http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/blogs/readerblogs/ South Wales Argus /news/blogs/readerblogs/ en-gb Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:10:40 +0100 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:10:40 +0100 http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/blogs/readerblogs/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/resources/images/470249/?type=rsslogo http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/blogs/readerblogs/ http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/blogs/readerblogs/4456833.Tennis_elbows_its_way_to_the_front/?ref=rss It’s that time of year when for some reason it is assumed that the whole of these islands develops a nasty case of “Murray Mania”, becomes raving tennis fans and leaves our houses in search of the nearest tennis court to practice our serves and volleys and drop shots and other tennis terms that I’m not familiar with. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:08:30 +0100 404426be3d9738713b0c6e870f14632f http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/blogs/readerblogs/4420487.When_warm_is_too_warm/?ref=rss I’ve just had Sky+ plumbed in recently and I have to say it’s a fantastic bit of kit. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:49:18 +0100 627235ccb2de0df2d0bb774bb8a57c0f http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/blogs/readerblogs/4400458.It_s_nice_to_get_out/?ref=rss It’s always to get out of the station to press the flesh, although one has to be careful whose flesh you’re pressing for obvious reasons. Wed, 27 May 2009 16:08:34 +0100 a56608f34e14cbca6ba191469a6dd6a9 http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/blogs/readerblogs/4372543.Grand_prize_Draw/?ref=rss FoNR would like to express its sincere thanks to The Rotary Club of Newport Uskmouth and to its members. We are extremely thankful that we were chosen as one of their good causes and as such we have been able to participate in their grand prize raffle. Fri, 15 May 2009 15:03:50 +0100 818441fb97dfd175d0ff67231b91155c http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/blogs/readerblogs/4372515.Redevelopment_of_Rodney_Parade/?ref=rss FoNR welcome the development of Rodney Parade. We have been consulted throughout the process and continue to have regular meetings with Rodney Parade Ltd. Our ideas have been welcomed and many of our requests and suggestions have been taken on board and incorporated into the submitted planning application. We are extremely pleased that an area of terracing has been included in the plans and that the Memorial Gates will be repositioned to comprise one of the main entrances to the redesigned stadium. We have also lobbied for the memorabilia that upholds the proud tradition of Newport RFC to be given a prominent public display and we have received assurances that this will happen. Fri, 15 May 2009 14:56:42 +0100 7015c6b3a94dc52a81ebe8d0bba19791 http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/blogs/readerblogs/4292502.Art_Competition_Winners/?ref=rss At Half time during Newports match against Cross Keys, the prizes for this seasons junior art competition were awarded by Newport Legend and cup winner, Keith Poole. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:55:09 +0100 b31b1ca41c703d3feb443cd91aafbeff http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/blogs/readerblogs/4292515.Guard_of_Honour_for_Cross_Keys_Game/?ref=rss Children from Llanvihangel Crucorney in north east Monmouthshire made the long trip down to Rodney Parade to form the Guard of Honour for the teams as they took to the pitch. They then ran across the pitch to take their seats in anticipation of a local derby between Newport and Cross Keys. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:58:03 +0100 3c5b17a293cb5737df4ef120a711a8e6 http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/blogs/readerblogs/4292491.Young_Ladies_Do_Their_Dad_Proud/?ref=rss Megan aged eight and Mali Jo who is only three gave their all to assist their famous dad Sven to inspire Newport to win the last home game this season. The girls ran out ahead of the team onto the hallowed turf along with captain Andy Coombs. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:51:29 +0100 908319b3beea4aa2c19ae7bdf05392b0 http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/blogs/readerblogs/4292155.The_Black___Amber_Bullion_Draw/?ref=rss Famous Newport player Keith Poole made the latest draw at a sun drenched Rodney Parade during the half time break against Cross Keys. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:16:17 +0100 512b6fdc3632170b1ca721da1e686239 http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/blogs/readerblogs/4276531.Gethin_Inspires_a_Turn_Around_/?ref=rss Eight year old Gethin and family travel all the way from Swansea reagularly to support Newport RFC. The family have Newport roots and several generations on, still travel east to support their team. Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:23:01 +0100 2871bcce0cbfbe1b0f8b3435bf6d3644 http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/blogs/readerblogs/4276502.March_Bullion_Draw/?ref=rss The March draw was held at the Newport V Bridgend fixture. Newport's all time record point scorer Dan Griffiths was on hand to pull the numbers out of the hat. Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:14:51 +0100 507a0861b0f6e67ac1c4064743b479c7 http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/blogs/readerblogs/4276484.Eggcellent_Easter_Offer/?ref=rss Friends of Newport Rugby have come up with a cracking idea to raise more funds. They are selling an Easter Egg or a Spring Bunny complete with a pottery Newport RFC mug. These chocolate goodies come tastefully packaged and will make an ideal Easter treat for both young and old. Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:06:59 +0100 67855efeec359534b7fa4edcf7841b37