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Thatchers Gold at White Lion Inn, Llanelian

The White Lion is now offering Thatchers Gold Cider on Draught. Foundered on the family farm in Somerset in 1904 by William John Thatcher, Thatchers is still run by the family, including a John who looks after the orchards. The company have won numerous awards over the years including the Silver and Bronze awards (bottled & Keg)…

Colwyn Bay in Bloom

Nina and Simon are pleased to have come 3rd, again, in the Colwyn Bay in Bloom competition this year. Nina and colleagues had worked very hard this year and had hoped they may get at least a second place, for a change, but it was not to be. However she and Simon would like to thank everyone…

SS Waverley not docking in Llandudno

Despite promises from the Conwy tourism department and Llandudno Pier, the pier is still not ready for the SS Waverley to dock in North Wales. According to the council the Waverley trips were due to be up and running from the end of May 2013. We have just lost a large booking from customers from England who…

Missing Morris Dancers

We apologise for the non appearance of the Clerical Error Border Morris team last Sunday. There must have been some confusion over dates between us. We hope the people who came especially to see them were not too dissappointed and we will let you know when they are next expected, just keep checking the website or our…

Charity Barbecue raises over £1000

This year’s annual Charity Barbecue organised by Richard Roberts and Jonathan Spencer was in aid of Brain Tumour Research. Local Artist Jocelyn Roberts donated a picture for auction and so far nearly £1,000 pounds has been raised. There are a lot of people that we need to thank for their support. So a big thank you to…

RAF Crew drop in for Dinner, literally

The White Lion received a telephone call at 10.00 on Wednesday, from a local farmer,  asking if the kitchen was still open as an RAF Merlin Helicoptor had made a precautionary emergency landing just up the road from Llanelian, and the crew, on their way to RAF Valley, were starving. Simon duly fired up the ovens,…

Colwyn Bay Past and Present

Some very old pictures of Llanelian village and the White Lion are shown on the facebook page Colwyn Bay Past & Present This first one of Llanelian village shows the end of the pub where the kitchens now are, which we believe was a stables. You can also make out what was the barn at the back…

Colwyn Bay FC award for warm welcome

The White Lion would like to congratulate Colwyn Bay FC on their "Respect" team of the year award at the Conference Clubs' annual awards. The award recognises the efforts the club have taken to ensure good working relations with Officials, the local community and the hospitality shown to visiting clubs and their fans. Congratulations also go to…

Muddy Perfect at White Lion

North Wales is becoming a bit of hot spot for the breeding and rearing of rare breed livestock as championed by Adam Henson on BBC's Countryfile programme. Here in Llanelian, Graham Nosworthy of Muddy Perfect at Corby Grange farm, is establishing himself as a leading supplier. He offers Lamb, Pork, and Beef, together with Free Range Duck,…