WATERLOO INN:

A new landlord has been appointed for the Waterloo Inn at Nash in the form of local man Adam Edmunds. Adam is determined to roll up his sleeves and get this traditional country inn back to its former glory.

For longer than anyone cares to remember the Waterloo has been the beating heart of the thriving Nash village community with a reputation for its friendly welcome to all visitors. It has been the focal point for many celebrations and community activities.

It has also witnessed many historic events. Christmas in particular is not the same without the sound of carols being sung around the roaring fire. Watch this space for details of the official reopening.

As country inns are becoming rarer by the year, a thriving Waterloo Inn at Nash is good news for everyone.

 

A FORGOTTEN GENERATION:

I know that not everyone will agree with this but it is a subject I feel strongly about. I had a bit of a rant in last week’s council meeting on behalf of our youngsters.

Before I go any further I am the first to agree that there is absolutely no excuse for antisocial behaviour and support a zero tolerance approach whenever it occurs.

However, there is absolutely no doubt that there is a link between kids having nowhere to go and nothing to do, contributing to them getting involved in mischief.

Our local sports clubs are doing a sterling job of producing the sports stars of the future. We also have a few very special adults working with our youngsters in a voluntary capacity making a huge difference to their lives. Council coffers are in the worse state they have been in modern history. Cuts are being made in areas like social services and education that were once considered sacred.

When it comes to funding, one group find themselves at the very bottom of the heap, that is funding recreational activities for our youngsters. You get what you pay for.

When you see youngsters gathered on street corners ask yourself what would you be doing if you were in their shoes. I take my hat off to every adult and organisation that invests time and energy in providing activities for our youth. They are true local hero’s making a huge difference to children’s lives and reducing antisocial behaviour.

PARKING NEAR SCHOOLS:

I make no apology for once again raising this issue. It is a major concern of head teachers and features regularly in school newsletters.

Selfish and irresponsible parking by some parents when taking their children to school is putting other children and their parents at risk of serious injury. Unbelievably some parents actually park their cars on pavements close to the schools forcing pedestrians onto the road.

This practice has to stop before someone gets hurt. If you see someone parked on a pavement don’t walk around them into the road, tap the window and politely ask them to move.

 

Lliswerry and Nash Allan Morris 07747693429 allan.morris@newport.gov.uk twitter @liswerryandnash