FLOOD WATCH: A small but perfectly formed group of people have taken on the responsibility of trying to reduce the flood risk in our area by monitoring the state of our reens. 

Not everyone appreciates the importance of the reen system that runs through our area. (Even though as both my regular readers know it is a regular feature of this column). 

During times of heavy rainfall and high tides free flowing reens are the difference between dry homes and catastrophe. Lliswerry and Nash has some of the lowest land to be found anywhere in the United Kingdom. 

We can all play our part in flood prevention by being vigilant. 
One supermarket trolley can make a huge difference to the ability of water to flow through our area. 

A few years ago during a community clean up we removed sixty four trolleys from one area alone. 

If you see anything blocking the flow of water in a reen report it. 
More importantly, if you see anyone throwing or dumping anything into the reens report them too. 

LOCAL INTEREST FILM: Last weeks article about the film “Gun Girls” based on the second world war experiences of the women working in a local munitions factory on the site that is now Loftus Garden Village sparked a lot of interest. 

The film can be previewed at 6pm on Friday May 12 at the Newport City Campus. 

HAPPY KIDS: Thanks to the team of youth workers looking after the children at the Easter Playscheme held at the Newport East Community centre. 

What a sight for sore eyes to see so many kids fully engaged in old fashioned activities like cutting up paper and cardboard to make robots. I was fascinated watching them. 

Not an ipad or mobile phone in sight. Kids were actually enjoying playing with crayons and making things with their hands. For a moment I thought I had stepped back in time. 

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