Philosophy Group: The next meeting of the Usk Philosophy and Debating Group will be held on Wednesday June 25 at the British Legion Club in Newmarket Street starting at 7.30pm. The speaker will be Dr Malcolm McElhone who is going to talk about Karl Popper and Environmental Issues. Dr McElhone will also be hoping to stir up debate by referring to the popular television se ries, 24' and referring to terrorism and human rights.

All age groups are welcome at the meeting.

Award for Group: Usk Conservation and Environmental Group has been awarded a Volunteer Achievement Award from the Gwent Association of Voluntary Groups for "...an invaluable contribution through volunteering to the communities of Gwent."

Amongst other work in the area, the group has been responsible for the development of the beautiful walk which now runs from the old station in Usk to the top end of Monmouth Road. More recently, they have been involved with Usk in Bloom and young cricketers in planting eight new trees in the grounds of Usk Athletic Club.