A North Wales pub is enhancing its support for local residents by expanding its community facilities to support social connection and accessibility.
Ty’n Llan, Llandwrog, is a busy community hub which, since re-opening in 2021, provides a safe and welcoming space where people of all ages and interests can come together.
To further increase its support for local people, the pub has introduced new IT equipment, including a monitor and projector, in its community room. This upgrade means that groups such as the local young people’s group, the lunch club, chair yoga club, and gardening group can run activities such as presentations, films, workshops, and training, with online access.
The pub has also installed a hard-standing base in the garden that will allow the area to host outdoor lunches, coffee mornings, youth activities, gardening projects, and small social events in a safe and inclusive way. In addition, a new footpath connects the pub and its village store, giving older and less mobile residents easier access.
The the new IT facilities and accessible outdoor spaces have been achievable with guidance and access to a grant from Pub is The Hub, supported by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT). The project has been supported by the DBT as part of its Hospitality Support Fund, which aims to strengthen rural communities by helping pubs diversify and remain sustainable community assets.
“This is a pub that is all about supporting the local community and bringing people together to help overcome social isolation and loneliness,” said Siôn Aled, project manager at Ty’n Llan. “We provide a warm welcome for everyone in the local area.”
Wales regional advisor for Pub is The Hub, Malcolm Harrison, added: “The Ty’n Llan remains a pub that is truly at the heart of its community. It’s a place for all ages from young people to older residents. It offers such a great range of activities and groups that can bring people together.”
Kate Dearden, minister for employment rights and consumer protection, said: “Rural pubs like the Ty’n Llan are vital to their communities. Whether it’s by creating jobs or providing residents of all ages, like those in Llandwrog, with a place to come together, socialise, and beat isolation.
“This is exactly why we are working to secure the future of rural pubs with our Hospitality Support Fund. From April, every pub will also get 15% off its new business rates bill on top of the £4.3bn support package announced at Budget.”
