TRIBUTE: A minute's silence was given at Newport County in respect of George Picton Jnr, who was a dedicated fan. The family appreciated the tribute.

IRISH CLUB: The Irish Club has many events throughout the week for Irish dancing, bands, salsa, etc. Telephone 01633 262291 for further details. These lessons are available to everyone.

BADMINTON: Pillgwenlly has again benefited from the OSHL (Out of School Hours Learning Fund). There will be badminton sessions for boys and girls every Monday between the hours of 4pm and 6pm at Newport YMCA. The sessions are free, so come on all you youngsters in Pill, get along to the YMCA and meet new friends as well as keeping fit.

PILL COMMUNITIES FIRST: Are you interested in gaining employment in administration or brushing up your CV? Do you want to learn new office skills or improve on your existing ones? Pill Communities First have helped numerous people gain employment. If so please give Mike a ring on 01633 671823.

VOLUNTEERS: On behalf of the Pillgwenlly Communities First/Positive Futures I would like to take this chance to say a big thank-you to all our volunteers within the sports and activities programme. You generously and consistently give up your time and expertise during the sessions, and the people of Pill have benefited enormously.

You also enabled so much more sport and activities to take place because of your commitment. So thank you Danielle, Alex, Sarah, Sihon, Javid, Mark, Rochey, Geraldine, Torchy, Abner, Nicole, Robert, Leo, Smokey, Abbas, Omid, Curtis, Kevin, Sarah, Claire, Ryan and Sporttrain candidates, you are all priceless.

NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICING: Pill Neighbourhood Policing Team has now got a monthly drop-in surgery at Pill Millennium Centre. Come along and meet and speak to an officer. Discuss issues that are affecting your quality of life within your community.

This could be anything from graffiti and anti-social behaviour to drug dealing. This is your opportunity to make a difference to your area and help the police to help you. All matters discussed with you will be kept in the strictest confidence.