This is a copy of the eNewsletter sent out to all members on 25th July 2019

The e-newsletter of the Twmbarlwm Society

Hello Folks

Not a great deal to report this month – but tomorrow is the deadline for tenders to arrive for the archaeology project I told you all about last month – so hopefully we will be making decisions and formulating plans for the research over the next month.

I’ll repeat my call of last month if you are interested in taking part in this archaeological dig in any way please let us know via email as places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis – or if you have any expertise or experience in archaeological work please get in touch.

Talking of Archaeology, following is some info we’ve received from the “Living Levels” project – if you are interested in archaeology – this may be for you – the website is worth checking out:

‘DigVentures’ will be providing a programme of hands-on heritage sessions, using archaeological excavation and survey of historic buildings, landscapes and the foreshore to explore the development of Redwick.

Our Redwick taster sessions will run from the 30th July to the 4th August and will include a range of activities to explore the area’s past. We’ll be opening up archaeological test pits, recording historic buildings, going on a foreshore archaeology survey, and exploring the landscape for clues about the past.

The week will involve testing out our new online GIS system – a mapping tool which means we can view old maps, satellite images and add new data about the heritage as we investigate.

The week will also provide plenty of opportunities for people to get hands on with heritage, and you’ll be able to take part in one or all of the activities.

Book your place here: https://www.livinglevels.org.uk/events-2/2019/7/29/hands-on-archaeology-and-heritage-redwick

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Sunday 28th JULY 2019
LITTER PICK AND VOLUNTEER DAY
10:30am

Last Sunday of every month is our Monthly Litter pick and Volunteer Day – meet at the car park below Twmbarlwm 10:30am.

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.

There’s a bit of bracken bashing, path repair and wall building to do this weekend so if you’re up for a bit of physical work please come along.

Tools, Pickers, Bags and Gloves will be supplied – but more importantly tea and biscuits will be provided for everyone who helps out.

This is a great opportunity to meet other members and learn more about the area and the work that the Society gets involved with.

If you prefer not to drive up the mountain yourself we can often arrange pick ups at Risca Leisure Centre at 10:15am – please contact us to let us know if you would like a lift or indeed if you could offer others a lift.

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OTHER EVENTS

There are a few more events being planned but details are yet to be finalised. These include:

• A Talk on the Newport Wetlands in September or October
• Walk around Penyrheol with Les Murphy
• Walk to Llanderfel Chapel
• A talk on the history of Newport Castle
• Talk on the glass findings

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BOOKS FOR SALE

We have been donated quantities of a couple of books by local authors for us to sell and raise money for the society. One is “Western Valley Walks” by Ralph Collins which we sell at just £2.50 – and the other book is “A Year on a Brecon Farm” by Haydn Llewellyn Davies for £5.00. Go to the ‘shop’ tab on our website for more info.

You may also be interested in books written or published by CTS members all available on Amazon and there’s links to them on our website:

“The Street at the Top of The Mountain” by Derek J. Southall, introduction by Rob Southall

“Gwent Folk Tales” by Christine Anne Watkins

“Domains of Darkness” by Martyn Vaughan

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More info available on our website.

Many Regards

TERRY EVANS
Chairman Cymdeithas Twmbarlwm Society

 

Address general queries to: twmbarlwmsociety@gmail.com