APRIL/MAY 2007 WHAT’S ON IN DEVAUDEN www.devauden.org.uk ISSUE 9 News from the Committee of the Hood Memorial Hall

Sun. 15th April HOOD MEMORIAL HALL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING LITTER & BITTER* The Committee’s AGM will be held at the hall on Friday 27th April AFTERNOON As well as reviewing the projects carried out at the hall over the past year, the Annual General Meeting is also (* or lager, cider, lemonade etc.) an opportunity to find out about plans for the future of the hall. The committee to manage our village hall for the coming year will also be elected. All are welcome so please come along. Come and help tidy up the The meeting will start at 8 p.m. village and hall grounds. Volunteers are needed to help collect litter, clean signs and other mainte- nance jobs. This will be followed by a few well- earned drinks in the Masons Arms. Meet at the village hall at 2.30 p.m.

FLICKS IN THE STICKS SAT. 28 TH APRIL VILLAGE FETE FILM NIGHT WITH FISH ‘N’ CHIPS SUPPER. SAT. 14 TH JULY To get you in the mood for the forthcoming Casino Night at the village hall Flicks in Plans are already underway for this the Sticks returns to Devauden Village Hall to show last year’s box office smash “Casino year’s Devauden Village Fete. If you Royale” starring Daniel Craig as James Bond, 007. The film starts at 8 p.m. have any suggestions or if you are Tickets £5 on the door (includes fish ‘n’ chips supper). able to help in any way then please Bring your own liquid refreshments. call John Rowlands on 01291 650846 Did you know? Last year a new cinema system was installed at the hall—the picture and sound quality are very good or email [email protected]. and we have new comfy seats too!

CA$INO NIGHT SAT. 5 TH MAY

 Roulette  Blackjack   Food  Bar  Music 

All proceeds to Devauden Village Hall.

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FOOTBALL WEDNESDAY CLUB DEVAUDEN W.I. SCOUTS The Wednesday club has re- Devauden Women’s Institute Football is now thriving Ist Shirenewton Beavers start at the Village Hall and is meets locally at members Colony has been running for a again in Devauden. being run by houses on 2nd Tuesday of year now and is currently full Devauden Green AFC was Youth Services with help from every month. They have an with 13 Beaver Scouts attend- interesting and varied pro- only re-formed in 2004 after local volunteers. ing each Thursday from 5.45 an absence of 27 years and the gramme of guest speakers. The club is held every to 6.45 p.m. club has made tremendous For more information contact Wednesday from 6.30 to 8.30 progress in this short period Eira Firth on 01291 623971 or To join this fun, social group p.m. and is for children aged 9 for 6-8 year olds contact of time. Ann Jones on 0129 650853. to 16. Becky Lewis on 01291 650304 They are currently clear by or Julia Hitchcock on 01291 five points at the top of East WEBSITE www.devauden.org.uk 650548 to go on the waiting Division 3 and they list. have also reached the quarter Visit the Devauden Village local services. If you know of final of the Benevolent Cup Website for details of events any relevant information that 1st Shirenewton Scouts where they will play Undy at the village hall and clubs should be included or if you meet at the hall on Thursday Athletic B. To add to a fantas- that are active in the area. would like to contribute an arti- evenings from 7 to 9 pm. cle about the village then please tic year of football at The minutes and agenda of the If you are interested in be- send an email to Devauden Green, the club has meetings of the Devauden come a leader for the Cubs or reached the final of the Fish- Council are now [email protected]. Scouts then please contact wick Cup against , to be available on the website. Do you have any photos of Dave Richardson on 01291 held on Friday 13th April un- These include details of plan- Devauden? We are collecting 620356. der floodlights at Caldicot ning applications and other them to display on the website Stadium (kick off 6:30 pm). topics that may be of interest and are particularly keen to have There will be plenty of local to residents. some photos from yesteryear. FITNESS PHILATES village support at the We can scan old photos without game and all are hopeful of a The website also aims to pro- Every Monday at the Village damaging them so if you have vide useful information to Hall. 6.15 to 7.15 p.m. All lev- great celebration! any that may be suitable please people living in Devauden and els welcome. Call 01291 contact John Davis on 01291 The team has received spon- the surrounding area, such as, 650938 or send an email via the 650705 for more information. sorship of a new kit, gener- shop opening times, bus time- ously provided by Gary Plum- tables, and contact details for website. ley Estate Agents of Newport. HIRING THE VILLAGE HALL BOWLS KEEP FIT The Hood Memorial Hall is The Devauden Short Mat available for hire for parties, Bowls Club meet at the hall clubs, meetings and other Aerobics/Keep Fit sessions every Tuesday from 7.30 to 9 events. The hall has central with Hannah are held at the p.m. The club is looking for heating, a well-equipped Village Hall on Monday, more members so come along kitchen, disabled access, baby Wednesday and Friday morn- changing facilities and a cinema and have a go. ings from 7.15 for 45 minutes. The cost is £22.80 per week system. The costs for one-off events or £8.50 for one session. are given below. Reduced SENIOR CITIZENS rates are available for regular sessions. To make a booking The Senior Citizens’ Club meet in the Village Hall on the first SHOP or for more information call Cath Richards on 01291 650711. Wednesday of every month at

2 p.m. Shop opening times: Morning session (9am to 12.30pm) £20 Mon &Tue 8 to1 and 3 to 5 Afternoon session (1.30pm to 5.30pm) £30 Bouncy castle (morning or afternoon session) £20 extra Wed 8 to 1 MASON’S ARMS Meeting Room £8 per hour Thu & Fri 8 to 1 and 3 to 5 Sat 9 to 12 Private function (7pm to 11.30 pm ) £50 Pub opening times: (plus £25 refundable deposit against breakages or damage) Sun 9 to 11 Weddings 9.30am – 11.30 pm £150 Mon-Sat 5.30 to 11.30 pm Post Office: (plus set up and clear up charge £50) . Mon to Fri 9 to 1 Sun 1.30 to 6.00 pm Bar—there is an additional £25 charge if a licence is required. Sat 9 to 12 If you would like to contribute an article for the next edition of this newsletter then please call John Davis on 01291 650938 or send an email to: [email protected]. Thanks to Mike Davies for printing this newsletter.