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Episode 2: Lux Has Landed – Our Thoughts

This week's episode of Doctor Who, "Lux," has sparked a lot of conversation among our team. Here's a breakdown of our thoughts: Daniel's ThoughtsAfter last week’s introduction to the wonderfully poised Miss Belinda Chandra, former Queen of Missbelindachandra-one, it felt like perfect timing to plunge her into the wonderfully weird world the Doctor inhabits. Miami, 1952, became the backdrop for mysterious disappearances around an American Picture House – or Cinema, […]

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Amber and Scott stood in Newport City Radio

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Scott McKeon on the Pure Local Extra show

Today we were joined by Scott McKeon as he talked all about the upcoming Devauden Festival The main topic of today's show was the annual Devauden Festival, a festival based in Monmouthshire with many different musical acts and activities spread across 3 days. The festival has been running since 2010: initially something quite small and having to chase musicians to take part, the festival has since grown to be so […]

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Plot 4 Coldra Road Allotments

The Place, 9-10 Bridge Street, Newport, NP20 4AL Sunday 29th June 13:00 - 15:00 Sunday 6th July 13:00 - 15:00 Sunday 13th July 13:00 - 15:00 Sunday 20th July 13:00 - 15:00 About Plot 4 Coldra Road Allotments Plot 4, based at Coldra Road allotments, is a weekly group meeting to enjoy all things nature. We learn to grow plants and vegetables and enjoy the outdoors with like-minded people. This year we have a programme of activities exploring ways we […]

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The Friday Funny from Cookie’s Comedy Corner!

I bought a pair of those Dorito swim shorts today. I'm going for a dip later.

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Talks

Spring walks at RSPB Newport Wetlands

West Nash Road, Newport, NP18 2BZ Saturday 19th April 9:30 - 12:00 About Spring walks at RSPB Newport Wetlands This is the perfect opportunity to learn all about the iconic Bittern and wonderfully sounding Cuckoo. Newport Wetlands has resident bitterns that can be seen all year round but more regularly during the springtime as males boom across the reserve to attract a female. At the same time, we see and hear cuckoos that have made their way back from Africa […]

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Kids Create Clwb

The Place, 9-10 Bridge Street, Newport, NP20 4AL Saturday 19th April 12:00 - 14:00 About Kids Create Clwb Join our friendly Arts & Crafts Club! Dive into a world of creativity using diverse mediums and materials, sometimes through free play and sometimes inspired by events at The Place and cultural celebrations. Let your imagination soar as we explore art together in a fun, inclusive space. Unleash your inner artist with us! Website https://www.theplacenewport.com/

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Family

There’s A Monster In Your Show

The Riverfront, Kingsway, Newport, NP20 1HG Saturday 19th April 14:00 - Sunday 20th April 14:00 About There's A Monster In Your Show Tickets - £15.50 Group of 4 - £60 Group of 10+ - £13.50 The group discount will apply automatically. Tom Fletcher’s interactive adventures for big imaginations are leaping from page to stage, as the beloved ‘Who’s in Your Book?’ series makes its debut as a brand-new musical show. Expect plenty of fun for your littlest ones as their […]

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Family

Kids Easter Disco

Celtic Manor Resort, The Coldra, Newport, NP18 1HQ Saturday 5th April - Sunday 27th April

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Flow (U)

The Riverfront, Kingsway, Newport, NP20 1HG Saturday 19th April 14:30 - Sunday 20th April 11:30 About Flow (U) All tickets - £3.50 Running time - 84 mins Oscar winner for best Animated Feature A wondrous journey, through realms natural and mystical, Flow follows a courageous cat after his home is devastated by a great flood. Teaming up with a capybara, a lemur, a bird, and a dog to navigate a boat in search of dry land, they must rely on […]

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Community

Easter Bonnet Parade

Tredegar House, Visitor Reception, Cyfeiriad / Address: Tredegar House, Pencarn Way, Newport, NP10 8YW Sunday 20th April 11:45 - 12:15 About Easter Bonnet Parade Tredegar House Easter Bonnet Parade Celebrate Easter Sunday in style by joining the delightful Easter Bonnet Parade at Tredegar House. Wear your most creative and colourful Easter bonnet, and join us on a parade through the beautiful formal gardens. This parade is proudly organised in collaboration with Duffryn Community Link. Meet at Visitor Reception at 11:45am, […]

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