Christmas party this Friday (12 December) Full of festive fayre and themed songs. I usually do the shanty "Away you Santa..." :-D but sadly cannot get there this year. Food, plates and cutlery provided but feel free to bring your own nibbles if you like. Message from Sue is to take leftover buffet home to save the pub clearing it up so you can also have a Saturday breakfast of curled up butties :-)

There is usually a post Christmas break but January 2026 marks the 45th anniversary of Swinton Folk Club at the White Lion. We moved there from various other venues in Swinton on the 12th of January 1981 and our first guest was long term friend of the club and brilliant singer/songwriter, Mike Canavan. Sadly, Mike is no longer with us but on Friday the 9th of January 2026 we are lucky enough to have his son, Steve Canavan to help us celebrate this major anniversary.

I have promised to do the 'door' and make sure that the beer is of good quality as I did for 30 of those 45 years.

It will be reet gradely!