Ty Nant Times

Ty Nant Spring Water Ltd, famed for its iconic cobalt blue glass bottle, award winning curvaceous PET bottle and chic, minimalist TAU range will be serving up another smash this summer as official bottled water supplier of The Stella Artois Championships 2005.

The Championships will take place between 6th and 12th June at The Queens Club, London and Ty Nant is delighted to be quenching the thirst of the cream of today's tennis aces at the Championships - the ultimate grass court championships prior to Wimbledon.

The star studded diners at ITV's Hell's Kitchen may have to put up with the odd human hair, pieces of cling-film and strips on tin foil in their meals but, thanks to internationally renowned Ty Nant Spring Water Ltd, there has been plenty of cool refreshing natural mineral water on hand to wash it down with!

Famous for its iconic cobalt blue bottles, internationally acclaimed asymmetrical PET bottles and chic minimalist TAU range, Ty Nant was delighted to be approached by the organisers of Hell's Kitchen who were seeking a premium brand to fit with the stylish décor and celebrity clientele of Hell's Kitchen. And, with Gary Rhodes' red team taking on Jean-Christophe's blues, Ty Nant, which is available in both blue and red award winning glass bottles, was the perfect choice.

Demand for Ty Nant in the restaurant has obviously been very high and this is reflected in the amount of coverage the bottles have gained on the tables of such famous faces as DJ Toby Anstis, the Hamilton's and rock god Liam Gallagher.

However, it is not only the celebrity diners that have been enjoying the refreshing taste of Ty Nant. As competition intensifies and tempers fly, both the blues and the reds have been spotted sipping from Ty Nant's curvaceous PET bottles to cool themselves down as things hot up in the kitchens.

Having appeared alongside some of the world's greatest screen heart throbs, Ty Nant has recently been quenching the thirst of the famous Phantom during filming for the hotly anticipated 'Phantom of the Opera.'

Ty Nant's cutting edge PET bottle was transported back in time to refresh the stars of the film and the cast have been gratefully guzzling Ty Nant natural mineral water between takes, helping keep their vocal cords in tip top condition.

Ty Nant was also served to the star studded audience of the Phantom of the Opera world premiere which was held in London's Leicester Square, as well as at the after show party.

Ty Nant was seen serving up a smash from November 30th to December 5th, as official bottled water supplier to The Masters Tennis at the Royal Albert Hall, London - the ultimate indoor tennis tournament.

Having already joined some of the world's top tennis stars on centre court at the Stella Artois Tennis Championships, Ty Nant was delighted to be taking centre stage at this year's Masters - the first of a three year sponsorship deal.

The Masters Tennis is firmly established as the UK's most popular indoor tournament, with both high class competitive singles interspersed with entertaining doubles and exhibition matches. Competitors include past and present tennis aces such as John McEnroe, Tim Henman, Goran Ivanisevic, Pat Cash, Boris Becker and many more.

Ty Nant, available both on and off court was seen quenching the thirst of players, commentators and spectators alike during the week long tournament.

Ty Nant can be seen stepping out on to the big screen once again, this time alongside lovable thirtysomething Bridget Jones, in the most eagerly awaited film of 2004 - Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason.

In this follow-up to the worldwide hit, Bridget Jones' Diary, we find Bridget where we left her: blissful and besotted in the arms of gorgeous lawyer Mark Darcy - but for how long? Just when it seems that the waters couldn't get any more choppy, Bridget's former boss, womanizing heartthrob Daniel Cleaver sails into view...

Fortunately for the chardonnay guzzling Bridget, Ty Nant Natural Mineral Water was once again on hand to provide some much needed re-hydration - both on screen and at the recent star-studded premiere held at the Odeon Cinema in London's Leicester Square.

Ty Nant and fellow Great Taste award winners The Knobbly Carrot Organic Food Company recently held a tasting at The Celtic Manor, South Wales to celebrate the re-launch of The Knobbly Carrot's award winning fresh organic soups, which are now being made with natural mineral water from Ty Nant.

The great tasting organic soups, which include Scrumptious Celery and Apple, Mega Minestrone and Mmm Mushroom and Garlic Soup, are now being made with Ty Nant's pure natural mineral water to provide an unbeatable combination of healthy natural ingredients.

The 'Knobblies' feel that the addition of a natural mineral water has "enhanced the absolute integrity" of their product and subtly improved the taste.

The new improved soups will be available in Waitrose supermarkets in Wales this winter as well as in a growing portfolio of specialist health stores across the UK.

Ty Nant is delighted to be involved with this quality product and has pledged to donate all profits from the sale of the water to the charity Water Aid.

Ty Nant continues its on-going support of Team Alstare (sponsored by Suzuki and Corona) during the 2004 World Superbike Championships, with Natural Mineral Water provided to the riders at the Silverstone and Brands Hatch stages of the Championships.
Source: www.alstare.net

A record number of visitors turned out to celebrate the centenary year of the Royal Welsh Show during the week of July 19th 2004. Ty Nant once again exhibited and sampled in the WDA Food Hall, along with around 20 companies representing the cream of the Welsh Food and Drink sector. Visited by HRH Prince Charles and HM The Queen, the Show confirmed that the Welsh Agricultural and Food and Drink producing sector is alive and thriving.

Famed for placements in box office hits such as James Bond Die Another Day, American Wedding, Laurel Canyon and The Italian Job, Ty Nant's latest scoop finds the famous blue bottles placed alongside the Thunderbirds! Ty Nant also supplied a bottle of 500ml PET to each of the guests attending the star studded premier, along with a miniaturised Ty Nant Blue Bottle on a keyring for each of the goody bags. Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Competitors from over 40 countries were introduced to the refreshing taste of Ty Nant during the Llangollen Eisteddfod - a colourful festival that celebrates the best of musical and creative talent from around the world. Source: www.international-eisteddfod.co.uk

Ty Nant - famed for its innovative approach to design was chosen as the official water sponsors of one of London's most exciting design events - The London Architecture Biennale. Attended by professionals from the design world and covered by publications such as The Guardian, The Times, Time Out, Evening Standard and Elle Decoration - the event was a huge success, with 90% of the visitors that attended rating the event as excellent.

Welsh TV presenter Angharad Mair bravely took to the road on a tandem to raise money for Children's Support charity Barnardo's - during June 2004. Supported by a team of around 20 cyclists - Angharad cycled the length of Wales - even calling in at the Ty Nant factory for a well earned drink of water and to collect a cheque for £250 towards the cause. Ty Nant was the official water sponsor of the cycle-ride.

Leading celebrities flocked to trendy Berkley Square London on June 8th for the GLAMOUR magazine Women Of The Year Awards. Hosted by Johnathan Ross - the awards celebrated the best of female talent from around the world - with prizes including; TV Personality of The Year (Cat Deeley), Film Actress of The Year (Keira Knightley), Sports Woman of The Year (Serena Williams) Fashion Designer of The Year (Stella McCartney) and 'Woman Of The Year' (Christina Aguilera). Ty Nant was served from 750ml Cobalt Blue bottles throughout the awards and aftershow party.

June 2004 once again saw Ty Nant keeping the world's tennis ace's refreshed - as official water supplier to The Stella Artois Tennis Championships at Queens - the ultimate grass championships prior to Wimbledon, June 7th-13th 2004.

Hosting matches between some of the world's highest earning tennis heroes, The Stella Artois Championships is considered one of the most exhilarating tournaments in the UK sporting calendar. The 2004 tournament saw top seed Andy Roddick (Right) successfully defending his title with a straight sets victory over Sebastien Grosjean. Soaring temperatures at Queens once again ensured that Ty Nant took centre stage among players and viewers alike.

The Terrence Conran Store, New York was the focus for famed celebrity Chef Nigella Lawson's Book Launch on May 6th. Pictured left is Nigella with her bottle of Ty Nant!

Summer 2004 sees Ty Nant extending its sponsorship activity into the Extreme Sports field -partnering with the ATBA (All Terrain Boarding Association) to support both the Welsh and British Mountainboard Championships as official water sponsor. The British Championships will feature six rounds held between May and September at venues ranging from Devon to Glasgow! The Welsh Mountainboard Championships were held at the Green Man Centre, Brecon - with Ty Nant sponsoring the prize for the best Welsh Rider. Source: www.atbauk.org

Fashion icon Alexander McQueen was called upon to design an evening for American Express, to celebrated five years since the launch of the exclusive AMEX 'Centurion' card. With an impressive guest list including Kate Moss and Naomi Cambell - Mc Queen transformed Earls Court 2 into a lavish black chandeliered ballroom. 'Black' was the theme of the evening, and guests were refreshed with Spring Water in Ty Nant's award-winning minimalist TAU range.
Source: www.vogue.com

The National Restaurant Association show, McCormick Place, provided the perfect opportunity to introduce the stylish Ty Nant range to new customers from across the USA. Enthusiasm for the range was overwhelming, with buyers from a range of sectors (including hotel and leisure, restaurant, retail and casino's) keen to introduce Ty Nant into their current portfolio.

Set in the lavish Le Palais Oriental (one time holiday home of Elizabeth Taylor and George Clooney) - the MTV Party at the Cannes Film Festival was the hottest ticket in town. The party theme featured an exquisite fusion of Moroccan mystery and oriental charm with a twist of Miami Vice! The soaring temperatures at the glamorous Cote d'Azur venue ensured that over 2200 small bottle of Ty Nant were consumed during the evening!

As part of an on-going partnership with style magazine Dazed & Confused, Ty Nant supplied Natural Mineral Water to the highly anticipated book- launch of 'Persona' on March 11th - Celebrity Fashion Photographer Derrick Santini's latest collection of portraits from around the world. April also saw Ty Nant partnering with Stolichnaya Elit Vodka as Dazed & Confused hosted a party for designers Stella McCartney (right) and Dolce & Gabbana. Guests included Bjork and Sam Taylor Wood.

The Beck's Futures Prize has grown to become one of the premier arts prizes in the UK. The 2004 awards and exhibition bring together work from ten of the most exciting UK based artists - some of whom were born in Bulgaria, Turkey and the Netherlands. Ty Nant brought artistic form in the shape of award-winning PET bottles to the judges, artists and guests during the awards night on April 27th, with guests including Sir Bob Geldof and Yoko Ono.

Ty Nant was at hand to quench the thirst of captivated viewers at the European premier of 'The Day After Tomorrow' - Roland Emerich's "global-warming extravaganza rife with hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes and the onset of the next ice age" starring Emily Rossum and Jake Gyllenhaal.
Source: www.beyondcommunion.com

Held in association with NOW Magazine - the Teenage Cancer Trust Charity Party brought together a host of celebrities to raise money for teenagers fighting cancer. A bottle of Ty Nant 500ml PET was placed in each goody bag given out to all the guests - pictured left in NOW magazine.

Held at Bayfront Park, Miami, Florida, the USA American Dancestar Music Awards promised to be an evening of wild entertainment with Paris Hilton and Carmen Electra leading the madness as stars such as Moby and Paul Van Dyk carried off prestigious Dancestar gongs! Ty Nant was supplied in 500ml PET to both the stars and audience.
Source: www.dancestar.com

Cirque Du Soleil is the world's most famous circus / theatrical act company. Famed for spectacular shows featuring dazzling sets, costumes, and actors, Canadian Cirque Du Soleil has delighted over 40 million viewers in over 90 countries. To add an extra touch of style and glamour to Cirque Du Soleil's shows - Ty Nant was chosen as water supplier for the London and Amsterdam premieres of Drallion - Cirque Du Soleil's dynamic Chinese / Eastern influenced celebration of life through the circus medium.

The 6th annual The West Wales School of the Arts at Coleg Sir Gâr photography competition took place in February 2004, with the addition, carried on from 2003 of 'advertising' and 'packaging' sections. Once again, as we have come to expect, the entries displayed not only imaginative still photography but also a real understanding of design in practice.

Ty Nant has become a favourite 'must have' at fashion shows around the world. February 2004 saw Swedish designer and make-up artist Lars Wallin showing his latest collection of make-up and fashion at the newly designed Nordic Light Hotel. His choice of water for the evening was Ty Nant Natural Mineral Water in stylish 500ml PET bottles. Over 500 guests enjoyed a lavish St. Tropez style evening with fashion, festivity and lots of Ty Nant!

Ty Nant brought award wining style to Britain's most famous music industry event - THE BRITS - held at Earls Court on February 17th 2004.

Boasting an eclectic line-up of performers - including UK favourites Dido, Busted, 50 Cents and The Darkness, Ty Nant is delighted to be chosen as the Official Water Sponsor to the UK's most hotly anticipated music event, which celebrates the very best in Pop, Rock, Dance and Urban music. Ty Nant was available throughout the evening to the 3500 strong celebrity audience, and performers.

Ty Nant's recently launched TAU range has scooped it's second major design award - winning the prestigious 'Best Bottle in Glass' Award at the 2004 'Bottledwaterworld Design Awards'.

Fighting off competition from around the globe - including Brazil, Canada and Greece - TAU's simple, yet striking design won the judges unanimous vote. Claire Phoenix of Bottledwaterworld commented;

'The judges were looking forward to being impressed by the Ty Nant entry, and were not to be disappointed. The clean lines and strong black and white colour contrast on the glass TAU bottles are both distinctive and contemporary'.

Launched in March 2003 as a 'clear glass' extension of the Ty Nant range, TAU takes its name from an ancient welsh word meaning 'to be silent' which was felt to encapsulate TAU's understated clean lines, and the fresh tasting spring water drawn from its unique source on the edge of the Cambrian Mountains.

Ty Nant was chosen to refresh celebrity fashion designers and clients alike when famed Malaysian Designer Bernard Chandran opened his highly awaited exclusive boutique in London on January 30th 2004. His couture house is synonymous with quintessential chic and its show-stopping evening dresses. Drawing on inspiration from Malaysia's Chinese, Malay and Indian cultures - Bernard is without a doubt one the fashion world's most exciting figures.