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The Adventures of Marcus & Nelson: Christmas Shopping with Mam!

Christmas Shopping Chaos! Marcus Harris blinked his one green eye as he stepped into the huge department store with Mam. His other eye, the naughty blue-green glass one named Nelson (full name Nelson Haddoc Popeye Harris the XXIV), swirled with excitement in its socket. If Marcus was dazzled by the twinkling tinsel, sparkling lights, and giant inflatable Santa, Nelson was practically bursting. Mam pointed to her long, tightly folded shopping […]

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Music

Swingtime at Lysaght’s

Orb Drive, Newport, NP19 0RA Tuesday 25th November 20:00 - 22:00 About Swingtime at Lysaght's South Wales Big Band Society presents live jazz/swing/big band music weekly on a Tuesday night. £10 per head (CASH only on the door). Raffle in the interval. Bar and tea/coffee available - cards accepted. Free parking (there is overspill parking in Morrison's supermarket next door if needed). Dancing welcome! Band strikes up at 8pm. Website https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1445253730439094&set=a.213290110302135

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Read all about Newport

Paul Kaye Jones on the Pure Local Extra show

Today, Kym and Keys were joined by Paul Kaye Jones in the studio on this weeks Pure Local Extra show Paul is a retired musician, he no longer makes anything professionally. However, he has plenty of stories to tell from before he retired, making for a very interesting show.As usual, we stated the show with a song from our guest. This week, we listened to 'When The World Was Mine'. […]

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Cinema

Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere (12A)

The Riverfront, Kingsway, Newport, NP20 1HG Monday 24th November 19:30 - Thursday 27th November 13:00 About Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere (12A) Evening tickets - £5.50, concessions - £5 Matinee tickets - £4.50, concessions - £4 Running time – 119 minutes Director – Scott Cooper From 20th Century Studios, "Deliver Me from Nowhere" chronicles the making of Bruce Springsteen's 1982 "Nebraska" album. Recorded on a 4-track recorder in Springsteen's New Jersey bedroom, the album marked a pivotal time in his […]

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Cinema

Tron: Ares (12A)

Event search Tron: Ares (12A) Cinema Back to all events The Riverfront, Kingsway, Newport, NP20 1HG Saturday 22nd November 16:00 About Tron: Ares (12A) All tickets - £3.50 Running time – 119 mins "TRON: Ares" follows a highly sophisticated Program, Ares, who is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind's first encounter with A.I. beings. Book event Event location More Cinema Events Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie (U) Cinema The Riverfront, Kingsway, Newport, […]

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Family

NASH HAS GOT TALENT! – THE WATERLOO’S BIG TALENT SHOWCASE!

Waterloo Inn, West Nash Road, Nash, Newport, NP18 2BZ Saturday 22nd November 19:30 - 22:00 About NASH HAS GOT TALENT! – THE WATERLOO’S BIG TALENT SHOWCASE! 📅 22nd November 🕢 7:30 PM Start 🎭 Free Entry for Spectators 📲 Performers – DM us on Facebook/Instagram to register your act! Think you’ve got what it takes to steal the show? Whether you’re a singer, dancer, comedian, beatboxer, magician, or something we haven’t even thought of – this is your moment to […]

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News

Empowering Parents With Lifesaving Skills: A Conversation With Linda McCarthy of Mini First Aid

On a cold South Wales day... On a rainy day in the studio, we welcomed Linda McCarthy, franchise owner of Mini First Aid Cardiff & Newport, to talk about the invaluable work she does teaching lifesaving skills to parents, grandparents, carers, and even young children. From Nursing to First Aid Education Linda’s journey into Mini First Aid came after a long and dedicated career in nursing. Having worked in cardiology […]

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Music

Loose Articles and Support – FREE LIVE MUSIC!

Corn Exchange, High Street, Newport, NP20 1AA Friday 21st November 19:00 - 23:00 About Loose Articles and Support - FREE LIVE MUSIC! The free live music continues with the Outline project here in The Corn Exchange on November 21st when we’ll be welcoming the freaking epic Loose Articles who will be supported by Scare Bears and Telgate! AND IT’S FREE! 😱 🫡 OUTLINE is funded by the UK Government, supported by Newport City Council, with additional support from Lucky Saint. […]

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History

Under the Shadow of the Bridge – Pillgwenlly history walk

Pill Millennium Centre, Courtybella Terrace , Newport, NP20 2LA Saturday 22nd November 10:30 - 13:30 About Under the Shadow of the Bridge – Pillgwenlly history walk In 1807, the Tredegar Wharf Company bought 200 acres of land of what was to become the community of Pillgwenlly, as dock workers flocked to the area from all around the world. Meeting at Pill Millennium Centre, join the Gwent Archives and Newport Transporter Bridge Project teams, on this 1.5 mile urban walk to […]

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Free

Samhain in the City, Pagan and Spiritual Fair

Corn Exchange Newport, High Street, Newport, NP20 1AA Saturday 22nd November 11:00 - 16:00 About Samhain in the City, Pagan and Spiritual Fair It’s all going on at The Corn at the moment! We’re really looking forward to welcoming the Samhain in the City Pagan and Spiritual Fair on Saturday November 22nd.It’s free entry and will be running from 11 am - 4 pm. Book event

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