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2019 brings the 30thanniversary for the TredegarHouse Folk Festival, the festivalstarted in 1988 but had to missa year due to the foot andmouth outbreak in 2001.During the early years the festivalwas primarily a dance festivalwith multiple local and Britishteams taking part in free displayson the Saturday / Sundayafternoons (24 teams in 2018),joined by at least oneinternational side. This year thatside will again be Matenik fromPrague in the Czech Republic.They are old friends of thefestival, and their colourfulcostumes, lively dances plus asuperb band of musicians alwaysadds to the atmosphere.Over the years the music side ofthe festival has expanded greatlythanks to the support of the ArtsCouncil of Wales, and we have areputation for featuring up andcoming acts (often just as theyreceive a BBC Radio 2 folkaward), while headlining theconcerts with some of the finesttalent around...which is often fromright here in Wales.This year on such a specialanniversary there will be a majorconcert on each of the three daysof the festival, plus a freeSaturday afternoon concert runby the Lyceum and Llantrisantfolk clubs which will include spotsfor local singers/musicians.Across the weekend there willalso be workshops as well asimpromptu and organised musicsessions.At the time of writing, proposedacts for the main concerts are,Friday evening: Brooks Williams(one of the greatest acousticcountry blues players), Will Poundand Eddy Jay (greatestharmonica player of hisgeneration and the nation’s
number one accordion player,these two get phenomenal
sounds from their instruments),plus Bob Fox (more than 40 yearson the folk scene, latterly knownas the Songman in War House).Saturday evening: Patty Gurdy,who is flying in from Dusseldorfand playing solo (known for hersoaring vocals), Rob Lear Band,The Hut People (accordion andamazing percussion...they willalso hold a workshop), andheadlining will be Alawcomprising Jamie Smith(accordion), Oli Wilson-Dickson(violin) and Dylan Fowler (guitar).Jamie and Oli are the front line ofthe awesome Jamie Smith’sMabon and Dylan has developedan international career.Sunday afternoon: Jez Lowe (hissongs are sung by many otherperformers), Frank Hennessy(presenter of BBC Radio Wales’sCeltic Heartbeat show and adistinctive singer songwriter),Belshazzar’s Feast (PaulHutchinson accordion and PaulSartin oboe, violin and vocals),they have played together forover 10 years and are known fortheir impressive musicianship andsense of humour, and Calan (fivebrilliant young and originaltalents...the new Welshsupergroup).Ceilidhs are held Friday andSaturday evenings, and achildren’s entertainer is on siteSaturday /Sunday afternoons,plus this all takes place in thegorgeous surroundings ofNewport’s Tredegar House (NTcar parking charges apply). Allthat is needed now for a perfectweekend for the whole family issome dry sunny weather (allevents will be under cover shouldit be wet).
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Twins play a significant role inpopular culture, from identicalpairings like Tweedledee andTweedledum to mismatchedsiblings in the form of ArnoldSchwarzenegger and DannyDeVito in...er... Twins. For mypart, I am an only child but myaunt swears she saw mydoppelgänger at a local pub.But then, surely all pubs servedoubles!Of course, it's not just peoplewho might have twins. The ideaof twinning towns to bringdisparate communities togetherin a fractured post-war Europegoes back as far as the late '40s.The concept quickly gainedpopularity and nowadays, youmight be hard pressed to findsomewhere not linked to adistant counterpart. Newport isno exception and in fact, it issomewhat spoilt because ratherthan having just one twin, it hasthree.The oldest union is withHeidenheim in southern
Germany. The relationship wasofficially cemented in 1981 andboth places have remained closeever since. The link fosteredbetween the NewportPhilharmonic Choir and theHeidenheim Oratorienchor hasproven particularly strong and tomark noteworthy anniversaries,they have exchanged gifts, suchas bespoke pottery, embroidery,and a specially-commissionedlove spoon. In recognition of thecivic partnership, the roadleading from the HarlequinRoundabout to Kingsway iscalled Heidenheim Drive.Likewise, Heidenheim has
Newporter Strasse, a small streetwhich has an English languageschool at one end and the RiverBrenz at the other. Famously,Field Marshal Rommel, known asThe Desert Fox during World WarII, was born in the town.Another of Newport's twins isKutaisi: the third largest city inGeorgia, the home of theGeorgian Parliament until lastyear, and most importantly, thebirthplace of the singer, KatieMelua. A formal application fortwinning Newport with a Soviettown was submitted to Moscowshortly after its success withHeidenheim. Many years passedwithout apparent progress butunbeknownst to the council here,Kutaisi was looking to pair upwith a British municipality.Despite there being a number ofwilling possibilities in England,the authorities settled onNewport in 1989. The choice wasperhaps made because ofperceived similarities betweenGeorgia and Wales: both are
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mountainous countries ofcomparable size with their ownlanguage and culture, as well asa shared passion for rugby. At thestart of the millennium, Kutaisirenamed one of its mainthoroughfares, Newport Street, inhonour of the association.Meanwhile, the pathwayalongside the Usk betweenNewport Bridge and the newfootbridge was christened KutaisiWalk in 2010. Admittedly, thiswould not appear to be on quitethe same scale but it's thethought that counts and at leastthere's a commemorative plaque.The final member of our trio isdoubtless the most controversial:Wuzhou in the Chinese Provinceof Guangxi was twinned withNewport in 1986. Despite this,contact has been comparativelyinfrequent. The last majorinteraction seems to have been in2004 when a delegation fromChina visited the NationalEisteddfod at Tredegar House. Inthe past year, however, local
campaigners have urged thecutting of ties in view of the YulinDog Festival. Established in2009, the Province plays host tothe annual ten day event at whicharound 10,000 of man's bestfriend are consumed. Activistsbelieve many are killedinhumanely and there are claimsthat pets are stolen specifically tobe served up to hungry festival-
goers. Definitely not the sort ofdog show we are used to overhere. A petition demanding thatNewport terminates theconnection with its twin hasgained thousands of signaturesand whilst it is often said youcan't choose your family, our cityis in the fortunate position that itmost certainly can.
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Are You Selling Your House in 2019?Its been a busy start of the year for estate agents in Newport. Th e city is continuing to increase in popularity amongst both home buyers and investors seeking to purchase properties.
Th e number of people moving to Newport is at a record high as are the number of landlords from further afi eld who are adding houses here to their property portfolios.
What Does Th is Mean for Our City?In my opinion it is a clear indication that Newport is a city on the up. Th e launch and announcement of various commercial, retail and industrial schemes over the last 12 months has helped put Newport back on the map and become a location of choice for people to move to from both the local area and further afi eld.
Th e immediate conurbations surrounding the key M4 junctions remain the most popular. On the west side of the city, houses in these areas selling very quickly and at their full asking prices. We even have people on waiting lists which is a fi rst since 2008.
As Winter Comes to an End, the Housing Market Will Spring ForwardWhilst it has been a busier winter than in previous years we anticipate the housing market to move up another notch in the Spring. Th e longer days and (hopefully) better weather traditionally encourages those that are considering moving to start the process and begin to prepare their homes and look around the market.
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It is hard to believe that thiswas my eighth year organisingand raising funds for Veteransand Pensioners from acrossSouth Wales.On Thursday the 13th Decemberthe staff canteen wastransformed by volunteers fromIPO, the Welsh Government andONS, as over 60 volunteersdescended on the canteen tohelp rearrange tables and chairs,dress the tables and lay themready for our guests to arrive. Italways amazes me to see howquickly the room is transformed.Our guests started arriving bycar, minibus and taxi (some alittle earlier than expected (at14:00 instead of 15:00, but theywere given tea/coffee andlooked after by the volunteers).The volunteers welcomed all ofthe veterans and pensionerswith a glass of Bucks Fizz ororange and lemonade. Withcoats and jackets taken, theythen chose where they wantedto be seated. Some waited tosee friends who they had notseen since last year and eyesglowed and the smiles spokevolumes at seeing each otheragain.It was only a short time later thatthe Deputy Mayor and DeputyMayoress arrived. Speecheswere given by the Deputy Mayorand Mrs Joan Reynolds and Ithanked the catering staff andthe volunteers for helping makethe event possible. A huge thankyou must also go to Mrs JoanReynolds for putting togetherthe list of attendees (no smalltask, as she worked long andhard to ensure that everyonehad the opportunity to attend,even with some very late
replies.) I also paid thanks to ourguests for attending and hopedthat they enjoyed the afternoon.Everyone stood for the prayerswhich were read by Mrs Joan
Reynolds of The Royal BritishLegion, with shivers runningdown my spine and I am surethat I was not alone in feelingemotional; the room fell silent forthe minute’s silence. The buglewas played by Mr Bill Baber.Everyone returned to their tablesfor the start of the festivities. Thecatering staff provided yetanother brilliant meal again thisyear with a four course dinnerthat would outshine even a fivestar restaurant (this coming fromso many of our guests), theysaid that the meal was faultlessand that they were all so gratefulfor the courtesy and kindnessshown by the staff waiting onthem. John Pullinger, Iain Bell,Jan Jones, Nick Barford andScott Howell were a huge hit,not only with the staff for joiningin, but also the pensioners andveterans. Well done to you all fortaking time to come and supportall the other volunteers.The entertainment was providedin the form of The Cats Pyjama’s
(fromBristol), three verytalented young ladies and theONS Choir. Again everyone wasin awe of the talent and I havebeen asked for them to comeagain in 2019. I hope that thiswill be possible and will beasking to book them both againfor 2019. Even though most ofour guests had started leavingaround 19:00, the canteenerupted when the Welsh nationalanthem was sung by the choirwith everyone left joining in.Scott Howell took charge of thehuge free raffle and did anamazing job (maybe he will addthis to his busy calendar eachyear, fingers crossed). He helpedwherever he could and did sowith great gusto, much to theenjoyment of the veterans andpensioners.All the veterans and pensionerswere presented with a fabulousgoodie bag that had beendonated by NGARA Media UK,based in Cwmbran.Lastly, my ever grateful thanksgo to all the staff whovolunteered to wait on thetables, help set up the canteen,cook and serve the meal andentertain our guests. I know a lotof you said that I did an amazingjob again this year, but it wouldnot have been at all possiblewithout your fabulous help andsupport.2019 is already in my diary,some invites have already beensent to ensure that dates aremarked on calendars and I lookforward to seeing everyone thereagain.
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FROM THE FIRST DAY that the Twmbarlwm Societywas formed our motto has been “Dedicated toResearch, Restore and Protect MynyddTwmbarlwm” and here nearly 10 years on, thatsentiment is as relevant as ever – and we arehopeful to push forward with that mantra evenmore this coming year.
Five years ago the Society took part in a survey (alongwith other local societies) that had been commissionedby Torfaen and Caerphilly County councils to helpidentify ways in which the area could bedeveloped in the future.
Since the publication of that survey,known as the ‘Twmbarlwm and MynyddMaen Scoping Study’, funding has beenput in place and CTS are now hopeful thatsome of the proposals we put forward to thesurvey will be implemented over the next few years.
The overall project is referred to as ‘The AdventureTriangle’, it takes in the mountain ridge running from theA467 Hafodyrynys - Pontypool road to Twmbarwlm andalong the Monmouthshire Brecon Canal.
Proposals in this project include the development of‘physical links and key connections between Cwmcarnover Mynydd Maen and Twmbarlwm’ to Torfaen.
To put it simply the idea is to encourage more peopleto make use of the mountain ridge for recreation bylinking the common and Twmbarwlm to the CwmcarnVisitor Centre and Forest Drive and to Blaen Bran inCwmbran. There will be improved signage and trackrepairs done to aid cross-common cycling, horse ridingand walking routes to link Blaen Bran and Cwmcarn.
As far as the Society is concerned, we are now moreoptimistic that some plans that we have had in place foryears will now come to fruition. Indeed some projectshave already been put in place.
Projects include everything from landscape repair anderecting new signs to addressing illegal off-roading andanti-social behaviour. To help achieve these aims we willbe calling for a great deal of volunteer help in the monthsahead. So please watch this space for further informationand regularly check out our website and Facebook page.
CTS meet at the car park belowTwmbarlwm’s summit for a litterpick and volunteer workday on thelast Sunday of every month towhich everyone is invited, it’s not allhard work and it’s a greatopportunity to find your way aroundup there. We organise walks andother events up the mountain andat Crosskeys RFC throughout theyear so watch our website andFacebook page for details. www.twmbarlwm.co.uk
Improved paths and signs can onlyencourage more events like the St David’sHospice Twmbarlwm Trek.
Some much needed repair work will need to be done to theScheduled Ancient Monument after the wild fires of last year
Over 40 volunteers helped out with there-seeding of the Tump last October
If you are interested in volunteering, come along andmeet us - there’s plenty of opportunity to do so at theother events we hold. For instance, just around the
corner it’s the annual tradition of tramping up toTwmbarlwm on Good Friday (April 19th) – what
we now call our Hot-Cross-Bun Walk. Againthis year there will be organised walks fromthe Stony Bridge in Pontymister, Cwmcarn
Visitor Centre and Cwmbran.We also have a couple of our popular historical
talks planned.There will be a talk at Crosskeys RFC onthe History of Newport Castle (TBC) and later in Marchthere will be a fascinating talk on the famous Bowmen ofGwent and the part they played at the Battle of Agincourt.
There are also walks planned - one around the ForestDrive, one to Pwll Tra and another to Llanderfel Chapel.Each of these walks is always very popular so pleasekeep an eye on our website for announcements.
Many members come along to these events, it’salways a good time to catch up with news of what thesociety is up to, and with all the work we anticipate in thefuture we need all the help we can get.
Terry Evans (Chairman CTS)
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As previously related he was
promoted to Captain in December
1869, then commanding HMSShearwater (1871 – 1872) he
continued hydrographical work.
This included an oceanographic
research of the sea currents around
Gibraltar. This experience lead to
him being next appointed to HMSChallenger, a steam assisted 2,306
ton corvette, which was sent on a
three year voyage
circumnavigating the world
carrying out oceanographic
exploration.
This voyage was the first time that
the world’s oceans were
systematically investigated for
scientific purposes. The crew
included a team of civilian
scientists as well as officers
experienced as naval surveyors.
Challenger spent the first year in
the Atlantic, then in 1874,
travelling between Cape Town and
Australia, she investigated in a
southerly direction visiting
Marion, Kerguelon and the Heard
islands. She next ventured south as
far as 66º 40´ S, 78º 22´E, where
ice prevented further progress.
Challenger became the first steam-
propelled vessel to cross the
Antarctic Circle.
On this voyage Nares took his nine
year old son, William Grant Nares
with him, accompanied by a tutor,
Adam Ebbels, who unfortunately
died later in the voyage. Another
unique feature of the expedition
was the innovative extensive use of
photography as a means of
recording records, which ensured
it a place in history. Nares
published a two volume book in
1878, entitled ‘Voyage to the PolarSea’, which is now highly valued
for its early photographs.
In 1874, Nares was recalled and
appointed to command the Alertand Discovery vessels during the
British Arctic Expedition. He was
an ideal choice for this because of
his past experience in both Arctic
and Antarctic expeditions. He was
then in the prime of his life and
one of the most experienced
surveyors existing at that time. The
ships attempted to reach the North
Pole by sailing into the Arctic
Ocean, via Smith Sound, which
separated Greenland from
Ellesmere Island. This attempt
failed and the Alert only managed
to reach Floeberg Beach at 82º N,
on the north-east tip of Ellesmere
Island, one of the highest Northern
Latitudes reached at that date.
This voyage lasted 18 months but
was blighted by an outbreak of the
highly dreaded disease – scurvy.
This outbreak, particularly
amongst sledging parties, became
so severe that it was decided to
make an early return in autumn
1876. This decision probably saved
many lives amongst those affected.
Nares was severely criticised for
Bygones 9 by Steve Barber
(Part 5)
Llansantffraed andThe Nares Family
We will now continue discussing the Naval career of George StrongNares, following his progress after his 1869 transit of the Suez Canal,which so upset the French nation.
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allowing scurvy to develop, he
pointed out that he had regularly
issued rations of lime juice the
recognised preventive. It was later
discovered that it had been boiled
before being bottled to enhance
the storage. The boiling caused the
loss of much of the vitamin ‘C’
content, making it practically
useless.
Nares was made a Fellow of the
Royal Society in 1875 and in 1877
awarded the gold medal of the
Royal Geographic Society and also
the Sociėtė de Géographic de Paris.
In 1876 he was knighted by Her
Majesty Queen Victoria, then in
1878 he was appointed again to the
Alert to carry out further
surveying work in the Magellan
Straight. After one season, he was
recalled and appointed Marine
Adviser to the Board of Trade. He
served in the Harbour Department
from 1879 to 1896. He was a
Conservator of the River Mersey
from 1896 to 1910. He officially
retired from active Naval service in
1886.
Nares was made a Rear Admiral in
1887 and placed on the retired list
of Vice Admirals in 1892. One
point of interest is that Nares was a
member of the ‘Ship Committee’
for Captain Scott’s ill-fated
Antarctic expedition. Nares died
in 1915 and his wife, Mary Grant,
in1905. He was buried at Long
Ditton Churchyard on the 19th
January 1915. Two of his sons also
entered the Royal Navy and one of
them, Vice Admiral John Dodd
Nares (1877 to 1957), became
Assistant Hydrographer and
Director of the International
Hydrographic Bureau at Monaco.
Nares certainly left his mark on
the world’s geography because his
name was so frequently used in
naming many of the regions that
he encountered. Examples of this
are Nares Harbour in the
Admiralty Islands, Nares Deep in
the North Atlantic, two Capes in
the Canadian Arctic, Nares Landin northern Greenland, NaresStraight between Ellesmere Island
and Greenland and Mount Naresin Victoria Land in the Antarctic,
etc. etc..
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Places of Worship
The Parish Church of St. Julians,Heather Road Sunday 10.00am and Daily 9.30amFather David MatthewsTel: 01633 258040www.stjuliansparishchurch.co.uk
St. Julians Baptist Church CentreSunday 10.30am and 6.30pmRev. Clive Taylor. Tel 01633 258042
St Julians Methodist Church, CaerleonRoad Sunday 10.30am Morning Worship & Junior ChurchSunday 6.30pm 1st & 3rd Sunday of monthEvening WorshipMonday 2pm Monday ClubTuesday 1.30pm Toddlers
7.30pm Wives GroupWednesday 9.30am Stroke Association
2.30pm Women’s Fellowship6.00-7.30pm Brownies 7.30-9.00pm Guides
Thursday 11am-12noon Coffee MorningFriday 10.30am Cwm Bayeux
StitchersSaturday 10.30 Coffee MorningA warm welcome to all above services &meetings extended to all.Minister Rev Les Jones 01633 843322
Duckpool Road Baptist Church, Duckpool RoadSunday 10.30am Family Service and YoungChurch . Evening Service at 6.30pmWednesday 7.30 pm Bible Study andPrayer. Tel 01633 662094 A very warm wel-come to all
Newport Gateway ChurchSunday 10.30am. Tel 01633 22100
Summerhill Baptist ChurchSunday 11.00am and 6.30pmRev. Peter Wood. Tel 01633 223400
St. John the EvangelistSunday 10.45amWeds Communion10.30amTel 01633 674155
St Mary’s - Wharf RoadSunday 9.15amTel 01633 674155
Penylan Baptist ChurchSunday 11.00am1st Wednesday of the month Coffee morning 11.00am-12.00pm
Newport CathedralSunday 8.00am Holy Eucharist 10.30am Cathedral Eucharist5.00pm Choral EvensongEvery weekday 8.00 am Morning Prayer8.15 am Holy EucharistEveryday except Wednesdays 5.00 pmEvensong Wednesday 6.30 pm Choral EvensongThursdays only 10.30 am Cathedral Eucharist
Contact details 01633 267464 Email [email protected] www.newportcathedral.org.uk
St Martins-in-the-GaerSunday 9.30am Holy EucharistContact details 01633 267464, Email [email protected],
St Marks Church, Gold TopsSunday 8.00am Holy Communion10.30am Sung Eucharist6.00pm Evensong Wednesday 11.00am Holy CommunionRev Dr Paul Thompson 01633 252046
Stow Park Church Centre, BrynhyfrydRd, NewportSunday 10.45amSunday 3.00pm Oedfa Gymraeg (WelshLanguage Service)Sunday 5.30pm Informal Service with Tea Wednesday Prayers 10.00am, Bible Class11.15amCafe with light meals and shop is nowopen Tuesday to Friday only. Volunteerswelcome. www.stowparkchurch.org.uk /01633 843730
Eglwys Annibynnol Mynydd SeionHill Street, Casnewydd NP20 1LZOedfa Gymraeg am10.30 Bore Sul ac YsgolSulWelsh Language Service at 10.30am onSundays Croeso Cynnes i Bawb A warm welcome to fluent Welsh speakersand learners. www.mynyddseion.org.ukSian Howley 01633 [email protected] Maher 01633 243700 [email protected]
St Paul's City Centre ChurchThe old Post Office building on BridgeStreetSunday 10.30am01633 266076www.stpaulsnewport.org.uk
King’s ChurchLower Dock Street, NewportSunday 10.30am and 5.00pm 01633 244453
Society of Friends (Quakers)Caerleon Town Hall1st & 3rd Sundays 10.30am01633 264210
Beechwood Park Presbyterian Church,Chepstow Road NP19 8JH Sunday 11.00am Worship ServiceFamily service 3rd Sunday of monthOpen Door Coffee morning every Friday10am - 12noonFree morning for chat, making friends, andfellowship
Newport Christian Spiritualist ChurchOrchard Lane Community Centre off
Stafford RoadFriday Service 7.00pm- 8.30pmSunday Service 6.30pm-8.00pmTuesday Healing Clinic 6.30pm-8.30pm
New Dimensions124 Lower Dock Street. Newport. NP201EG.Tel: 01633 214264 (Facebook – New Dimensions, FWM )Services: Sunday 11am & Wed 6pm
Spiritualist National Union Church29 Charles Street, NewportSunday 6.30pm-8pmMon/Tues 7pm-8pm01633 895065
Grace Baptist AssemblyMalpas Community CentrePillmawr RoadSunday 3.00pm
Bishpool Methodist churchRingland CircleSunday worship 10.30amCoffee morning 4th Wednesday everymonth 10.30am to 12.30pm.
Holy Trinity Church Christchurch Newport NP18 1JJSunday 8.00am Holy CommunionSunday 10.30am Sung Eucharist 2nd Sunday of month 10.30am Family ServiceSunday 6.00pm EvensongWednesday 10.30am Holy Communion Rev Michael Jarman 01633 420701
The Warehouse Church 23 Mill Parade, Newport, NP20 2JQ Sunday 10:30am, Wednesday 7:30pm (please check website and social media fordetails) Pastors: Robbie & Donna Howells 01633 250001 [email protected] www.thewarehousechurch.tv
Abundant Life CentreMonday- 19:00 Asian OutreachWednesday - 19:00 Bridge for lifeThursday- 19:30 Prayer meetingFriday - 22:00 Prayer Sunday- 10:30 Family Worship Pastor: Maldwyn Holland 58 Lower Dock Street, Newport NP20 1EGFacebook- Abundant Life Centre, NewportGear Christian Centre, Gear NewportSunday Worship 10:30amWednesday 10:30amRobert Davies 07598 750040Francis Davies 07818 406392Church of Christ (Iglesia ni Cristo)Llanthewy Road, Newport, NP20 4LDAdult Services on Thursday 6pm and Sat-urday 11am.Childrens Services on Saturday 1pmA truly Christian Church. All welcome.Website incmedia.orgBro Michael 07984 833645
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It was a dull, dreary Sunday morning in Januarywhen we decided to cheer ourselves up by going fora walk.
I was thinking of maybe a stroll along the canal or a quicktrip to the Heritage Coast for a meander along the beach,followed by a nice cup of coffee somewhere. I don't quiteknow how it happened but I was persuaded that it wouldbe a good idea to tackle Sugarloaf Mountain again. It hadbeen at least six months since we first walked up themountain, it was one of the hottest days of 2018 so it wasa different walk this time with the rain, mist and even asmidgen of snow at the top. I was impressed by the number of people we encountered early on a Januarymorning, all enjoying their walk to the summit,some finding in easier than others! Asfor us, we would most certainly not beclassed as mountain walkers, wemuch prefer the flat. The final assent tothe summit on both occasions provedto be a little challenging but the rewardsfar outweighed the physical discomfort. Ilove my regular gentle strolls along canalpaths or through pretty parks, often followed by a coffee and slice of cake butthe expedition to the top of SugarloafMountain was well worth the effort, mainlyfor the views but also for the sense ofachievement.My advice is to take it slowly and when youare in desperate need of a rest just stop and pretend thatyou want to take in the view, even if it is after every 10steps. A flask of coffee and a snack is a must.
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The Rotary Club of Newport Sec: Peter Landers 01633 213049
www.rotarynewport.org
email:[email protected]
The Rotary Club of Newport Uskmouth Sec: Keith Minton 01633 423368
www.nuws.org.uk
email: [email protected]
The Rotary Club of CaerleonSec: Gerry Fulcher 07891 390255
www.rotary-ribi.org/caerleon
email: [email protected]
The Rotary Club of St Woolos NewportSec: Alan Thomas
email: [email protected]
The Crystal Lodge of FreemasonsMeet monthly at the Masonic Hall, Newport.
If you are interested in joining our charitable, fraternal society contact: The Assistant Secretary
Email: [email protected]
CHOICESCome and join us - we meet at St Julian’s BaptistChurch Hall, Beaufort Road, Newport
Every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month
Doors open 7.00pm
Speakers, demonstrations, musical evenings,dining out, mystery trips and theatre trips
For more details ring 01633 762063
Retired Persons Welfare ClubEvery Thursday. Caerleon Town Hall
Contact: Val Stocker 01633 420158
Friends of Newport’s Ornamental Parks.If you would like to become a Friend of Newport’sOrnamental Parks contact Kerry on 01633 660716or go to the website www.fonop.org.uk
Newport Central WI We now meet in the Newport Centre, Emlyn 1room, Kingsway, 2nd Monday of the month at 1.30pm. New members welcome. For more informationcontact Gay Thomas, 01633 274527 [email protected], or Gwent Federation office, 01633 864456 [email protected]
Beechwood WI Meets in Christchurch Church hall, Christchurch
1st Monday in the month, from 7pm. For moreinformation contact [email protected] orLouise 01633 282439,
Gwent Federation office 01633 854456
East Side Art ClubEveswell Community Centre, Eveswell Street
Tuesday 7.00pm-9.00pm. All abilities and mediameet to draw/paint, hold exhibitions and arrangeworkshops. New members welcome
For more details ring 01633 674033
Cwtsh Arts and Community Centre For details of events and venue hire check out ourwebsite, follow us on Facebook & Twitter and signup to our newsletter. 226 Stow Hill, Newport NP204HA. [email protected] www.cwtsh.org
MERCHED Y WAWR CASNEWYDD A’R CYLCH(for Welsh Speakers & Learners)
Dewch aton ni i fwynhau gweithgareddau amrywiol.
Yr ail nos Iau bob mis (Medi-Mehefin) am 7:30 y.h.
yn Neuadd Eglwys Bethesda, Cefn Road, Ty-du.
Ffôn: Bronwen Green 01633 894404 / Vivien Lee01633 894896
Newport and County Horticultural Society. Winter talks and summer outings.
For further information contact Gay Thomas on01633 274527
Gwent Family History Society (Newport Branch)Help Desk at Newport Reference Library
2nd Wednesday of each month 2pm-4pm
Beginners Class at the Civic Centre
7.00pm on the second Wednesday of each month.
Branch Meeting at the Civic Centre
7.00pm on the Last Wednesday of each month
Contact 01633 421378
La Leche of NewportLa Leche League Groups provide mother-to-mother support by holding regular meetings onvarious aspects of mothering throughbreastfeeding. Location details or furtherinformation please contact Rhiannon 01633 892505
St. Joseph's (Casnewydd) RFCMini and junior rugby
New players welcome from age 7 to 15.
See www.stjosephsrfc.org.uk for details or
26th Newport Scout GroupBeavers - ages 5.5 to 7 - Tuesdays 5.45pm to6.45pm
Cubs - ages 8 to 10.5 - Wednesdays 6.45pm to8.15pm
Shaftesbury Community Centre
Contact Paula on 07894 388340
Learn FREE Raja Yoga Meditationwith the Brahma Kumaris Newport
For information please contact
Rupdaye: [email protected]
Text: 07908 221731
Beechwood Bowling ClubContact Ron 01633 672440
www.beechwoodbowlingclub.co.uk
Newport Indoor Bowling CentreThe Glebeland, Bank Street. Contact 01633 264343
www.newportindoorbowls.co.uk
St. Julians Ladies Bowls Club Meets at the Glebelands Bowling Green. Newmember’s welcome, practice sessions Mondayafternoons (summer) from 2.00pm. For moreinformation contact Gay Thomas, 01633 274527 [email protected]
Newport Community Choir Are looking for new members. Open to men andwomen, we rehearse on Wednesdays, 5.30-6.45pmat Gwent Music (NP20 6NS). For more detailsplease contact [email protected]
Christchurch Music SocietyWe are an amateur music society welcoming newmembers on stage and back stage. We meet on a
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Wednesday at 7.30pm at Christchurch ChurchHall, Newport. Contact the secretary for moredetails Martyn Brown 07896 284424
www.christchurchmusicsociety.co.uk
Newport OrchestraCan you play an orchestral instrument?
The orchestra NOW rehearse weekly (in schoolterm time) on Monday 7.30-9.30pm at YMCA,Mendelgief Road, Newport.
Please contact the Secretary by e-mail [email protected] or visit the websitewww.newportorchestra.co.uk
The Lyceum Folk Club of Newport Held every Thursday at 8.30pm at the CrindauConstitutional Club. Malpas Road Newport
For more details ring 07966 754366
Newport Folk ClubEvery Thursday 8.45 at Newport Fugitives AthleticClub, High Cross
Contact Malcolm Charnley on 07973 278932
The Newport Medieval Ship The Ship Centre is opened Fridays & Saturdays10.30am – 4.30pm
Unit 20 Estuary Road, Queensway Meadows IndEst, Newport, NP19 4SP
Newport and Gwent Philatelic Society Meetings are held twice a month in Room 3 of theCivic Centre Newport, 7pm every secondWednesday. All ages welcome. For more detailsplease contact Roy Bentley. 01633 [email protected]
South Wales and Mon. Numismatic Societymeets on the 1st Monday of the month in Newportfor anyone interested in coins, tokens, Medals,Banknotes.
For details please contact the Chairman on
01633 413238 or Secretary on 02920 561564
City of Newport Model Engineering SocietyEvery Wednesday 7.30pm - Bits or Natter
Every Saturday 11am to 5pm - working on site,track repairs tidying etc. Glebelands Park, Newport(by the Newport Bowls Club)
www.newportmodelengineering.uk
Newport Royal Naval AssociationA warm welcome to ex matelots/marines, Meet atBaneswell Club, Stow Hill 1st Tuesday everymonth. For more details [email protected] www.newport-rna.co.uk
Book Club Last Tuesday in the month at 2.30pm – Just turnup at the Hand Post Pub. Contact: Daphne Shirley01633 257796
Whist ClubCome and meet new friends. Blaen-y-Pant Centre.Tues, Weds & Sat at 6.30pm. For details 01633 853348
Newport Chess Club Meets every Wednesday from 7:00pm-10:00pm atthe Baneswell Community Centre.
For further information, including directions, visitour website at www.newportchessclub.org.uk orphone Roger Lockyer on 01633 252003
Newport Scrabble ClubMeet at Malpas Community Centre every Tuesday
6.30pm to 9.30pm. Beginners welcome. For more
details call 01633 858758
Bridge lessons Gwent Bridge Academy Newport.
Contact [email protected]
Tel 01633 222224 or www.gwentbridge.co.uk
Friends of the John Frost SchoolWe are part of the school community raising funds
and supporting the school.
We usually meet on the 2nd Thursday in the
month. See our web pages or email
Newport U3Afor those retired or near retirement, we meet at
Shaftesbury Methodist Church each Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday during term time. Nearly 40
interest groups from Art to Welsh. New members
very welcome. For more details Contact Angela
Robins 07980 970967 or www.newportu3a.org.uk,
Friends of Newport Museum and Art Gallery(FoNMAG)Talks in Newport Art Gallery at 7pm
March 13th & April 10th.
Summer Excursions to be confirmed
Find details and programme at
http://www.fonmag.org.uk/
Newport Diabetes UK GroupWe meet the third Thursday of every month 7-8.30
pm, St Julius and Aaron Church Hall, Heather
Road, Newport, NP19 7JT.
Come and join us for information about Type 1 and
Type 2 Diabetes and good company.
Contact Sarah Gibbs 07743447331 or visit
www.newport.diabetesukgroup.org
Probus Newport is a club for retired Professional and Business men.
Meet every other Tuesday morning at the
Greenmeadow Golf and Country Club.
The formal meeting at 11.00am, but come earlier
for a coffee and chat.
Contact Stuart Murray on 07895695273 or email
[email protected] or visit
www.probusnewport.org.uk
SGI Nichiren Buddhist group in NewportWe hold meetings in Newport once a month and
invite people to come along.
If you are interested in, please contact us through
SGI-UK website: www.sgi-uk.org
City Clickers Photography Club We are a friendly camera club based at Lysaght
Institute, NP19 0HE.
We meet on the last Tuesday of each month from
7pm to 9pm.
We offer a mix of monthly print competitions,
visiting speakers or occasional workshops.
Field visits are undertaken in the local area from
time to time to improve our skills.
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Excavation work on thefoundations for the dam at Pen-y-Garreg began in April 1895,when the railway line that wasconstructed for the building of thedams reached the site. Work on themasonry of the dam itself started atthe end of the following year.
Although there are actually fourdams in the valley of the Elan River,Pen-y-Garreg is often regarded asthe 'middle dam' in the series.
Pen-y-Garreg Reservoir
This spectacular scenery isslightly less than a two hourdrive from Newport. On anaverage it rains 235 days a
year on the Elan Estate, forthe perfect day out make sureyou check the local weatherforecast before you leave.
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