You are welcome to attend our free event on Tuesday 27 June 2023 at 7.30 pm, for a short tour of the Cottage Care Centre, grounds and history, given by Chairman Dr Nick Tindall & President Eva Allen.  The tour will include a preview of the new Memorial Garden (to be officially opened on 4^th July).  The new garden has been created to remember the late Margaret Woodcock who, over a period of 20 years plus, devoted much of her time to help the Centre to provide its range of care services to the community.  Please join us at the Newport Civic Society for an evening and learn about the important work of the Cottage Care Trust and its fundraising programmes – tea & coffee available; plenty of car parking on site.

Newport Civic Society have invited representatives of the local political parties plus ‘independents’ seeking to become borough councillors for Newport at the elections on 4th May 2023,to an informal ‘Hustings evening’ to be held on Tuesday 21st March 2023. Residents will have the opportunity to meet local politicians face-to-face and raise questions on Newport issues.

The ‘hustings’ will take place on Tuesday 21st March 2023, commencing at 7.30 pm in The Pavilion at Newport Cricket Club, Audley Ave, Newport TF10 7DP. Free admission. Car parking is available on site next to The Pavilion.

Wojtek Behnke – Aqualate Estate’s Manager, and descendent of the Boughey family, will be talking about his vision for the estate with minimal damage to native flora and fauna. However,and more importantly, he will be informing us about a number of ways in which he is transforming the approach to farming and land management on the estate.At the leading edge of thinking and currently experimental he will explain the need for traditional farming methods to change with eco-friendly, yet economically viable, being the watchwords.

PLUS

The Chairmen of Edgmond and Lilleshall Parish Councils will talk about the changes and challenges they face – not to be underestimated and with potential impact on Newport

All this will take place on Tuesday 28th February 2023 at 7.30 pm, in the convivial atmosphere of The Pavilion at Newport Cricket Club Audley Ave, Newport TF10 7DP. Free admission – the Bar is open but not free. Car parking is available on site next to The Pavilion.

We are all feeling the impact of soaring fuel prices and hyper inflation – well perhaps some of the solutions lie in our own hands ! Newport Civic Society are having a joint meeting with “SUSTAINABLE NEWPORT” to hear about ways in which we can all save money. Many actions are eco-friendly hence ,if implemented, will make a contribution to saving the planet – every little bit helps !
The meeting will be a short presentation followed by an interactive session where ideas/tips from the audience will be discussed and welcomed. All this will take place in the convivial atmosphere of The Pavilion at Newport Cricket Club [turn the heating down at home for a couple of hours] – Free admission – the Bar is open but not free. Car parking is available on site next to The Pavilion.
TUESDAY 31ST. JANUARY – 7.30 PM – The Pavilion NEWPORT CRICKET CLUB TF10 7DP.

Cllr Carolyn Healy has kindly agreed to take time out of her busy schedule to present a talk about Green Open Space provision in Newport. Carolyn is the Cabinet member at Telford and Wrekin Council with responsibility for climate change, green spaces, natural and historic environment and cultural services. In a recent statement Carolyn said :-

‘Our green spaces are so important – a haven for those seeking to bolster their mental and physical health, a place where we can protect and reconnect with the natural environment, and a free activity in an ever more expensive world.’

Come and hear about what Carolyn has to say about Green Open Space provision in Newport.

The meeting will be on Tuesday 29th November 2022, commencing at 7.30 pm. The venue is The Pavilion at Newport Cricket Club situated on Audley Avenue, Newport TF10 7DP. Doors open at 7.15 pm and the bar in The Pavilion will be open during the evening. Car parking is available on site next to The Pavilion. Free entry to the meeting.

PLEASE NOTE THE VENUE FOR THIS EVENT IS CHURCH ASTON CHURCH HALL AND NOT NEWPORT CRICKET CLUB

Newport Chamber of Commerce and Newport Civic Society will host a joint meeting on Tuesday 25th October 2022, with representatives from a variety of businesses who make their livings on or very close to Newport High Street.
Some have been trading for a number of years and others are new to the town. The representatives will give feedback not only on how they are doing but also share hopes and plans for the future.
Do you have an opinion on Newport, its shops, business diversity, parking, tourism etc – then come to the meeting.
All are welcome. Its free to attend.
The venue is Church Aston Church Hall, Wallshead Way TF10 9JG. The meeting starts at 7.30 pm.

ALL FREE AND GOOD FUN
31st May – NEWPORT CANAL STROLL – Guided by John Myers from the Canal Trust we shall learn a little of the history of the canal + recent developments. This will be followed by a visit to the Bridge Inn to take refreshments.
MEET 7.30PM AT THE BLACK SHED OPPOSITE COSY HALL

28th June – HIGH STREET HISTORY STROLL – Guided by Linda Fletcher from the Newport History Society we will discover some of the highlights of our wonderful town + some tales of its darker past followed by refreshments !
MEET 7.30PM OUTSIDE THE GUILDHALL.

26th July – LILLESHALL NATIONAL SPORTS CENTRE STROLL – After extensive refurbishment to the Centre over the last few years we shall have the opportunity to have a look at the Hall and a glimpse at some of the wonderful facilities offered to our world-class athletes. For those that are feeling more energetic they will have the opportunity to stroll round the Formal Gardens before taking refreshment in the bar !
No surprise there then.
MEET 7.30PM UNDER THE ARCH AT THE NATIONAL SPORTS CENTRE

We would normally at this time of year be announcing our program of speakers for September through to November, and collecting subs for the next year, a decision to defer the next subs until next September has been taken. However, due to a number of issues including the recent rise in Covid infection rates; the potential for the increase to accelerate with the return of the school pupils to classes; the concern as to the effectiveness of the vaccines possibly decreasing after 6 months, and the lack of clarity as to ‘booster jabs and delivery of the usual flu vaccines, it would appear to be putting members and supporters at unnecessary risk by holding speaker meetings at this time.

We will continue to communicate with members and supporters through email notifications regarding planning applications; distributing Civic Voice updates providing details of the excellent work Civic Voice is undertaking on national issues of importance together with any other matters which we think would be of interest plus through this website.

We will continue to review the risks related to Covid and should the situation improve then we will look to bring forward speaker meeting events.

Newport Civic Society has invited six Newport businesses, both old and new and from both the retail and service sectors to talk of the challenges the High Street faces togther with an opening presentation by a member of the Newport Town Team.
The presenters will respond to the questions of ‘Why Newport’, ‘What is business like in Newport’ and if they had a magic wand what would they want to see change in Newport that would improve their business.
The presentation will be followed by a short question and answer session and while refreshments are available informal discussions can take place.

The event will take place at St. Andrews Church Hall in Church Aston TF10 9JG at 7.30pm on Tuesday 25th February 2020. All are welcome to attend and the normal rules apply to admission, free to members and £2 for non members to cover the costs of refreshments and hall hire costs.

‘Newport & District Civic Society will be holding its January meeting on Tuesday 28th in St. Andrews Church Hall, Church Aston TF10 9JG at 7,30pm, the speaker is Ruth Jones, from the Communications and Engagement Office for Veolia Telford & Wrekin based at Hortonwood . The talk will be about the local recycling service in Telford & Wrekin – how to use the service, what happens to the materials and also education and community initiatives delivered by Veolia. So if you have ever wondered which bin to put your aerosol cans in – come along to find out.
How Telford & Wrekin has compared nationally with recycle rates over the last decade will be discussed and how they intend to continue to increase the level of recycling within the Borough with more initiatives like the food waste project’
The presentation will be followed by a short question & answer session and while refreshments are available informal discussions can take place..
All are welcome to attend and the normal rules apply to admission, free to members and £2 for non members to cover the costs of refreshments and hall hire costs’