In memory

10:51am Monday 2nd June 2008

Obituary: A service in celebration of the life of the late Albert Trevor Jones, aged 91 years, of Elm Avenue, Undy (formerly of Risca), was held at St Mary's Church, Magor on Friday, May 23.

Church holds family fun day

4:25pm Tuesday 13th May 2008

MORIAH Baptist Church, Risca are holding a family fun day on Saturday, June 7 at Croesheolydd Farm, Penylan Road, Bassaleg.

Museum reopens

4:25pm Friday 18th April 2008

Oxford House Museum reopens: The museum, in the Old Miner's Institute at Oxford House will reopen on May 10 and will be open every Sunday from 10am to 12.30pm throughout the summer months.

Group calls it a day

4:00pm Friday 21st March 2008

Cymdeithas Y Cymer: The committee members of the Cymdeithas Y Cymer group have decided, because of personal commitments and difficulties to call it a day as a working interest.

Bank boosts church

4:02pm Friday 14th March 2008

Barclays Bank Aid for Church: Retired employee of Barclays Bank, Barbara Griffiths, recently organised a fundraising Chinese auction in aid of St Mary's Church, Risca, - raising £331.

Judo club goes for glory

4:23pm Friday 15th February 2008

Risca Judo Club: Risca judo club are representing the Welsh section of the ground fighting championships on Sunday, February 24, at Risca leisure centre.

Residents' association update

2:07pm Monday 28th January 2008

Cross Keys and Pontywaun Residents Association (Capra): These are the items discussed in the last meeting on January 7, 2008: * Hilary Rise: Once again there were lengthy discussions regarding drainage and sewage. The developer must carry out improvements to the sewage and system and provide a method statement before being given permission to start building.

Awesome acoustic show

3:08pm Friday 18th January 2008

Islwyn Acoustic Club concert: Outstanding Cardiff-based singer-songwriter, Christopher Rees makes a rare venture into the Gwent valleys on Friday, January, 25 when he performs songs from his latest album, Cautionary Tales, at the Cross Keys Hotel at Cross Keys.

Chance to pay tribute

1:36pm Friday 11th January 2008

Service for Chris: Your correspondent has been requested to announce that a former resident of Cwmcarn, Christopher John Hillier (1933-2006) will be remembered in a service to give thanks for his life at Bethesda Christian Centre, Rogerstone, on Saturday, January 19, at 10am, it will be conducted by the Reverend Martin Hulbert.

Comedy – it's a drag

3:39pm Friday 4th January 2008

Comedy Drag Act: On Friday, January 25, at Risca Workmens Top Club, there will be a performance featuring comedy drag artists and Ceri Dupree.

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