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  • swords_alive
    swords_alive Posts: 4,280
    edited October 14
    pauleec said:
    Afternoon all. Coming up on 11 years a member and about to make my 3rd post, so hoping this won't count as spam. I'm part of the group trying to get The White Swan in Charlton Village out of its current state and into community ownership. A pipe dream possibly, but we're giving it a go. You can read more here if you are curious: https://www.whiteswanmusicandarts.org/.

    As part of our pre-crowdfunding efforts, we're shooting a promotional video, and we're looking to get a crowd outside the Swan at midday this Saturday, for - I think - what will be the final shoot of the video. Be great to see some lifers there!


    Followed the web link and this looks fantastic. What is the video to be used for Paul? I get it's promotional but where will it go exactly and what are the role play expectations if any?
  • stop_shouting
    stop_shouting Posts: 3,680
    Off_it said:
    Off_it said:
    Off_it said:
    Used to love The Standard when I worked at Belvedere nick.

    Anyone know of decent pubs/restaurants in and around Paddington Station?
    When I'm over in November my bestie is jumping on the rattler from Cardiff to spend the day with me. I'd like to say we'll go shopping/sightseeing but realistically we'll find a pub & stay there jibber jabbering so might as well make it a good un 😉 😜 

    Loads of crap pubs in that area - the sort that makes you wonder how they survive when others closed down.

    But the Swan (https://www.swanhydepark.co.uk) and the Victoria (https://www.victoriapaddington.co.uk) are both good pubs within a 10 min walk of Paddington station. Both Fullers pubs too, so decent food too.

    Brilliant @Off_it thank you
    I’d already earmarked the Victoria but I see it gets busy so wanted a few alternatives. I see the Monkey Puzzle gets good reviews too, have you been in there?
    I know where it is, but am pretty certain I've never been in there (I know, amazing!). I'm always a bit wary of pubs under blocks of flats, which probably says more about my upbringing in Loosham!, although round that neck of the woods it's probably fine.

    And yes, the Victoria can get pretty busy, mainly due to the layout in there and it not being the biggest, so getting a table on a walk-in might be difficult.

    There's also the Mitre  (https://www.themitrehydepark.com/), which is near the Swan and is a proper good looking corner pub tucked away off the beaten track a bit, and it's Youngs too, so pretty female friendly and decent food, etc. Enjoy!
    Is the harcourt still open?
    The pub shut. There was talk of it being converted into housing, then it got bought and a lot of dough got spent on it turning it into some sort of wine bar/restaurant. But I don't think it did too well cos the last time I heard it had shut again.

    What a shame. Was a great pub. The Windsor Castle round the corner has gone as well.
    Was that the estate type boozer? Never gonna stand the test of time in that manor.
  • pauleec
    pauleec Posts: 10
    pauleec said:
    Afternoon all. Coming up on 11 years a member and about to make my 3rd post, so hoping this won't count as spam. I'm part of the group trying to get The White Swan in Charlton Village out of its current state and into community ownership. A pipe dream possibly, but we're giving it a go. You can read more here if you are curious: https://www.whiteswanmusicandarts.org/.

    As part of our pre-crowdfunding efforts, we're shooting a promotional video, and we're looking to get a crowd outside the Swan at midday this Saturday, for - I think - what will be the final shoot of the video. Be great to see some lifers there!


    Followed the web link and this looks fantastic. What is the video to be used for Paul? I get it's promotional but where will it go exactly and what are the role play expectations if any?
    Cheers Swords. The video is to kick off a crowdfunding effort. The website has details but basically there are 3 parts of raising the funds to buy the building, and a crowdfunding effort is one of them. May even be a local legend or two in the vid! The video would feature all over our socials and on the website. We did the first half of filming last week in the Pelton, another great boozer. Not sure what you mean about role play?
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,030
    Have you contacted the football club or https://www.charltonafc.com/charlton-athletic-community-trust?
  • KBslittlesis
    KBslittlesis Posts: 8,621
    And The Chequers in Farningham gone
    No????😳
  • muzzle
    muzzle Posts: 10
    pauleec said:
    Afternoon all. Coming up on 11 years a member and about to make my 3rd post, so hoping this won't count as spam. I'm part of the group trying to get The White Swan in Charlton Village out of its current state and into community ownership. A pipe dream possibly, but we're giving it a go. You can read more here if you are curious: https://www.whiteswanmusicandarts.org/.

    As part of our pre-crowdfunding efforts, we're shooting a promotional video, and we're looking to get a crowd outside the Swan at midday this Saturday, for - I think - what will be the final shoot of the video. Be great to see some lifers there!



    Great work mate, by you and everyone involved in the campaign so far! Website is great as are the social media posts etc

    See you on Saturday!
  • TelMc32
    TelMc32 Posts: 9,058
    Have you contacted the football club or https://www.charltonafc.com/charlton-athletic-community-trust?
    Have you not got the hang of the new CL formatting yet @Covered End? 😉
  • pauleec
    pauleec Posts: 10
    Have you contacted the football club or https://www.charltonafc.com/charlton-athletic-community-trust?
    Hi. I think this was directed to me? We haven't contacted the club yet, but they are firmly in our plans (the initial contact is one of my tasks and I want to wait till the video is out so we are less of an unknown quantity). Haven't contacted CACT. We have good relations with the excellent team at the Museum. All ideas for people to contact welcome!
  • pauleec
    pauleec Posts: 10
    muzzle said:
    pauleec said:
    Afternoon all. Coming up on 11 years a member and about to make my 3rd post, so hoping this won't count as spam. I'm part of the group trying to get The White Swan in Charlton Village out of its current state and into community ownership. A pipe dream possibly, but we're giving it a go. You can read more here if you are curious: https://www.whiteswanmusicandarts.org/.

    As part of our pre-crowdfunding efforts, we're shooting a promotional video, and we're looking to get a crowd outside the Swan at midday this Saturday, for - I think - what will be the final shoot of the video. Be great to see some lifers there!



    Great work mate, by you and everyone involved in the campaign so far! Website is great as are the social media posts etc

    See you on Saturday!
    Great stuff muzzle, see you there! (I've gone bald since I uploaded my profile pic, in case you think I've not turned up!)
  • cafc-4-life
    cafc-4-life Posts: 1,307
    pauleec said:
    Afternoon all. Coming up on 11 years a member and about to make my 3rd post, so hoping this won't count as spam. I'm part of the group trying to get The White Swan in Charlton Village out of its current state and into community ownership. A pipe dream possibly, but we're giving it a go. You can read more here if you are curious: https://www.whiteswanmusicandarts.org/.

    As part of our pre-crowdfunding efforts, we're shooting a promotional video, and we're looking to get a crowd outside the Swan at midday this Saturday, for - I think - what will be the final shoot of the video. Be great to see some lifers there!


    I'm out the night before for my birthday but I will make my utmost effort to be there. I performed there when we had the black & white roland out day so would love to support. Since then my new band have gone and done the TC song and supported some of our biggest idols. Anyway enough about me... if this goes to plan and you get it back open, we'd love to support with a gig or anyway possible. Miss this boozer and would be great on match days especially now crowds have got bigger at The Valley.

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  • pauleec
    pauleec Posts: 10
    pauleec said:
    Afternoon all. Coming up on 11 years a member and about to make my 3rd post, so hoping this won't count as spam. I'm part of the group trying to get The White Swan in Charlton Village out of its current state and into community ownership. A pipe dream possibly, but we're giving it a go. You can read more here if you are curious: https://www.whiteswanmusicandarts.org/.

    As part of our pre-crowdfunding efforts, we're shooting a promotional video, and we're looking to get a crowd outside the Swan at midday this Saturday, for - I think - what will be the final shoot of the video. Be great to see some lifers there!


    I'm out the night before for my birthday but I will make my utmost effort to be there. I performed there when we had the black & white roland out day so would love to support. Since then my new band have gone and done the TC song and supported some of our biggest idols. Anyway enough about me... if this goes to plan and you get it back open, we'd love to support with a gig or anyway possible. Miss this boozer and would be great on match days especially now crowds have got bigger at The Valley.
    Sounds like you are exactly the sort of person we want back at the Swan when it's (fingers crossed) even more focussed on Music that it already was! Hope the birthday goes well mate. If you can remember it, you weren't really there...
  • And The Chequers in Farningham gone
    No????😳
    Yes!

  • ElfsborgAddick
    ElfsborgAddick Posts: 29,121
    I'm hearing good reports of the new Wetherspoons at London Bridge station, can anybody confirm.
    Apparantly, given the area and a station spoons being not as cheap as in the high street, it is reasonably priced.
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 28,690
    I'm hearing good reports of the new Wetherspoons at London Bridge station, can anybody confirm.
    Apparantly, given the area and a station spoons being not as cheap as in the high street, it is reasonably priced.
    Isn’t it in the old London dungeons?
    Not sure how you tell between the old  exhibits and the clientele.
  • SuedeAdidas
    SuedeAdidas Posts: 7,751
    I'm hearing good reports of the new Wetherspoons at London Bridge station, can anybody confirm.
    Apparantly, given the area and a station spoons being not as cheap as in the high street, it is reasonably priced.
    I’ve not been - but my mate is a big fan. 
    Not least because he thinks it will piss off the moany old bag in the Shipwrights.
  • Boom
    Boom Posts: 1,681
    I'm hearing good reports of the new Wetherspoons at London Bridge station, can anybody confirm.
    Apparantly, given the area and a station spoons being not as cheap as in the high street, it is reasonably priced.
    I’ve not been - but my mate is a big fan. 
    Not least because he thinks it will piss off the moany old bag in the Shipwrights.
    Ah the lovely and ever welcoming Julie. 
  • ElfsborgAddick
    ElfsborgAddick Posts: 29,121
    I'm hearing good reports of the new Wetherspoons at London Bridge station, can anybody confirm.
    Apparantly, given the area and a station spoons being not as cheap as in the high street, it is reasonably priced.
    I’ve not been - but my mate is a big fan. 
    Not least because he thinks it will piss off the moany old bag in the Shipwrights.

    Only been in The Shipwrights about twice but thought it was a great boozer, although will swerve it now as it has a spoons as a neighbour.