TEN PUBS across Wales are calling on their customers to help spread a little Christmas cheer by writing cards to people facing loneliness and isolation this Christmas. 

From November 15 until Sunday, December 15 the pubs are encouraging customers to write a festive message to someone at their local hospital, nursing home or community group.

Pubs will provide a list of recipients and will deliver the Christmas cards, making it easy for anyone who wants to take part. The cards will be sent out on December 15 just in time for Christmas, bringing a little joy and connection to those who may be spending it alone.​

The Long Pull, WrexhamThe Long Pull, Wrexham (Image: Proper Pubs)

See the pubs taking part in Wales;

  • The Bush Inn, Aberdare 

  • Vale Of Rheidol, Aberystwyth 

  • Goat Hotel, Bala

  • Griffin Inn, Mold 

  • Y Pentan, Mold 

  • Maindee Hotel, Newport 

  • Six Bells, Rhyl

  • St George's Hotel, Swansea 

  • Cross Foxes Inn, Wrexham 

  • Long Pull, Wrexham 

Pubs are often at the heart of their communities, especially in rural areas where they provide vital services and serve as a safe space to combat isolation.

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A recent study by think-tank, Localis found that 68% of British adults believe pubs help to tackle loneliness in their local area.

The pubs taking part in this initiative are part of Proper Pubs - the award-winning community wet-led operator division of Admiral Taverns, which has over 200 pubs across England, Scotland, and Wales.

Over the past two years, across its estate, Proper Pubs has donated almost 40,000 Christmas selection boxes to local charities, with thousands more set to be donated this year, through the kind generosity of its community members.