The Chequers is situated in the South Leicestershire village of
Swinford, ½ mile from junction 19 of the M1 on it's
interchange with the M6 & A14, also within 1 mile of the 16th
century Stanford Hall & its caravan park, thus, because of its
geographical situation, is a popular meeting place.
Facilities available for Small Group Meetings (up to 20
Delegates depending on format)
All Day Hire (9am-5pm) to include tea,coffee & biscuits on arrival,mid-morning & afternoon
or Part Day Hire as required both to include-
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Jugs of water - Pens & Paper- Flip Chart
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WI- FI available
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The following equipment is available Projector, Screen T.V. Video, DVD & leads
In addition Croissants & Danish Pastries on Arrival or Mid Morning &
Lunchtime Finger Buffet can be provided at extra cost, contact us for
more information.
We also have our Marquee during the warmer months which can be
hired for a variety of events find out more here....
Meetings & Functions
Always a warm
and friendly
welcome
Chequers Swinford 2012
Some forty years ago the father of Mr. T.
Porter, of the Chequers Inn, Swinford,
kept the same public house and also
carried on a grocery business in the
village. In 1822, a person who lived in
the neighbourhood, but who now resides
in Nottingham became indebted to Mr.
Porter in the amount of about four
pounds, and left the neighbourhood soon
afterwards without paying his debts.
Thirty-seven years elapsed, and it still
remained unpaid. Mr. Porter senior (the
creditor) had long gone to that bourne
from whence no traveller returns, and his
books had been laid aside or destroyed.
His son succeeded him in the business
but all thought of the debt had been
forgotten. The debtor is still alive, and he
has remembered his obligations. Having
recently become possessed of the
means of discharging it, he enquired of
the Porter family. Being answered in the
affirmative, he mentioned his
circumstance, and proposed to pay the
amount with interest forthwith. He
calculated 5 percent compound interest
and it amounted to £20 which was
forwarded by Mr. F. Rainbow, carrier,
Lutterworth, to Mr. Porter
A model debtor - 1859
Northampton Mercury March 5th 1859
Call +44 (0)1788 860318
Swinford, Lutterworth, Leicestershire
LE17 6BL
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