WALES CORGI CLUB: The South Wales Corgi Club will be holding a Corgi dog show at the Graig Community Hall on Saturday March 25. The doors open for competitors and the public at 9am. Judging starts at 10am.

TREDEGAR ARMS BASSALEG: Local performer Chris John will be entertaining the customers at the Tredegar Arms Bassaleg next Saturday March 25 starting at 9pm.

BASSALEG ALLOTMENTS: Thought about having an allotment? Plots are available at the Bassaleg Allotments. If you are interested in talking about an allotment plot give John Sanders a ring on 0775832547 or email at john.sanders@talktalk.net.

COUNCIL ELECTION MAY 4: To vote in the Newport City May 4 elections you have to be registered to vote. The deadline to register to vote is April 13. There are several ways to apply for registration: online at gov.uk/register-to-vote, telephone 01633 210744 (with date of birth and National Insurance number) or fill in a paper registration form. The form can also be requested from Newport City Council’s electoral services team, telephone 01633 656656 or email uvote@newport.gov.uk. For more information about May’s local government elections visit newport.gov.uk/elections.

WASTE TRANSFER STATION: There is a Proposed Development at Croes-carn-einon Farm Holly Lane Newport NP10 8RR to change its use to a Waste Transfer Station. The development would affect footpath 393/89/1. Papers relating to the application can be viewed at newport.gov.uk/planning or by visiting the information station, Old Station Buildings Queensway Newport during office hours until March 31. Any comments should be made in writing by that date to the Head of Regeneration, Investment and Housing, Newport City Council, Civic Centre, Newport, South Wales, NP20 4UR or email planning@newport.gov.uk quoting reference 17/0070.

WHITEHEADS BIG BAND SOCIETY: On Wednesday March 22 at 8pm the South Wales Big Band Society Whiteheads will be entertained by Phil Dando Big Band with Clare Hingott and Lee Gilbert. The venue, Whiteheads Sports and Social Club, Bassaleg.

M4 JUNCTION 28: If you want more information regarding road closures and work scheduling during the upgrading of the M4 J28 get onto the mailing list. contact hannah.lewis@costain.com the lead public engagement contact with Costain.

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