LOCAL HISTORY TALK: You are cordially invited to an illustrated Local History Talk at Maindee Library Plus, on Thursday April 27 at 7.30pm. “A Proud Son of Gwent ~ The Life and Work of Fred J. Hando” by his nephew, David Hando. Refreshments. No entry charge but donations welcomed for the work of the Library.

CHOICES: This lively pensioners’ group meets at St Julian’s Baptist Church every other Monday at 7pm. Tonight they welcome Rob Waller to talk about the Gwent Wildlife Trust. For details of the group’s activities ring Joyce on 762063 or Margaret on 258607.

ST JULIAN’S SENIOR CITIZENS: The Live Entertainment this evening features the popular soloist, Peter Lewis. 50+ Bingo every Thursday evening. 

Details of the Club’s activities from the Chairman, Joan Pike on 211687. 

To hire the Centre ring Julia on 670898.

ST JULIAN’S METHODIST CHURCH: The guest speaker at the Monday Club at 2pm is Jackie Lewis, whose topic is “Giving Something Back”. The Tuesday Wives’ Group have a power point presentation by Jean Leonard entitled “Shakespeare Country.”

The Women’s Fellowship group meet at 2.30pm when the guests are Age Cymru Gwent.

Coffee Mornings continue on Thursdays and Saturdays from 10.30am to noon. 

The Annual Church Meeting, led by the Rev Preben Andersen, will be after a shortened morning service on Sunday April 30. 

THE STROKE ASSOCIATION: meets at St Julian’s Methodist Church on Wednesday mornings. 
If you could volunteer to help people who have had a stroke to improve their communication skills, your help would be very welcome. 

SUNBEAMS: The Sunbeams Baby, Mothers and Toddlers group meets on Wednesday 9.30am to 11.30am at Summerhill Baptist Church. 
For further information ring Shirley on 277093 or Sue on 667384.

ADVANCE NOTICE: The Friends of Newport’s Ornamental Parks’ next trip is to Taunton and the magnificent Hestercombe Gardens, on Tuesday July 4. The cost is £20 for members or £23 for non members. 
For full details visit the website fonop.org.uk

SMILE LINES: from St John’s, Maindee, parish magazine ~ When a minister rehearses his sermon, is he practising what he preaches?

GET IN TOUCH: Grassroots is your column. Let me know of your news and activities by phoning or texting me on 07802487042, or emailing me on david.hando@hotmail.com 

Beechwood and St Julian’s
David Hando
07802487042
david.hando@hotmail.com