Caerleon Directory

ISSUE 63 MARCH/ APRIL 2018

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Vets across the country have started a campaign to raise awareness of the health issues faced by brachycephalic breeds. Brachycephalic animals have been selectively bred to create short, squashed noses. This problem is most frequently encountered in dog breeds such as pugs and bulldogs, but is also seen in cats and rabbits. n recent years there has been a dramatic rise in the popularity of these breeds and it is easy to Iunderstand why. It is believed that their short noses and huge eyes create similarities with human babies and thus are naturally appealing. They tend to be extremely loving and caring dogs with fantastic characters. Their quirky and amusing qualities have made them popular choices for advertising campaigns and celebrities alike thus further promoting flat-faced breeds and normalising their welfare issues. Unfortunately in creating the characteristic flat face of these breeds the skull conformation has been dramatically altered. These abnormalities are

Images courtesy of Cambridge BOAS Research Group

illustrated by the above CT scan images which compare a brachycephalic and a non- brachycephalic skull: These breeds are prone to a plethora of life-limiting health problems directly related to their skull deformities. The snoring and snorting noises so characteristic of these breeds are not normal and are caused by airway obstruction. One of my lecturers at university described these dogs’ breathing effort as like trying to drink a thick milkshake through a thin straw. Their large appealing eyes are pushed forwards due to their skull deformation which can cause ulcers and dry It is believed that their short noses and huge eyes create similarities with human babies and thus are naturally appealing. 6“ swdirectories.com March/April” 2018 eyes. Some breeds have multiple skin rolls which The ultimate goal is to keep the positive are prone to infections and their abnormal skull characteristics of these breeds whilst working anatomy can cause significant dental issues. Some towards a higher standard of health and welfare. are prone to spinal issues and many of these This will take a lot of time and work but there are animals are unable to give birth naturally so require positive steps we can take. The British Veterinary a caesarean section. Association and its members have been lobbying Supply has increased to meet demand and so have individual companies to reduce the use of prices. Brachycephalic puppies typically cost over a brachycephalic breeds in advertising campaigns, thousand pounds with some ‘designer’ colours and you can help with this. So far several big fetching much more than this. Unfortunately this names including Comic Relief, Costa and Heinz has made these breeds ideal candidates for puppy have pledged to avoid this issue in the future and to farming with some puppies being sold from very work closely with vets to promote healthy breeds. questionable backgrounds. We are seeing an increasing number of I would like to make it clear that the points in this brachycephalic breeds that have been crossed with article in no way reflect how we at Usk and longer-nosed animals to improve their welfare for Caerleon Veterinary Centre feel about the example Jack Russell x Pug. The RSPCA has brachycephalic pets we already have as patients. produced a puppy contract which can be found We will always strive to provide the best care for online and should be thoroughly read and each and every one of our patients regardless of completed before purchasing any puppy their breed. However I feel it is our duty as vets to (brachycephalic or not). If you are thinking of taking stand together and increase awareness of the on a brachycephalic breed, it is sensible to talk health and welfare concerns we see in these breeds things through with a veterinary professional. We on a daily basis. Unfortunately we find that many are always on hand to provide help and advice, just people who purchase brachycephalic puppies are call the surgeries on 01291 672637 or 01633 unaware of the potential issues surrounding these 430053. breeds. We just want to ensure our clients enjoy as Dr Emily Collier long and happy a relationship with their pets as possible. Caerleon Veterinary Centre Complete Veterinary Care ALL species ...ALL the time We are available all day, all night and all weekend EVERY day of the year

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March/April 2018 swdirectories.com 7 Bygone Caerleon

f An alternative view of the church that was taken during the early 1920’s with the minarets providing some ‘foodf for thought’.

Extract taken from Norman Stevens’s books of Caerleon. They can be purchased from Caerleon Post Office

The Vikings Are Coming On April 26th, 30 craft enthusiasts from Norway will arrive in Newport. This first visit to Wales is an opportunity for Welsh crafts and culture to shine. At Coleg Gwent they will work with Fashion and Design students, hear about a commercial flock of sheep and learn some Welsh! Other destinations include Wonderwool Wales, The Transporter Bridge, Caerleon, meeting the gardeners at a ‘Yellow Book’ garden and the Hands from many nations. A Fair Isle knitting workshop on the Isle of Man. walled garden at Llanfrechfa Grange. On Tuesday May 1st, the group chance to give our visitors a After workshops during the day will exhibit their beautiful welcome in the hillside. and presentations by local artists, Norwegian Jumpers with the local A group of crafts people from musicians, distaff spinners and Spinning Guild at Greenmeadow Wales will make a return visit to shepherds, in the evenings our Community Farm. Norway in October. hungry horde will eat at Morel’s That evening a ceilidh will set the If you would like to learn more, Restaurant, a prize winning pub halls of Valhalla rocking. Lead by see the jumpers, go to Norway or and Ronnie O’Sullivan’s favourite Gwerinwyr Gwent and with a attend the ceilidh please contact Chinese restaurant. Welsh / Norwegian buffet this is a [email protected]

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The land was presented to Newport Council by Lord Tredegar in 1891 and the park was opened in September 1894. The Gorsedd Stone Circle was erected in 1896, for the National Eisteddfod, held in Belle Vue Park in 1897. The bowling greens were opened in 1904 and a Tea House added in 1910. In 1924 the adjoining house and grounds of Belle Vue House came into the council’s ownership and the additional 11 acres of land were absorbed Award for the 2008/9 season. into the park, which now We are fortunate to have this extends to 26 acres. impressive park in Newport, a The Friends of Newport place to enjoy nature’s beauty Ornamental Parks| was set up in and appreciate a simple, peaceful 2006 to work with Newport City walk through a delightful park. Council on the management of For further information contact Martyn Vaughan on Belle Vue and Beechwood parks. [email protected] or Newport City Council, It won the prestigious Green Flag 01633 656656, email: [email protected] Beechwood House

The view from Beechwood Park is wonderful, from the top of the park you are able to experience the amazing panoramic views across Newport and the Channel. The peace and beauty of the park is calming and relaxing. We are fortunate to have such beauty in an urban area, enabling us to enjoy nature on our doorstep.

Beechwood House, a Grade II listed building, was built in 1877/78 by Habershon, Pite and Fawkner, architects of Cardiff and Newport. It was built as the private residence for George Fothergill, a tobacco manufacturer and former Mayor of Newport. The 30 acre park originally formed the private grounds to the House. In 1900 Newport Borough the House was also used as a hospital for the treatment of Council bought Beechwood convalescent home. tuberculosis, an open air school House and the grounds were Beechwood House was occupied and a model railway club. opened up as a public park, with by American Forces during World Beechwood Park is one of refreshments available in the War II and following this it had a Newport’s best loved open House. During the First World War number of uses including a spaces.

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At long last, Newport is fi nally on the map “ From the moment we met with for all the right reasons. John to the handing over of the Th e regeneration of our city is continuing with lots of recent announcements detailing exciting keys, we received a fi rst-class new development plans creating more offi ce, leisure and retail space in the centre, the scrapping service. Th ey were happy to work of the Severn Bridge tolls, jobs being created by around our busy diaries and kept new and existing companies and house builders continuing to construct houses across Newport. in regular contact. Th ank you all – very happy to recommend.” Th ese factors are combining as is our resurgence on the football pitch. Individuals and families Deb Williamson, Newport from outside the city are choosing to move here to enjoy the opportunities presented both old and new. Th ose already here are benefi ting from the If you are considering moving house, rebirth of our city and choosing to stay here or please get in touch with us to arrange a moving within the city. free, non-obligatory meeting with one Th e impact is increasing demand for houses in of our experts who will happily visit at Caerleon. We have buyers eagerly waiting to view a time to suit you. properties as soon as they become available and we are achieving a high percentage of full asking prices.

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Malpas Road,Newport.Sunday Malpas RoadEvangelicalChurch Road. Sunday3.00pm Malpas CommunityCentre. Pillmawr Grace BaptistAssembly [email protected] Pastor PeteGreasley 01633 822211 Sunday 10.30am. Malpas Christchurch, OldMalpasRoad, Court. Rev. K.W. Jarvis01633277900 Revival &HealingCentre. Malpas Trinity Presbyterian [email protected] 01633 420248 month. Reverend PhilipCochrane Communion 1stWednesday of Wednesday 10.00amHoly Sunday Sunday, ChoralEvensong2nd Sunday 6.00pmChoralEucharist1st service 1stSunday (included SundaySchool),Family Sunday 10.30amChoralEucharist Sunday 8.00amHolyCommunion Llanfrechfa andLlandegfedd All SaintsChurch Parishof Tel 01633763805 Assistant CurateRevJaneSims. www.stmarysmalpas.org.uk Cloister 10amto11.30am Friday free coffee &biscuitsinthe Wednesday 10.00amintheChurch welcome. Cloister RoomintheChurch. All Tuesday 11.00amCommunionatthe Sunday JuniorChurch 9.45am 6.30pm Sunday 8.00am;9.45am;11.30am; St Mary’sChurch, Malpas 10.00am. 01633815738 Sunday 10.30am.Wednesday St ThomasChurch, Maesglas Church Secretary: 01633420800 www.lodgefarmchurch.org.uk website: other activitiescheckthechurch children. ForSundayeveningsandall Sunday ClubforPrimarySchoolage Servicewhichincludes Morning (top ofLodgeHill)Sunday11.00am Lodge FarmChurch [email protected] Elin Maher01633243700 [email protected] Sian Howley01633421427 www.mynyddseion.org.uk speakers andlearners. A warmwelcometofluentWelsh Croeso CynnesiBawb Philip Herbert01633892434 752941 or07971525774. please contact:StuartHerbert01495 Reading. Forfurtherinformation Thursday 7.30pm–BibleStudy Thanksgiving Monday 7.30pm–Prayer& Reading: 4.00pm–GospelPreaching Sunday10.30am –BibleStudy Ridgeway CommunityCentre Ridgeway ChristianFellowship C.D Westbrook 01633265581 8.00am;10.00am; details Various otherservices–pleasecallfor Sunday Risca Road St JohnBaptistChurch Pastor: LesTuckwell 01633764650 1st &3rd Sunday6.30pm Sunday 11.00am St Mary’sStreet, Baneswell St Mary’sStreet BaptistChurch www.nantcoch.org.uk 10.30am; 6.30pm. 68 FieldsParkRoad.Sunday Nant CochChurch [email protected] Office) 01633 212077(TheAdministrator’s Sunday 9.30amHolyEucharist St Martins-in-the-Gaer Tuesday Additional Eucharistat10.30ameach ChoralEvensong(FriTerm 7.00pm 5.00pm Evening Prayer Morning Prayer 8.15am Holy 8.00am Eucharist Every Weekday 5.00pm ChoralEucharist HolyEucharist 10.30am SungEucharist 8.00am Sunday Newport Cathedral allsaintsanne www.allsaintsrcnewport.co.uk/ Tuesday 10.30am.Tel: 01633265533 Community Club Sunday 9.00am.StAnne’s St Anne’sRomanCatholicChurch Reverend Lewis Bernard www.emmanuel-newport.org.uk website Various othermeetings–detailson Wednesday 7.30pmPrayerMeeting Young People Sunday 12.15pmRockfor Sunday 10.30amand6.30pm (opposite theRoyalGwentHospital) Rutland Place,Newport Emmanuel EvangelicalChurch, 10.30am and5.00pm.01633244453 Lower DockStreet, Newport.Sunday King’s Church 266076 www.stpaulsnewport.org.uk Street Sunday10.30am.01633 The oldPostOffice buildingonBridge St Paul'sCityCentre Church Rev DrPaulThompson01633252046 Communion Wednesday 11.00amHoly 10.30am SungEucharist Sunday 8.00amHolyCommunion St MarksChurch, GoldTops time only) (Mon-Thurs) 6.00pm Duckpool Road Duckpool RoadBaptistChurch, 8.30pm Tuesday HealingClinic6.30pm- Sunday Service6.30pm-8.00pm Friday Service7.00pm-8.30pm Stafford Road Orchard Lane CommunityCentre off Church Newport ChristianSpiritualist 01633 212327 www.bethelnewport.co.uk Pastor: Andrew Cleverly. Children’s Church Sunday Worship –10.30am.Includes Hill Bethel CommunityChurch, Stow Bro Michael07984833645 Website incmedia.org A trulyChristianChurch. Allwelcome. Childrens ServicesonSaturday 1pm Saturday 11am. Adult ServicesonThursday6pmand Llanthewy Road,Newport,NP204LD Church ofChrist(IglesianiCristo) malpasspiritualenlightenmentcentre www.facebook.com/ Pillmawr Road,MalpasNP206WG Malpas CommunityCentre Different ServingMediumsWeekly £2.50 each–includesrefreshments Every Friday7.00pm-8.45pm Centre Malpas SpiritualEnlightenment 420701 REV MICHAELJARMAN01633 Weds 10.30amHolyCommunion Sunday 6.00pmEvensong 10.30am FamilyService 2nd Sundayofthemonth Sunday 10.30amSungEucharist Sunday 8.00amHolyCommunion Christchurch NewportNP181JJ Holy Trinity Church month 10.30amto12.30pm. 4thWedsCoffee every morning 10.30am Ringland Circle. 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I wonder how many of our readers remember the Saturday cygnet from goodness knows evening satirical show on BBC (in black and white) 'That Was where. Almost immediately the the Week That Was', compered by David Frost, and with the intruder, for that is how he would introductory song of that title sung my Millicent Martin. Well, have been perceived by the residents, was set upon by both 2017 certainly was the year that was, with, one way or resident adults. At the time, the another, for the second successive year, over 300 swan calls caller, for a while, was somehow attended to. able to reduce the ferocity of the Mercifully, Christmas passed of snow probably helped to attack by virtue of the fact that peacefully enough, with a provide a soft landing, and apart the action was taking place close whimper, one might say, but the from a small burn mark on the to the near bank. By the time we year end continuing into early leading edge of one wing, we arrived over an hour later, the January took on a rather more were able to pick up a very lucky battle had moved out to the manic tone. swan and released it a few days island; it says a lot for the 28th December. With a great deal later into Cardiff Bay. resilience of large cygnets that of snow on the ground, especially 3rd January. A desperate call they are capable of surviving the in the Beaufort-Brynmawr area, from Lydney Town Lake. In 2017 fearful battering which we we had a call resulting from an the resident pair had produced observed, and about which we adult swan flying into high tension just one cygnet. The call were powerless to do anything… (National Grid) cables. The depth concerned the arrival of another well not quite totally powerless.

The cables which brought the swan Lydney Cob out of harms way Intruding Cygnet caught next day down

30 swdirectories.com March/April 2018 There was a break in hostilities, a obvious next move, apart from horrendous, but in this case all, at break during which the adults the obvious matter of releasing least five were fatalities. We came over to us and accepted the cob back onto his home needed to investigate. So it was food. Momentarily there was an territory to rejoin his family, in that Lydney and Droitwich were instant when the adult male was terms of providing the best followed by a route home via caught, and was securely environment for the traumatised Marden, some eight miles to the wrapped as if for removal, but cygnet was Jan's Swan Rescue north of Hereford, not the most that was never going to be any sanctuary near Drotwich. direct route, but needs must. To part of a permanent solution. The 4th January. While we were grasp the full magnitude of the initial thought, especially as it dealing with the problem at problem, we visited this rural part emerged a boat belonging to the Lydney (day 2), we had a call from of Herefordshire twice more in the local angling club was being Tredegar Park, a small matter of next three days. In this time, we made available, was that we an hours drive away. The battle took many photographs and would be able to catch the between the resident adults there mapped the area in order to brief exhausted cygnet, and then re- and their remaining off-spring had Western Power Distribution unite the adults. been going on for some time, and (WPD), in the hope and In the event, the wide, flat in fact was destined to continue expectation of them being able to bottomed boat was totally for at least another two weeks, fit flight diverters to the relevant unsuited to the task, with close to causing those who knew about it cable spans as quickly as zero capability in either the speed great concern. The message this possible. In practice, this is or manoeuvrability departments, time was that one of the cygnets exactly what was achieved. particularly as the cygnet certainly had been driven off the water, Thankfully, WPD are responsive had no wish to be caught, totally was out on the grass, sufficiently to dealing with this issue. misunderstanding our motives! far from the water's edge to offer The reason the problem occurred Thank goodness, our most a realistic chance of a capture, if at all was because the local supportive friend Mark, with his we could get someone there in swans, we counted not less than trusted kayak had always time. Fortunately, Dorothy and 60 (40 adults and 20 juveniles) intended to take the whole of this Brian were available, and were had found fields of kale which time off work, and so was able to successful in catching the cygnet provides ideal winter grazing for join us for our second visit to and making him safe; that still them. Local residents informed us Lydney early the following day. leaves two cygnets at risk from kale had in previous years been We felt the only way we could the adult male. sown in fields on the opposite provide the cygnet with a chance While all this was going on (still side of the Moreton-on-Lugg to of survival, because these only 4th January), serious Marden road. Here, the crop lay disputes are a fight to the death problems were emerging away to underneath the cables, but in (by drowning), was to board the the north of Hereford. The moving a matter of yards to the cob overnight, use Mark's skill technical term is 'outage'; others south east, the flight path for the and expertise to catch the cygnet refer to it as a powercut. A swans to and from the nearby and then to release the cob back number of these had already river necessarily took them onto the lake. And that is been reported, all the result of through the cables. precisely what we did, although, swans flying into power cables, Well, that was the first week of as you might expect, the cygnet and so causing a short-circuit. If January; it seems the tone has did not make it easy for Mark, but the bird survives, as well can be been set. And so it turned that was a contest which he was imagined, the injuries are out...watch this space! always going to win. With the Text by Peter; photographs by Ellen action successfully concluded, and having regard to exactly For swan and all other wildlife problems please contact; where we were, it seemed our Peter & Ellen on 01633 895241 or 07802 472788

Cob released - back home! Kale fields near Marden Herefords. To inspect swan body lying under Note cables in the background power cables

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32 swdirectories.com March/April 2018 March/April 2018 swdirectories.com 33 Bygones 8 by Steve Barber The Welsh Triangle ‘y Tair Tref’ (Part 3) skenfrith

To reach the village of Skenfrith, continue along the B4347 for Skenfrith Castle about 3½ miles and at the cross- roads turn left onto the B4521 and continue for ½ a mile to reach Skenfrith. The name of Skenfrith may be translated from the Welsh, Ynys Cynfraeth, as the island where Cynfraeth (a 6th Century Welsh Chieftain) built his fortress. The castle, mill, church and inn make an attractive centre of the little village. Soon after entering the village the remains of the old castle will be seen. This was one of the first castles to be constructed in the built with circular towers at the county, and the first owner was corners of the rectangle Bach, the brother of Aeddan formed by the curtain walls. owner of Grosmont. This first At some point, during the re- castle was probably a simple building work, there was a wooden construction situated on heavy flood in the low-lying an earthen mound. After the valley which caused the Norman Conquest, the castle was castle to be severely inundated by the rising gained by Hamelyn the conqueror waters. Hubert then filled Skenfrith Castle Keep of Gwent and then passed to his the interior of the first castle nephew Brian de Wallingford. It with river gravel and commenced storage. continued to change hands to build a new castle on top of the The River Monnow guards the frequently in Norman days, even original. Archaeological digging eastern facade and the curtain being sold by King John to Sir in the 1950s actually exposed the walls were originally moated, William de Braose, Lord of well-preserved remains of the first utilising water taken from the Abergavenny, for three steeds and castle hall, which had been buried river. The millrace, to the local ten greyhounds. The castle was in the gravel from 1220. water mill, was at one time part of valued for its strategic position but the castle moat. There would, The main entrance to the new used mainly as a garrison, so originally, have been a drawbridge castle was formed through the possesses little of the romantic across the moat accessing the north curtain wall, accessing the history of some of the later castles. castle entrance. The mill is located central Keep. It was circular in on the south side of the castle on In 1200 the castle was rebuilt in plan, with three storeys and a the site of the medieval mill. stone by Hubert de Burgh to basement used as a dungeon or for become a powerful fortress, plainly

34 swdirectories.com March/April 2018 Skenfrith church has an attractive and women. Her effigy can be seen floors, oak beams, antique and half-timbered tower with a on the gable over the entrance period furniture. There are eleven wooden dovecote roof, and is porch. Just inside the porch is guest rooms with en-suite again quite large for what is now a located the remains of an early bathrooms, the restaurant has won small village. It is medieval in 13th Century Holy Water stoup. awards and has an excellent wine origin dating from about 1168, The church also was rebuilt in list, all making it a comfortable extended in the 14th century and stone by Hubert de Burgh in the place to stay. The proprietors of the also in the 16th century. It was 13th Century. De Burgh was hotel have created some interesting later restored in 1896 and again in resident and Lord of the manor at circular walks, starting from and 1909. The construction is of old that date, later becoming Chief returning to the Hotel. A map and red sandstone, with a two aisle Justicar under Henry III. a guide describing the footpaths nave, a chancel and west tower Skenfrith church and identifying points of interests topped with a dovecote belfry. has a peal of six in the locality are provided. Having

Skenfrith Church

completed our exploration of Skenfrith we will next continue on to the final castle of the Trilateral – White Castle.

Inside the church is a finely carved bells and the village inn, adjacent altar tomb, which is the monument to the Monnow Bridge, is of John Morgan, the last castle appropriately named ‘The Bell’. The (To be continued) governor in the 16th Century, and inn was once a 17th century also his wife Anne. Notice also the coaching inn and was tastefully oak Governor's pew, standing restored in 2001. It has flagstone aside from the more recent ordinary pews. A glass-fronted case, mounted on the wall, Governor’s Pew contains an ecclesiastical cope made from coloured silks. It has been suggested that it was made and given by Queen Eleanor, wife of King Henry III, when lodging at the castle, whilst her husband was fighting the Welsh. However, expert modern opinion dates the cope to the late 15th Century. The church is dedicated to St Bridget of Kildare an Irish saint from Kildare, where she had been an abbess for a monastery that unusually catered for both men

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March/April 2018 swdirectories.com 37 Great music and fantastic dancing, it has to be the Tredegar House Folk Festival The 29th Tredegar House Folk Festival will take place over the weekend of 11th – 13th May, bringing Newport its usual mix of fantastic dancing and great music. The dancing showcases a wide variety of styles from dance groups based locally and around the UK, plus an international team or two. The dance programmes take place on both Saturday and Sunday afternoons in two undercover venues, and are free to watch. There are also ceilidhs on Friday and Saturday evenings with experienced callers to guide you through all the dance steps. The festival is officially opened on Saturday at 1pm after a colourful Clocs Canton procession by performers in their costumes, but before that, local years to come. The three multi- schoolchildren will take part in a talented youngsters that make up Czech m mini Gwyl Plant (children’s Morfa - Meg (fiddle), Osian (fiddle) usician festival) in the main marquee, and Rhys (guitar) have been s dancing Welsh dances in wowing audiences at the festival traditional costume. for several years now, and Music lovers will also be well hopefully will be back in 2018 catered for, starting on Friday playing their lively tunes (many evening with a concert in the self-penned) with some terrific Morgan Room sponsored by clog dancing thrown in for good Newport Folk Club and featuring measure! Huw Williams and Paul Nicholas. Of course a CAMRA real ale bar There are concerts on Saturday will be on site for the weekend (or Irish dancers evening and Sunday afternoon until the beer runs out!), plus a will be on hand to keep the too. Details of performing artists range of food outlets and craft children amused, so there really is have not been finalised at the stalls. something for all the family. time of going to press, but can be Organised, and impromptu, The festival is set within the found on the festival’s website music sessions take place beautiful gardens and parkland of www.tredegarhousefestival.org.uk throughout the festival, often to Newport’s own Tredegar House. as soon as they are confirmed. be found in the bar areas and, According to the National Trust, Last year’s festival’s Saturday weather permitting, busking the 17th century house is one of evening concert featured the dance groups are featured around the architectural wonders of mighty Jamie Smith’s Mabon the site. A children’s entertainer Wales. supported by Allan yn y Fan, Cardboard Fox and local band Entry to the festival site and to watch the dance displays is FREE, Morfa - all of this was possible and prices for ticketed events (concerts and ceilidhs) are on the due to support from the Arts website www.tredegarhousefestival.org.uk Council for Wales which, fingers So, keep everything crossed for good weather and come along crossed, will continue for many and enjoy a fabulous weekend of dance, music and song.

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APART FROM THE MAJOR DAMAGE that continues to be done to our local landscape by the inconsiderate minority with their off-road vehicles there is also the everyday wear and tear of the pathways by the footfall of the innocent visitor to this popular beauty spot. Any Road CTS often lobbies the local council and works with the commoners to ensure serious scarring is effectively dealt Up… with and in the coming year CTS hopes to address the minor problems on our monthly volunteer days. A recent meeting with Cadw identified areas where, particularly on the scheduled ancient monument itself, IT’S NEARLY THAT TIME of year again when all roads people tend to wander from the path and so start to widen lead to Twmbarlwm. The 30th of March is Good Friday and erode the path with their continual footfall. We will be and that’s when, according to local tradition, people effecting repairs to these areas with seeded matting and from miles around come to trek to the summit of the soil or rock infill. mountain like many generations before them have done. With some repairs it may be necessary to cordon off the area to allow the repair time to establish – We at the Twmbarlwm Society saw that the it may look unsightly for a short while but the tradition was starting to wane a little and ten benefits will soon become apparent. So years ago you would only see a couple of please be considerate if you come across dozen people up there on the day. We, therefore, hijacked the idea a few years ago these repairs and also be aware of any “The Hot-Cross- damage you may be unwittingly creating yourself. and made it our own with Bun Walk” – and nowadays there is likely to be We’ve already got a long list of work for the coming a few hundred people making the trek to the top. year and a short list of volunteers so if you fancy helping out a little, get in touch or watch our website for There are many different routes you can take, some announcements of workdays planned. more arduous than others, and everyone has their own favourite route – you can even get most of the way there A pathway repair done around the trig by car, but that’s cheating. A few different routes are point 18 months ago described on our website. CTS organises a group walk, leaving from the Stony Bridge, Pontymister, that takes a direct route straight up the hill through Ty-Sign, onto Mountain Road and so on to Twmbarlwm. Not the most picturesque to start with but it is faithful to the route that pilgrims may have taken centuries ago on their way from Llantarnam to Penrhys. The Friends of Cwmcarn Forest Drive will be leading a group from the Cwmcarn Visitor Centre and there will be other organised groups from Cwmbran – please visit our website for more details of the organised events. We also want to encourage as many other groups as possible to organise their own walk and use the CTS meet at the car park occasion to raise the profile of their organisation (carry below Twmbarlwm’s a flag to let us know who you are) - get in touch with us summit for a litter pick and volunteer workday on the and we will include your details on our website. last Sunday of every month to which everyone is invited, it’s not all hard work and it’s a great Most people still like to make their own way up the opportunity to find your way around up there. We Tump by their preferred route just like their parents and organise walks and other events up the mountain and grandparents did before them. We’ll be happy to see at Crosskeys RFC throughout the year so watch our you however you get there – it’s always a great family website and Facebook page for details – come and day out and CTS distributes hot cross buns to everyone join us some time. who makes the climb (on a first come first served basis). www.twmbarlwm.co.uk Terry Evans - Chairman, Cymdeithas Twmbarlwm Society

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