Winter Wonderland
Newport’s first ever winter wonderland promises family-friendly fun this festive season, right in the heart of the city centre.
Newport’s first ever winter wonderland promises family-friendly fun this festive season, right in the heart of the city centre.
Free business support on offer to Newport’s creative entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs from the Newport area who operate in the creative sector are being offered access to free business development programmes. The Startup Stiwdio, which operates out of the University of South Wales (USW) Newport Campus, will be offering the free support and coaching to anyone who wants to become a freelancer. The programmes are open to anyone living in or wanting to start their business in Newport. The programme is in […]
Residents and visitors can look forward to a truly spectacular Festive Newport this year with the promise of treats galore. Partners including the council, Newport Now BID (Business Improvement District), Friars Walk, Newport Live, Kingsway and Newport Market are as busy as elves getting ready to make it a glittering season. Highlights include the Countdown to Christmas event with celebrity guests, live entertainment, fairground rides and fireworks and Newport Winter Wonderland featuring a real ice rink, Ferris wheel, firepit for […]
As Autumn turns to Winter the starling murmurations are a wildlife spectacular not to be missed at Newport Wetlands. This event will start with a warming cup of homemade soup from our café and a presentation to help unravel some of the mysteries of the murmurations. Then, we will head on onto the reserve with our knowledgeable guides and show you the best places to see the murmurations for yourselves. As well as the fabulous starlings show we very often […]
A series of pen and watercolour drawings of the demolition of the Newport Centre by Dean Lewis. In April 2023, demolition of the Newport Centre began. Newport artist, Dean Lewis decided to document the destruction of the Newport Centre, partially for prosperity but also because he can’t resist rubble, decay and destruction! Frequently, perched by a gate or looking down from the Kingsway carpark, Dean’s face became well-known to the contractors working on the site. Dean soon built up a […]
A film by Bedwyr Williams. In Tyrrau Mawr, which translates to ‘Great Towers’, we witness the growth of a city of the not-so-distant future. Situated on the banks of Llyn Cau on the slopes of Cader Idris in Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, the city slowly emerges to a soundtrack and voiceover. Exploring concerns around urbanisation and social engineering in contemporary cities, the artist tells us stories about its formation and the architect’s ambitions. Duration: approximately 20 minutes Free! Image credit: […]
Come and join The People's Show Choir every Wednesday evening from 7:45 - 9:15pm, to sing songs from film, theatre and TV, with some pop classics from time to time. We are a community choir with no auditions, no need to read music and the opportunity for 2 free trial sessions! Everyone is welcome and we are sure you will want to come back for more. Follow the link to sign up for your 2 free trial sessions. Rehearsals run […]
Newport u3a runs 40 active, leisure and cultural groups for the retired. We meet at the Dolman Theatre Wednesdays to Fridays at 9.45 - 15.00 during term times.