Many Literature Wales colleagues work from our office in Tŷ Newydd. You’ll likely meet us by the kettle as we make our morning coffee, or see us tip toeing our way into the kitchen when fresh cookies come out of the oven.
Helping to organise and facilitate your stay at Tŷ Newydd are:
Miriam Williams
(She/Her)
Miriam Williams joined the team in 2016 and is our Tŷ Newydd Manager – responsible for organising various elements of your stay at Tŷ Newydd, including liaising with tutors and guest readers prior to their course; administrating bookings and liaising with guests; co-ordinating health and safety aspects of the site and grounds and everything in between.
Miriam Sautin
(She/Her)
Miriam Sautin is our Creative Manager and is responsible for curating the programme of courses and retreats at Tŷ Newydd. Miriam also manages some of Literature Wales’ flagship writer development projects including Representing Wales. Miriam joined the team in 2021 and during that time has lead on some of our most prominent programmes including Children’s Laureate Wales.
Lora Juckes-Hughes
(She/Her)
Lora joined the Tŷ Newydd team in 2022, and is our Operations Executive. She ensure that the establishment is running smoothly and cares for our guests, is responsible for marketing Tŷ Newydd and its courses, as well as administrating our Inspiring Communities Funding scheme. Lora enjoys crocheting, reading and painting.
Tony Cannon
(He/Him)
Tony is our Catering & Hospitality Co-Ordinator and is responsible for keeping our guests well fed during their stay at Tŷ Newydd. An experienced chef for over 40 years, Tony can cater for various dietary requirements and allergies, with his famous gluten-free home made bread and delicious Anzac cookies a firm favourite with guests. Tony has been serving us all with delicious food and excellent cakes since 2015.
Melanie Watson
(She/Her)
Mel is our Hospitality Co-Ordinator and is responsible for ensuring our site is kept to a high standard and that our guests’ stays are as comfortable as possible. During your stay, you’ll likely meet Mel upon arrival and will be sure to see her keen eye for detail around the property throughout your stay, even if you don’t see her in the flesh. Guests are encouraged to speak to Mel (and the wider team) if we can help to improve your stay at Tŷ Newydd and make it a memorable experience.
To see who’s who within the wider Literature Wales team, click here.
