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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,…

White Lion chooses Brain Tumour Research Charity

Simon and Nina, owners of the White Lion, Llanelian, have adopted The Brain Tumour Charity as their designated Charity for their Pub Restaurant, near Colwyn Bay. They have been personally affected by the death of someone very close to them from a brain tumour and it showed how little appears to be known about how to cure…

Esme meets Chris Robshaw, England Rugby Captain

Isn't it amazing what you might find in the special offers section of your local convenience store. Esme, still studying at Kingston University,  found Chris Robshaw, Harlequins and England Rugby Union captain by the Maryland Cookies. There has been much debate about whether Chris should be on the current Lions tour in Australia but if he was…