Expert help and a Community Services Fund grant from Pub is The Hub has helped The White Cross Inn in Grosewen, near Caerphilly, support its local community.
Licensee Mair Arthur with some of her regulars
Publican Mair Arthur, who has run the freehold since 2011, has worked hard to make the pub the beating heart of the community. She hosts a variety of events to help bring people together, raise money for charity, and tackle social isolation.
The pub, which dates back to 1750 and is wet-led, featured in the latest series of Doctor Who. It hosts a variety of events, including quiz nights, charity fundraisers, ale festivals, and music nights.
The White Cross Inn is also the meeting place for many local groups, including Knit and Natter, the Beerbellies Club, and the Wacky Wanderers walking group, as well as sports teams.
Pub is The Hub has been supporting projects in rural areas across Wales after receiving a grant of £25,000 from The Royal Countryside Fund. The White Cross Inn grant enabled the venue to purchase a new PA and music system.
‘Tackling feelings of loneliness’
“This pub is a place for people to meet and form friendships,” said Mair. “It is a very special place. This new PA and music system will enable us to run more events supporting the local community and
raising more money for charity.
“It is so important that that people can come here to have that conversation and social interaction that is so important for tackling feelings of loneliness.”
Pub is The Hub regional advisor, Roger Belle, added: “Mair and the services and activities that The White Cross Inn provides have always had a real social impact on people in the local area, and the newPA system helps to continue this and has already been put to good use.
“These events and charity fundraising really show this pub is at the hub of its local community. The warm welcome at the pub, along with these events, is crucial in helping to overcome social isolation, especially in such a rural area.”
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