Newport Matters July 2015 The official newspaper of New shops step Meeting approves Wales into Friars Walk

Footwear retailer schuh, International Convention Centre Yankee Candle – run by a Newport businessman – and Coffee#1 have signed to Friars Walk. Opposite the new H&M, schuh’s store will be the company’s first in the city and will include a broad range of branded casual shoes and sports footwear as well as its own products plus a children’s department. It joins a strong and growing catwalk of fashion retailers with many making their debut in Newport or returning to the city centre – Architect Scott Brownrigg’s impression of the new Wales International Convention Centre including a 90,000 sq ft Debenhams, Next, Topshop, Construction work on the More than 200 jobs “Congratulations to all New Look and River Island. new Wales International vice-president of facilities will be created during the involved in this exciting Friars Walk also Convention Centre at the and development Russell three-year construction and prestigious project incorporates a significant Celtic Manor – the largest Phillips said: “We are phase and the centre is which will raise the city’s leisure and restaurant offer facility of its kind in Wales excited by the news that expected to sustain around profile even further after with Cineworld alongside and the south west of this project has won full 250 permanent jobs once it the successful hosting of the likes of Las Igaunas, England – is due to begin planning approval from becomes fully operational global events such as the Le Bistro Pierre, GBK early next year. Newport City Council. in 2019. Nato summit. and Prezzo. Last month, the council’s “We secured outline Independent economic With less than four “We should be proud that planning committee planning last July and, impact studies show it will months to go to opening, the Wales International welcomed the proposal and since then, we’ve been bring a substantial boost to construction of the retail Convention Centre will be gave it the green light talking with local residents, the Welsh economy, and leisure scheme is now in Newport and it will subject to conditions. the council and creating demand for well advanced. bring people from around Designed to attract major environment agencies, around 110,000 bedroom the world to our doorstep. events from across the as well as our conference nights per annum for hotels It is another sign that our world, the proposed clients and experts from the throughout South Wales. state-of-the-art auditorium, convention industry, city is a place where people exhibition hall and to ensure our final planning Councillor Bob Bright, want to invest which will associated facilities will have submission was as leader of Newport City benefit everyone who lives capacity for 4,000 delegates. comprehensive as possible.” Council, said: and works here.” How Friars Walk will look . . . e d i s n I Dementia friendly Velothon New Mayor calls Healthy eating Food festival Newport loves our city for charity support at Newport schools fast approaching

Recycle for Newport – pop me in your blue recycling box News... Newyddion... Nominate your local Newport Newport High Street hero pharmacy’s bus services prescription for success

‘on-demand’ A Newport business which featured in March’s Newport Matters was Bus services in certain You can still ask to travel named Independent rural areas of Newport are on the day but you will Pharmacy Practice of the changing from a regular only be able to do this at Year in the Welsh Pharmacy timetable to an the times the bus has Awards 2015. ‘on-demand’ service. already been booked by Pill Pharmacy was also Bus service 31 from other passengers. a finalist for the Business Marshfield, St Brides It is a more cost-effective Development Award. & to the city way of running this bus Support your local High Street Asim Ali, pharmacist centre is following the lead service and also offers People are being can be made on the Support and owner of the business of the 62 from and greater flexibility catering encouraged to nominate the Your High Street Facebook which also includes the Redwick by operating to for appointments, work businesses and individuals page where more local Post Office, spent two suit customer demand. schedules, shopping and who make the biggest information can also be years refurbishing the Customers can book a bus other commuter needs. contribution to their local found. The winners will property – and received when they want to travel Customers are picked up high streets. be announced during a grant from the Pill and the buses will only run and dropped off at defined For the second year, the Regeneration Project for High Street Week, when they are required bus stops which for the Support Your High Street work to the façade – so it 19-26 September. instead of operating to Marshfield service includes campaign will celebrate the could provide essential a fixed timetable. Tesco on Cardiff Road and valuable contribution local services to the community. Help to promote the Bookings should be made the Royal Gwent Hospital, shopping areas make to the Around £6 million was campaign via Facebook 24 hours in advance when while the Bishton and economy and the spent during the a pick-up point and time Red wick service stops community. and Twitter Regeneration are agreed. include Newport Retail Park. It is a key part of the Welsh @highstreetwales Project led by Newport City Multiple bookings on To book a seat call Government’s vibrant and For more information visit Council with support from different days can be Newport Bus on viable places programme. www.gov.wales/topics/ the Welsh Government’s made up to two weeks 01633 211202 between Heroes awards close on housing-andregeneration/ European Regional in advance. 9am and 5pm. 10 August and entries regeneration/high-street Development Fund.

As well as Shereen, Worker the team is made up of We can help you stay representatives from Gwent Police, other Gwent councils, receives Aneurin Bevan University safe, warm and secure Health Board, National Probation Service, Coleg Newport City Council has or landlords looking to The applicant’s ability praise Gwent, Coleg y Cymoedd launched Safe, Warm and improve a tenanted property to repay the loan will be and the South Wales Fire and Secure, a new home may also qualify. assessed by Newport Rescue Service. improvement loans People who cannot easily Credit Union as part of Shereen Williams, from The PCC’s award scheme funded by the obtain commercial lending but the application process. Newport City Council, recognises the importance Welsh Government. who need home improvem ents For further information was a member of a team of working in partnership Safe, Warm and Secure are encourage d to apply. recognised at a Gwent Police to deliver improved services will offer interest-free loans There is an administration contact Sandra Batten on awards ceremony for their to the citizens of Gwent. of up to £25,000. fee of 15 per cent of the 01633 656656 work in tackling extremism. It is primarily aimed at value of the loan, but this or email Police and Crime owner-occupiers but can be repaid with the sandra.batten@ Commissioner (PCC) tenants with a long lease, loan in instalments. newport.gov.uk Ian Johnston presented his Working in Partnership award to the agencies who Members’ Members’ allowances Levels were set by the deliver the ‘Prevent’ strategy for the year 2014/15 Independent Remuneration – a joined-up response to the allowances are now available to view Panel for Wales and the challenges presented by Shereen Williams with Mike on the council’s website council is not legally terrorism and aspects Davies, Gwent Police 2014/15 www.newport.gov.uk/allowances permitted to vary them. of extremism. community support officer

2 Call the city contact centre 01633 656 656 NEWPORT MATTERS News... Newyddion... Works to replace old gas pipes Enjoy the complete the old pipes have fallen Riverfront Walk into disrepair, increasing the likelihood of them Work to finish the final features viewing platforms, being breached. The work section of the Riverfront benches and even special is considered essential Walk and make it fully features such as words to avoid further, accessible to the public from poet WH Davies. unscheduled repairs. was completed by It is a very special place right According to Wales Newport City Council. in the heart of the city.” & West Utilities, the new Connecting the east and Councillor John Richards, plastic gas pipes will west of the city centre, eliminate the potential for cabinet member for the pedestrian and cycle leaks on this stretch of the regeneration and way runs along both sides pipeline network. development, said: of the from As with any repair works “The transformation of the Town Bridge to City Bridge. of this nature, there is likely Old Town Dock, which was Councillor Deb Davies, to be traffic disruption. cabinet member for once a derelict brownfield Wales & West Utilities streetscene and city site, has been remarkable will be sending newsletters services, said: “The walk, and it is fantastic that the to businesses and homes which includes part of the riverfront path is now giving more details about Wales Coastal Path, fully accessible.” the work and how it will benefit them and their communities. You can contact the council The Wales & West Utilities by calling Map showing where the pipes will be replaced customer service team can 01633 656656 or visit be contacted with any Work by Wales & West be completed by spring queries on free phone www.newport.gov.uk Utilities will soon get 2016. Further details are 0800 912 2999 underway to replace five expected to be released and email kilometres of old gas pipes closer to the start date. [email protected] across , The old metal gas pipes This edition of Newport Matters has been Pentrepoeth and Machen. will be replaced with new proofread courtesy of It is anticipated that plastic pipes that have Rothwell Editorial the work will start in the a lifespan of more than www.rothwelleditorial.co.uk middle of July and should 80 years. Over time,

Bassaleg pupils give Fifth Newport Food Festival approaching former World leaders Teen chef will be back and There will be details of the the final competed for on event programme and a map a choral welcome the day of the festival in of the festival in the next the market. edition of Newport Matters. Bassaleg school choir gave This significant gathering The teen chef competition This year’s festival will in Newport of leading a special welcome to celebrate Newport’s own 20 former heads of state international politicians Newport Food Festival food and drink offering who visited the Celtic followed on from the city’s will take place on which is growing in Manor Resort last month successful hosting of the Nato Saturday 3 October popularity. As well as the for the 32nd InterAction summit last September, in the city centre focussed tasty exhibitor stalls there will Council conference of and a number of key global on be chef demonstrations from and the surrounding well-known local chefs. former world leaders. issues were discussed streets. Make sure you Applications for stall The choir entertained the including the world economy, have the date in your diary! holders are still being taken former world leaders Ebola and the Middle East. Now in its fifth year the and if you are interested in including the former prime The leaders also visited food festival has firmly having a stall then please visit for a tour taking minister of Canada Jean established itself as a ‘must newportfoodfestival.co.uk Chretien and the former in the amphitheatre visit event’ for all food lovers or email prime minister of Ireland and National Roman and last year attracted more newportfoodfestival@ Bertie Ahern. Legion museum. than 10,000 people. newport.gov.uk

NEWPORT MATTERS For the latest redevelopment news visit www.newport.gov.uk/cityontherise 3 Leisure and culture... Diwylliant ac Hamdden… Velothon Wales wins hearts of riders School Holiday Fun in Newport this summer Enjoy a summer of fun in Newport over the holiday with lots of activities and events for children, young people and families. Velothon Wales riders on their way through Newport Activities will be held at & Art The inaugural Velothon “I would just like to “I am just writing to Gallery, Newport libraries, “I’m part of a small Wales took place last extend my thanks thank you for your input The Riverfront as well as triathlon club called month and saw thousands (to the councils for the into Sunday's event. ‘Cr@pTri’ in South Wales the Active Living Centre, regions through which the It was great, hands down of cyclists pass through and we had 29 riders Newport International Velothon passed this year) the best sportive Newport on their epic taking part in the for your support of this I have ever ridden in. Sports Village (NISV), cycle journey. Velothon Wales.” fantastic event. It was well The support from the and . Below we share some of the organised and thoroughly locals was excellent and many positive comments made was exactly what I needed enjo yable. I look forward The full list of activities about the event from cyclists “Most thanks needs to to get me to the finish !.” to enjoying it again will be available to view at from across the UK. next year.” go to the local business owners and general www.newport.gov.uk/ public who had holidayfun “I hope next year will “I enjoyed the event to deal with the road be just as good if not where booking information enormously and I'm “On behalf of the club closures and disruption better than this year, and can also be found. proud that so many (including those who only throughout the day.” visitors were able to ride supported but reported hopefully this event will through the beautiful having a fantastic day) take place for many years Activity brochures can to come so people from scenery of South Wales in I would like to thank be picked up from your such a welcoming everyone involved “There was a real festival all over can have the atmosphere – the support including the organisers feeling about the whole chance to experience the nearest leisure centre, from local people along and councils for allowing day and I for one was spectacular scenery, library or at Newport the route was wonderful.” & arranging the event.” made to feel very and closed roads.” Museum & Art Gallery proud of South Wales.” and The Riverfront Theatre. Changes to city’s New cycle route linking Newport library service agreed and Cardiff opens

The council’s cabinet “We share those feelings, The new route has approved changes but we are increasingly connecting Newport to finding ourselves having to the library service as a Cardiff is a culmination to make incredibly difficult of several years o f result of budget savings. decisions as the cuts bite planning by the council. Leader Councillor Bob deeper and deeper.” Bright said the council would In the past, there was be willing to work with local The changes agreed include: no cycle route serving groups to explore ways of • Central Library building the Levels, retaining facilities. to remain open with the New cycle route between Newport and Cardiff between St Mellons, reference and lending Trowbridge, Marshfield An exciting six The route will be partially “We recognise libraries library merged on one floor and Duffryn. Cyclists • 20-hour provision at kilometre cycling route off road and in places use commuting to work had have played an important Malpas Library based on linking Newport and minor public highways to use the A48 link which role in Newport and the a community Cardiff has opened to and rural unclassified roads. is a 50mph dual lives of its residents for management group the public. carriageway or educational, cultural and taking over responsibility The route will provide The route also links Lighthouse Road – leisure purposes and for the building a safe, continuous path directly to sites such as neither of which are people have an emotional • Close Carnegie and for commuters between and the cycle-friendly routes connection with them. Libraries Newport and Cardiff. All Wales Coastal Path. in places.

4 Items that may be delivered alongside Newport Matters are not associated with the council NEWPORT MATTERS News... Newyddion... More savings needed to balance

Newport City Council has had to cut services as a result of a reduced budget and the situation council’s books shows no sign of improving

Newport City Council The media is reporting What are the pressures What does the council inspections in Newpor t’s has had to make savings that the economy is actually facing the council? spend its money on? parks continue. of over £60 million, growing and more jobs are As well as reduced money The council’s overall We recently asked people in around 20 per cent of its being created so why does from Welsh Government, budget for 2015/16 is Newport about what services total spending, in the the council still have there has been an increased £261.3m. The main areas were important and how we to make cuts? demand on many services. where the budget is spent on could make things better. past five years and the Despite media reports on In the 2011 census include: education 31.55%, We had more than 3,000 difficult financial the growth of some parts Newport’s population was social services 20.54%, responses and we will be position facing of the British economy, recorded as 145,700, streetscene 5.86%, corporate using this information to help the council shows the same cannot be said and a 2014 mid-population services 4.91%, public us plan the budget for 2016/17. no sign of changing. for the position of local analysis had shown this had protection 1.31%, cultural, government. Central increased to 146,800. learning and leisure services What happens next? The council, like all local government has said that Since 2011 almost 1200 2.43% and housing and If you have any comments authorities, is in the funding for local council new homes have been built council tax benefit 16.56% or id eas about how we can middle of the most severe services will continue to be and this adds to the demand provide services in a different government funding cuts cut as they look to reduce on services with extra refuse What’s the point way or save money please ever experienced and is the multi-billion pound collections, street lighting in me contributing email changing.services@ having to make difficult national deficit. We have to and demand for to the budget consultation – newport.gov.uk or use our decisions about where find further savings over the school places. can I realistically social media channels to the next budget savings next two years which will School pupil numbers change anything? get in touch on will have to come from. result in more reductions in the next four years are The council is facing twitter @newportcouncil to the services we provide. predicted to increase putting reduced budgets meaning or on Facebook Last year many residents an average of 300 extra some services have to be www.facebook.com/ responded to our budget Why has my council pupils into Newport’s cut but we take on board newportcitycouncil consultation and you were tax increased? education system a year. all your comments If you would like to be kept asked where you felt the Council tax is collected to and feedback. up-to-date with the council’s council could make savings. help pay for council services. Why don’t you reduce For example, in last year’s budget decisions and invited Below we address some of It contributes less than 20 staff numbers? budget following your to participate in consultation the points you raised. per cent towards the The council is responsible comments we reviewed sessions then register for council’s total income. for providing nearly 1,000 proposals to close the central a Keep Me Posted council Why does the council have Despite the difficult financial different services that have library and museum and art budget news update to make savings? pressures facing the council an impact on our daily lives. gallery building and made by visiting What we can spend is we have been able to keep Many of these services have the decision this facility www.newport.gov.uk mainly dependent on the Newport’s council tax as the to be delivered by people. would be kept open. amount of money we receive second lowest in Wales. In 2010 we employed 7,820 We decided not to charge Council officers will also from Welsh Government. The average Band D house people and in 2015 we residents for disposing of be at various locations during Since 2010 we have faced in Newport pays £1,154 a employ 6,600 and we have DIY rubble and waste. the summer ask ing for your a reduced budget every year month, the highest Band D streamlined the way we There was also money general thoughts about the and this has had a big impact council tax in Wales is £1,635 provide a number (£6,000) to ensure that the council and how it could on the services we can deliver. a month. of services. health and safety save money. Disruption anticipated by Network Rail work on two bridges Newport City Council Closures are due to be in out and that, ultimately, dis rupti on and inconvenience as it can about leader Councillor Bob place in Somerton Road the electrification of the line to those living and working diversionary routes. Bright called on Network and Bridge Street when from London to Swansea will in the c ity.” Inquiries about the essential bridge have far-reaching benefits. Councillor Bright asked work should be made Rail to do all it can to reconstruction is carried “However, closure of Network Rail to install direct to Network Rail minimise disruption when out by Network Rail. these important routes for temporary road bridges on 03457 114141 electrification work is He said: “I recognise that a significant length of time but, if this is not possible, or carried out to railway lines. this work has to be carried will cause considerable to give as much notice [email protected]

NEWPORT MATTERS For the latest news visit www.newport.gov.uk 5 Learning city... Dinas dysgu... Conversation continues Mae’r sgwrs am yr ysgol uwchradd Education on proposed Welsh-medium cyfrwng Cymraeg newydd secondary school arfaethedig yn parhau or work?

A proposal for The new school would Mae cynnig am ysgol Byddai’r ysgol newydd yn Do you have a child a permanent pro vide education for uwchradd cyfrwng darparu addysg i ddisgyblion in Year 11, 12 or 13 Welsh-medium pupils in Newport’s three Cymraeg barhaol a fydd o dair ysgol gynradd cyfrwng and have just secondary school located Welsh-medium primary wedi’i lleoli yng Cymraeg Casnewydd ynghyd schools along with Ysgol finished school? in Newport is Nghasnewydd yn symud â disgyblion Ysgol Y Ffin yn Y Ffin in south yn ei flaen yn dilyn progressing following Ne Sir Fynwy. Do you or they know Monmouthshire. cyhoeddi the publication of Cynhaliodd y cyngor what their next steps The council held formal hysbysiad statudol. ymgynghoriad ffurfiol ar y a statutory notice. consultation on the Byddai’r ysgol newydd cynigion yn gynharach eleni regarding education, The proposed new school proposals earlier this year arfaethedig wedi’i lleoli ar ran ac roedd 79.9 y cant o’r employment or would be located on part of and 79.9 per cent of o safle Ysgol Uwchradd ymatebwyr o blaid y cynnig. the site of Duffryn High respondents supported Dyffryn yng Nghasnewydd a training are? Yn dilyn hynny, cyhoeddwyd School in Newport with the the proposal. byddai’r safle yn cael ei To find out more site split in two to allow hysbysiad statudol i alluogi’r A statutory notice was then rhannu’n ddwy ran i alluogi and access professional entirely separate English and published to allow the ysgolion Cymraeg a Saesneg cyhoedd i gael cyfle olaf i Welsh schools to continue. public to have a final say cwbl ar w ahân i weithredu. leisio eu barn cyn i’r cyngor and impartial careers Pupil forecasts show that before a decision is taken Mae rhagolygon disgyblion wneud penderfyniad. information, advice Pe bai’n cai ei from September 2016 there by the council. yn dangos, o fis Medi 2016 and guidance contact will be insufficient places to If approved the new ymlaen, y bydd nifer chymeradwyo, byddai’r ysgol accommodate Welsh- school would be for 11 –18 annigonol o leoedd ar gael i newydd ar gyfer disgyblion Careers Wales on medium secondary learners year olds, taking in year ddysgwyr uwchradd cyfrwng 11 i 18 oed gan dderbyn 0800 028 4844 or visit in the current school at Ysgol seven pupils from Cymraeg yn yr ysgol bresennol disgyblion Blwyddyn 7 www.careerswales.com Gyfun Gwynllyw. September 2016 . sef Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyw. o fis Medi 2016. Applying for a school place in 2016

Newport’s schools have your child currently attends need to apply for their junior high school should be made Alternatively parents can an excellent reputation the nursery of the school you school place in the 2015 directly to the school, not via request a paper application and parents can choose hope they will eventually autumn term. the council. from the city contact centre from Welsh- or English- attend. Attending a nursery All parents requiring a How to make an application at the appropriate time by callin g 01633 656656 . medium schools and faith class does not guarantee a Year 3 junior school place will Internet access is available place at any primary school. need to make an application, at all Newport libraries and *Applications for Rising schools (Roman Catholic 3 nursery places in either Applications for admission even if your child is currently is free for the first hour. or Church in Wales). to any of the Roman Catholic in the corresponding infant January or April 2016 can be Free Wi-Fi is also available in The following is a guide primary schools in Newport school. Attending an infant made online between 1 July many council-owned to when you will need to or to Charles Williams school does not guarantee and 30 November 2015. buildings and on Newport make an application for the Church in Wales primary a place at any junior school. If you have any questions school year starting school should be made Starting secondary school Transport buses. email school.admissions@ September 2016. directly to the school, not via If your child is due to start Assistance with your online newport.gov.uk It is very important that the Council. secondary school in application may also be Make your application you make your application Note that all primary school September 2016 you will provided at the Information online via by the closing dates in the catchment boundaries were need to make an application Station on Queensway next www.newport.gov.uk/ table below. reviewed and defined for during the 2015 to the railway station. schooladmissions Admission to Reception September 2015, so your autumn term. Children born between catchment area may have It is hoped that before the For admission to: Apply online from: Closing date: Decisions issued on: 1 September 2011 and changed. Visit 2015 autumn term a decision 31 August 2012 should start www.newport.gov.uk/ will have been taken by *Nursery primary or infant school schooladmissions Newport City Council to (September intake) 8 Jan 2016 29 Feb 2016 3 May 2016 (Reception class) in to check your catchment area. establish a new Welsh – Reception 1 Nov 2015 8 Jan 2016 21 Mar 2016 September 2016. Transfer from infant medium secondary school in to junior school Newport – keep an eye on the All parents requiring a Junior school 1 Nov 2015 8 Jan 2016 21 Mar 2016 Reception place in Newport If your child is currently media for press releases in September 2016 will need attending an infant school and updates. Secondary school 1 Oct 2015 30 Nov 2015 1 Mar 2016 to make an application in the and is entering Year 2 in Applications for admission 2015 autumn term, even if September 2015, you will to St Joseph’s Roman Catholic 6 Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/newportcitycouncil NEWPORT MATTERS Learning city... Dinas dysgu... Healthy lessons at Newport schools

Councillor Wilcox school will be accredited • Food and fitness commented: “I would like during the summer term. to offer my congratulations “Special mention and • Mental and to all Newport schools for thanks has to go to staff at emotional health achieving the Welsh Eveswell Primary School and and well being Network of Healthy Primary school for Schools Scheme. All schools their willingness and • Personal have demonstrated enthusiasm in supporting development a committed approach other schools in their healthy and relationships to the programme and schools development, the delivered health support of these two schools • Substance promotion within their has been invaluable.” use and misuse continued Councillor Wilcox. education environment. • Environment “The council is “Thanks must also be committed to improving Getting a taste for healthy eating extended to all Healthy • Safety and protecting the health Schools Coordinators for Newport City Council’s WNHSS supports schools and well-being of pupils their hard work in collating • Hygiene in our schools and the cabinet member for in developing excellent the evidence required to practice related to WNHSS encourages this. education and young achieve each phase of Each of the themes health promotion. Well done to all schools for the scheme.” requires a whole school people, Councillor The scheme ensures that their dedication to this approach through Debbie Wilcox, pupils are involved in the scheme and for making our To gain the National leadership, communication, is congratulating all planning and schools healthier.” Quality Award, a school curriculum, ethos, Newport schools for implementation of health Two schools, Eveswell must move through six environment and the achieving at least phase promotion in their school. Primary School and award phases progressively. involvement of family For example, this could be Lliswerry Primary School, This enables schools to and community. three within the Welsh the selling of fruit in tuck have achieved the embed and monitor the The importance of pupil Network of Healthy shops or a specific group prestigious National provision of whole school participation in core areas Schools Scheme of pupils investigating the Quality Award and it is actions under the following of school life is a pivotal (WNHSS). nutrition of school meals. anticipated that a further seven healthy themes: part of the scheme. Pupils given experience of the world of work

Work experience is a key Thirteen Year 10 pupils apprenticeships involved the throughout; the Dragons All the students were part of a pupils curriculum from Lliswerry High School structure of the course and the were approachable and were required to allocate school and a number of schools enjoyed a visit to the recruitment selection process. offering advice in relation to and personal time to in Newport have been Newport & District Group Pupils then went to the our aspirations.” complete their executive undertaking work Training Association Centre Eden Education Centre to The objective of the day summaries and PowerPoint as part of an on-going take part in a Lego Education was to compete against Year presentations for the event. experience events to give Careers and World of Mindstorms session. These 13 A Level students in a their pupils a taste of the Work programme. sessions enabled students to Dragons Den style event. “The latter stages of the day world of work. build, programme and test Each student was required saw us nervously waiting They received a talk from: their own solutions based on to create a new business and while a decision was being • Industrial Automation real-life robotics technology. they had to consider cash made on the winner of & Control (IAC) – systems Meanwhile, pupils from flows in accordance with the Dragons Den,” continued integration design and St Joseph’s RC High School starting and running costs Luke. “The Dragons gave installation took part in a Dragons Den of this venture. Each student feedback individually in • Zodiac Aerospace – type of event earlier in the also had to create exciting relation to our presentations, design/manufacture of year with Principality and PowerPoint presentations businesses and reports. We premium airline seats Legal & General. Year 13 and executive summaries are now able to apply their • AB Inbev UK – part of the pupil, Luke Conibeer, to present to both Principality advice to future presentations world’s largest brewer explains more about and Legal & General. and the advice provided was • Meritor HVBS – the event. Students also had to pitch essential for us as Year 13 manufacture of heavy “It was a brilliant day their businesses and in turn, business students. We can vehicle braking systems in which I was able to gain a were asked questions about use this advice to improve the Pupils gained valuable lot of experience and advice. their ideas and their quality of our work Pupils build on work experience insights into what the The day itself was enjoyable new business. and presentations.”

NEWPORT MATTERS For the latest news visit www.newport.gov.uk 7 Green scene... Olygfa gwyrdd... One of the children, Cyrah and the staff at the Eco Club’s visit Roache, eloquently comment ed Household Waste on the importance of the visit: Recycling Centre “The trip has been very who made it possible.” to ‘waste mountain’ educational. Although at the Eco Club we know a lot about She added, “It’s vital that waste and recycling, the our school children are landfill people have taught us engaged with the need to a lot of interesting things that recycle because they and their we didn’t know. We’ve all families have an important had a great time and learned part to play in meeting something new.” recycling targets which will Charlie Smith also had be even more challenging in positive comments. the future. Achieving this will “I think you should bring require a team effort and other schools here because educating and informing our they could learn more stuff children through events like and you (the Streetscene and this is an important part of HWRC Staff) are kind that process.” and amazing people.” Any ideas or comments The children were on how the council could accompanied by their encourage residents to recycle Councillor Deb Davies with Alway Eco Club teachers and Councillor are welcome and should be Children from Alway Pupils were taken on a rare Newport residents can help Deborah Davies, cabinet emailed to Primary School’s Eco Club tour to the top of the landfill to reduce the amount of member for Streetscene and rethink.rubbish@ City Services who said, newport.gov.uk headed off on a fact site, offering breathtaking rubbish that goes to vistas across the city, and into landfill discussed. “This was a really great finding mission to the abyss of household waste Having conquered the experience with the pupils Information on recycling Newport’s landfill site beneath them. summit of Newport’s ‘waste from Alway Eco Club. in Newport can be found and Household Waste But this was more than mountain’, the children had A big thank you should on the council’s website Recycling Centre (HWRC) a sightseeing visit with the a mindmapping session at the also go to Streetscene’s www.newport.gov.uk/ in . serious business of how site’s Second Chance shop. Christine Thomas recycling Health walks If you are older than age 40, haven’t exercised for some time or have health problems, functional fitness walks could help you. Functional fitness walking sessions include brisk paced walking and a variety of functional fitness exercises designed to help improve movement for daily living and cardiorespiratory fitness. Sessions take place as follows:

Day Time Venue Meeting Place Tuesday 7-8pm Beechwood Park Car Park Wednesday 10.30-11.30 Wetlands Car Park Thursday 7-8pm Belle View Park Car Park Friday 12-1pm City Centre Newport Centre Foyer Saturday 10-11am City Centre Newport Centre Foyer Sessions cost £2. Please wear comfortable clothes and sturdy shoes/trainers.

For more information on functional fitness walks and times visit www.newport.gov.uk/walk

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Forty-two years ago, turned their thoughts “A lot of people ask how Tim Little made a to fostering. we cope emotionally when decision that would In 1987, Tim and Tina it’s time to say goodbye change his life forever fostered their first children, because inevitably you form and take him on a two little girls. “I can still attachments,” said Tim. journey that he could remember the day they “The truth is it’s always Foster parents Tina and Tim Little never have imagined. arrived in the taxi, the difficult when the children Working for Paragon excitement we felt, making leave for their new home fostering as hopefully the is, that it will have an effect Laundry in Cheltenham, sure we had all the and you can never prepare children get when they walk on your lives and on your the then 24-year-old equipment, milk and yourself for that moment no through the door.” family because the needs of transferred to the company’s nappies” said Tina. matter how many times Tim and Tina are anything the child have to come first Caerleon Road premises in “The youngest was just you’ve been in that but ordinary; they are but the rewards will always Newport where he met Tina nine months and was not situation, because every remarkable, selfless people be greater. We’re very lucky whom he would later marry. yet crawling. She was child is different. But what who offer unconditional to have had excellent walking by the time she left helps us to move forward Tim and Tina had both love and the security of support from the social age 13 months.” is knowing that the sadness wanted children. Tina grew a home to often services team at Newport Since then Tim and Tina will subside, over time vulnerable children. up on a Newport council City Council. So there’s have fostered more than 60 at least.” In Newport like many estate. “The house was never a sense of being alone. always full of kids and children and can still “We were both lucky other areas in Wales there is We’ve got a dedicated social borrowed nephews and remember the names of all enough to have a secure a shortage of foster carers. worker and there are nieces,” Tina recalls. of them. The love and and loving upbringing,” Tim and Tina have no courses available to help But walking home after one affection that they feel for said Tim. “Every child intention of giving up being of several visits to their local the children who come into deserves to be loved and foster parents any time soon you develop as a hospital they realised that their care is plain to see. have the security of a and they have some words foster carer.” their dream of having Tim explained that when family. I don’t think that of encouragement for If you are interested in children wasn’t to be. they accept a new child, the we’re special people, we’re people considering becoming a foster carer, A bitter blow, but the child can be with them for a just giving something to the becoming foster carers. contact 01633 656656 or couple were not going to week, a month or even children that they deserve. “What we would say to email duty.fostering@ give up that easily and a few years. We get as much out of people thinking of fostering newport.gov.uk New mayor calls for charity support News on social media Councillor Thomas said, On our social media After Big Splash “To be given the honour and the Maindee Festival to serve as Mayor of my channels we’ve been native city is a real responding to your Brilliant weekend privilege. The position concerns, inviting your in Newport with comes with a responsibility views and sharing @maindeeman and to the people of Newport. our news. @BigSplashFest. Like others who have Thanks to all involved. We followed the Velothon served before me, I hope to use the public platform that through Newport, We thanked John Burns comes with the job to raise celebrated the election for sharing his great Newport’s mayor and mayoress money for three very of our new Mayor and pictures of Newport worthy charities. Mayoress and highlighted Mayor of Newport, and Diabetes UK cares for, I love documenting our our job vacancies. Councillor Herbie Thomas, connects with and campaigns fab city #Newport #positive “All three are very Here’s what you’ve has nominated Diabetes UK, for people affected by, or at important to me and I hope been saying: After we had been Alzheimer’s Research UK risk of, the condition. the people of Newport will following the Velothon and Madzimai Pamwe – Madzimai Pamwe is a give them their support. On the election of this As far as I'm concerned, Zimbabwe Wales Women’s Newport-based community The work of Alzheimer’s year’s mayor and good communication all - Partnership – as his charities group who work with people Research UK is particularly mayoress round regarding this during his term in office. close to my heart because Very well done to Herbie across Wales to raise prestigious event. it’s a condition that affected Thomas & Jaqueline for awareness and promote Alzheimer’s Research UK my late mother. becoming mayor Join the conversation on community cohesion as well is dedicated to funding The Mayoress’ mother also & mayoress of Newport @NewportCouncil and as supporting vulnerable pioneering research into the has the early stages of well deserved. Newport City Council diseases that cause dementia women in Zimbabwe. this disease.”

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opened the event which and champions from faced by people living also included the communities, organisations with dementia. presentation of a memory and businesses. “That can mean anything daisy by children from St Alzheimer’s Society from being understanding Mary’s RC Primary School. operations manager Ceri in a shop when someone Ralph Diaper, of the Davies, said: “Newport needs time at the till, Newport Senior Citizen’s City Council is taking a through to the cinema Forum, read a poem and leading role in meeting the or theatre providing there was a performance by Alzheimer’s Society’s a dementia friendly the Alzheimer’s Society challenge to create environment or helping Front from left to right Denise Brooks, Sue Phelps of the Music and Memories choir. dementia friendly cities – someone find the right bus. Alzheimer’s Society, Steve Pumford and it’s absolutely wonderful. “Anyone can become (standing in orange jacket) Ceri Davies of the Alzheimer’s Society Denise Brooks also related her moving carer’s story. “As part of the initiative a Dementia Friend by Newport City Council An event to celebrate this Alzheimer’s Society is local businesses are being going online and its partners are pledge and launch a series working with Newport and urged by the council and www.dementiafriends.org the society to sign up staff or attending an information working towards of dementia friends the four other councils in awareness sessions was Gwent to create dementia to become Dementia session – you will be joining accreditation from the held last month in the friendly communities. Friends and find out a little more than one million Alzheimer’s Society Gallery of Newport Market. An important part of this more about how easy it is to people across the country as a dementia Newport’s Mayor, work is the recruitment help, simply by being who have already friendly city. Councillor Herbie Thomas, of Dementia Friends aware of the difficulties signed up.”

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Artistic talents showcased The work on display in Newport progresses the exhibition ranged from at Kensington Court oil and acrylic paintings, wood burning pictures, with a City Deal proposal They also provide montage and 3D work Participants of that Newport makes training and qualifications and some abstract art. Kensington Court’s day the most of exciting in both horticulture and IT centre services recently developments such as the which are run by Growing The self-esteem generated took part in the World electrification of the south Space who share the facility from exhibiting their own Community Arts Day Wales mainline and the creations has proved and they work Newport City Council natural resources of the exhibition which was closely together. pivotal in creating will be working with the Severn Estuary. held at The Riverfront. confidence and giving Kensington Court in Welsh Government and A wide range of activities people a sense of purpose A City Deal is an Newport is a council run other local authorities are offered including a and above all pride. agreement where national facility that supports people that make up the Cardiff walking group, sports government provides with mental health issues. activities, basic skills Capital City Region money for cities or city Its purpose is to support workshops, one-to-one to secure a City Deal regions to invest in return people to manage their work and art classes. for the area. for a guarantee of economic mental health by providing The art classes provide It is anticipated that growth. The aim is to meaningful activities to a great release from stress a City Deal could release provide a much needed help rebuild lives, improve and anxieties, helping significant new money boost to infrastructure confidence, train in new peop le focus and to support investment investment to support skills and offer day to day concentrate and enjoy a in major infrastructure growth in employment help and support. stimulating creative process. Pattern by Marj Charles projects and would ensure and economic output.

10 Items that may be delivered alongside Newport Matters are not associated with the council NEWPORT MATTERS What’s on... Beth sydd ymlaen... The Riverfront – 01633 656 757 Make a Mwnci Movie (age: under 12s), Wednesday 29 July, 10am – 12pm National Theatre Live: Everyman, 16 July, 7pm Meet Mwnci, The Riverfront’s cheeky mascot! Learn how to do stop U3A choir concert, Chiwetel Ejiofor takes the title role in this dynamic new production motion animation and make Mwnci the star of your film in this fun 8 August, 12 noon of one of English drama’s oldest plays, directed by the National workshop. No previous experience required! Price: £2.50 Jacqueline Edwards Theatre’s new director, Rufus Norris. (pre-booking advised) (mezzo-soprano/pianist) presents ‘A Frog in my Throat’, Sessions, 17 July and 14 August, 7pm Little’ns Craft (age: under 5s), Thursdays, 30 July, 13 & 27 August, 11am – 1pm an entertaining programme of Boutique market stalls and open mic night. Come and make a masterpiece with the help of a professional words and music. Tickets £12. Summer family films during artist and take your art home! A perfect activity for toddlers and the summer holidays their parents/carers. Price: £2.50 per child Newport Centre – 01633 656656 Every Monday-Friday during the summer holidays we’ll be screening First Wednesday, 5 August, 1pm the latest family blockbusters for just £1.50! Screening times are A regular series of lunchtime recitals where a mixture of music is Geeked Fest, 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 3.45pm & 6.30pm. Visit the website 7 August, 11am-6pm (www.newportlive.co.uk) for a full list of films, dates and times. presented across the year including wind trios, string quartets, piano, classical guitar, harp and much more. Pre-booking is strongly advised. Tredegar House Ballet Cymru & The Riverfront, first week: Craft Station & Clue Trail Monday 20 July–Friday 24 July, second week: Throughout the summer holiday, Monday to Saturday Summer holiday Monday 27 July–Saturday 2 August 10am – 4pm. Price: free activities Ballet Cymru present another exciting summer of dance at The Tuesday Film Club (Age: 7 - 12) 18 July – 30 August Riverfront. The first week of dance is aimed at dancers 9+ and 13+ Every Tuesday in August, 9.30am – 2.30pm Quirky crafts, uncover history and will feature classes in street, ballet, musical theatre and Come and join our film club! Every Tuesday we’ll be watching mysteries with trails and try contemporary. At the end of this week everybody gets the chance to a different movie, having lunch together and then trying a different traditional garden games. perform and show off their moves. activity in the afternoon! It could be crafts, dance, sewing, writing, Nature club, movie making or more! Turn up and find out! Price: £12 per child, The second week comprises of three ballet courses 20 July – 24 August Age 11+ Elementary/Intermediate per day including lunch (pre-booking advised as places limited). Age 15+ Intermediate/Advanced Discover something new Age 18+ Advanced and Professional/Graduate about nature every Monday For prices, more information and a booking form, please visit National Roman Legion Museum over the summer holidays. www.welshballet.co.uk August bank holiday Comedy Shed, 24 July, 7.45pm Festival of Archaeology – Mosaics, weekend A relaxed cabaret style comedy club offers you the chance to enjoy 25 July, 2pm Step back in time to the a drink and up to three professional comedians to entertain you. Join Dr Mark Lewis for an in-depth look at mosaics and get to see roaring 1930s jazz era and and handle some pieces of mosaic. You can have a go at creating experience a real Tredegar Youth Theatre Summer School, first week your own masterpiece and there’ll be an opportunity to make a House garden party. (7-11 years): Monday 3 August– mosaic to take away. Suitable for adults, cost £5 per person and Fun for all the family Thursday 6 August 1pm – 5pm spaces need to be booked in advance. Intensive week long courses where you will receive professional Newport Museum tuition and technical support to devise your own production that will Make a mosaic, 25 July, 10am – 12pm & Art Gallery be performed for friends and family at The Riverfront. Price: £45 for and 2pm – 4pm. Exhibition the week (Pre-booking advised). Performance on Friday 7 August Create your own mosaic to take away. This event is suitable for (Week 1) and Friday 14 August (Week 2) Tickets: £2.50, families and places do not have to be booked in advance - just 3 July–25 July Reductions £1, Under 5s FREE drop in. Cost £3 per person Agincourt 600 Wales – Cymru. Romans V Celts, 22 and 23 August, A touring exhibition Film Summer School (Age 10 – 14), commemorating the 10am – 5pm Wednesday 29 July–Wednesday 26 August, contribution of Wales to the 1pm – 4pm Who will you support? The Romans or the Celts? It will be your vote Battle of Agincourt in 1415. that decides the winner. Based in the Museum garden, there will be Come along every Wednesday afternoon and watch your ideas go Holiday Fun, from script to screen in this fun filmmaking workshop. Over five two camps, one Roman, one Celtic. Both sides will tell you why they weeks learn camera skills, how to edit, scriptwriting, producing and think they should win, but which will you choose? Listen to the 23 May – 30 May directing, and then premiere your masterpiece in front of friends arguments, explore the camps and have a go at some of the crafts Various summer fun activities and family. No previous experience required for this hands on within them; then decide which side gets your vote – and watch the in Newport’s libraries, museum course. You will get more from attending all five sessions, but this result played out before your eyes. Camp open 10am – 5pm. and art gallery as well as the isn’t compulsory. Price: £30 for all 5 sessions or £6 per session. Displays from the Celts at 11.30am and 1pm and from the Active Living Centre, Newport Romans at 12pm and 1.30pm. Final skirmish at 3pm and voting International Sports Village Week 1: Camera skills 2: Editing 3: Scriptwriting takes place from 12.30pm – 2.30pm. Suitable for all, a drop-in and Newport Centre. 4: Filming 5: Post production and premiere event, cost £3 per person with under 3s free. Further information on page 4.

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