LITTER PICK: Graig Best Kept Villages Group have organised litter picks in Bassaleg and Rhiwderin next Weekend. On Saturday May 27 the litter pick will be in Bassaleg, meeting at the end of Forge Lane, Court Crescent at 10.30am and on Sunday May 28 the litter pick will be at Rhiwderin meeting at Rhiwderin Community Centre at 10am. Volunteers will be provided with all the necessary equipment, including litter pickers and protective gloves. For more information phone Mandy Womack on 01633 895145 or e-mail mandy.womack@sky.com. 

BASSALEG ALLOTMENTS:  There are vacancies at the Bassaleg allotments. If you are interested in trying an allotment and live in the NP10 area of Newport then please feel free to contact the Bassaleg Allotment Association’s Chair, John Sanders on 07758832547 or e-mail john.sanders6@talktalk.net. There are taster plots available, smaller than the average plot; these are for people who would wish to try an allotment for the first time.

WHITEHEADS BIG BAND SOCIETY: On Wednesday, May 24, at 8pm, at the Whiteheads Sports and Social Club, the Whiteheads Big Band Society will be entertained with the Monmouth big band with Gareth Roberts and Ian Mcintire.

Bassaleg and Rhiwderin 
John Harris
John_history@hotmail.co.uk