Just a Quick Note – 21/02/23
Just a Quick Note
22nd February 2023
The e-newsletter of the Twmbarlwm Society
Hello Folks
Nothing much to report at the moment so here’s just a quick reminder of events we’ve got lined up…
DON’T FORGET
– this weekend is The Last-Sunday-Of-The-Month Litter Pick – Sunday 26th February 2023
Please make your own way there and we will meet you at the car park below the Twmp at 10:30 am.
We are usually there for a couple of hours and we collect litter from the area immediately around the car park and some of us walk around the wider area to check out fences, paths etc. and effect any repairs if we are able. Tools, Pickers, Bags and Gloves will be supplied.
This is also a great opportunity to meet other members and learn more about the area and the work that the Society gets involved with.
Please make your own way to the car park at the end of Mountain Road, below the Twmp. We will provide tea and bikkies to all helpers after the pick and there will be soft drinks on offer too – or bring your own picnic if you need to.
UPCOMING EVENTS
So make a date for this coming
Wednesday 1st MARCH 2023
…a fascinating, illustrated talk about:
The Newport Transporter Bridge
Presented by Gavin Jones, Community Engagement Officer.
The above photo is “borrowed” from FaceBook – if you are the photographer and object to its inclusion please contact us
In its 117th year, this engineering icon of not only Newport but arguably Wales and the UK, is entering an exciting chapter of extensive renovation, restoration and the construction of a brand-new visitor centre.
Gavin Jones, Community Engagement Officer, for Newport City Council’s Transporter Bridge Project, will reveal the fascinating story of one of only eight remaining transporter bridges in the world and the exciting opportunities to be part of this exciting project!
The talk will be at Crosskeys Rugby Club – doors open at 7:00pm – for a 7:30pm start
As usual there will be a raffle (donations gratefully received) and refreshments are available from the bar.
Entry will be £3 per person – or free to paid up members of the Twmbarlwm Society (you could pay £10 to become a member on the night and so get free entry to all future talks).
5th April 2023
The Newport Medieval Ship
Presented by Jeff Grosvenor, Friends of Newport Medieval Ship
The talks will be held at Crosskeys Rugby Club.
Entry will be £3 per person – or free to paid up members of the Twmbarlwm Society (you could pay £10 to become a member on the night and so get free entry to all future talks).
OTHER NEWS
LANDSCAPE/ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT
In the past few Newsletters I have mentioned works may soon be starting in and around Twmbarlwm – and at last if you wander up there now you will see that the kissing gate in the dry-stone wall on the eastern approach to the Twmp has been repaired – and the floating path from there to the Twmp is now complete – it’s now a brand new Roman road.
Various other works will be ongoing over the next few weeks so if you are up there and see work being carried out please be careful around the works especially if they are operating any machinery.
Here’s a few photos of the new path
Address general queries to: twmbarlwmsociety@gmail.com
