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24 June 2009
LOCAL NEWS - BEECHWOOD AND ST JULIAN'S

Wales News
Author: David Hando

Fifty people visited the Open Day, including Beechwood councillors Hugh Clark and David Hando. Many joined in the fun of the slow bicycle races and generating electricity. The photograph shows Councillor Hando cutting the green ribbon to declare the Day open. Alongside is Ian Williams who will be delighted to welcome you to the workshop or speak
to you on 07982 56 77 88.

EVESWELL COMMUNITY CENTRE The Management Committee would like to express its thanks to Angus Hersey for all his efforts on their behalf over many years. Nothing was ever too much for Angus and the Committee wishes him a long and happy retirement.

NEWPORT NOSTALGIC MUSIC SOCIETY On Friday July 3, two guest presenters will present their choice of 30s, 40, & 50s music at the St Julian’s Senior Citizens’ Club at Orchard Lane at 7.15. All welcome. Refreshments available. Entrance £1.50. Further details from John Rowell Tel: 854 560

FELLOWSHIP OUTING On Tuesday July 7, the St Julian’s Methodist Fellowship outing will be to Burnham on Sea and Clevedon. Lunch at Garden World. Leaving the Church at 10am. Cost £20, including lunch. Ring Ruth Finch Tel: 255 196

FORTHCOMING CONCERTS Our area is blessed with a welcome variety of quality concerts, usually to raise funds for worthy charities.

On Saturday July 11, Gwent Police Choir hosts a mixed voice choir from New York State. The Oneida Civic Chorale is on a short tour of Europe and the Gwent Police Choir is one of only two Welsh choirs chosen to act as hosts.

The Chorale has a wonderfully varied repertoire and has been well received at home and where ever it travels. The venue is Beechwood Park Presbyterian Church at 7.30pm. Tickets are £5 and may be purchased from Bill Taylor Tel: 257 601, Ron Comfort Tel: 667 899 or on
the door. All proceeds to charity.

On Thursday July 16, the Rotary Club of Newport is presenting An
Evening of Music at St Julian's School, Heather Road. Starting at 7pm. Tickets £5. Performing will be the Greater Gwent Schools' Brass Band, St Julian's School Band and Eveswell and St Julian's Junior School choirs. Proceeds for the Ty Hafren Children's Hospice.
This will be an evening which will give our young people an opportunity to show case their talents and at the same time raise money for the benefit of less fortunate youngsters.


ST JULIAN'S SENIOR CITIZENS' CLUB The concert on Monday June 29 sees the welcome return of Rob. Refreshments available. All welcome. Another special concert has been arranged for Saturday September 5. Frank Sinatra fans will not want to miss it. Tel: 07815 480 092 to find out more. For details of all of this lively club's activities, ring the Chair, Joan Pike, on 211 687.

This splendid clubhouse is available for hire. There are free spots on Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Ring the Booking Secretary, Julia Kearney for details.

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