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Light up the Lagoons

RSPB Newport Wetlands, RSPB Newport Wetlands, Newport, Newport, NP18 2BZ Sunday 7th December 17:00 - 20:00 About Light up the Lagoons - Lantern Parade and Christmas Crafts at Newport Wetlands" ✨ Step Into a Winter Wonderland at Our Christmas Lantern Parade! ✨This Christmas, see the Wetlands like never before as we transform the night into a glowing celebration for the whole family.Before our walk begins, enjoy cosy arts and crafts […]

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Local Music

From Bog Blog to Bluebird Dreams: Inside Newport’s Most Intimate Music Venue

An unexpected story Newport has many stories, but few as delightfully unexpected as the rise of The Phyllis Maud Performance Space—an Edwardian public toilet turned one of the city’s most atmospheric music venues. Recently on Newport City Radio, hosts welcomed Joe Kelly and Sara, the duo behind the Maud to talk about its evolution, its community, and an exciting new project bringing Nashville-style storytelling to a tiny Welsh stage. From […]

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Children

The Adventures of Marcus & Nelson: Santa’s Grotto

Choas in a Snowstorm! Marcus Harris had been buzzing with excitement all week. At seven years old, nothing thrilled him more than the promise of Christmas magic—except maybe pirates—but today promised both twinkle lights and adventure. He tugged on his Newport County shirt, pulled on his coat, and bounced toward the car. “Garden centre, here we come!” he shouted. Inside his left eye socket, his cheeky glass eye, Nelson Haddoc […]

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Arts

Winter exhibition

, 9 Chartist Tower, Upper Dock Street, Newport, NP20 1DX Saturday 6th December 9:30 - Saturday 10th January 17:00 About Winter exhibition An exhibition of pieces by 15 members of South Wales Potters, bringing together ceramics and sculptures and highlighting ma y different styles and techniques.

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Community

The greatest promise

Lliswerry Baptist Church, Camperdown Rd, Lliswerry , Newport, NP19 0JF Saturday 6th December 16:30 About The greatest promise A family community evening of Christmas carols Christmas drama Father Christmas coming along to see the children for free craft sessions and a relaxing informal evening all for free Website https://www.Lliswerrybaptist.org.uk

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Music

Bez in Conversation

Corn Exchange, The Old Post Office, High Street, Newport, NP20 1AA Saturday 6th December 19:30 - 23:00 About Bez in Conversation Bez first came to prominence at the turn-of-the-1990’s as the maraca-wielding dancer with ‘Madchester’ giants Happy Mondays. Neither an accomplished musician nor even a very good dancer, Bez was a prime candidate for fleeting celebrity, soon to sink into ‘Where Are They Now?’ obscurity. That, however, never happened, nor […]

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Music

NEWPORT CATHEDRAL CHOIR – A CHRISTMAS SPECTAULAR

Newport Cathedral of St. Woolos, Stow Hill, Newport, NP20 4ED Saturday 6th December 19:30 - 22:00 About NEWPORT CATHEDRAL CHOIR - A CHRISTMAS SPECTAULAR NEWPORT CATHEDRAL CHOIR with St. Woolos Sinfonia Orchestra present A CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR Carols by Candlelight SPECIAL GUEST PRESENTER DEREK 'THE WEATHERMAN' BROCKWAY NEWPORT CATHEDRAL, STOW HILL. Saturday 6th December 2025 at 7.30pm Tickets £15 Adult. £12 Under 16s. Doors, Refreshments and Bar open from 7pm Website […]

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Talks

Dawn Explosion at Newport Wetlands

RSPB Newport Wetlands, West Nash Road, Nash, Newport, Newport, NP18 2BZ Sunday 7th December 6:30 - 9:30 About Dawn Explosion at Newport Wetlands About Start your day with one of nature's most breath taking spectacles! Before dawn breaks, we'll head out onto the reserve to witness tens of thousands of starlings taking off all at once. Using the reedbed as their runway, the starlings head out to feed for the […]

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Top Ten

Our Top Ten Tunes: Richard “Cookie” Cook

We think you can learn a lot about a person from the music they choose to listen to. So we're sharing with you some of our favourite tunes of all time. Here are 10 of our Cookie's top tracks. Wycliffe Jean - Gone til November The Verve - Bitter Sweet Symphony The Executioners - It’s Going Down Public Domain - Bass in the Place Neyo- Beautiful Monster Queen - Hammer to FallDJ Luck and M […]

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Small Business Saturday Brings Live Music and Local Love to Newport

Let's make some noise this Small Business Saturday! Small Business Saturday returns this weekend — and Newport is ready to celebrate the brilliant independents that keep our city centre vibrant, creative and full of personality.This national campaign encourages people to shop local, support local, and champion the small businesses that play a vital role in our communities. Here in Newport, we’re going all out with a full day of live […]

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