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Dear Readers... Christmas is almost upon us and, as I go to print on this edition, we are a week away from switching on Contact Us : the Town’s Christmas lights - our front cover depicts scenes from last year’s event. This is Santa’s first 01291 606 900 opportunity of the year to visit Chepstow, and his other scheduled visits are listed on page 7 - keep a [email protected] look out for his sleigh and give him a wave when he [email protected] visits your area! www.mattersmagazines.co.uk This festive edition of your community magazine is Chepstow Matters jam packed with details of all the local Christmas Editor: Jaci Crocombe fairs, concerts, carol and church services that we c/o Batwell Farm, Shirenewton NP16 6RX had received details of at time of going to print. It Reg Office: Matters Magazines Ltd, also contains plenty of Christmas present ideas to 130 Aztec West, Almondsbury BS32 4UB fulfil your shopping needs - Keep it Local and support Co Regn No: 8490434 our local businesses. In this theme, we also welcome Follow us on Twitter on board the Chepstow Chamber of Commerce for @ChepstowMatters this issue - see pages 33-36. Congratulations to Stone Rock Pizza who has, as I /ChepstowMatters write this, just won the Gold Award for the Best Independent Pizzeria in Great Britain - if you have Chepstow Matters is independently published every month and delivered FREE to approximately 10,000 homes across NP16 5, not tried out their lovely pizzas I can certainly 6 and 7 on a rotational basis so that every home receives one recommend! through their door once per quarter. Thank you to all our advertisers who continue to The views and opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the editor (unless it is a personal review of a service that we have support the production of this community magazine, participated in). We cannot vouch for every advertiser personally allowing us to share all the good things that go on (although we endeavour to use as many of our advertisers’ in our local community - we simply could not do it services ourselves as we can). Any feedback or experience is without you! If you would like to appear in our next welcomed. (January) issue, the deadline will be 8th December. We would like to thank all the advertisers who support this publication and therefore make it possible. Please return Wishing all our readers a Happy and their support by utilising their services when and where you x can. It is the advertiser’s responsibility to ensure conformity Peaceful Christmas. Jaci with the Trade Descriptions Act 1975, Business Advertisements Disclosure Order 1977, Sex Discriminations Act 1975 and the Don’t forget you can keep up with each monthly Consumer Credit Act 1974. We cannot be held responsible for misrepresentations in the adverts included. All artwork created edition of your favourite local community by us must not be published in any other media without our magazine via permission. © Matters Magazines Ltd 2017 www.mattersmagazines.co.uk/chepstow

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Chepstow Matters June 17 articles.indd 16 19/05/2017 18:35 Chepstow and District Debt Charity Says: “We Wish You A Priceless Christmas” A LOCAL debt charity has released its own top tips for staying in the black over the Tell ME Wine ... by two French Guys festive season. Churches Together in Chepstow & District, who New in Chepstow run a debt counselling service in conjunction with national charity Christians Against Poverty Your local Wine shop offering Wines, Beers, Spirits, (CAP), has launched a list of tried-and-tested ways to avoid festive financial meltdown. Olive Oil, Local Produce, Vinegar, Dried Herbs etc Isobel Mead, Chepstow & District Debt Centre Wine Tastings & Refillable Service! Manager, said: “All the adverts sell us the line that the best kind of Christmas is one that can be bought, which just isn’t true; the Looking for Gift Ideas? Gift Cards and Gift Hampers best Christmases are about making priceless memories, which is why we created the list.” time cooking a Christmas feast, available and hampers can also be made to order; you are already giving a lot. She added that for the last few years the ideal for birthdays or any special occasion, but 5. Aim to only buy the food you will actually eat Chepstow & District CAP Debt Centre has seen a and decide what you will do with left-overs remember ... Christmas is coming! spike in the numbers of people coming to them in eg potato cakes from cooked potatoes, the months after Christmas. make stock from Turkey carcass, soup from 01291 629670 Isobel Mead said: “The reason for this is either uneaten vegetables, freeze un-used gravy Rifleman’s Way, Chepstow NP16 5EJ because some people realise they have spent for another time. tellmewine.co.uk more than they can afford, or they have reached 6. Home-made goodies always go down well – a crisis point in their finances. Various things can cupcakes, chocolate truffles, shortbread, jam trigger this, but most commonly it’s job loss, an – all are cheap to make and, wrapped with unexpected illness or relationship breakdown. cellophane and ribbon, make great presents. Ian Watts & Son Ltd “Now is the right time for families to talk to each 7. Your time and thoughtfulness are every Firewood for Sale Independent Family other about creating a sensible game-plan to bit as valuable as your money. Instead of ensure that Christmas is happy for everyone” presents, offer vouchers for gardening, Funeral Directors Est 1968 washing the car, a few hours cleaning, The top tips have come from both the experience Barn Stored Seasoned ironing or making someone’s favourite cake “Respect & Dignity are at the of those within the charity, as well as CAP’s own or snack. heart of everything we do” clients who know what it is like to stick to a tight Logs for Sale • 24 Hour Personalised budget as they clear their debts. 8. So many people live alone – a cheery visit Service from you is worth more than any present. 1. Agree on a game plan to stop all of you • Private Chapels of Rest 9. Spend time focusing on what you can overspending: do a ‘secret Santa’? Agree on enjoy at no cost and make Christmas really • Monumental Services a set amount each? A ‘just for the kids’ rule? special: watching your kids in the school Contact : • Pre-Payment Funeral A ‘from charity shops only’ rule? Plans nativity; watching the lights get switched 2. If children have their heart set on something • Helping Families in all on; enjoying Christmas carols in church; Daniel or Matthew Haines areas out of your price range, club together with dressing the tree; playing family games. relatives. • Free Assistance with 10. Never take out credit or be tempted by Tel: 01633 400548 Funeral Grants 3. Short of a new Christmas outfit? Get a Christmas loan – you don’t know what • Male & Female Funeral together with mates for a swapping party the New Year will bring. Your income may Directors and you’ll all go home with something new, change and it could affect your whole 07930 893680 / without the cost. family’s security. No Christmas is worth that. 01291 420972 • 07947 847277 4. If you’re doing the meal, ask guests to each If you have problem debts, give yourself the 07977 092935 contribute something: drinks? pudding? 07930 893678 gift of peace of mind: visit www.capdebthelp. cheese? cake? a turkey?! If you’re spending www.ianwattsandson.com org or call 0800 328 0006

4 To advertise Your Business email [email protected] or call 01291 606 900 Let people know you saw them in Chepstow Matters! 5 SLS Christmas 2017 Appeal for the Homeless You’d Better Watch Out ... It’s that time of the year ... Our 4th appeal in fact, when we all work together and send some love Santa Claus is coming to Town! in a box this Christmas time to those homeless or vulnerably housed across South & Bristol. Chepstow & District Round Table IWhether you are an individual, family, group, Santa Sleigh Runs 2017 school, club, church, hospital, organisation, business we would love your support by collecting donations of either a filled wrapped shoebox, an It is that time of year again when Father unwrapped new toy or a chocolate selection box. Christmas pays his annual visit to Chepstow to help the lovely volunteers from the Chepstow and Please see the attached SLS poster for all the District Round Table bring some festive cheer to details you need on contents. The important the local children. change is that the boxes must be able to take the lid off so we can check contents. The content is Santa will be out on his sleigh throughout Sunday December 3rd also slightly different this year so please check. If December visiting children in the town and local First stop 4:30pm you want to give gloves, hats, scarves or extras villages. Kids will have the chance to meet the Caldicot - Longfellow Road, Station Road, Firs please donate in a bag alongside the boxes and jolly old man and remind him what they would like Road, Church Road. we will add these to the rough sleeper projects. on the big day. *Please note we collect clothing, camping Wednesday December 6th He will be helped by friendly elves from Round resources, new toiletries & foodstuffs all year First Stop 6:30pm Table who will be rattling buckets to help raise round but these cannot be dropped at the depots Garden City, St. Lawrence Park, The Danes. below due to business space. Please contact sls. money for good causes and keeping the kids [email protected] for a local member drop off. safe. All donations that we receive on the runs are Friday December 8th greatly appreciated and go straight back into local First stop 6:30pm The closing date is the 8th December. charities and the community. St. Arvans, , Llandogo Santa usually arrives in Chepstow at 4.30pm Sunday December 10th on Sundays, and 6.30pm on weekdays (after First stop 4:30pm DEREK’S GYM & Thank you for caring ... Together we really a busy day toymaking in the workshop with his - Elm Road, Wintour Gate, can change the world for the better and help elves). Look out for the ‘Santa Stops Here’ signs Sedbury - Buttington Road, Mercian Way, King FITNESS CENTRE those in crisis. which will be out on each route with approximate Alfred’s Road, 1st Rifles Est in Chepstow 1969 timings. CHEPSTOW : Wednesday December 13th Tesco - Near Chepstow railway station - please drop to Santa is up to date with modern technology and First stop 6:30pm the customer services desk in store. likes to keep everyone informed, so do keep an The Bayfields, Piercefield Avenue. Coach & Horses Welsh Street Chepstow NP16 5LN eye on his facebook page for updates - search Dave or Antony for: Friday December 15th First stop 6.30pm TINTERN: The White Monk, Tintern, , “Santa’s page, just for his visits to the , Caerwent NP16 6TE. Opening hours vary usually 7.30am until Chepstow area”. around 4. Sunday December 17th CALDICOT: Country Flowers Caldicot : 38 Newport Dates and times are subject to change in First stop 4:30pm Road on Caldicot high street. NP26 4BQ - Cathy circumstances such as traffic and weather. Bulwark - Channel View, Mathern Way, Burnt Bodybuilding & Fitness Specialists Edwards Monies collected on the sleigh run are donated to Barn Road, Western Avenue, Somerset Way, local Charities and Good Causes. with heavy duty gym equipment MAGOR: Magor; Wheatsheaf pub, The square (By Co- Marten Road, Strongbow Road. Opening Times: Op) Magor. NP26 3HN.Clare & Dave Hennah. Please observe ‘Elf & Safety’ when near the Thornwell - Lord Eldon Drive, Tesco Express, 10am-1pm Mon, Wed, Fri & Sun Thornwell Community Centre, Denbigh Drive, 5-9pm Mon - Thur, 5-8pm Fri Teeth for Life Magor (Wednesday Kate Oakes) Sleigh. Membership Options: Bluebell Drive. £3.50 per session, or £2.50 per session to members (£15 annual SLS LINKS; Please check our facebook pages for updates on fee), Unlimited membership - £45 for 3 months or £80 for 6 months Central hub: https://www.facebook.com/ Santa’s movements 01291 624 222 groups/streetlifesarnies/ https://www.facebook.com/SantaChepstowRT/ The Old Fire Station • Lower Church Street • Chepstow • NP16 5HJ https://www.facebook.com/ SLSshoeboxchristmas/ 6 To advertise Your Business email [email protected] or call 01291 606 900 Let people know you saw them in Chepstow Matters! 7 Plaques Restored at St Tewdric’s Well Martin Watts of Ian Watts & Son Funeral Directors & Monumental Masons was delighted to assist when Mathern Community Council recently approached him to ask if he would assist with restoration work to the St Tewdric’s Well plaques. The plaques, displayed at the site of the Well, detail the fascinating history of when King Tewdric’s wounds were washed in the Well after the battle near Tintern about 470 A.D., against the Tintern Abbey Pagan Saxons. Martin Watts said, ‘We wanted to provide this as Carols by Torchlight a gift to the Community Council. The people of On Saturday 2nd December the Chepstow Rotary Mathern take a great pride in the upkeep of their Club will stage its annual Torchlight Carol Service at village and the Well is steeped in fascinating ancient history.’ Tintern Abbey. Mathern Community Council’s Chairperson Cllr. Ovenden commented, ‘On behalf of Mathern This popular family event is always well supported and Community Council we would like to extend our sincere thanks to Ian Watts & Son for doing this for last year over 400 people attended. Thanks to publicity us. The plaques have been beautifully restored. The Well is a significant historic landmark near to St such as this in Chepstow Matters, posters, in-programme Tewdric’s Church.’ advertising and flyers handed out on the High Street, the Club enjoys much local support for this wonderful event. Pictured are:- Cllr. Christine Morton, Chairperson Cllr. Carolyn Ovenden and Martin Watts, (local independent funeral director). From 6pm families form a column in front of the Anchor Inn, Tintern holding their flaming torches on high to light their way, while the smaller members carry light-sticks. They will then walk slowly in column around the outside of the Abbey to the wonderful sounds of the choir singing carols within. It is always most satisfying to see the faces Our new of the young, and not so young, reflected in the flames of the torches as they enter the rear of this beautiful and historic building. Tintern Abbey is certainly an atmospheric location by day. But by night, in floodlight, with hundreds of flaming Menu has arrived torches burning brightly and with the sound of carols sung by the choir, it becomes a positively magical place. “Harry Potter has nothing on this”, said one visitor!

Why not try our Once all are within the Abbey the congregation sing Christmas together the most popular carols lead by The Wyedean Selection Pack? Choir. The carols will be interspersed with seasonal 7 meals & 4 desserts Bible readings while prayers will be led by the Reverend for only £35.99* Andrew Webster. This Torchlight Carol Service is a very special local event that launches the Chepstow Christmas Season. Every Thursday 7th December member of the family will remember Tintern for a long time to come so make a note of the date or visit www. Call us today or go online for your 01600 892 855 chepstowrotary.org.uk for more details. As always, FREE Christmas brochure wiltshirefarmfoods.com/christmas entry is by personal programme that may be purchased *Christmas Selection Pack available to order from 16th October 2017 on the night or, from the end of November, from the up to and including 2nd January 2018 or while stocks last. Tintern Abbey shop. See you there!

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Welcome to the Silk Road Bazaar For our December issue, Chepstow Matters was AUTOCARE CENTRE CHEPSTOW Unit 6, Bulwark Business Park delighted to visit the two lovely ladies at a new shop in Bulwark, Chepstow St Mary’s Arcade. 01291 627137 Silk Road Bazaar has been set up by mother/daughter [email protected] team Maria Francis and Jenny Skelton. Influenced www.auto.centre.co.uk by all the beautiful jewellery and textiles they had seen whilst living for many years in the Far East, their aim is to create the perfect East/West fusion in their Chepstow boutique using the very best materials and techniques they can find. Jenny offers handcrafted semi precious jewellery on knotted silk cord, which is fully adjustable and can be worn in a varity of ways to suit your outfit. She also offers a bespoke service for clients who have a design of their own in mind, as well as repairs and remodelling of clients’ own jewellery. Burnt Barn Community (Sports) & Social Club Burnt Barn Road, Chepstow, Monmouthshire NP16 5AR Maria works with beautiful yarns from Japan to make scarves and other gorgeous and unusual knitwear and accessories. Even better - you can buy the item ready made, or, if you feel like having Club Associates Club activities a go yourself, you can buy the items in a ready prepared kit format. Silk Road Bazaar even offers Mon - Crib/Skittles/Bingo Little Acorns Playgroup, 9.15-12.45 in-house workshop sessions to make a finger knitted necklace at just £15 each including all materials, Tues - Club members tote prizes to £3000 Mon - Fri in term time only. tea and coffee - a great idea for friends or family members to learn together. So many ideas for Contact Rachel 07904 212135 Christmas and birthday presents! Wed - Men’s Darts incl Gwent Super League Tues - Slimming World Thurs - Kung Foo Club Almost everything in the shop Maria and Jenny have hand made themselves with a few exceptions. Thurs - Mencap till 9pm. Following an East meets West theme the boutique also offers embroidered handbags, purses and Ladies Darts many other treasures that Jenny and Maria think you will enjoy. If you need inspiration this Christmas Large function hall I can recommend a visit - Silk Road Bazaar is an Aladdin’s cave! Fri - Family night (incl children) available for hire for Thrift Club • Men’s Darts all types of parties. Room is available for hire Sat - Function room Mon - Fri afternoons after available for hire 1pm, Fri nights, Sat & Silk Road Bazaar Sun all day & evening. Perfect Ideas for Christmas! Sun - Pool league Resident disco and catering available. The Club has Free WiFi Handmade Jewellery, Accessories & Yarn Kits Opening Times Email: [email protected] Sat: 2.30pm - 12am Open Tues-Sat 10am-4.30pm Sun: 12pm - 12am T: 01291 629020 / M: 07850 534 370 Mon-Thurs: 7pm - 11.30pm 8 St Mary’s Arcade, Nelson Street www.burntbarnclub.co.uk Fri: 7pm - 12am T: 01291 638844 / 075000 58344

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Matters Magazines Proof © 2015 Pembroke Primary School– New Experiences 11+ Scholarships By Nicola Stephens – Acting Deputy Headteacher St John’s on-the-Hill School is awarding scholarships for pupils aged 11 plus (current Year 6) for Academic, Since September we have been very busy with trips and visitors. Music, Drama, Sports, Art and Design Technology. The Additional Learning Center (ALC) have visited ‘Cadbury’s World’ as part of their ‘Chocolate and Treats’ topic. They learnt how The scholarships are available to pupils who excel chocolate is produced and about the history of chocolate. They were in their chosen subject. They provide financial even allowed to sample some chocolate, which was very yummy! assistance and exciting opportunities to maximise their potential with an enhanced programme of study The Space Dome visited the school and Dosbarth Sugarloaf and specialist teaching. (Year 1) went inside it and learnt all about the planets and constellations. Dosbarth Cadair Idris (Year 5) also visited the Space St John’s on-the-Hill’s Head, Ruth Frett, said: Dome. They learnt about the planets, including finding out about “We are offering generous scholarships to pupils possibilities of other life in our Solar System. Year 5 also learnt who display talent, enthusiasm and commitment about constellations; man in space; recent events in space; The in a range of subjects. Our scholarship scheme International Space Station and who is currently in space and who is particularly attractive as it can carry through to is planned to visit soon. Dean Close Senior School, in Cheltenham, bringing financial assistance in paying for school fees from Dosbarth Pen-y-Fan (Year 2) visited ‘We The Curious’ to learn more age 11 to 16. We encourage you to get in touch about science and technology. They participated in an interactive to find out more about these brilliant opportunities.” show called ‘Splash and Bubble’ which was all about water and bubbles. They found out about bubbles and how to make more of The deadline for applications is them. We even saw bubbles exploding and water disappearing! Friday 5th January. AIM HIGHER Years 1 and 2 had a visit from an author called Tom Percival. For more information please contact Margaret Tuition services available for He read his book – Perfectly Norman, showed everyone how he Campbell on 01291 622045 / KS2 NCT Testing, GCSE & A Level in illustrates his books and taught them how to draw a character. He [email protected] then wrote and drew in the books they had purchased. English, History, RE and Geography

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14 To advertise Your Business email [email protected] or call 01291 606 900 Let people know you saw them in Chepstow Matters! 15 Chepstow School Remembers Them The Effects of Untreated Hearing Loss Chepstow Matters was delighted to attend the Ian Croft Audiologist Chepstow School’s Remembrance Service held at the St Mary’s Priory on the 10th November. Christmas is coming! A time of year when families are drawn together and vibrant conversations occur frequently; unfortunately a large number of people will struggle to take part because they can’t Head teacher Claire Price gave a very poignant hear clearly what is being said. What better present could you give them than better hearing? welcome and introduction to the service. She spoke Actually, many people are aware that their hearing has deteriorated but are reluctant to seek help. about diversity and pride, and reminded students that Perhaps they don’t want to acknowledge the problem, are embarrassed by what they see as a weakness, our soldiers and those of different nations all joined or believe that they can “get by” without using a hearing aid. And, unfortunately, too many wait years, together and fought for peace for us. even decades, to address the effects of hearing loss before getting treatment. The school choir sang the touching song ‘In Flanders However, research demonstrates the many negative social, psychological, cognitive and health effects of Fields’, which sounded beautiful as it echoed around untreated hearing loss. Each can have far-reaching implications that go well beyond hearing alone. In fact, the rafters of the church. those who have difficulty hearing can experience such distorted and incomplete communication that it seriously impacts their professional and personal lives, at times leading to isolation and withdrawal. Readings were by Luca Goddard and Lisa Griffith. The Studies have linked untreated hearing loss effects to: poem ‘Do not stand at my grave and weep’ by Mary Frye, read by Jess Sariak. Joe Summers and Rebecca • fatigue, tension, stress and depression Ham (top photo) read the poem ‘Do Not Go Gentle into • avoidance or withdrawal from social situations and loneliness • reduced alertness and increased risk to personal safety that Good Night’. • impaired memory and ability to learn new tasks After the reading of the names of local men lost to the • reduced job performance and earning power wars, the Last Post was superbly played by Maya Ross • diminished psychological and overall health and Leo Schartz, and signalled the two minute silence • increased potential of developing dementia as a mark of respect. Hearing loss is not just an ailment of old age – 50% of hearing aid wearers are under 55. It can strike at any time and any age. Modern instruments in the private sector are so advanced these days (and The closing prayers and blessing was conducted by the discreet!) that they can stream the TV signal, let you hear the phone in both ears and be controlled new Vicar of Chepstow, Rev Philip Averary. without touching them. They last for years and can cost a lot less than a two week holiday. If you think you or a loved one suffers from hearing loss, don’t delay another day. Visit a hearing healthcare professional and take the first step toward a world of better hearing. Little Acorns Playgroup Little Acorns Playgroup @The Burnt Barn Club, Bulwark is a Pre-school Playgroup providing a fun and educational start to A fresh new life in a friendly and stimulating environment, encouraging the development of social and communication skills through fantastic play opportunities. 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16 To advertise Your Business email [email protected] or call 01291 606 900 Let people know you saw them in Chepstow Matters! 17 Know Your Rights - Christmas Shopping Local therapist Ceri Christmas can be a busy time and many of us will buy • PayPal - use PayPal’s online resolution centre to goods in the lead up to Christmas. When you buy report your dispute. You must do this within 180 days. Crossland has been practising the ever- goods or services you have certain protection under Faulty electrical goods – repair, refund or consumer law and here is a reminder about some of popular treatments replacement via the seller. your main rights. of Reflexology, Your decision to buy If an electrical item is faulty: Bowen and Emmett • All purchases or orders for goods involve Term and • don’t attempt to fix it yourself - this could stop you techniques in Conditions (T&Cs} or the small print. You will be getting redress because it will be harder to prove you Tutshill and the expected to keep to these, even if you haven’t read didn’t cause the fault surrounding areas them. • return it to the retailer - it’s the responsibility of for over ten years. • You don’t have an automatic right to get your money the seller to help you resolve the problem, not the We stock a large range of back if you change your mind. Always check the manufacturer. If you suffer from back or neck pain, stress/anxiety, NEW & PARTWORN tyres hormonal imbalance, digestive problems, asthma/ return’s policy of the shop or seller. If the item was bought within the last 30 days you can • When buying and paying on-line make sure the site is get a refund on a faulty product. If bought within the including 4x4 Economy breathing problems or a plethora of other such secure and keep copies of the paperwork. You have last 6 months you are entitled to have it repaired once and High Performance ailments, then the treatments Ceri offers could be a 14 day cooling off period should you change your or replaced. If the item still doesn’t work you should get just what you need. Treatments may ease pain mind, but if you do, you must tell the seller straight a full refund. and discomfort, increase your movement, improve away. For a quote please call us on Lost, damaged or delayed post your quality of life and also assist clients living with long term neurological conditions. My goods haven’t arrived - what can I do? • You can claim compensation from Royal Mail if your 01291 624584 • Contact the seller to find out where the item is. Call or post was lost, damaged or delayed. You can complain Ceri has this year expanded her portfolio to include email their customer services. using their on-line form, by phoning their customer Unit 2, Parkwall, foot health treatments, such as nail cutting, corn • The seller should chase the delivery company and let services or in writing. and callus removal, thickened nail reduction and you know what’s happened to your item. • If you’ve had a problem with a delivery or damage Crick, NP26 5UT from a courier company you should: general foot care advice too. • If the item doesn’t turn up, you’re legally entitled to a replacement or refund. You can expect a refund o complain to the seller from whom you bought the Ceri is based in Tutshill but if this is difficult for within 14 days of the retailer agreeing you’re entitled item anyone she is happy to travel to you and fit in to one. o complain directly to the courier if you were using around your busy life. their services to send a parcel and it arrived • It is important to keep a record of all contact with Why not get in touch with her to see how she the customer services department and confirm the broken. can help you? Her details are in the advert below problem to them in writing (email/text/letter). o follow the courier company’s complaints process and you can also seek her out on Facebook – Refunds via the method of payment - find this on their website, or email or phone their customer services. Ceri Crossland Therapies • Debit card - contact your bank and say you want to use the chargeback scheme. For further information and advice drop in to one Christmas is coming! Looking for Gift ideas? of our Citizens Advice offices, ring our Consumer Ceri also offers gift vouchers for Reflexology, • Credit card - contact your credit card company to get helpline on 03454 040506 or go on-line at: Your local 4x4 centre the money back. Bowen and Foot Health. The perfect gift whatever www.citizensadvice.org.uk/wales/consumer & Landrover parts stockists the occasion!

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Chepstow Baptist Church St Thomas a Beckett Church, Shirenewton The Bridge Church Chepstow Parish Unit 1a Critchcraft Buildings, Lower Church Street , NP16 5HJ Sunday 17th December Sunday, 10th December Bulwark Industrial Estate, NP16 5QZ 4:30pm St Luke’s, Tutshill – 21st December 10am Carol Service www.thebridgechurchchepstow.org Christingle Service 6.30pm Community carol sing outside Christmas Eve Sunday 17th December followed by light refreshments ‘The Boat Inn’, Lower Chepstow 4pm Carols and Christingles 4.30pm-5.30pm - Christmas Celebration Sunday, 17th December Christmas Eve Everyone is welcome to this lovely warm family- Carol Service 10:45am St Luke’s, Tutshill – Nativity Family 10:30am Family Carol Service friendly service. Refreshments of mulled wine Service followed by light refreshments and mince pies will be served afterwards Christmas Day Christmas Day 10.30am-11.15am Christmas Day Family Service 3pm St Mary & St Peter, Tidenham – 10:30am Christmas Day short worship time with 11.30pm Holy Eucharist Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols all the family Sunday 31st December Christmas Day 10.30am New Years Thanksgiving Service followed by mince pies and wine 10am Family Service Christmas Eve Chepstow Parish St Pierre Sedbury Evangelical Church 4:30pm St Luke’s, Tutshill – St Mary’s Priory & St Christopher’s Family Crib Service Sunday 17th December Sunday 17th December St Mary’s Priory 10:15am Carol Service stay for coffee and 10:30am Carol Service 11:15pm St Mary & St Peter, Tidenham – mince pies served after Midnight Mass Sunday 10th December Christmas Eve Christmas Eve 10am Crib Service 10:30am Christmas Family Service Christmas Day 9pm ‘Midnight Mass’ Service Saturday 23rd December 9am St Michael & All Angels, Chase – 2pm Christingle and Carols Holy Communion St. Mary’s Catholic Church 10am St Luke’s, Tutshill – Christmas Eve Old Bulwark Road , Chepstow 8am Said Eucharist Family Service followed by & St. Paul’s Catholic Church Holy Communion 11.30pm Midnight Mass Longcroft Street , Caldicot Christmas Day Sunday, 31st December 10am Family Service Christmas Eve 10:45am St Luke’s, Tutshill – 6pm Vigil Mass at St. Mary’s (which is oriented Christmas Songs of Praise St Christopher’s Church, Bulwark very much to young families) Sunday 17th 11.00pm Quiet Personal Prayer (with 9.30am Crib Service appropriate reflective music) Christmas Eve 11.30pm Christmas Carols 4.00pm Family Christmas Carol Service 12.00 Midnight Mass at St. Mary’s Christmas Day Christmas Day 9.30am Family Service 9am Christmas Day Mass at St. Paul’s

Parish of Mathern, Shirenewton, Mounton Stroat Church & St Pierre Friday 15th December Mathern Church Carols around . Sunday 17th December 6pm Meet at the Christmas tree, process 4pm Carol Service through the village. Arrive at the Methodist 7pm Christmas Carols in The Millers Arms church for mincepies and a hot drink at 7.15pm. Christmas Eve Christmas Eve 11.30 Midnight Mass 10.30am Join with Churches from Christmas Day lydney, carols outside the Co-op. 9am Holy Eucharist Christmas Day 10am Family celebration

20 To advertise Your Business in Chepstow Matters call 01291 606 900 FIND US ON FACEBOOK: Chepstow Matters - Facebook/ChepstowMatters Rugby Star Shane Williams Visits A Good Rating for Hedgehogs Nursery St John’s on-the-Hill Hedgehogs Nursery is Tutshill has been given another School for a Wonderful glowing review last month, with inspectors praising its Rugby Skills Day “highly motivated and enthusiastic” team. The Ofsted report, which followed an inspection in October, Shane Williams MBE, Wales’ most highlighted that: capped winger and British & Irish Lions player visited St John’s Staff provide a welcoming, stimulating and exciting on-the-Hill School on Tuesday 7 environment where all children demonstrate they feel safe November. He gave an inspirational talk about his career and and secure as they play. ran coaching sessions with the children to develop their rugby skills. Children are happy, confident and develop strong attachments with their special person. Staff who work with Williams had been told so many times that he was too small the youngest children support their emotional well-being to play rugby. He knew he had to work extra hard to change extremely well. Staff know the children well and support this perception of him and when the chance came to play for their growing confidence and self-esteem successfully. Wales against New Zealand he played the game of his life. Manager Nicole Ricketts (pictured right) said she was Williams said: “When I got the opportunity to play that day I felt 12ft tall. I was never dropped again delighted with the report. “I am so proud of our team and from the Welsh team and just five years later was voted the best rugby player in the world. Work this recognition of the good standards we provide. We hard, believe in yourself and you can do anything. Make sure you do it with a smile on your face.” welcome this report and will continue to work hard to provide the very best childcare.” Williams was hugely impressed with the standard of rugby at St John’s and was amazed by their unbeaten record this year. Never wanting to stand still, the school is working with local rugby clubs to You can view the full report via the website http://www. encourage participation in the sport and will be hosting more skills days. All this will further enhance stjohnsonthehill.co.uk under hedgehogs nursery. the excellent standard of rugby at St John’s. St Johns Ad Shane- Generic Ad (Large)_Layout 1 07/06/2017has 15:13 Pagealso 1 promised to return! St John’s on-the-Hill

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22 To advertise Your Business email [email protected] or call 01291 606 900 Let people know you saw them in Chepstow Matters! 23 Kestrel’s younger gymnasts enjoyed the day at the South East What a fantastic day Kestrel gymnasts had at the Gymspire Championships in . The young gymnasts had Welsh National Gymspire Championships held in to perform routines on Floor, Trampette and Vault. Ebbw Vale. In the Level 1 Boys 6-7 yrs age group Ted Watson won 5th place Ribbon on Trampette, 4th place Ribbon on Floor and on Gold on Representing South East Region in the 11-12 yrs boys’ section, Vault, Brereton Trim won Bronze on Trampette, Silver on Floor, and were James Davies, Finley Stenner and Evan Thomason, Gold on Vault, and took the second place Overall Trophy, Leo Childs competing on Floor, Trampette and Vault. James took the won Silver on Trampette, Bronze on Vault Gold on Floor, and won Bronze Medal on Floor and Trampette, and 4th Place Ribbon on the Overall Champion Trophy. The boys came out beaming with Vault, and 4th place Overall Ribbon. Evan won 5th Place Ribbon their medals. The 6-7 yrs Girls’ Team Bronze was won by Amelie on Floor, 4th Place Ribbon on Trampette and Bronze Medal on Thomason, Hollie Smith, Laci Watkins, Carys Fullerton and Annie Floor, 5th Overall Ribbon. Finley won Silver Medals on Floor, Efremenko, with Laci also winning 5th place Ribbon on Vault. Georgia Trampette, Vault, and Took the Overall Champion’s Trophy. Vine in her first competition won Silver on Trampette in the 8 yrs Level 2 The three boys pulled together taking South East Region through as Section, and Annika Watkins also won Silver on Trampette in the 9-10 yrs National Team Champions winning themselves a Gold Medal! Level 2 Section. Top right photo: BACK ROW Annika Watkins FRONT ROW Amelie Thomason, In the 13 plus mixed section, Tom Hook was on excellent form, Hollie Smith, Laci Watkins, Carys Fullerton, Annie Effremenko. Lower right photo: winning Gold Medals on Floor, Trampette, Vault, and also the Overall Brereton Trim, Leo Cilds, Ted Watson Champion Trophy, and another Gold Medal as part of his team also being National Team Champions. Kestrel’s Trampoline gymnasts bounced away in Sport Wales National Centre in Cardiff, competing in the Clare John entered as an individual entry, was very pleased with her Welsh Club Grades Championships. In Club Level 1 eight year old Lowri performance, winning Bronze on Trampette, Silver on Vault and 6th Christie won the Bronze Medal, and 9 yr old Sophie French competing Club Place Overall Ribbon. Level 3 executed good bounces winning Bronze. Not to be outdone by the girls, 12 yr old William Dent competing Club Level 3, won the Bronze Medal PHOTO top Evan Thomason, James Davies, Finley Stenner PHOTO bottom Tom Hook, Clare John in the Boys’ section. A very good start to the competition season. PHOTO left: Lowri Christie, William Dent, Sophie French

CHEPSTOW Kestrel Gymnastics Club Emergency Locksmith Artistic Gymnastics, Acrobatics and 1 Hr Repsonse 24/7, No Call Out Charges Trampoline Classes for Girls & Boys PeeWees (Pre-school 2-3 years): A structured class where children together with parent/carer, supervised by a qualified coach work towards British Gymnastics Awards. Mondays 13:00-13.45 & Fridays 09:30-10.15 Tweeties (Age 3 1/2 - 4 years): A class led by a qualified coach working on Local & Fully Insured various apparatus. Mondays 13:45-14:30, Wednesdays & Fridays 13:00-13:45 Locks Opened, Repaired, Replaced, Recreational Classes (Age 4 years +) Mondays 16:15-17:15, Wednesdays 16:15-17:15 Open Gymnastics Doors, Windows, Keys Cut On Site, & 17:30-18:30, Thursdays 16:15-17:15, Friday 16:15-17:15, Saturday 10:30-11:30 Fun Session Domestic & Commercial Trampoline Thursdays 16:15-17:15 and Saturdays 10:00-11:00 Covering All NP Postcodes Saturdays Competitive Squad Gymnasts - Selected Gymnasts with 9.00am–10.00am potential to compete at regional and national levels. For children aged CITY Adult Classes: Wednesdays 19:00 - 20:00 4yrs onwards - Locksmiths Gwent Ltd Parkour: 20:00 - 21:00 pm £3.00 per session payable on entrance www.citylocksmithsgwent.co.uk Acrobatics Wed & Thursdays 17:00-18:00 01291 620780 01291 33 00 85 Please email us at: [email protected] AAA Chepstow Emergency Locksmiths Kestrel Gymnastics Club, Bulwark Industrial Estate, Bulwark Road, Chepstow, NP16 5QZ (save it on your phone!)

24 To advertise Your Business email [email protected] or call 01291 606 900 Let people know you saw them in Chepstow Matters! 25 Carols Around the Village Christmas Tree

with Chepstow Town Band 6.30pm Friday 15th December Tredegar Arms Car Park, Shirenewton Bring a torch and loud voices! (if wet will be inside Church) Tin collection for local charities

Advent Fair & Coffee Morning Sunday 3rd December 11am-12noon Coffee, Cake and a lovely selection of Homemade Christmas Goodies in the Sysell Room, Shirenewton Church All proceeds to Children’s charity

Wednesday 17th January 2018 Chepstow Leisure Centre, 7.30 pm Shirenewton Village “Pine Martens as Neighbours?” Local Produce & Christmas Market – an illustrated talk by Andrew Stringer, 16th December 2017 who is the Pine Marten Project Manager 10am-midday in the Rec Hall for Wildlife Trust. Admission £3 – all welcome Local Clubs, Groups & Community Organisations Chepstow Womens Institute (WI) www.thewi.org.uk St Christophers, Bulwark, (linked to St Marys) www. in and around Chepstow Shirenewton, St Arvans and Tidenham chepstowpriory.org On these pages we have tried to collate many of the non-profit making groups, clubs and Chepstow Group of Gwent Wildlife Trust Contact Hilary Lee Chepstow Baptist Church, Lower Church Street, Chepstow, 01291 689326 [email protected] NP16 5HJ 01291 622987 chepstowbaptist.org.uk organisations that regularly meet in the area, along with Church and School information. If we have got your details wrong, or missed out your club completely, please contact us on ComBat Communities of Bulwark and Thornwell, community St Marys Catholic Presbytery Church, Bulwark [email protected] and we shall do our best to put it right for you! group Chairman Ric Hayes [email protected] Road, Chepstow, NP16 5JE 01291 622649 admin@ Library Friends Group aims to support and promote the stmarysrcchepstow.org.uk www.stmarysrcchepstow.org.uk CHEPSTOW COMMUNITY LISTINGS Chepstow Choral Society www.chepstowchoralsociety.org. library through a variety of activities. Please contact 01291 St Luke’s Church, Coleford Road, Tutshill NP16 7PT 635730 for more info. 01291 624868 www.tidenhamparishchurch.co.uk Bridge Street, Chepstow, NP16 5EZ 01291 uk [email protected] Wed 7.30 Chepstow 624065 Leisure Centre Lower Wye Ramblers Sunday Walks (meet CLC) www. Stroat Evangelical Church, Road, Stroat, Chepstow, lowerwyeramblers.org.uk 01291 637416 NP16 7LR 01594 529209 [email protected] www. Chepstow Hub Manor Way, Chepstow, NP16 5HZ 01291 Chepstow Community Big Band Meets on Wednesday stroatchurch.org.uk 635730 [email protected] evenings during term time at Wyedean School NP16 7AA Mathern, Mounton and Pwllmeyric Villages in Bloom Meet 6pm – Microjazz Training Band; 7pm - Swingcopation Big 7pm last Thur of the month, bi-monthly (Jan, Mar, May, July, The Bridge Pentecostal Church, Unit 1A Critchcraft Chepstow Museum Bridge Street, Chepstow 01291 625981 Band. http://chepstowcommunitybigband.weebly.com Sep, Nov) Mathern Village Hall. https://www.facebook.com/ Buildings, Bulwark Road NP16 5QZ 07943 851799 Chepstow Town Council The Town Council Offices, The Chepstow Cormeilles Twinning Association MMPVB/ email: [email protected] [email protected] Gatehouse, High Street, Chepstow, NP16 5LH www.chepstowtwinning.wordpress.com Movie Night at Bulwak Community Centre and St Arvans Victory Church, Palmer Community Centre, High Street, 01291 626370 [email protected] Chepstow and District Amateur Radio Society www.gw4lwz. Memorial Hall see www.monmouthshiremobilemovies.co.uk Chepstow, NP16 5LH 0845 4092449 www.victorychurch.co.uk Chepstow Tourist Information Centre Castle Car Park, Bridge org.uk contact James Hewitt [email protected], meet Musical Youth Theatre www.cmyt.org Chepstow Baptist Street, Chepstow NP16 5EY. 01291 623772 chepstow.tic@ at Chepstow Athletic Club Church Tues and Thurs BABY AND TODDLER GROUPS monmouthshire.gov.uk Chepstow and District Gardening Club Caroline Duchet PotteryThursdays 7-9 Chepstow Comp School Cathy Baby Rhyme Time and Under Fives Story Time at Chepstow Community Centres [email protected] 07917 261511 www.monmouthshirepotters.org hello@ library 01291 635730 Rhyme Time Thurs 2.15-2.45 Story Time Palmer Community Centre, Cormeilles Square, High Street, Chepstow and District Lions www.caldicot.com/lions 0845 monmouthshirepotters.org.uk Fri 10.15-10.45 Chepstow, NP16 5LH 01291 628725 main hall and lounge 8339565 Rotary Club of Chepstow and District Chepstow Leisure Centre Playgroup. Contact: Karen Isaac available for hire, Tea Rooms open for all! Chepstow Folk Dance Club Wednesdays 7.30 pm www.chepstowrotary.org.uk 01291 623392 [email protected] The Drill Hall, Lower Church Street, Chepstow, NP16 5HJ Hall Function Room Conservative Club, Moor Street. http:// Royal British Legion Chepstow Branch meets at the Beaufort Chepstow Methodist Church Parent and Toddler Groups available for hire including weddings 01291 628552 or e-mail chepstowfolkdance.weebly.com/ Hotel in Chepstow monthly on 4th Tuesday at 7.30 pm. mornings 10am term time www.chepstowmethodist.org.uk Mike at [email protected] Contact Tom Moran on 01291 427266 [email protected]. Chepstow Hill Walking Club an informal group of people of Cylch Ti A Fi Cas-Gwent Chepstow Library contact Mai Jones Bulwark Community Centre, Laburnam Way, Bulwark, all ages who like to walk on the hills and moorland. www. Royal Naval Association Chepstow Branch meets at the mai.jones @meithrin.co.uk Tuesdays 10.15-11.15 Chepstow, NP16 5RF 01291 624138 bccbulwark@btconnect. chwc.org.uk Conservative Club, Welsh Street monthly on 2nd Thursday com Large Hall, seminar room, café, kitchen and garden area. Devauden Mother and Toddlers, Devauden Village Hall (except August) at 8.00 pm Contact Ken Davies on 01291 Chepstow Jubilee Townswomen’s Guild meets at Chepstow contact [email protected] Mondays 10-12 including Doctors Surgeries and Community Hospital 621485 [email protected] Leisure Centre on the 1st Wednesday of each Month. holidays, babies to school age Chepstow Community Hospital, Tempest Way, Chepstow, The Singing Club for anyone who wants to sing Contact: Maureen Dale 01291 623257 Mini Acorns Toddler Group, Burnt Barn Club, Burnt NP16 5YX 01291 636636 www.singingclubber.co.uk [email protected] Chepstow Knitters first and third Monday of the month Barn Road, Bulwark. Contact Rachel Llewellyn-Bennett Town Gate Practice, Tempest Way, Chepstow, NP16 5XP Chepstow Methodist Hall 7.30-9.30pm. Contact Margaret University 3rd Age U3A www.u3asites.org.uk/chepstow 07904212135 [email protected] Tuesdays term time 01291 440065 Payne 01291 630580 Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month 2pm, Chepstow Drill Hall. 1-3pm. Check out the website for more information. Mount Pleasant Practice, Tempest Way, Chepstow NP16 5XR Chepstow Male Voice Choir www.chepstowmvc.co.uk Mon Parent and Toddler Time at Whirlikidz Unit 2, School Hill 01291 440154 & Thurs 7pm The Dell School contact Stuart Vigus on 01291 Wye Cross Stitch Club meets the second and fourth Tuesday Business Centre, 01291 628700 Mondays 10-12 term time of every month. 7.30pm to 10pm Sedbury Village Hall. A Vauxhall Surgery Vauxhall Lane, Chepstow, NP16 5PZ 01291 626566 / 07733 804317 or [email protected]. Shirenewton Parent and Toddler Shirenewton Recreation warm welcome to any fellow cross stitchers/embroiderers. 636100 Chepstow Photographic Club www.chepstowphotosoc.org Hall, contact Paula Siddall [email protected] every Contact: Elaine Moore 01291 629666 Police Station14 Moor Street, Chepstow, NP16 5XW 01633 [email protected] Thurs 1.30-3pm Railway Society - for all model engineering 838111 Chepstow Probus Club fortnightly meetings for retired St Arvans Baby and Toddler St Arvans Memorial Hall contact enthusiasts, we run miniature trains at Tintern Old Station business gentleman. Contact Ian Whitford - Secretary for Sabrina 07701027313 [email protected] every Wed LOCAL CLUBS AND ORGANISATIONS from Easter to September, on Bank Holidays and the last PROBUS of Chepstow 01291 622 193 10-12. Bingo Wednesdays 2pm Palmers Community Centre Sunday of the month. Contact Peter Kenington peter@trap- Chepstow Round Table www.chepstow.roundtable.co.uk farm.freeserve.co.uk St Christophers Under Fives and Familys St Christophers Bulwark Senior Citizens Club Contact Joan Johnson 01291 community voluntary organisation for men aged 18-44. ’find Church, Bulwark contact Babs Middleton 07594172720 623352 various social trips and get togethers. Bingo Thurs them at Facebook/Chepstow Round Table’ CHURCHES [email protected] Wed 3.45 term time, all age and Sat 2-4pm and Whist on Wed 2-4pm. siblings welcome FREE Chepstow Society local group exploring history and www.chepstowchurchestogether.org.uk CHAOS Music and Drama [email protected] developments of town, meet each month in Drill Hall. www. Jon Stow 07926 584 661 chepstowsociety.co.uk Secretary Henry Hodges, 01291 625865. Chepstow Methodist Church, Albion Square, Chepstow, NP16 5DA 01291 627014 www.chepstowmethodist.org.uk Chepstow Archaeological Society www.chepstow.org.uk 1st Chepstow Town Band meet Sundays 6.30-8.30 at Bulwark Thursday of the month 7.30 Chepstow Conservative Club Community Centre, contact Alen Lane 01291 629580 St Marys Priory, The Vicarage, Mount Way, Chepstow NP16 5NF Rev Phillip Averary 01291 620980 Chepstow (Archway) Bridge Club meets Mon, Weds, Thurs Chepstow Walk for Health. Meets 10.00 am every Monday www.chepstowpriory.org at the Palmer Centre, 7-10pm http://chepstowarchwaybc. (except Bank Holidays) at the rear of Chepstow Leisure Car org.uk or call Pete on 01291 - 627599 for more information. Park. Walks no longer than 3 miles with few if any stiles. Chepstow Carers Group Scout Hut, off Pembroke Road, Come and make new friends and get fitter at the same time. Please support us and connect with us: For further information contact Helen 01291 641856 Bulwark first Wed of the month 10-12 chepstowcarers@ @ChepstowMatters /ChepstowMatters yahoo.co.uk 07592 503757 Local Clubs, Groups & Community Organisations in and around Chepstow

NURSERIES / PRESCHOOLS Wyedean School Robert Ford, Headteacher Beachey Road, News from the Lions Den... Chepstow & Caldicot Lions Club: “Serving the Community’ Bluebells Playgroup Fairfield Road, Chepstow 01291 628908 Sedbury NP16 7AA 01291 625340 www.wyedean.gloucs. [email protected] sch.uk Early in November Lion President John Robinson nineteen defibrillators and have two awaiting Hedgehogs Nursery, in Tutshill Open 7.30am–6.00pm SPORTS CLUBS for ages 3m-4 yrs. 01291 628344 hedgehogs@ and Chairman of Welfare Lion Ray Nash, were application approval. Archery – St Kingsmark Bowmen www.st-kingsmark.co.uk delighted to present to St. Mary’s RC Primary deanclosenurseries.co.uk Lion Ray Nash and his team have worked Wed & Fri 7pm Chepstow Athletics Club School in Bulwark four play houses for use in the Little Acorns Playgroup Burnt Barn Road, Chepstow 01291 tirelessly with local community councils and clubs playground. 628031 www.littleacornsplaygroup.co.uk Chepstow Amateur Boxing Club www.welshboxing.org to ensure that these machines are placed in Stephen Woods 07793 047 941 Little Scamps Pre-School and Nursery Beachley Barracks, The playground has now been fully refurbished to areas of the greatest need. Chepstow Nicky Morgan 01291 645381 Chepstow Athletics Club (Sports and Social Club) www. make playtime more educational, with games and chepstowathleticac.co.uk Tony and Shirley Hardy 01291 Penguins Pre-School, c/o Offas Mead Academy, Beachley letters set out on the ground and even a wood 622126 Road, Sedbury NP16 7DT Michelle 07923548584 train to sit on. Chepstow Badminton Club www.gwentbadminton.co.uk Robins Nursery, in St Arvans Open 7.30am – 6.00pm for Tues 8-10 Leisure Centre. Miss P Jenkins 01291 624438 ages 3m–4yrs. 01291 624893 robins@deanclosenurseries. Head Teacher Ali Szwagrzak stated that he“was co.uk Chepstow Boat Club www.chepstowboatclub.co.uk Christine very grateful to the Lions Club for the donation Norman 01291 624897 [email protected] Shirenewton Playgroup contact Beverly Lindsay, Playgroup and that the children love playing in them”. Supervisor 07881 480764 shirenewtonplaygroup@gmail. Chepstow Bowling Club www.chepstowbowlingclub.co.uk com Peter Shapland 01291 422208 Tutshill Community Pre-School Debra Hockin 01291 629134 Chepstow Cricket Club www.chepstow.play-cricket.com www.tutshillpreschool.org.uk [email protected] [email protected] 01291 622126 Chepstow Cycling Club www.chepstowcyclingclub.wales/ PRIMARY SCHOOLS Chepstow Darts League contact Rob Murdin - murdrobe@ (The) Dell Primary Welsh Street, Chepstow NP16 5UQ sky.com or Chris Smith - [email protected], tel - 01291 635641 [email protected] 07445 287018. www.dell.monmouthshire.sch.uk Chepstow & District Yacht Club www.cdyc.co.uk Roger Offa’s Mead Academy Beachley Road, Sedbury, Chepstow Nasey 07968495124 NP16 7DT 01291 622932 www.offasmeadacademy.org Chepstow Harriers Running Club Picture shows Councillor Paul Pavia, Lion President [email protected] John Robinson, Head Teacher Ali Szwagrzak and Lion www.chepstowharriers.org.uk Tues and Thurs 7pm Leisure Pembroke Primary School Fairfield Road, Bulwark NP16 5JN Centre Ray Nash, the club’s Chairman of Welfare. Another notable achievement was completed 01291 622310 [email protected] this month with 1000 used spectacles being sent www.pembrokeprimaryschool.co.uk Chepstow Ladies Hockey www.pitchero.com/clubs/ November and December are busy months chepstowladieshockeyclub Pat Morris 01291 621498 for the Lions Club, starting on the 17th and off for refurbishment. When completed, these Shirenewton Primary School Shirenewton, Chepstow, NP16 refurbished spectacles are sent all around the 6RN, 01291 641774 shirenewtonprimary@monmouthshire. Chepstow Mountain Biking www.chepstowmtb.co.uk 18th of November, the club has been invited gov.uk [email protected] to commence the Annual Christmas Parcel world to under developed countries. St John’s on-the-Hill, Independent, co-educational Chepstow Rugby Club [email protected] Collection at the Coop in Magor. If you have any old spectacles please get in touch school for ages 4 -13 years. 01291 622045 enquiries@ 01291 624818 email: [email protected] The Club would like to thank the Manager Luke with the Secretary on 0846 833 9565. stjohnsonthehill.co.uk. Chepstow Swimming Club www.swimchepstow.org.uk and his staff for the opportunity to try somewhere St Marys RC Primary School (Voluntary Aided) Bulwark [email protected] Have you ever thought new to assist with one of its favourite projects. Road, Chepstow NP16 5JE, 01291 623006 stmarysprimary@ Chepstow Tennis Club www.chepstowtennisclub.co.uk, that you might like to monmouthshire.gov.uk [email protected] contact Ian Russell 01633 December will see the Lions at Waitrose in put something back into Thornwell Primary and Nursery Unit Thornwell 400957 meet at Chepstow Athletics Club Caldicot on the 1st and 2nd and Tesco on the the community, if so the Road, Bulwark, Chepstow, NP16 5NT 01291 623390 Football: 15th and 16th. Lions Club of Chepstow [email protected] Chepstow Athletic Football Club www.clubwebsite.co.uk/ and Caldicot are looking Tutshill C of E Primary School, Coleford Rd, Tutshill, chepstowathletic Chepstow and Caldicot Lions are always grateful new members or Chepstow NP16 7BJ 01291 622593 admin@tutshillcofe. to the people of Chepstow and Caldicot area for Chepstow Town Football Club www.clubwebsite.co.uk/ volunteers to help with gloucs.sch.uk the generosity at this time of year. chepstowtownafc. Contact Stuart Carter 07592 323 770 projects around the area, why not come along SECONDARY SCHOOLS Chepstow Garden City Junior Football Club www. Last year the club was able to provide nearly 180 to one of our meetings and see for yourself gardencityjfc.com hampers for those in need. Our aim this year is what the Lions do, we meet on the first Chepstow School Ms Claire Price, Headteacher, Welsh Wednesday of every month in The Chepstow Street, Chepstow, NP16 5LR 01291 635777 info@ Thornwell Red and White Football Club www.teamstats. to beat that figure and possibly achieve 200. chepstowschool.net, www.chepstowschool.net net/thornwellfc Castle inn at 19:30, again ring 0845 833 9565 The club is very proud to announce that so for further information. Mounton House Special School Mr P Absalom, Headteacher far this year they have managed to help fund and enrolment contact Pwllmeyric, Chepstow, NP16 6LA, 01291 635642 [email protected] Let people know you saw them in Chepstow Matters! 31 www.mountonhouse.org.uk/ St Johns Voice Magazine 190 x 128 Scholarship Ad_Layout 1 14/11/2017 15:33 Page 1

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Chepstow Chamber of Commerce and Tourism is a long-standing group of local businesses who work together to benefit the economy and community in and around Chepstow. Our Members are varied and diverse, include retail, hospitality and service businesses and the Chamber provides a voice for them with the Town and County Councils. We hold regular meetings and introduce new initiatives to help businesses grow and do business with each other. Email [email protected] for further information www.chepstowchamber.com / www.facebook.com/ChepstowAGreatPlaceTo

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Homelink Lettings Ltd Property letting & management 290243 www.villagewebsmith.co.uk Co-educational Boarding & Day Age 3 Months-13 Years Office B, The Greyhound Building, 17 Moor Street, Chepstow Support Services Local Business: NP16 5DB T: 01291 470126 www.homelinklettings.com Chepstow Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Chepstow Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Support Local Business: RetailSupport & Hospitality Herbert Lewis Baa Brewing Ltd Independent store for fashions & home; Edwardian tearooms in Brewers of fine Craft beers for the trade & public store Unit 4, Station Yard Ind Est, Chepstow NP16 5PF 9-11 High Street, Chepstow NP16 5XX T: 01291 408240 www.baabrewing.com T: 01291 622347 www.herbertlewis.com

Castle Picture Framing Mathern Palace Picture framing, tool & knife sharpening Unique place to stay or host a special event 5 High St (inside Chepstow News), Chepstow NP16 5LH Mathern, Chepstow NP16 5JA T: 07716 801967 T: 01291 626995/ 07500 930844 www.mathernpalace.com

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Country Clutter Mint and Mustard Independent gift retailer Fine Indian restaurant and street food 2 St Mary St, Chepstow NP16 5EU 13-14 Nelson St, Chepstow NP16 5HT T: 01291 630036 www.shop.giftshopuk.biz T: 01291 623222 www.mintandmustard.com

Deacons Florist No. 8 Accommodation Creative, award winning floral designers High class, affordable B&B 4 Bank Street, Chepstow NP16 5EL 8 Lower Church St, Chepstow NP16 5HJ T: 01291 623768 www.deaconsflorist.co.uk T: 01291 645785 / 07540 073331 www.no8chepstow.co.uk

Orchard Eden Rose Ladies 14+ clothing. Bags, scarves, jewellery. Linens, tea dresses Independent fashion boutique & petticoats, long tunics & dresses 11 St Mary Street, Chepstow NP16 5EW 22 Moor St, Chepstow NP16 5DB T: 01291 627340 [email protected] T: 01291 622459 www.facebook.com/orchard-clothing

First Stop Stationers Rockarella Town centre printer with Fuji Photo Lab. Greetings cards, art & Hair & accessories craft; stationery 10 Upper Church Street, Chepstow NP16 5EX 3 Library Place, One Manor Way, Chepstow NP16 5HZ T: 01291 622189 / 07704 648686 www.rockarellahair.co.uk T: 01291 623999 www.firststopstationers.co.uk

Runway Get Dancing Independent boutique for ladies clothes, jewellery, shoes, Mobile disco hire: weddings, parties/celebrations, corporate handbags & accessories events, charity work 8 High Street, Chepstow NP16 5LH T: 01291 622033 T: 07791 594081 www.get-dancing.com www.runwaychepstow.com

Green Man Backpackers Ltd Scandia Affordable accommodation for tourists, walkers, families & cyclists Shoes, accessories & gifts Raglan Lodge, 13 Beaufort Square, Chepstow NP16 5EP 35 Moor St, Chepstow NP16 5DE T: 01291 627272 T: 01291 626773 www.chepstowbackpackers.com www.facebook.com/scandia-shoes

Hannah’s Music Stonerock Pizza More than just a music shop. Musical instruments, lessons, rehearsal Artisan Pizzeria & takeaway room – all under one roof! 9-10 Upper Church St, Chepstow NP16 5EX 6 Moor St, Chepstow NP16 5DE T: 01291 621616 www.stonerockpizza.co.uk T: 01291 627122 www.hannahsmusic.co.uk Support Local Business: Retail & HospitalitySupport Retail Local Business: Chepstow Chamber of Commerce & Tourism

St Pierre Marriot Hotel & Country Club St Pierre Park, Chepstow NP16 6YA T: 01291 625261 www.marriottspierre.co.uk Castell Roc Festival all set for a spellbinding 2018 Saturday 1st September 2018, St Tewdric’s House Take a gorgeous Welsh Castle, add a big 19th Century Italianate Villa wedding venue stage with professional sound and lighting, fresh from the big theatres is Mathern Rd, Chepstow NP16 6HX put in a really good bar selling local ales/ “Fastlove”. An opportunity to T: 07477 017537 www.sttewdricshouse.co.uk ciders/wine/spirits, include some lovely food re-live the passion, flare and and of course some incredible entertainment the unique sensitivity of George usually reserved for city centre venues, and Michael. Accurate, captivating and Tell Me Wine heart-warming, with all the big hits. Quality wine shop, beers and spirits you get a taste of what Castell Roc offers... Old Bell Chambers, Riflemans Way, Chepstow NP16 5EJ The Festival continues to go from strength to If you haven’t checked out T: 01291 629670 www.tellmewine.co.uk strength, gaining national praise and recognition Castell Roc before, you really for not only great entertainment but for its relaxed should! The Preservation Society atmosphere, enchanting location and superb Make memories ... Show tickets make great Award winning chutneys, sirops & preserves acoustics. Christmas present too!! T: 01291 626516 / 07970 413574 All shows are standing. Guests are welcome www.thepreservationsociety.co.uk Castell Roc Festival is now pleased to release details of the first of its star studded 2018 shows, to bring foldable chairs or blankets (for use in held inside Chepstow Castle. dedicated areas). Limited tickets are on sale now The Rum Bar & Kitchen (with special “earlybird prices”) from Hannah’s Restaurant & bar Friday 17th August 2018 - “Alabama3”. The band Music, Chepstow (01291 627122), or online via the First Floor, 23 Beaufort Square, Chepstow NP16 5EP are notable for their fusion of styles, ironic lyrics, Festival website at www.castellroc.co.uk. All we T: 01291 622272 www.rumbarchepstow.com intentionally humorous personae, and outrageous suggest is ‘be quick or miss out’….. live performances. Oh. and of course they wrote the More shows to be announced soon… Toytastik Toy Shop intro music to the hit TV show ‘The Sopranos’. Top quality traditional & unique toys for both the young & young at heart Saturday 18th August 2018 - the incredible “Dr 16B Moor St, Chepstow NP16 5DL Hook” starring Dennis Locorriere. All the hit singles T: 01291 627200 www.toytastik.co.uk including Sylvia’s Mother, A Little Bit More, When You’re in Love with a Beautiful Woman and Sexy TranquiliTea Eyes, plus many, many more. Boutique teas & more Friday 24th August 2018 sees the welcome return 7 St Mary’s Arcade, Chepstow NP16 5EU of a 2017 sell-out show: back by popular demand T: 07577 167726 www.tranquili-tea.co.uk “The Magic Of Motown” bring top Motown hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines and an Tyrell’s Family Butchers incredible party atmosphere to the castle. Local, quality meat & products at affordable prices; catering & takeaway Sunday 26th August 2018 flying in from Australia Beachley Road, Sedbury, Chepstow NP16 7AA is none other than the Grammy award winning, T: 01291 621089 www.tyrrellsfamilybutchers.co.uk International chart topping, British music legend “Leo Sayer”! Also including support from “Mari Viva Couture Wilson & The New Wilsations” an amazing Designer ladieswear evening awaits! 12 High Street, Chepstow NP16 5XY T: 01291 627221 www.vivacouture.co.uk Monday 27th August 2018 is a unique chance to see two full theatrical show’s in one evening with “Return Of The King meets Prince Experience”. Leading tributes to Prince & Michael Jackson, both Artist’s with their full bands and backing singers in a show never seen before.

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Let people know you saw them in Chepstow Matters! 37 INDEX OF LOCAL ADVERTISERS

Business Services Dog Grooming Locksmith - City Locksmiths 24 Virtual Office - Basepoint 1 Bilbo’s Pet Spa 11 Music Car Maintenance / Car Sales Perfect Dog Grooming 3, 18 Hannah’s Music 37 AutoCare, Chepstow 38 Health, Wellbeing & Fitness - Pets/Pet Care/Training C&C Tyres 19 Derek’s Gym 6 Bilbo’s Pet Spa 1 Chepstow 4x4 19 Kestrel Gym Club 24,25 Perfect Pets/Doggy Daycare 3,18 Easy Car Care 2 Firewood Plumber Terraclean 12 Haines Logs for Sale 4 R H White Plumbing & Heating 3 Child Care - Food Delivery / Takeaway Podiatrist - Hallux Podiatry 15 Hedgehogs Nursery 23 Stone Rock Pizza 10 Restaurant Little Acorns Playgroup 16 Wiltshire Farm Foods 8 Stone Rock Pizza 10 Children’s Activities Foot Care / Podiatrist Schooling/Tuition Kestrel Gym Club 24,25 Ceri Crossland Therapies 19 Ackerman Training 15 Chepstow Chamber Hallux Podiatry 15 Pembroke Primary School 14 of Commerce 33-36 Funeral Directors St John’s-on-the-Hill 15,22,32 Christmas Events 26-27 Chepstow Funeral Service 24 Social Club Community Listings 28-29 Ian Watts & Sons 4,8 Burnt Barn Social Club 12 Days Out/Events/Activities Gifts & Accessories Toyshop - Toytastik 14 Castell Roc 2018 37 Silk Road Bazaar 13 TV/Aerials - The Aerial Man 15 39 Hearing Christmas Church Services 20-21 Easi-Ear 17 Voluntary/Social groups Shirenewton Panto 40 Chepstow & Caldicot Lions 31 SLS Christmas Appeal 6 Jewellery Wine Shop - Tell Me Wine 4 Tintern Abbey Carols 9 Silk Road Bazaar 13

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