May Flowers...

Hello folks... it’s BLOG time again!
What a busy time we’ve been having at number eighteen – it’s hard to know where to begin on filling you in! Let’s head back to April when we had the Royal Wedding Street Party.
number eighteen team successfully planned and orchestrated a fantastic night in celebration of the Royal Wedding. In total we managed to raise £891.00 for Help for Heroes charity, which is absolutely fantastic!!! We had a cracking evening with over 1200 people gracing the High Street of Crickhowell throughout the evening. The BBQ went extremely well, and despite a few heavy drops of rain, which thankfully helped with the table clearing for sitting number two. However, spirits were not dampened and we continued to have one of the most fun evenings Crickhowell has seen for a long long time. We would like to say a huge thanks to all who came down to support such an extraordinary community event – the whole team at number eighteen are hugely appreciative.
After the Street Party, the team longed for a little rest but alas there is no rest for the wicked. It has been full steam ahead for the last few weeks. The brasserie launched the new summer menu a couple of weeks ago, and that is going down a real treat at the moment! We had a full house all weekend, and are already looking to be fully booked this weekend too! This is a fantastic start to the summer and we are all geared up!
Over the past few weeks we have had a few changes in the team here too... Steffan has joined our kitchen team as a new full time chef in the café. We would like to say a huge HELLO and WELCOME to the team! He is very charming and bubbly, and it’s a pleasure to have this new addition.
On the other hand, we will unfortunately be saying GOODBYE to Gemma in the coffee shop. Gemma has worked with us for the past 4 years but has now decided to pursue a career in the literary field, working with Emma at Bookish. So congratulations to Gemma on her new venture... we will all miss you dearly.
Plans for the next few weeks.... it’s number eighteen Ladies Night this coming Thursday 26th May. There are still a couple tables left ladies, so pick up the phone and give us a buzz on 01873 810337 and we’ll squeeze you in! The cocktail bar will be open all night – with 15% off cocktails for all our ladies!
June is shaping up to be a very busy month too... lots of incoming visitors – many of whom are returning holiday-makers who have already booked in at the brasserie. We are really looking forward to seeing their faces again this year, as we celebrate the brasserie’s FIRST Birthday. We may even hold a party.. who knows..?! Watch this space!
So that’s all the news from here folks. We really are very grateful for all the support you show, and cannot wait to see you all in here soon – for coffee and cake... or steak and a beer! www.number-eighteen.com
Big love from all at number eighteen xx