Everyone loves feeding ducks – it goes back generations, but there are good reasons to stop feeding ducks bread. We all love feeding the ducks with our children and grandchildren, but this age-old tradition is not actually doing the duck population any good. The reality is that bread and similar products such as crackers, crisps and cakes, although […]
The Hanleys
Hanley Swan is situated in the parish of Hanley Castle The Hanleys community stretches over two villages reaching from the River Severn to within 2 miles of the Malvern hills. Hanley Castle was named after a 13th century castle long since demolished and is centred around a church of Norman origin and a 17th century pub. Hanley Swan, which […]
The Hanley Swan Community Project in action 2017
The Hanley Swan Pond Community Project was an inspiration and a huge success. The village of Hanley Swan came together in 2009 and kick-started the Hanley Swan Community. The driving inspiration was Neil Verlander who has lived in the village since 1988 with his wife Gigi Verlander. They worked tirelessly with help from other volunteers […]
Hanley Swan Village
Hanley Swan Village is situated close to the Malvern Hills and the town of Malvern and Upton-upon-Severn. The population of Hanley Swan and the nearby village of Hanley Castle is about 2000 and sits in the heart of Worcestershire. Hanley Swan village boasts a Village Green with 2 fine oak trees, a top quality Village Inn The Swan, award winning […]
Hanley Swan Open Gardens 2015
Hanley Swan Open Gardens 2015 will be once again raise money for Charity Come and visit the beautiful village of Hanley Swan Open Gardens on Saturday 2nd, Sunday 3rd or Monday 4th May 2015 and enjoy walking around over 20 gardens. The Hanley Swan Open Gardens 2015 is organised by Carol and Howard Hutchings and they can contacted on 01684 310920 This […]
The Big Lunch Hanley Swan
Each year The Big Lunch Hanley Swan is well attended and lots of fun! The Big Lunch is a concept created by the Eden Project. The idea is to get as many villages and residents as possible across the whole of the UK to have lunch with their neighbours. Held once a year it’s a simple act of […]
