As well as running regular charity nights in the pub itself, Sandra launched Love Thornbury, a grassroots campaign to bring together businesses, residents, and community groups.
Key achievements include:
For a very small fee, independent local businesses can take part in these events – boosting visibility, footfall, and income in a cost-of-living crisis.
Sandra is widely admired not just as a publican but as a civic leader. Locals describe her as “amazing,” “unstoppable,” and the “best champion Thornbury could ask for.” Her regulars love her energy, and local businesses benefit directly from her efforts to drive traffic back to the High Street.
The Swan isn’t just helping the community – it’s helping to rebuild it. Through fundraising, entrepreneurship, and relentless dedication, Sandra has shown how one pub can make a huge difference. Love Thornbury isn’t just a slogan. It’s a movement, and it starts with her.
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Two Premier League tickets with hospitality fulfilled by Sky Business - to a game of your choice from a select list. Eligible for 2026 Premier League home games in the 2025/26 season
Two sets of two tickets from Diageo