Author name: l7.websitedesign@gmail.com

Uncategorized

Wynne Evans Joins The Welsh House, Carmarthen as Business Partner

Wynne Evans Joins The Welsh House, Carmarthen as Business Partner Carmarthen, The Welsh House is proud to announce that Wynne Evans BEM, celebrated Welsh opera singer, presenter, and actor, has joined the business as a partner of its Carmarthen location. Wynne is a proud Carmarthen native with a deep love for his hometown and a strong commitment to giving back to the local community. He is passionate about supporting local enterprise and helping Carmarthen thrive making his partnership with The Welsh House a perfect match. Wynne a former contestant on Celebrity MasterChef, and a long-time champion of Welsh food and drink. His extensive background in media, entertainment and his combined love for Welsh culture, makes him an exciting and valuable addition to The Welsh House team. In an exciting development, Wynne will also be hosting his brand-new radio show live from The Welsh House Carmarthen on a regular basis, supported by sponsors Castell Howell. The show will spotlight local voices, producers, and stories broadcasting Carmarthen’s vibrancy across Wales and beyond. “We’re incredibly excited to welcome Wynne to the team,” said Executive Head Chef John Taylor. “His energy, creativity, and belief in what we’re building here in Carmarthen will be a huge inspiration for the kitchen and the wider team. He truly understands the importance of showcasing the best of Welsh food.” General Manager Jordan Harries added: “This is a game-changer for us. Wynne’s presence will not only elevate our profile but also bring more people into Carmarthen. His passion for the town and the community is clear, and we’re all looking forward to what comes next.” Wynne Evans commented: “Carmarthen is my home it’s in my heart. I’m passionate about seeing it thrive and want to play a part in building something truly special here. The Welsh House is all about celebrating the very best of Welsh food, drink, and hospitality, and I’m thrilled to be joining a team that shares that vision. Jordan, our General Manager, and Gavin, our Carmarthen Head Chef, are incredible their dedication is inspiring, and their enthusiasm is infectious. I can’t wait to get stuck in and work alongside them to help make Carmarthen buzz with life and energy.” This announcement marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for The Welsh House Carmarthen, with plans underway for a vibrant calendar of events, community partnerships, and food experiences — all rooted in local pride and national ambition.

Uncategorized

The Welsh House General Manager Jordan Praised for Life-Saving Bravery

The Welsh House Carmarthen The Welsh House General Manager Jordan Praised for Life-Saving Bravery The Welsh House in Carmarthen is celebrating the heroic actions of its General Manager, Jordan, whose quick thinking and bravery recently helped save a life at the venue. Jordan’s calm response and decisive action during a critical moment exemplify not only his leadership but his deep-rooted commitment to his community. In a heartwarming show of appreciation, local legend Wynne Evans visited The Welsh House to personally thank Jordan for his remarkable courage. As a token of gratitude, Wynne presented Jordan and his team with hospitality tickets to an upcoming Wales rugby match, a well-earned reward for an extraordinary act of teamwork and compassion. “It was an absolute honour to meet Jordan and recognise what he did,” said Wynne Evans. “In moments of crisis, true character shines through, and Jordan showed nothing but courage and heart. But what really struck me is that this wasn’t a one-off — Jordan is constantly giving back. Whether he’s mentoring young people, supporting grassroots sport, helping local businesses thrive through workshops, or leading community events, he’s someone who genuinely puts others first. He’s a real local hero and a perfect example of the kind of community spirit that makes Carmarthen so special.” Jordan’s impact extends far beyond the venue’s doors. Whether supporting grassroots sports, mentoring young people, collaborating with small businesses, or helping coordinate local events, he is a driving force in nurturing Carmarthen’s vibrant community spirit. “Jordan is more than just a manager he’s a role model and a pillar of this community,” said Alex Budge, Operations Manager at The Welsh House. “His leadership is defined by integrity, care, and selflessness. Everyone enjoys working with Jordan his enthusiasm shines through in everything he does, and it’s infectious. We’re immensely proud of what he’s done not just in this moment of bravery, but every day he shows up with purpose and heart.” Jordan’s story is a powerful reminder of how acts of kindness and courage continue to bring people together, strengthen communities, and inspire others. …. Key information PR contact: marketing@redefiningdining.co.uk Carys Cobley, Brand Director – Redefining Dining Co – The Welsh House Phone: 07300882067 Photograph: Jordan Harries, The Welsh House Carmarthen, Wynne Evans Redefining Dining Co: Redefining Dining Co is transforming the way South Wales eats, stays, and connects. With a bold portfolio of unique restaurants, bars, and hotels, we’re not just serving meals — we’re curating experiences. From laid-back social spaces and boutique stays to refined dining destinations, each concept under our umbrella brings something fresh to the table. Driven by creativity, community, and a passion for pushing boundaries, we’re setting a new standard in hospitality; one plate, pint, pillow, and place at a time. Our initial focus is on growing the company within Wales, with the aim of expanding selected concepts even further. The objective initially is to grow the company within Wales, with the aim to expand specific concepts further. Over 200 employees Brands & Locations: The Welsh House – Swansea, Cardiff, Neath, Carmarthen, Penclawdd The Wine House  – Swansea Salvatore’s Pizzeria – Neath, Carmarthen, Swansea, Penclawdd Cattle & Co Smokehouse – Swansea, Llanelli, Penclawdd The Saloon – Swansea The Rake & Riddle – Salvatore’s Pizzeria, Cattle & Co Smokehouse, The Welsh House

Uncategorized

The Welsh House – Community Engagement

The Welsh House, Swansea, launched a partnership with Swansea Council’s Ageing Well team and their partner organisations including Action for Elders on St. David’s Day, 2024. Since then they have served over 1,500 breakfasts on a Friday morning for the Social Cuppa & Chat morning.This community initiative has been created to simply help the ageing community to simply age well, by having safe place for them to come meet friends, socialise and participate in activities. The Welsh House brand values are to support local businesses and be hub of the community which makes for the perfect partnership for the initiative. Rhys Ananicz, Ageing Well Partnership & involvement Co-ordinator stated “It’s been brilliant working in collaboration with the Welsh House, our Tea and Chat sessions have been a great success ever since our big launch event on St David’s day this year! Working in partnership with local businesses is what allows our Ageing Well work to continue to grow. The Welsh House has quickly become a fantastic, inclusive venue for older people in Swansea to get out of the house, socialise, meet new people and make new friends. Community members who attend the sessions have shared that they feel very welcome and that the staff, food, hot drinks and music are all absolutely fantastic!” Myles Operations Manager, Action for Elders stated  ”Our weekly tea and chat sessions have become a great success since the Welsh house started to host us. Their staff have made all our participants feel so welcome and accommodate all their needs. Since Action for Elders started this session along with Swansea Council’s Ageing well team we have seen a community built of over 400 older people across Swansea and we are so happy that the Welsh House can be part of our journey and community in Swansea” Joanna Davies, Operations manager who has lead working with the council and action for elders team stated “Working with the team at Swansea Council and seeing the way they have made such positive changes to the way they interact with different public sectors to help on a one to one level and provide positive preventative support, is incredibly inspiring. Our restaurant supports an inclusive community and being able to provide a platform for a positive change is something were very proud of. We absolutely love welcoming the group to our venue, it’s always a great way to start the weekend and the social and community value in the service is truly something were proud to be a part of. We’re also very grateful of the support we’ve received from the council and action for the elder’s team. Were really looking forward to working with them over the rest of 2024! After the success of the initiative, this will continue to be ran over the summer to find out more great local events they run you can visit the following: www.thewelsh-house.co.uk –https://www.facebook.com/thewelshhouseswansea https://www.actionforelders.org.uk/- https://www.facebook.com/ActionForElders/ https://www.swansea.gov.uk/50plus

News

Cardiff – New Hotel

Planning achieved for new Cardiff High Street Hotel Planning has been approved to convert the former RBS Bank at 1-4 High Street into hotel accommodation, which will extend the already approved scheme next door at 5-6 High Street, the former Cranes Music. With 23 bedrooms already approved by council planners, this will add a further 13 bedrooms to the large-scale upper floor development which will overlook Cardiff Castle. A spokesperson for the company behind the hotel development said: “This is an incredibly exciting scheme for an area of Cardiff City centre which has become a hub for premium brands over the past few years. Having achieved planning for the upper floors of 5-6 High Street last year, and the ever-increasing popularity of Cardiff High Street; when the RBS bank became available, we seized the opportunity. The company behind the scheme is also linked to the award-winning Welsh House group of restaurants which has flourished in an area highly populated by city revellers. Carys Cobley Brand Director for The Welsh House said: “Cardiff Castle was the most visited paid attraction in Wales in 2021 with almost 400,000 visitors. The Welsh House is the perfect destination for tourists looking to dine or stay close to the landmark, as well as the Principality Stadium only a stone’s throw away. The Welsh house brand is locally loved and is growing very popular with Welsh speakers. The locations are quickly becoming the home of the community. We would expect our guests to visit the many fantastic offers within Cardiff market, the charismatic arcades, not forgetting other quality bars and restaurants in the vicinity also, so we are glad to be supporting our neighbours further with this development and driving more tourism to the area.” Welsh Construction company Calon Construction Ltd has been awarded principal contractor for both schemes overseeing the complete development of 1-6 High Street. A spokesman for Calon said “we are pleased to be delivering yet another high-level scheme in Wales and look forward to handing over this key property in a sought after area later this year” Lucy King, asset manager of the Castle Quarter Estate added: “We’ve been pleased to see the success of The Welsh House and welcome this latest addition to High Street’s high quality independent hospitality offer, which complements our own ongoing investment in the development of the Castle Quarter Estate. The Hotel is an innovative re-purposing of the former offices and bank, which will add much needed high-end hotel accommodation in this prime visitor location. We wish The Welsh House and the High Street Hotel scheme every success with this exciting new venture.” …. https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/cardiff-city-centre-getting-new-29186128 Email info@thewelshhousecardiff.com Socials

News

Swansea Arena & The Welsh House, Swansea partnership

Swansea Arena and The Welsh House Swansea are excited to announce a partnership that sees both venues celebrating the best Wales has to offer. In a brand new hospitality partnership, two of Swansea’s SA1 venues will be working collaboratively to bring world-famous entertainment to the region, accompanied by hospitality offerings of the highest caliber. An integral part of Swansea Arena’s partnership programme, The Welsh House are an independent regional restaurant and bar, with sites across Swansea, Neath and Cardiff. Inspired by traditional Welsh dishes, and selecting the very best from within Wales, The Welsh House prides itself on sourcing locally to bring customers hearty, honest food. The Welsh House Swansea and Cygnet Gin proudly catered an exclusive post show event for Katherine Jenkins OBE, hosted at Swansea Arena, following the BBC special ‘Christmas with Katherine Jenkins’ which was filmed at the Arena in November 2023. With the year ahead already looking as exciting as they come with the likes of Gladys Knight, Rob Brydon, Paloma Faith, Bruce Dickinson, Sarah Millican, Romesh Ranganathan, Rhod Gilbert and a whole host of national and international entertainers, as well as global conferences and exhibitions – there’s sure to be something for everyone, and now with the option to start or end the night at one of Swansea’s premier hospitality spots, The Welsh House.   “It’s fantastic to have the arena in Swansea providing great events and supporting revenue generation for surrounding local businesses. We’re looking forward to working together to represent Welsh food, drink, and entertainment. Our team have hosted the arena team many times and they’ve become regular loyal customers. It was an honour to provide canapés for the Katherine Jenkins event to showcase The Welsh House food offering and it was great to see an event in action, we’re excited to offer more collaborations like this in the future “ Joanna Davies – Group Operations Manager, The Welsh House  – The Welsh House Swansea “We’re thrilled to be working alongside the team at The Welsh House Swansea this year. We both share the vision and desire to bring the best in our respective fields to the region, and really look forward to working collaboratively to achieve this. We had the pleasure of celebrating our staff Christmas dinner in 2023 at The Welsh House, and their ethos of serving honest, high quality and locally produced food is clear to see. We’re very excited to see what this next year holds!” Lisa Mart – Venue Director, Swansea Arena To sign up for Swansea Arena updates, visit www.swansea-arena.co.uk.

Scroll to Top