Another splendid front page to Thursday’s Argus, featuring our majestic Transporter Bridge, and reporting that work will start on the £12m restoration project in May, following the Welsh Government’s agreement to contribute £1.5m.
That adds to £1m+ from Newport City Council and £8.7m from the Heritage Lottery Fund. That will secure the almost unique bridge for future generations and provide a state-of-the-art visitor centre
I invite people to show their support for the project and pride in our bridge by joining the Friends of Newport Transporter Bridge, who have pledged an initial contribution of £10,000.
Membership is £10 a year (£6 for concessions) and life membership is also available. Local firms can be corporate members and schools and clubs etc community members, both for £25 a year and are publicised in our twice yearly journal, which is sent to all our members.
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Please let me have your address and I will send you a copy of our journal and an application form - david.hando@hotmail.com.
David Hando
Chairman Friends of Newport Transporter Bridge
Newport
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