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Rupert Everett Pulls Pints on Volunteer Rota to Keep Wiltshire’s Swan Open

Villagers are running the community-owned Swan on a limited rota during the search for a new tenant.

Overview

  • The Swan is open Thursday to Sunday as a drinks-only venue, staffed by a rota of about 30 locals.
  • Everett told ITV’s Good Morning Britain he has completed several bar shifts and expects to return at the end of the month.
  • Organisers say Everett has joined CAMRA, voicing support for cask ale and small local breweries.
  • The Grade II listed, community-owned pub reopened in early August after the licensee left, and a new tenancy is being advertised with a £29,500 guide rent.
  • Reported figures show 209 pubs closed in the first half of 2025 and 2,283 have shut since 2020 across England and Wales.