The Friends of Newport’s Ornamental Parks held a Nostgalgia Evening at St Julian’s Baptist Church Hall. Paul Bevan showed a cine film of Beechwood Park and House in its hey day in the 1970s, which stirred many happy memories.

John Woods of Newport City Parks gave an outline of what is planned for Beechwood Park.

This depends on the successful outcome of the Lottery application, the result of which will be known in March. To join the Friends ring the Membership Secretary, Grace Packer on 421 127, or the Chair, Jean Sawyer on 265 087.