http://www.theswanhanham.co.uk/blog/?p=1818 The Swan would like to congratulate a long overdue Fleece win For Richard Carey in Southampton.

]]> http://www.theswanhanham.co.uk/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1818 0 And She thinks I’m enjoying myself! http://www.theswanhanham.co.uk/blog/?p=1812 http://www.theswanhanham.co.uk/blog/?p=1812#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 23:07:57 +0000 The Whisperer http://www.theswanhanham.co.uk/blog/?p=1812 Tour update no.2

]]> http://www.theswanhanham.co.uk/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1812 0 We,re off! http://www.theswanhanham.co.uk/blog/?p=1807 http://www.theswanhanham.co.uk/blog/?p=1807#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 16:35:00 +0000 The Whisperer http://www.theswanhanham.co.uk/blog/?p=1807 The first photo text of the Golf tour! 9 a.m!

]]> http://www.theswanhanham.co.uk/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1807 0 First arrival. http://www.theswanhanham.co.uk/blog/?p=1802 http://www.theswanhanham.co.uk/blog/?p=1802#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 21:08:20 +0000 The Whisperer http://www.theswanhanham.co.uk/blog/?p=1802 Photos of the first arrivee at the Swan emerge.

]]> http://www.theswanhanham.co.uk/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1802 0 ITS HERE!!!!! http://www.theswanhanham.co.uk/blog/?p=1784 http://www.theswanhanham.co.uk/blog/?p=1784#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 20:56:46 +0000 The Whisperer http://www.theswanhanham.co.uk/blog/?p=1784 After a long, dark winter, its finally here. Grown men will be seen running from all corners of Hanham, crying with relief and excitement, towards the Promised land.

]]> http://www.theswanhanham.co.uk/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1784 0 Shelf of Shame – update 11 http://www.theswanhanham.co.uk/blog/?p=1785 http://www.theswanhanham.co.uk/blog/?p=1785#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 08:31:41 +0000 The Mayor http://www.theswanhanham.co.uk/blog/?p=1785 These beauties were left after the FA Cup Final last Saturday after Chelsea won the FA Cup for the fourth time in six seasons as goals from Drogba and Ramires see them beat a lacklustre Liverpool side – Liverpool supporters ?

]]> http://www.theswanhanham.co.uk/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1785 0 The lengths some people will go for an extra hour! http://www.theswanhanham.co.uk/blog/?p=1782 http://www.theswanhanham.co.uk/blog/?p=1782#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 23:27:21 +0000 The Whisperer http://www.theswanhanham.co.uk/blog/?p=1782 On Wednesday night the Swan witnessed a rarity.Playing for the opposing skittles side were Russell Dunne and Sid. Russell hardly covered himself in glory, but Sid scoring 4 was a shambles.Sids aged partner says ” I love you Sid.Normally I always come last”. The shame!
He then has to go home and convince the misses he’s late cos’ hes played skittles!

]]> http://www.theswanhanham.co.uk/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1782 1 May the 4th be with H! http://www.theswanhanham.co.uk/blog/?p=1770 http://www.theswanhanham.co.uk/blog/?p=1770#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:43:08 +0000 The Mayor http://www.theswanhanham.co.uk/blog/?p=1770 Regulars will remember Henry who makes a very welcome return back to the Swan for a few hours to celebrate his 90th Birthday this Friday (early evening).
An early bonus ball winner, Henry is pictured with Joe back in Jan 2008.

]]> http://www.theswanhanham.co.uk/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1770 0 Saving the Antelope http://www.theswanhanham.co.uk/blog/?p=1765 http://www.theswanhanham.co.uk/blog/?p=1765#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:14:18 +0000 The Swan Mailbox http://www.theswanhanham.co.uk/blog/?p=1765 Probably the fastest, best looking goalkeeper in  the West Country!

Not many people  know that when I was a few years younger, I joined an animal rescue group and volunteered to spend a few months in Africa protecting the African Antelope. 
The work was very rewarding and this video of me is over 20 years old

http://www.theswanhanham.co.uk/antelope.htm

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