W. H. DAVIES (‘THE TRAMP POET’) FILM: As part of  its first Friday sessions the Cwtsh will be showing the acclaimed Tom and Monty Dart film on the eventful life and work of W.H. Davies, Newport’s very own ‘Tramp Poet’ and the man responsible for some of the most quoted lines in the English language: “What life is this if full of care/We have no time to stand and stare.” 

Born in Pill and raised in the Church House pub, Davies lost his right foot in a train accident whilst working his way across America and Canada as a tramp. His leg was later amputated below the knee and he wore a wooden leg from then on. 

He eventually returned to Britain and, after many trials and tribulations, succeeded in becoming established as a respected poet and prose writer. 

The film will be shown on  Friday April 7 and will be followed by a question and answer session. Starts 7.30pm, admission £3. 

This is a Cwtsh fundraiser and a licensed bar will be available. 

POEMS AND PINTS: Cwtsh Productions presents Open Mic Spoken Word Extravaganza 39 at Ye Olde Murenger House, Newport, on Wednesday April 12. 

Starts 7.30pm with poet Mark Blayney and Cwmbran born painter and poet Mark Williams. £5 admission on the door (£3 concessions). 

Fundraiser by Cwtsh to help run the former Stow Hill Library. 

Come along and enjoy some great words in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Or be inspired to read your own poetry to an appreciative audience.

PHOENIX ARTS EXHIBITION: There will be a Phoenix Arts Exhibition at the Cwtsh from Sunday April 9 to Sunday May 7. 

Opening hours are: Thursday, 12pm to 3pm, Saturday 12.30pm to 3pm and Sunday 1pm to 4pm. 

Entry is free. 

REGULAR CLASSES AT THE CWTSH: Cwtsh holds regular classes in creative writing, ukulele, French and Welsh plus a regular Welsh language pop-up bookshop on Saturday mornings.

CHILDREN’S LIBRARY AT THE CWTSH: The Cwtsh Children’s Library is run by volunteers and open on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons with a wide and varied selection of books available to borrow free during term time.

Doors open from 3pm to 4.30pm.

CWTSH NEEDS YOU!: Cwtsh is always on the lookout for fresh volunteers to join the dedicated band already committed to making the Cwtsh Arts Centre a resounding success. 

If you feel you would like to be involved and help Cwtsh achieve even greater heights, please get in touch. 

We are also actively seeking to add to our programme of day and evening classes so if you, or anyone else, you know is willing and able to run any kind of class, German, or yoga, for example, or organise a weekly photography club, perhaps, or, maybe, hire a room, please contact: info@cwtsh.org or ring 01633 668 425. 

Details of our current or forthcoming events can be found by looking at the posters in the entrance side window at Cwtsh.

For more information refer to cwtsh.org or, if you would like to receive our newsletter, contact: cwtsh.org/newsletter.

WALKS FROM THE CWTSH: Cwtsh  representatives have been in touch with Walk Newport and it is hoped to resume Walks From The Cwtsh sometime in the near future.