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BOOK YOUR
DAY OUT NOW!
For Autumn day trips and
excellent Christmas shopping,
theres only one company to
call- Newport Transport.
Over the coming months there is a huge selection of day trips
scheduled, leaving from Newport to destinations right across
the country. Why not read on and nd out whats on offer?
WYE VALLEY BREWERY TOUR
SATURDAY 11TH OCTOBER
Includes a full tour, 4 half
pints and a pub lunch at the
local next door.
Trips departs 10.15am, 26pp
LONDON
SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER
Not much needs to be said about this
day-tripper! Soak up the Christmas
atmosphere and enjoy the hustle and
bustle of the capital city. Sightseeing,
shopping or both, its up to you. Well
drop you off at a central London
location and you enjoy the day!
Trip departs 8.00am, 21pp
WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL
CHRISTMAS MARKETS
SATURDAY 22ND NOVEMBER
Set in a beautiful location and
inspired by traditional German
Christmas markets, the market
stalls are lled with high quality and
unique products that cant be bought
on the high street. For those who
need a break from shopping there is
an open-air real ice-rink and plenty
of choice when it comes to food and
drink.
Trip departs 8.30am, 16pp
WORCESTER CHRISTMAS
FAYRE
SUNDAY 30TH NOVEMBER
This truly is a unique
experience, The Worcester
Victorian Christmas
Fayre. Its the perfect
way to kick off the
seasonal preparations
and celebrations. The
atmospheric streets of
historic Worcester will be
lled with sideshows and
more than 100 stalls with
many stallholders dressed
in traditional 19th century
attire.
Trips departs 8.30am, 15pp
BULLRING, BIRMINGHAM
SATURDAY 6TH DECEMBER
Youre bound to nd some
good pressies here with over
160 shops to choose from!
Well pick you up at Newport
Railway Station in the
morning and drive you and all
your shopping bags back at
the end of the day! The only
thing you have to worry about
is nding the best gift!
Trip departs 8.30am, 15pp
BATH CHRISTMAS MARKETS
SUNDAY 7TH DECEMBER
There is no better place to soak up some
Christmas cheer than the Christmas markets
in Bath. The historic atmosphere created by the
stalls, food and the lights surrounding the Abbey
is one of a kind. Plus of course all the shops and
the stalls are fantastic retail therapy. But even if
you are not in the mood for shopping, Bath has so
much more to offer.
Trips departs 8.30am, 16pp
CLARKS VILLAGE CHRISTMAS SHOPPING
SATURDAY 13TH DECEMBER
Love great brands, but dislike great prices this
is the place to go! With more than stores offering
huge savings this is the perfect location to nd
the best Christmas gifts. Without the hassle of
driving and parking, you can sit back and relax
while we take you to this shopping heaven.
Trip departs 9.30am, 14pp
CHELTENHAM CHRISTMAS MARKETS
SUNDAY 14TH DECEMBER
The Promenade in Cheltenham will
feature a huge range of wooden
chalets selling high quality crafts
and gifts. This fantastic Christmas
market, now in its 12th year,
attracts visitors from all over the UK.
Perhaps the fully licensed German
glhwein bar and tasty treats such
as traditional French crepes has
something to do with that!
Trip departs 9.00am, 15pp
OXFORD CHRISTMAS MARKETS
SATURDAY 20TH DECEMBER
They say location is everything and
this year the markets are being held
in the historic heart of Oxford
on Broad Street surrounded by
historic Oxford University buildings
and the Sheldonian Theatre.
Local choirs and bands will perform
Christmas carols, adding to the
Christmas atmosphere.
Trip departs 9.00am, 16pp
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT WWW.NTCOACHHIRE.CO.UK, CALL
01633 211202 OR E-MAIL SALES@NEWPORTTRANSPORT.CO.UKAND A MEMBER
OF THE TEAM WILL BE DELIGHTED TO HELP YOU.
Concessionary Prices
Newport Transport offers a 1 discount on the trips in this brochure for concessionary bus pass holders. This discount does not
apply to Oakwood Theme Park and the Wye Valley Brewery Tour. For Alton Towers Resort and Longleat House & Gardens
different concessionary prices apply. Students only receive concessionary prices at Alton Towers Resort and THORPE PARK.
Pick up Point
All trips depart from Newport Railway Station and Newport Transport advise all customers to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to
departure time.
Tailor-made group excursions
Newport Transport Coach Hire can offer tailor-made day excursions for schools, societies, community centres, corporate events
or any other groups. Our relationships with the UKs biggest theme parks and attractions allow us to offer you great package
deals meeting your requirements. Sit back, relax and let us do all the work
Terms & Conditions
Newport Transport expects each excursion to be operated as advertised, but reserves to right to cancel any tour at the discretion
of the business. In the event of a cancellation you may accept a comparable alternative or cancel the booking and receive a full
refund. For full terms and conditions please visit www.ntcoachhire.co.uk
TO BOOK CALL 01633 211202 TODAY
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BOOK YOUR
DAY OUT NOW!
For Autumn day trips and
excellent Christmas shopping,
theres only one company to
call- Newport Transport.
Over the coming months there is a huge selection of day trips
scheduled, leaving from Newport to destinations right across
the country. Why not read on and nd out whats on offer?
WYE VALLEY BREWERY TOUR
SATURDAY 11TH OCTOBER
Includes a full tour, 4 half
pints and a pub lunch at the
local next door.
Trips departs 10.15am, 26pp
LONDON
SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER
Not much needs to be said about this
day-tripper! Soak up the Christmas
atmosphere and enjoy the hustle and
bustle of the capital city. Sightseeing,
shopping or both, its up to you. Well
drop you off at a central London
location and you enjoy the day!
Trip departs 8.00am, 21pp
WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL
CHRISTMAS MARKETS
SATURDAY 22ND NOVEMBER
Set in a beautiful location and
inspired by traditional German
Christmas markets, the market
stalls are lled with high quality and
unique products that cant be bought
on the high street. For those who
need a break from shopping there is
an open-air real ice-rink and plenty
of choice when it comes to food and
drink.
Trip departs 8.30am, 16pp
WORCESTER CHRISTMAS
FAYRE
SUNDAY 30TH NOVEMBER
This truly is a unique
experience, The Worcester
Victorian Christmas
Fayre. Its the perfect
way to kick off the
seasonal preparations
and celebrations. The
atmospheric streets of
historic Worcester will be
lled with sideshows and
more than 100 stalls with
many stallholders dressed
in traditional 19th century
attire.
Trips departs 8.30am, 15pp
BULLRING, BIRMINGHAM
SATURDAY 6TH DECEMBER
Youre bound to nd some
good pressies here with over
160 shops to choose from!
Well pick you up at Newport
Railway Station in the
morning and drive you and all
your shopping bags back at
the end of the day! The only
thing you have to worry about
is nding the best gift!
Trip departs 8.30am, 15pp
BATH CHRISTMAS MARKETS
SUNDAY 7TH DECEMBER
There is no better place to soak up some
Christmas cheer than the Christmas markets
in Bath. The historic atmosphere created by the
stalls, food and the lights surrounding the Abbey
is one of a kind. Plus of course all the shops and
the stalls are fantastic retail therapy. But even if
you are not in the mood for shopping, Bath has so
much more to offer.
Trips departs 8.30am, 16pp
CLARKS VILLAGE CHRISTMAS SHOPPING
SATURDAY 13TH DECEMBER
Love great brands, but dislike great prices this
is the place to go! With more than stores offering
huge savings this is the perfect location to nd
the best Christmas gifts. Without the hassle of
driving and parking, you can sit back and relax
while we take you to this shopping heaven.
Trip departs 9.30am, 14pp
CHELTENHAM CHRISTMAS MARKETS
SUNDAY 14TH DECEMBER
The Promenade in Cheltenham will
feature a huge range of wooden
chalets selling high quality crafts
and gifts. This fantastic Christmas
market, now in its 12th year,
attracts visitors from all over the UK.
Perhaps the fully licensed German
glhwein bar and tasty treats such
as traditional French crepes has
something to do with that!
Trip departs 9.00am, 15pp
OXFORD CHRISTMAS MARKETS
SATURDAY 20TH DECEMBER
They say location is everything and
this year the markets are being held
in the historic heart of Oxford
on Broad Street surrounded by
historic Oxford University buildings
and the Sheldonian Theatre.
Local choirs and bands will perform
Christmas carols, adding to the
Christmas atmosphere.
Trip departs 9.00am, 16pp
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT WWW.NTCOACHHIRE.CO.UK, CALL
01633 211202 OR E-MAIL SALES@NEWPORTTRANSPORT.CO.UKAND A MEMBER
OF THE TEAM WILL BE DELIGHTED TO HELP YOU.
Concessionary Prices
Newport Transport offers a 1 discount on the trips in this brochure for concessionary bus pass holders. This discount does not
apply to Oakwood Theme Park and the Wye Valley Brewery Tour. For Alton Towers Resort and Longleat House & Gardens
different concessionary prices apply. Students only receive concessionary prices at Alton Towers Resort and THORPE PARK.
Pick up Point
All trips depart from Newport Railway Station and Newport Transport advise all customers to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to
departure time.
Tailor-made group excursions
Newport Transport Coach Hire can offer tailor-made day excursions for schools, societies, community centres, corporate events
or any other groups. Our relationships with the UKs biggest theme parks and attractions allow us to offer you great package
deals meeting your requirements. Sit back, relax and let us do all the work
Terms & Conditions
Newport Transport expects each excursion to be operated as advertised, but reserves to right to cancel any tour at the discretion
of the business. In the event of a cancellation you may accept a comparable alternative or cancel the booking and receive a full
refund. For full terms and conditions please visit www.ntcoachhire.co.uk
TO BOOK CALL 01633 211202 TODAY
35 Years of Care
#care4cake
The Unicorn
Service
2014 SEES THE
ST DAVIDS
HOSPICE CARE
CELEBRATE
THIRTY-FIVE
YEARS OF
PROVIDING
CARE A
PHENOMENAL
MILESTONE.
O
ver the past
three and a half
decades, the
service has continued
to grow and provides
more and more care
for people every year,
with more than 3300
patients receiving
support for the year
2013 to 2014. Not bad
considering during the
rst year of the service
the facilities were such
that just six people
received support.
Of course, to keep
up all of this work the
Hospice relies on the
support of charity-
fundraisers to bring
in funds and this is
where you can get
involved.
On this very special
anniversary year, St
Davids Hospice Care is
asking everyone to get
involved and help raise
much-needed funds.
There are lots
of ways you can
celebrate, including
#care4cake events,
abseils, the Admiral City
Txt the words Nurs023.50 to 70070 to donate
to St Davids Hospice Care. #care4cake
of Newport Half and the
upcoming Twilight Memories
walk.
One fundraiser taking part
in the walk is Jackie Lewis,
whose son (pictured) was
cared for by St Davids.
Here she tells us why shes
getting involved.
On Saturday, October
11th, an evening when
my rst thought in years
gone by would have been
where are we going for our
family meal?, this milestone
birthday will be different
and, once again, St Davids
are there to help because
they will be holding their
Twilight Memories Walk on
that very evening.
As an individual, or with
family and friends, you can
W
ho
doesnt
love a
bit of cake and a
cup of tea? And
what better reason
to scoff a load
of cupcakes and
have a coffee than
by raising money
for a super-worthy
cause.
St Davids
Hospice Care
is encouraging
everyone to take
some time out and
enjoy some cake
to raise money for
care, to help them
to carry on the
rst-class hospice
service they carry
out.
Perhaps you
can organise a
full-on tea party for
hundreds of guests,
or an intimate
gathering with a
massive sponge-
cake to enjoy with
family or friends in
memory of a loved
one it doesnt
matter if you raise
500 or 5, as
every penny really
does help.
Want more
information? Of course
you do! Call 01633
851051 for a fundraising
pack and for more
information.
U
nderstanding death
and bereavement
is incredibly difcult
for people of all ages, but is
often particularly difcult for
children and young people.
The St Davids Hospice
offers a specialist service
to help children and
young people cope with
bereavement and the loss of
the loved one.
Helping children to
manage the impact of a
losing a loved-one, The
Unicorn Service works by
being open and honest
with children in a way that
they understand and can
comprehend.
The Unicorn Service works
in many ways, including
through schools links, family
projects, discussion and
activities as well as individual
work. Taking into account
age, cultural inuences and
the circumstances of the
bereavement, the dedicated
Unicorn Service team help
the child or young person
through their grief and
loss and help them to look
forward to the future and
create memories.
Any young person can
receive help from the Unicorn
Service they dont have to
have been related to a St.
Davids patient. Referrals can
be made from one of the St
Davids Nurse Specialists,
a family member, the GP,
school, social and well
being services, or even from
the child or young person
themselves.
St Davids needs to raise
money to keep this scheme
going in the future - its
undoubtedly one of their most
vital services and is run by a
small team.
Can you help? Maybe you
can hold an event or perhaps
join the monthly lottery. Why
not get in touch to nd out
how you can get involved.
*for full ts and cs, visit the
website. Ask the bill-payers
permission before texting.
walk in the beautiful gardens of Tredegar
House to reect, celebrate and remember
your loved-ones life. St Davids are there
long after the passing of a loved-one, if that
is what you want - and the choice should
always be there.
Details of the walk can be found at
www.stdavidshospicecare.org/event-
details/twilight-memories-walk/
35 Years of Care
#care4cake
The Unicorn
Service
2014 SEES THE
ST DAVIDS
HOSPICE CARE
CELEBRATE
THIRTY-FIVE
YEARS OF
PROVIDING
CARE A
PHENOMENAL
MILESTONE.
O
ver the past
three and a half
decades, the
service has continued
to grow and provides
more and more care
for people every year,
with more than 3300
patients receiving
support for the year
2013 to 2014. Not bad
considering during the
rst year of the service
the facilities were such
that just six people
received support.
Of course, to keep
up all of this work the
Hospice relies on the
support of charity-
fundraisers to bring
in funds and this is
where you can get
involved.
On this very special
anniversary year, St
Davids Hospice Care is
asking everyone to get
involved and help raise
much-needed funds.
There are lots
of ways you can
celebrate, including
#care4cake events,
abseils, the Admiral City
Txt the words Nurs023.50 to 70070 to donate
to St Davids Hospice Care. #care4cake
of Newport Half and the
upcoming Twilight Memories
walk.
One fundraiser taking part
in the walk is Jackie Lewis,
whose son (pictured) was
cared for by St Davids.
Here she tells us why shes
getting involved.
On Saturday, October
11th, an evening when
my rst thought in years
gone by would have been
where are we going for our
family meal?, this milestone
birthday will be different
and, once again, St Davids
are there to help because
they will be holding their
Twilight Memories Walk on
that very evening.
As an individual, or with
family and friends, you can
W
ho
doesnt
love a
bit of cake and a
cup of tea? And
what better reason
to scoff a load
of cupcakes and
have a coffee than
by raising money
for a super-worthy
cause.
St Davids
Hospice Care
is encouraging
everyone to take
some time out and
enjoy some cake
to raise money for
care, to help them
to carry on the
rst-class hospice
service they carry
out.
Perhaps you
can organise a
full-on tea party for
hundreds of guests,
or an intimate
gathering with a
massive sponge-
cake to enjoy with
family or friends in
memory of a loved
one it doesnt
matter if you raise
500 or 5, as
every penny really
does help.
Want more
information? Of course
you do! Call 01633
851051 for a fundraising
pack and for more
information.
U
nderstanding death
and bereavement
is incredibly difcult
for people of all ages, but is
often particularly difcult for
children and young people.
The St Davids Hospice
offers a specialist service
to help children and
young people cope with
bereavement and the loss of
the loved one.
Helping children to
manage the impact of a
losing a loved-one, The
Unicorn Service works by
being open and honest
with children in a way that
they understand and can
comprehend.
The Unicorn Service works
in many ways, including
through schools links, family
projects, discussion and
activities as well as individual
work. Taking into account
age, cultural inuences and
the circumstances of the
bereavement, the dedicated
Unicorn Service team help
the child or young person
through their grief and
loss and help them to look
forward to the future and
create memories.
Any young person can
receive help from the Unicorn
Service they dont have to
have been related to a St.
Davids patient. Referrals can
be made from one of the St
Davids Nurse Specialists,
a family member, the GP,
school, social and well
being services, or even from
the child or young person
themselves.
St Davids needs to raise
money to keep this scheme
going in the future - its
undoubtedly one of their most
vital services and is run by a
small team.
Can you help? Maybe you
can hold an event or perhaps
join the monthly lottery. Why
not get in touch to nd out
how you can get involved.
*for full ts and cs, visit the
website. Ask the bill-payers
permission before texting.
walk in the beautiful gardens of Tredegar
House to reect, celebrate and remember
your loved-ones life. St Davids are there
long after the passing of a loved-one, if that
is what you want - and the choice should
always be there.
Details of the walk can be found at
www.stdavidshospicecare.org/event-
details/twilight-memories-walk/
WHILE BEING AN INSTANTLY RECOGNISABLE NATIONAL BRAND, MANY PEOPLE
ARE NOT AWARE THAT EACH SPECSAVERS STORE IS OWNED AND RUN BY LOCAL
OPTICIANS UNDER THE SPECSAVERS UMBRELLA.
NEWPORTS LOCAL OPTICIANS
SPECSAVERS
N
ewports High Street and Spytty
Road stores are run by the same
three opticians, Jason Williams, who
has been with Specsavers in Newport since
1991, Craig MacKenzie and Andrew Bowers,
both of whom came on board when the new
Spytty Road store opened in 2012.
The advantage of each Specsavers store
being locally owned is that you have the
optician proprietors working within each
store week in week out, leading their teams
to provide the high levels of customer service
Specsavers has become known for, which in
turn has led them to win many V Awards over
the years.
We have two fantastic teams of staff in
each store who all strive to provide the highest
levels of customer care. said co-owner and
optician Jason Williams.
Many of the staff members have been
working for Specsavers in Newport for more
than ten years, some are still at the High Street
store in the city centre, and some transferred
over to the new Spytty Road store when that
opened two years ago.
We have a long tradition of training and
supporting our staff to achieve the highest
ambitions they aim for.
We currently participate in the
apprenticeship programme, and we have
seen employees who have started out as
a Saturday only staff members, while still
in education, that go on to become fully
qualied opticians and store managers.
As well as being known for excellent
customer service, both of the Newport
Specsavers also have great offers too.
We have a variety of offers designed
to appeal to all kinds of people, each with
different needs and specications. added
Jason.
Our most popular offer is the Two for One
offer, where customers get a second pair
absolutely free when purchasing any pair of
frames costing 69 or above.
This offer cant be used in conjunction with
our other great offers, but customers who opt
for the Two for One offer, can choose from
any style in the store up to the same price as
their rst pair.
Customers do not have to choose from a
selected limited range of frames, and the offer
covers designer brands and rimless glasses
too. All our frame prices include the cost of
standard single vision lenses.
Recent additions to the extremely popular
designer collections are Karl Lagerfeld and
Jeff Banks. These new brands add to the
growing collection of designer brands offered
at Specsavers, which include, Boss Orange,
Tommy Hilger, John Rocha, Karen Millen,
and Replay, plus many, many more.
As well as selling highly fashionable
glasses and offering great value for money,
at Specsavers you can also choose to
wear contact lenses instead of glasses, with
dedicated contact lens opticians in both stores.
New wearers can take advantage of their
free trial of contact lenses, great for those who
have never tried them before.
Free hearing checks with an audiologist
are also available, as well as selling the latest
digital hearing aids.
Both Sstores are open for sight testing
seven days a week, with the Spytty Road
store staying open until 8pm during weekday
evenings. Pop into your nearest store today for
great deals on eye wear and award winning
customer service.
Specsavers, 38b High Street,
Newport, NP20 1GF. 01633 244023
Specsavers, Unit 5/6 Tesco Extra,
Newport Retail Park, Spytty Road,
Newport NP19 4TX. 01633 284000
www.specsavers.co.uk
for more information
visit newportbus.co.uk
or call 01633 211202
After 7pm &
all day Sundays
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Hello
from
Emma
102
October
2014
G
ood morning, good afternoon
or good evening! Whatever
time youre reading this we
guarantee youre going to enjoy it because
this months Voice is full to bursting with
greatness.
From spooky Halloween happenings
to great places to book your Christmas
party, weve got the rest of the year
covered - and a bit more thanks to our
amazing 1000 wedding giveaway.
Also this month, weve got the full
rundown on this years Comedy Port festival
and lots of tickets to give away, including
two passes for the whole event and Shappi
Korshandi seats.
Weve got all of your usual news and
reviews, as well as a ghoulishly fantastic
feature on how to spookify your home this
month.
Oh! Dont forget this is your last chance
to vote in the V Awards voting closes on
October 10th, so get your votes in quickly!
Next month we will have all of the V
Awards winners for you, and well nally
be able to reveal who our #swntm winner
is! Make sure you pick up your copy.
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OCTOBER 2014
CHRIS EVANS EMMA CORTEN LYNNE CAMPBELL MIKE WILLIAMS
The Big
Thing
17 BIG PICTURE
#care4cake
20 V AWARDS
Last chance to vote
22 STYLE
Shopping and style
47 SHOPPING
Newport best indies
58 LEARNING
... and family days out
Inside
If you would like to enter
any of the competitions
please send your answer
or entry to:
You can enter via email to
voice@wearevoice.co.uk
For full terms visit
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Service Provided by Newsquest
Media Group.
Please note, the closing date
for competitions featured in this
edition of Voice is the15th of
this month, see front of mag for
month, 2014, unless otherwise
stated. Our T&Cs apply and you
can nd them in full online at
www.weareoice.co.uk
Meet The Team
Comps
T&Cs
KATIE ADAMS GIOVANNI LAO JOSH DAVIS DARREN JAMES
www.facebook.com/groups/voicemag/ Pintrest: Voice Mag
T
his months Big Thing is,
without doubt, Comedy
Port Newports very-own
comedy festival, which takes
place this month.
Our cover star, Stephen Fry,
features as part of this years
Comedy Port, along with Jason
Manford and Shappi Korshandi.
To celebrate, weve been
given two Comedy Port passes to
give away as competition prizes,
as well as three pairs of tickets to
Shappis show check out the
news pages to enter. Weve also
got the full rundown of whats
going on over the festival this
really is the only guide you need
this Comedy Port, so make sure
you keep a hold of it!
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The
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68 INSIDE OUT
Go gothic
79 FOOD
Tid bits and reviews
102 PERFORM
This months goings on

Tweets
Were Loving
follow @wearevoice
Taje TempleofBeauty @Taje_beauty
U c breakouts, we c hormonal imbalance, U c
dark circles we c bad water intake! Free Face
map the nation book now!
Parc Pantry @ParcPantry
Dont forget to vote for us @WeAreVoice
#awards section 21 and 55 http://www.
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Ginge Knievil @GingeKnievil
Dont mind me, Im just entering wedding
competitions via @WeAreVoice. Theres no need
to tell me, I know Ive changed.
Sticky Ink Studios @StickyInkWales
@WeAreVoice Vote for us Please everyone,
independent retailer of the year Thank you
Dirty Little Serifs @DirtySerifs
Please vote for @lola_and_me for Fashion &
Accessories Retailer of the Year at this years
@WeAreVoice #VAwards:
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Vanilla Spice
We look forward to welcoming you
O
ur glowing reputation
can only be
overshadowed by one
thing our fantastic food
and rst-class customer
service.
Since opening last
year weve received
rave reviews, with lovers
of excellent Indian food
ocking from miles around
to enjoy what this family
business brings to the table,
Thank you!
The interior of our
restaurant has been
nished to the highest
standards, offering diners
the very best facilities
in which to enjoy our
excellent food.
The atmosphere in
our restaurant is relaxed
and welcoming, whilst
our service is attentive
but not over fussy. Every
single meal and side is
prepared from scratch,
with the restaurants chefs
employing traditional and
modern techniques to
create a selection of tasty
dishes.
Our Facebook page
shows a large number
of reviews from happy
customers who have
experienced us rst hand.
You can also enjoy the
delights of Vanilla Spice
in the comfort of your own
home, as we also offer a
takeaway service.
Able to accommodate
everything from a large
celebration, to an intimate
meal for two.
Why not give
the Vanilla Spice a
whirl and see why
it was voted Indian
Restaurant of the Year
2013?
An authentic taste of India
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Indian Restaurant of the Year 2013/14
To book, please call 01633 255446 | Lyne Road, Newport
Open 7 days a week
Why not treat yourself, you wont be disappointed
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Blue Buttery Weddings offer the
highest level of professionalism,
customer service and attention to detail
to all our clients, regardless of the size
of the function or budget.
This philosophy has helped make Blue Buttery
Weddings one of the market leaders in venue
decoration & event management within the South
Wales area. We provide a one stop shop for all
your wedding requirements, from save the date
cards and invites all the way through to venue
decoration, on the day coordination and even
your evening disco, we have it all covered.
www.bluebutteryweddings.co.uk
info@bluebutteryweddings.co.uk
02920 860807 / 07436580828
Find us on
ITS YOUR BIG DAY
LET US TAKE CARE OF ALL THE DETAILS
Chair Covers
Centerpeices
Complete Venue
Decoration
Events Management
Starlight Backdrops
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Strawberry Towers
Wedding Gifts &
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Candy Buffets
Victorian Sweet Carts
Evening Entertainment
Wedding Planning &
Coordination
Our Services include:
The Big
Picture
Words By Emma Stowell-Corten

#care4cake
This months Big Picture is dedicated to our Rhys
Giles South Wales Next Top Model and V Awards
charity of the year, St Davids Hospice Care.
We are big fans of the guys at St Davids and we
hold great admiration for the work they do, which is
why we are asking you to scoff loads of cake
and tea.
St Davids is asking people across south east
Wales to hold a #care4cake coffee morning to help
raise funds for the charity. It doesnt have to be
anything grand or lavish, it can be a coffee morning
between friends, a shared break in work or perhaps
a little mothers and toddlers get together.
Well be holding one here at Voice Towers in the
run up to Christmas, and we hope you will too.
For more information on #care4cake, visit
www.stdavidshospicecare.org or look for #care4cake
on Twitter.
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There are two sure signs that
Christmas is coming. The first is X
Factor. The second is The V Awards.
This year, as we have for the last
few years, were asking everyone
who comes along to The V Awards
to bring with them a gift for a child
in care. Working with Action For
Children, we ensure that these gifts
are distributed to these very special
cared-for children at a festive bash
each year.
The gift doesnt have to
be anything fancy or
expensive, all we
ask is that it is
wrapped and
labelled with
the age its for
any child or
young person
aged form birth to 18.
So, if youre coming along to
The V Awards be sure to bring a
gift with you and pop it under our
Christmas tree.
For more information on
Action For Children, visit www.
actionforchildren.
org.uk
Dont forget! You can still get around with Newport Bus for
just 1 after 7pm Monday to Saturday and all day on a Sunday.
Thats right for just 1 (for adult 50p for 18 and under),
you can travel to any number of destinations on the Newport
Transport bus network including Cardiff, Cwmbran, Chepstow
and plenty of other places.
So whether youre planning on getting out and about for work
or pleasure, why not ditch the car and take the bus instead?
W
IN
BRING
YOUR PRESSIES!
Every year, Gwent Police
work hard to try and make
Halloween as safe and stress-
free for everyone; residents and
revelers.
This year, as well as
offering the Please Dont
Call signs to residents, Gwent
Police is also offering advice to
young trick or treaters who are
celebrating the festivities.
If you are planning to go
out trick or treating this year,
then please dont call at houses
where you see one of the signs
on display. Here are some other
tips:
Only to go to houses
where you or your friends
know the people and know
you are welcome
Always go with an adult
Dont talk to strangers
Stay safe and keep to
areas that you know and
are well lit. Do not take
short cuts through gardens,
alleyways or parks.
If youre a resident who
doesnt want to be bothered this
Halloween, be sure to use the
no caller poster in this months
magazine.
Trick Or Treat?
YOU CAN
STILL GET
AROUND
FOR JUST
1!
FESTIVAL PASSPORTS
2 COM
EDY PORT
Wow! You are a lucky, lucky lot arent you? This month we
have two Comedy Port Festival Passports to give away to one
lucky competition winner. What an awesome prize!
The Passports will entitle the winner, and a chosen friend,
to enjoy entry to all sorts of goodness, including the Stephen
Fry screening, the Chef screening, Eric and Little Ernie, Shappi
Korshandis gig, Sessions and Comedy 4 Kids *. Each
passport is worth 29.50!
To be in with a chance of winning, simply
email us your best joke. The funniest joke wins!
Send your laughs to
voice@wearevoice.co.uk
This competition closes on Monday 5th
October at 9am. The winner will be emailed
by 10am with details of how to claim their
prize. We will be Tweeting all jokes from
@wearevoice
*Jason Manford and Crashmat arent
included. The prize will one be given to a
winner aged 18+
Motorpoints aim is to make car buying as easy as possible
for its customers, which is why it has introduced its Same Day
Drive Away service. Choose, buy and drive home your next car
in a single trip. You can even part-exchange your old car and
arrange finance for the one you are buying in the same visit, as
motorpoint always has valuation and finance experts on hand to
assist it really is that simple. Just remember to bring the relevant
documents with you.
Visit Motorpoint
Newport on Queensway
Meadow Industrial Estate,
NP19 4YR or view 4,000
low mileage nearly new
cars at motorpoint.co.uk
MAKE IT MOTORPOINT
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Hi Im Daniel Mead and I am one of the Asset Management and
Leasing team members at Queensberry Real Estate. I am a chartered
surveyor with in excess of 10 years experience of working on the day
to day commercial elements of shopping centres and retail property
across the UK.
A large amount of my current time is spent working on the
Friars Walk development in Newport, presenting the development to
retailers and property agents and working up the commercial terms of
new lettings ahead of the opening of the centre in autumn 2015. Im
frequently down on site, encouraging perspective tenants to take a look
at construction and our marketing suite has magnificent views of the
site and the revitalised riverfront area. All our visitors comment about
the great views we have of the city and are really impressed with the
progress.
QRE has recently announced the deal with New Look and is in
the process of negotiating and finalising new lettings to further exciting
operators ahead of announcing them to the public soon.
I work with national leasing agents Strutt and Parker and Lunson
Mitchenall to assist me in this role. This month, however, we are
proud to announce that a third joint agent has joined the Friars Walk
team, Cooke & Arkwright. Cooke & Arkwright is based in Cardiff and
partner, Huw Thomas, will be leading the instruction.
QRE recognises the heightened contribution that local partners
can make to the development and regeneration of a city centre such as
Newport. It is incredibly important that we win the hearts and minds
of Newports catchment shopping population ahead of our opening
date in autumn 2015 and engagement on this level can be helped by
working side by side with the local community where we can.
Elsewhere on the project for example we work with Icon Creative
Designs in Newport on all of our marketing and design production
work Gemellis and Bar Piazza both Newport-based restaurants
have provided the catering at some our marketing events and we
have even used local Newport band, Nothing North of Alaska on
our development fly-through that can be viewed on the Friars Walk
website.
I hope that similar efforts at local engagement, alongside
construction progress on site and the previous and future retailer
announcements will ensure that shoppers from Newport and the wider
customer catchment return to the city centre in droves when we open
next year.
For more information including exciting quad copter footage and
our fly through visit our website www.friarswalknewport.co.uk and
follow us on twitter QberryRE.
Daniel Mead - Asset Manager, Queensberry Real Estate
MEET THE TEAM BEHIND
THE SCENES AT FRIARS
WALK
CONNECTING NEWPORT:
As if our prize of two passes to
Comedy Port wasnt enough, weve
also been given three pairs of tickets
for Shappi Korshandis show on
Thursday 9th October to give away!
Lucky us and lucky old you!
Shappis show will hit The
Riverfront on Thursday 9th
October. After being knocked up like
a 1950s teenager Shappi missed 2013,
but now she is back and its forward
march. Reflecting on the good things,
she celebrates her haphazard, zigzag
towards her dreams. Shes feisty,
flirty and effortlessly funny, handling
every subject with a razor sharp wit,
softened only by her deliciously dizzy
delivery and endless charm.
To be in with a chance of winning
a pair of tickets for this show at The
Riverfront, simply email us telling us
why you deserve to win the tickets.
It can be as many or as few words as
youd like, and well pick our faves.
Email your deserved plea to
voice@wearevoice.co.uk
Normal Voice competition
terms and conditions apply. This
competition will close at 5pm on
October 5th.
2 TICKETS
TO SEE
SHAPPI!
W
IN
again!
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VOTING FORM
YOUR LAST CHANCE TO VOTE!
VOTING CLOSES AT 5PM ON OCTOBER 10
V Awards Rules
1. You can enter the awards as many times you wish. 2. Entries made via post, dropped into our ofce, collected by us or as email will be counted. You can also leave your voting card anywhere that you see a V Awards 2014 poster.
3. All winners are decided by the number of votes cast the person with the most votes in their category wins. 4. Please only vote for a business or model in its relevant category i.e. a restaurant cannot win Salon of the Year. Votes cast in irrelevant
categories will not be counted. 5. Establishments and businesses may encourage voting blatantly! 6. All entries must be with the Voice team by no later than 4pm on October 10, 2014. Any entries received after this date WILL NOT be counted.
7. The winners will be announced on October 19 at the V Awards, which will be held at The Celtic Manor. 8. The General Managers decision is nal.
RETAIL
High Street Retailer of the Year .........................................................................
Fashion/Accessories Retailer of the Year .........................................................
Independent Retailer of the Year .......................................................................
Home Furnishings Retailer of the Year ...............................................................
Wedding Specialist of the Year New ..............................................................
Wedding Business of the Year ...........................................................................
Wedding Venue of the Year New ....................................................................
Prom Specialist of the Year .................................................................................
Photographer of the Year ...................................................................................
Market Trader of the Year ..................................................................................
BUSINESS
Estate Agent of the Year .....................................................................................
Entrepreneur Award ............................................................................................
Family Run Business of the Year New ..............................................................
Start Up of the Year New .................................................................................
LIFESTYLE
Tattoo Studio of the Year ...................................................................................
Tattoo Artist of the Year .......................................................................................
Salon of the Year .................................................................................................
Beauty Salon of the Year ....................................................................................
Hair and Beauty Salon of the Year ...................................................................
Barber Shop of the Year .....................................................................................
Stylist of the Year .................................................................................................
Beautician of the Year .........................................................................................
Nail Technician of the Year New .....................................................................
Health Club of the Year ......................................................................................
Fitness Instructor of the Year ...............................................................................
Optician of the Year ............................................................................................
Shopping Centre of the Year ..............................................................................
Innovation in Beauty Award ...............................................................................
Local Salon of the Year .......................................................................................
ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE
Theatre of the Year ..............................................................................................
Theatre Show of the Year New ........................................................................
Family Day Out Award .......................................................................................
Taxi Cab Award ..................................................................................................
Hotel of the Year .................................................................................................
Club of the Year ...................................................................................................
Independent Club of the Year ............................................................................
Entertainment Pub of the Year ............................................................................
City/Town Centre Bar of the Year .....................................................................
Cask Ale, Craft Beer/Cider Pub of the Year New ..........................................
Landlord/Publican of the Year New ................................................................
DJ of the Year .......................................................................................................
Live Venue of the Year .........................................................................................
Live Act of the Year New ..................................................................................
FOOD AWARDS
Restaurant of the Year .........................................................................................
New Restaurant of the Year ...............................................................................
Italian Restaurant of the Year .............................................................................
Indian Restaurant of the Year .............................................................................
Indian Restaurant and Takeaway of the Year ...................................................
Chinese of the Year .............................................................................................
Chinese Takeaway of the Year ..........................................................................
City Centre Restaurant of the Year .....................................................................
Family Restaurant of the Year .............................................................................
Perfect Local Food Pub of the Year ....................................................................
Beer Garden of the Year ....................................................................................
Country Pub of the Year ......................................................................................
Gastro Pub of the Year ........................................................................................
Pub Restaurant of the Year..................................................................................
Fish and Chip Shop of the Year .........................................................................
Takeaway of the Year .........................................................................................
City Centre Takeaway of the Year .....................................................................
Sandwich Shop of the Year ................................................................................
Traditional Caf of the Year ...............................................................................
Coffee Shop of the Year .....................................................................................
Sunday Roast of the Year ...................................................................................
Breakfast of the Year ...........................................................................................
Gourmet Burger Award New ...........................................................................
Afternoon Tea of the Year New .......................................................................
Chef of the Year ...................................................................................................
Food Producer of the Year ..................................................................................
SPECIAL AWARDS
Online/Social Media Presence of the Year Award ........................................
Local Hero Award ...............................................................................................
Business Start Up Award ....................................................................................
South Wales Next Top Model ...........................................................................
Education Establishment of the Year ..................................................................
Customer Service Award ....................................................................................
HOW TO VOTE:
Please ll out the information below and send the form back to us at Voice,
Newsquest, Cardiff Road, Newport, NP20 3QN. You can also send in
your votes via email to voice@wearevoice.co.uk or vote online at www.
wearevoice.co.uk
Name: ...........................................................................................................
Email address: ...............................................................................................
Age: ...............................................................................................................
Do you regularly read Voice?: ....................................................................
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SIMPLY HAND THIS FORM IN TO THE BUSINESS YOURE VOTING FOR OR ENTER ONLINE AT:
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shopping and style
Essential Style
1. From Diva 2. From Ladybird Likes at Etsy 3. From Indie Art Design 4. From Whats About Town 5. From Whats About Town
Shopping and
This
Months
Must Haves
1. From Babycham 2. From Bank 3. From Florence
and Fred and Tesco 4. From Florence and Fred and
Tesco 5. From Lipsy 6. From M&Co 7. From New
Look 8. From New Look 9. From New Look
10. From New Look 11. From Primark
12. From Phase Eight 13. From Wallis
Need It!
Gothic-inspired
jewellery
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this season. Here are 13
spooktaculalrly lovely pieces.
1. From FitFlop
2. From Miss Selfridge
3. Moda In Pelle
4. From New Look
5. From SpyBuyLove
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R&R
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1. From Ellie Ellie
2. From Ellie Ellie
3. From Getting
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4. From Ellie Ellie
5. From The Gift Oasis
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W
hat is this Crazy Wrap Thing people are
talking about? Its our It Works body
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They call it crazy because people think were crazy
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The Ultimate Body Applicator (That Crazy
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to deliver maximum tightening, toning and rming
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Each Ultimate Body Applicator is approximately
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The Crazy Wrap Things is NOT meant to be a
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When I arrived I was greeted by the lovely
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With this in mind Melissa chose the appropriate
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When I looked in the mirror my face was
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Taje Temple of Beauty uses all Dermalogica
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ALSO AVAILABLE:
Skin Caring Pure Mineral make-up by Jane Iredale (SPF 20)
Collagen stimulating roll kits by Environ (collagen induction therapy)
Restylane and Vistabel (from the makers of Botox) applied by a
well-known registered nurse Facial line llers
Skin Accumax - Clears acne naturally for a awless complexion
Harley hot wax PHD
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01633 243533 | Pontypridd 01443 400391
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www.cellys.co.uk
27 High Street, Newport,
NP20 1GH (Opposite McDonalds)
01633 266944
Open Mon - Sat 9am - 7pm. Sun 11am - 5pm
UNISEX HAIR SALON TRAINED EXPERTS NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED OPEN EVERY DAY
hairstyle international
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3RD ANNIVERSARY
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or the past three years, this highly
qualied and professional team of
colourists and stylists have been
cutting, colouring and styling hair, all for
an unbelievable value for money price of
9.90.
Originally developed in Germany and
rapidly expanding across the UK, Cellys are
a chain of High Street hair salons offering a
unique concept.
The success of this concept lies within
its simplicity, as their philosophy is to
maintain the highest standard of quality and
professionalism at all times, whilst keeping
costs down.
For only 9.90 you can get a wide range
of services that includes a ladies wash
and cut (blow-dry not included) for all hair
lengths, wash and blow-
dry or straitening for all
hair lengths, gents wash,
cut and nish for all hair
lengths, perm short hair, full
head colour for short hair,
full head semi-permanent
colour for short hair, cap
or comb highlights for
short hair, and nally, foil
highlights (up to 11 foils)
for short hair. An additional
surcharge of 9.90 is
made for hair over shoulder
length (except for cut and
blow-dry).
Each and every client
that walks through Cellys
doors is treated like an
old friend, where you can
enjoy free beverages and
free wi access whilst you
are being pampered.
Cellys Newport is
an ofcial Goldwell
professional colour salon,
where they use only the
very best hair care products
that Goldwell has to offer,
with all of its staff members
having advanced Goldwell
training.
At Cellys you dont need
an appointment, you can
walk in at any time of the
day to get your hair done.
They are open 364 days
a year, that includes bank
holidays too, the only day
that they close is Christmas
Day! Cellys is open for
9am until 7pm Monday to
Saturday, and from Sunday
from 11am until 5pm.
Walk in and get your
hair done at Cellys today,
then leave feeling and
looking amazing knowing
that youve had fantastic
service at an unbelievable
price!
Cellys is located
at 27 High Street,
Newport, NP20 1GH.
For more
information about
this superb unisex
salon, you can visit
their website at
www.cellys.co.uk
For the month of
October, all you lucky
voice readers can take
advantage of their great
three year anniversary
offer, where if you spend
over 19.80 you get 2 off
your nal bill.
Voices salon of the month is the incredible money saving Cellys of Newport,
and this October they will be celebrating their third year anniversary of being
in Newports City Centre.
*Managemnet reserve all right
CELEBRATING OUR
COLOURING HIGHLIGHTS
WASH
CUT
BLOW-DRY
COLOURING
TREATMENT
FINISH
WASH
CUT
BLOW-DRY
HIGHLIGHTS
(UP TO 12 FOILS)
TREATMENT
FINISH
29.90 29.90
PERM
WASH
CUT
BLOW-DRY
PERM
TREATMENT
FINISH
29.90
www.cellys.co.uk
27 High Street, Newport,
NP20 1GH (Opposite McDonalds)
01633 266944
Open Mon - Sat 9am - 7pm. Sun 11am - 5pm
UNISEX HAIR SALON TRAINED EXPERTS NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED OPEN EVERY DAY
hairstyle international
In collaboration with
3RD ANNIVERSARY
SAVE 2
*
ON ANY
HAIR SERVICE
OVER 19.80
THROUGHOUT
OCTOBER 2014
ON PRODUCTION
OF THIS VOUCHER
LOVE YOUR HAIR... FOR LESS!
F
or the past three years, this highly
qualied and professional team of
colourists and stylists have been
cutting, colouring and styling hair, all for
an unbelievable value for money price of
9.90.
Originally developed in Germany and
rapidly expanding across the UK, Cellys are
a chain of High Street hair salons offering a
unique concept.
The success of this concept lies within
its simplicity, as their philosophy is to
maintain the highest standard of quality and
professionalism at all times, whilst keeping
costs down.
For only 9.90 you can get a wide range
of services that includes a ladies wash
and cut (blow-dry not included) for all hair
lengths, wash and blow-
dry or straitening for all
hair lengths, gents wash,
cut and nish for all hair
lengths, perm short hair, full
head colour for short hair,
full head semi-permanent
colour for short hair, cap
or comb highlights for
short hair, and nally, foil
highlights (up to 11 foils)
for short hair. An additional
surcharge of 9.90 is
made for hair over shoulder
length (except for cut and
blow-dry).
Each and every client
that walks through Cellys
doors is treated like an
old friend, where you can
enjoy free beverages and
free wi access whilst you
are being pampered.
Cellys Newport is
an ofcial Goldwell
professional colour salon,
where they use only the
very best hair care products
that Goldwell has to offer,
with all of its staff members
having advanced Goldwell
training.
At Cellys you dont need
an appointment, you can
walk in at any time of the
day to get your hair done.
They are open 364 days
a year, that includes bank
holidays too, the only day
that they close is Christmas
Day! Cellys is open for
9am until 7pm Monday to
Saturday, and from Sunday
from 11am until 5pm.
Walk in and get your
hair done at Cellys today,
then leave feeling and
looking amazing knowing
that youve had fantastic
service at an unbelievable
price!
Cellys is located
at 27 High Street,
Newport, NP20 1GH.
For more
information about
this superb unisex
salon, you can visit
their website at
www.cellys.co.uk
For the month of
October, all you lucky
voice readers can take
advantage of their great
three year anniversary
offer, where if you spend
over 19.80 you get 2 off
your nal bill.
Voices salon of the month is the incredible money saving Cellys of Newport,
and this October they will be celebrating their third year anniversary of being
in Newports City Centre.
*Managemnet reserve all right
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WERE EASY TO GET TO, WERE RIGHT BY CROSSKEYS
TRAIN STATION AND ON THE BUS ROUTE
CHRISTMAS
GIFT
VOUCHERS
AVAILABLE
Wedding Fayres
October/
November 2014
www.eternitywithlove.co.uk
Free admission, live entertainment,
and complimentary arrival drinks at each
wedding fayre.
Opening times 11am-4pm
The Bear Hotel, Cowbridge
5th October 2014
With Bridal Fashion Show
by High Society Bridal
New House Hotel, Cardiff
12th October 2014
National Museum Cardiff
19th October 2014
Coed-Y-Mwstwr, Coychurch
9th November 2014
DAY GROUPS:
TUESDAY
Caerleon - 9.30am
Caerleon Town Hall
Katie 07511 948096
Newport - 11.45am
St Marys, Stow Hill
Janice 01633 676632
THURSDAY
Newport - 8.45
&10.45am
Newport Rugby Club
Jacqui 01633 279336
Bettws - 9.30am
Bettws Rugby Club
Donna 07875 414931
EVENING
GROUPS:
MONDAY
Caerleon - 5.30 &
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Caerleon Town Hall
Katie 07511 948096
Ringland - 3.30, 5.30
& 7.30pm
Ringland Labour
Club
**New 3.30pm
session**
Katie 07511 948096
TUESDAY
Lliswerry - 5.30 &
7.30pm
Lysaghts Institute,
Orb Drive
Lisa 07784 990782
Gaer - 7.30pm
***New Consult-
ant***
St Martin Church
Linda 07734 176661
Rhiwderin - 7.30pm
***New Consult-
ant***
Rhiwderin Tabernacle
Jodie 07526 061123
Pillgwenlly - 7.30pm
**New Consultant**
Pillgwenlly Millenium
Centre
Sue 07786 891630
WEDNESDAY
Bettws - 5.30 &
7.30pm
Bettws Rugby Club
Donna 07875 414931
Magor -
5.30 & 7.30pm
Ebeneezer Baptist
Hall
Irene 01291 424916
Newport -
5.00 & 7.00pm
Newport Rugby Club
Jacqui 01633 279336
Underwood - 7.30pm
Underwood Baptist
Community Free
Church
Sue 07786 891630
Rogerstone - 5.15
& 7.15pm
Ty Du Community
Centre
Welfare Grounds
Janice 01633 676632
THURSDAY
Beechwood - 5.30
& 7.30pm
Beechwood Park
Presbyterian Church
Sue 07786891630
Lliswerry - 5.30pm
Ferns Social Club
Sue 07446388442
Malpas - 5.30 & 7pm
Malpas Community
Centre
Janice 01633 676632
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AT SUPERB VALUE FOR MONEY
EXPERIENCED
STYLIST REQUIRED
(Flexible hours considered
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Gents & childrens
cuts and styling
Colours & highlighting
Clipper cutting
Ear piercing
Special rates for
kids & senior citizens
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Jus Barbers
49 Gaer Rd, Newport
Tel: 07887 837652
Open
Tue 9.30am - 5.30pm
Wed 3.30 - 6.30pm
Thur 11am - 6pm
Fri 11am - 6pm
Sat 9am - 2pm
DAY GROUPS:
TUESDAY
Caerleon - 9.30am
Caerleon Town Hall
Katie 07511 948096
Newport - 11.45am
St Marys, Stow Hill
Janice 01633 676632
THURSDAY
Newport - 8.45
&10.45am
Newport Rugby Club
Jacqui 01633 279336
Bettws - 9.30am
Bettws Rugby Club
Donna 07875 414931
EVENING
GROUPS:
MONDAY
Caerleon - 5.30 &
7.30pm
Caerleon Town Hall
Katie 07511 948096
Ringland - 3.30, 5.30
& 7.30pm
Ringland Labour
Club
**New 3.30pm
session**
Katie 07511 948096
TUESDAY
Lliswerry - 5.30 &
7.30pm
Lysaghts Institute,
Orb Drive
Lisa 07784 990782
Gaer - 7.30pm
***New Consult-
ant***
St Martin Church
Linda 07734 176661
Rhiwderin - 7.30pm
***New Consult-
ant***
Rhiwderin Tabernacle
Jodie 07526 061123
Pillgwenlly - 7.30pm
**New Consultant**
Pillgwenlly Millenium
Centre
Sue 07786 891630
WEDNESDAY
Bettws - 5.30 &
7.30pm
Bettws Rugby Club
Donna 07875 414931
Magor -
5.30 & 7.30pm
Ebeneezer Baptist
Hall
Irene 01291 424916
Newport -
5.00 & 7.00pm
Newport Rugby Club
Jacqui 01633 279336
Underwood - 7.30pm
Underwood Baptist
Community Free
Church
Sue 07786 891630
Rogerstone - 5.15
& 7.15pm
Ty Du Community
Centre
Welfare Grounds
Janice 01633 676632
THURSDAY
Beechwood - 5.30
& 7.30pm
Beechwood Park
Presbyterian Church
Sue 07786891630
Lliswerry - 5.30pm
Ferns Social Club
Sue 07446388442
Malpas - 5.30 & 7pm
Malpas Community
Centre
Janice 01633 676632
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Terms and conditions for the 1,000 wedding competition: The closing date for entries is January 15, 2015, at 5pm. The 1,000 prize will be distributed in cheque form made payable directly to a Voice wedding retailer. A Voice wedding retailer is an advertiser
who has advertised within the September 2014, October 2014, November 2014, December 2014 or January 2015 edition of the magazine. This amount can be paid in up to ten cheques to the value of 1,000 in total. Cheques must total whole amounts, eg:
100 not 99.99. The winner can choose to spend the 1,000 however they choose towards their wedding or civil partnership, i.e.: outts, cake, hen night, venue, etc. There is no cash alternative, and the prize will not be given directly to the winning couple all
cheques will be made payable to the wedding retailer, who must supply us with an invoice prior to the cheque being presented. You must be getting married in 2015 between April 1 and December 31 2015. The winner will be decided by the Voice team, and
the Editors decision is nal. We may ask the winner to take part in future articles regarding the competition which will appear in Voice and the magazines sister titles. The winner will be announced in the February 2015 edition of Voice. All prize money must be
paid out by October 1st 2015.
I
f youre planning your 2015
wedding, youll no doubt be in
the throes of budgeting right now.
Weddings are an expensive business
with lots to consider, which is why we
love to help!
Each year, we give away 1,000
to a couple getting married. Thats
right! A whole 1,000 to spend on
your big day!
Previous winners have spent the
cash on dresses, owers, rings, the
reception and even a honeymoon
and if youre getting married next
year, you could do the same.
Want to put yourself in with a
chance of winning? Well, if youre
getting married between April and
December next year, you can enter
this competition to win a grand
towards your big day. The 1,000
can be spent either as a whole or in
denominations of 100-plus at any
Voice wedding retailer on anything
you want towards your big day.
All you need to do to put yourself
in with a chance of winning is send
us the story of your romance, and
why you think you deserve to win.
Any couple can enter, so long as their
big day falls between April 1 and
December 31, 2015, and the prize
will go to the couple whose story we
like best!
Of course, terms and conditions do
apply, and you can nd these below.
ALL ENTRIES FOR THIS NEED
TO BE IN BY JANUARY 15
2015, BY 5PM AT THE LATEST.
YOU CAN E-MAIL YOURS
TO VOICE@WEAREVOICE.
CO.UK OR MAIL IT TO VOICE,
NEWSQUEST, CARDIFF ROAD,
NEWPORT NP20 3QN. YOU
CAN ALSO ENTER ONLINE AT
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Chepstow NP16 6YA
28TH SEPTEMBER 2014
COTTRELL PARK
GOLF RESORT
St. Nicholas,
Cardiff, CF5 6SJ
28TH SEPTEMBER 2014
MARRIOTT HOTEL
SWANSEA
Maritime Quarter
SA1 3SS
5TH OCTOBER 2014
CWRT BLEDDYN HOTEL
AND SPA
Usk, Monmouthshire
NP15 1PG
5TH OCTOBER 2014
CANADA LAKE
AND LODGE
Heol Pant-Y-Gored
Creigiau, Cardiff
CF15 9NF
5TH OCTOBER 2014
THE GRAND PAVILION
Porthcawl, CF36 3YW
12TH OCTOBER 2014
VILLAGE HOTEL
SWANSEA
Langdon Road (Off
Fabian Way), SA1
Waterfront Swansea
SA1 8QY
12TH OCTOBER 2014
LLANCAIACH
FAWR MANOR
Nelson, Treharris
CF46 6ER
12TH OCTOBER 2014
HILTON NEWPORT
HOTEL
Chepstow Road
Langstone Newport,
NP18 2LX
19TH OCTOBER 2014
THE GROVE, NARBERTH
Molleston, Narberth
Dyfed SA67 8BX
19TH OCTOBER 2014
BRYNGARW HOUSE
Brynmenyn,
Near Bridgend
CF32 8UU
19TH OCTOBER 2014
BEDWELLTY HOUSE
& PARK
Morgan Street, Tredegar
NP22 3XN
26TH OCTOBER 2014
COURT COLMAN
MANOR
Pen-y-Fai, Mid
Glamorgan, Bridgend
CF31 4NG
26TH OCTOBER 2014
MAES MANOR
COUNTRY HOTEL
Maes Rudded Lane
Blackwood, Gwent
NP12 0AG
26TH OCTOBER 2014
DE COURCEYS MANOR
Tyla Morris Ave
Pentyrch CF15 9QN
2ND NOVEMBER 2014
NEW COTTAGE DANCE
CENTRE & FUNCTION
SUITE
The Bridge, Ystrad
Mynach Hengoed
CF82 7ED
2ND NOVEMBER 2014
SALE EVENT
COPTHORNE HOTEL
CARDIFF
Culverhouse Cross
CF5 6DH
16TH NOVEMBER 2014
THE TOWERS HOTEL
& SPA
Jersey Marine
Swansea SA10 6JL
23RD NOVEMBER 2014
CHRISTMAS FAYRE
HOLIDAY INN NEWPORT
The Coldra NP18 2YG
23RD NOVEMBER 2014
CHRISTMAS FAYRE
LLECHWEN HALL
Llanfabon, Mid-Glam
CF37 4HP
30TH NOVEMBER 2014
CHRISTMAS FAYRE
MARRIOTT HOTEL
SWANSEA
Maritime Quarter
SA1 3SS
7TH DECEMBER 2014
CHRISTMAS FAYRE
ST. PIERRE. A MARRIOTT
HOTEL AND COUNTRY
CLUB
Chepstow NP16 6YA
AUTUMN 2014
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01443 410565 / 07958 050171
info@cjweddingfayres.co.uk
www.cjweddingfayres.co.uk
Curves Newport East,
Unit 13 Leeway Industrial Estate, Spytty,
Newport. NP19 4SL | Tel. 01633 277223
CURVES
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FIND US ON
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AT ANY
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RESULTS FOR ALL
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28TH SEPTEMBER 2014
ST. PIERRE. A MARRIOTT
HOTEL AND
COUNTRY CLUB
Chepstow NP16 6YA
28TH SEPTEMBER 2014
COTTRELL PARK
GOLF RESORT
St. Nicholas,
Cardiff, CF5 6SJ
28TH SEPTEMBER 2014
MARRIOTT HOTEL
SWANSEA
Maritime Quarter
SA1 3SS
5TH OCTOBER 2014
CWRT BLEDDYN HOTEL
AND SPA
Usk, Monmouthshire
NP15 1PG
5TH OCTOBER 2014
CANADA LAKE
AND LODGE
Heol Pant-Y-Gored
Creigiau, Cardiff
CF15 9NF
5TH OCTOBER 2014
THE GRAND PAVILION
Porthcawl, CF36 3YW
12TH OCTOBER 2014
VILLAGE HOTEL
SWANSEA
Langdon Road (Off
Fabian Way), SA1
Waterfront Swansea
SA1 8QY
12TH OCTOBER 2014
LLANCAIACH
FAWR MANOR
Nelson, Treharris
CF46 6ER
12TH OCTOBER 2014
HILTON NEWPORT
HOTEL
Chepstow Road
Langstone Newport,
NP18 2LX
19TH OCTOBER 2014
THE GROVE, NARBERTH
Molleston, Narberth
Dyfed SA67 8BX
19TH OCTOBER 2014
BRYNGARW HOUSE
Brynmenyn,
Near Bridgend
CF32 8UU
19TH OCTOBER 2014
BEDWELLTY HOUSE
& PARK
Morgan Street, Tredegar
NP22 3XN
26TH OCTOBER 2014
COURT COLMAN
MANOR
Pen-y-Fai, Mid
Glamorgan, Bridgend
CF31 4NG
26TH OCTOBER 2014
MAES MANOR
COUNTRY HOTEL
Maes Rudded Lane
Blackwood, Gwent
NP12 0AG
26TH OCTOBER 2014
DE COURCEYS MANOR
Tyla Morris Ave
Pentyrch CF15 9QN
2ND NOVEMBER 2014
NEW COTTAGE DANCE
CENTRE & FUNCTION
SUITE
The Bridge, Ystrad
Mynach Hengoed
CF82 7ED
2ND NOVEMBER 2014
SALE EVENT
COPTHORNE HOTEL
CARDIFF
Culverhouse Cross
CF5 6DH
16TH NOVEMBER 2014
THE TOWERS HOTEL
& SPA
Jersey Marine
Swansea SA10 6JL
23RD NOVEMBER 2014
CHRISTMAS FAYRE
HOLIDAY INN NEWPORT
The Coldra NP18 2YG
23RD NOVEMBER 2014
CHRISTMAS FAYRE
LLECHWEN HALL
Llanfabon, Mid-Glam
CF37 4HP
30TH NOVEMBER 2014
CHRISTMAS FAYRE
MARRIOTT HOTEL
SWANSEA
Maritime Quarter
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Plus, for the perfect present,
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shopping and style
A
n exciting new salon recently opened
in Malpas called Love Beauty. Owner
Emma Cambary has already had great
success with her other award winning salon, Bliss
Nails and Beauty, but insists that Love Beauty is a
standalone business.
An opportunity arose on Russell
Drive, Malpas, and as the layout
of location is similar to that of
Bliss in Rogerstone, it felt like
the right place to start a new
business venture. Emma told
Voice.
We will be holding
a special open day on
October 4th, everyone from
the local community is more
than welcome to come along and
see our wonderful new salon, plus
they can nd out more about the services we
provide with lots of demonstrations happening
throughout the day.
On the open day, people can choose to book
two for 40, three for 55 or four for 75 of any
of the following treatments, Shellac nails, full leg
and bikini waxing, St. Tropez tanning, hot stones
massage, pedicure and brow shaping, Love HD
brows and lash tinting, microdermabrasion, and a
hydratone facial.
As well as the fantastic open day event, Emma
and her team of highly- trained beauticians
have lots of great offers available for
the month of October, including
25% off St Tropez Spray tan on
Tuesdays and Thursday, as
well as 10% off all treatments
over 10, terms and
conditions apply.
There are a wide range
of beauty services and
treatments at Love Beauty,
including state of the art CACI
treatments which include non-
surgical facelifts, ultimate anti-ageing
facials, ultimate healing treatments and
hydratone facials.
You can purchase individual CACI treatments
at Love Beauty, or block book multiple treatments
at a discounted price, pop in-store for more
details.
If youre getting married in 2015 Love Beauty
has an abundance of wedding packages
available, which are tailor-made for each and
every individual. These bespoke wedding
packages involve make-up, tanning, eyelashes as
well as nails and facials. They also offer group
bookings for, pamper evenings and hen parties.
Why not treat a loved one to a gift voucher
from Love Beauty, which would make for a great
gift for Christmas!
During the past few years Emma and her great
team have won numerous V Awards, including
Beauty Salon of the Year at Bliss, and they plan
to offer the same award winning service at Love
Beauty.
Pay this wonderful new salon a visit this
October, and be pampered by professionals!
Love Beauty salon is located at 31
Russell Drive, Malpas, Newport NP20
6NE. For general enquiries and to book
an appointment, give the friendly and
helpful staff members a call today on
01633 857921.

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s a custom tattoo studio Gareth
and Ross encourage each and
every client to work closely with
them, to help develop ideas into a design
that will stand the test of time.
Pop in store today for a consultation.
Once you are happy with your
chosen design, the nal price
will be evaluated by size
and how long it will
take to complete.
Tattooing starts from
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work.
As well as
offering clients a
unique custom service,
theres also a wide
range of stock images to
choose from at INKredible. The
clip art library is constantly updated with
new images from around the world.
Senior citizens can enjoy 20%
discount off any tattoo priced over 30
and upwards. There are also group
discounts available for larger groups,
hen and stag parties, plus engaged or
married couples. Pop in to the studio for
more details.
Both tattooists are highly skilled,
professional and extremely talented
artists, with Gareth and Ross displaying
their custom artwork on the walls of the
studio. Gareth also has a small gallery
of paintings available for sale within the
studio, which would make for a great
investment and also a great gift.
For the month of
October all you lucky
Voice readers can
take advantage of a
great offer take
get 10 off any
tattoo. All you
need to do is cut
out the voucher at
the bottom of this
page and take it with
you to the studio.
If youre looking
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can be proud of until the day
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at Unit 34, Market Village,
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Gareth on 07544 877711 or call
Ross on 07974 705909 for more
information and to book an
appointment.
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO MAKE YOUR
SPECIAL OCCASION A STUNNING SUCCESS!
reworks on sale
15th October - 10th November
Order your reworks nowfor Bonre Night. Christmas and NewYear!
We specialise in venue decoration, including personalised banners, sashes,
table covers, centre pieces and wonderful balloon displays. We offer bespoke
decorating packages, so no matter how big or small the occasion, we are sure
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Also available
Extensive selection of party wares
Fireworks for spectacular evening shows
Mascot hire service ideal for meet and greet promotions
and childrens parties Charity events
Special occasions Tableware Me-To-You teddies and
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Tel: 01633 259451 Mob: 07782 651591 Email: newportmascots1@hotmail.co.uk
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VI AGGI O UK
I
f youre still looking for ideas for your 2015 wedding,
whether its the overall theme or perhaps a nishing
touch or two, then let us help. Over the next few pages
weve pulled together the top ve 2015 wedding trends,
covering everything from colour schemes to photography.
1. THE RETURN OF ROMANCE
Inspired by the UKs unending love of vintage, the roaring
twenties is without doubt a strong theme for weddings
this year thanks to the air of romance the fashions of the
decade evoke.
Think long, elegant gloves, bone china, pretty patterns
and lace, if you fancy, to add a touch of classic romance
to your big day.
2. PEONIES
Said to embody romance, honour and prosperity, the
peony is the perfect ower for a wedding.
In Victorian times, the slow and almost bashful process of
the peony owers opening, seemingly impossible without
the intimate and loving attentions of the ants, came to
symbolise female purity and chastity. Indeed, it was in
Victorian England where the peony became associated
with white weddings as the delicately-veiled, virginal bride
slowly and coyly revealed her noble beauty to her new
husband.
The beautiful blooms are at their best during late
spring and summer, making them ideal for wedding
arrangements and bouquets.
3. GARLANDS
Flowers, owers everywhere! If your wedding is to take
on just one trend this year, then this is probably the
easiest. Beautiful garlands are considered the height
of matrimonial fashion this year. Incorporate them
anywhere over the back of chairs, in your hair, as table
centrepieces, over doorframes be imaginative!
4. HASHTAG YOUR DAY
Ok, so lots of your guests will be snapping away
throughout the day, posting pics on Instagram, Facebook
and Twitter, so why not take advantage and ask them to
use a specic hashtag so that you can share your day
with friends and family who might not have been able to
make it?
Simply buy a few small chalkboards and place then
strategically around your venue with your hashtag, or
even, if youre that well organised, add it to your wedding
invite. #easy
5. FORMAL PORTRAITS
In recent years the trend for formal wedding portraits
has died off somewhat, with quirky shots and more
casual images taking over, however formal portraits are
en-vogue again this year and the more ostentatious and
breathtaking, the better.
Some brides are even scheduling in dress shoots before
the big day and why not? After all, when are you ever
going to spend so much time considering your dress, hair,
makeup and shoes? Go for it!
THE HOT TEST WEDDI NG TRENDS !
Custom designed bridalwear from
The House of Couture by Valerie
119 Chepstow Road, Maindee, Newport, NP19 8BZ
(next door to Leonard D Morgan Estate Agents)
Telephone 07599 285858 | valhowenlive@hotmail.co.uk
Open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10am - 5pm * Monday and Saturday by appointment
Step Into Our
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and let us help you create the dress of tour dreams
Specialists in themed weddings
Plus size gowns Full alteration service for
any bridalwear Mens suit hire Fabulous
accessories Boutique style private dressing
rooms Bridesmaid and Flower girl dresses
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oices wedding business of the month is the
wonderful Viaggio UK, which is a world class
corporate and event management company,
producing high end, international bespoke events,
launches, awards and parties.
Specialists in the global luxury market, Viaggio
can create and plan all scales of events from boutique
to large scale experiences for private individuals,
corporate agencies, leading brands and charitable
foundations.
Viaggio UK is the brain child of young entrepreneur,
Lewis Lewis and earlier this year the business its fth
year anniversary. Lewis has a wealth of experience
when it comes to planning and organising events, as he
has worked in the sector for more than a decade.
Lewiss company is also IATA accredited and a
leading independent business travel consultancy, and
is focused on providing a customer orientated, efcient
and cost effective service for todays business traveller.
With our dedicated planners and co-ordinators,
you can be assured that our team can help you create
your perfect wedding day, special occasion or event,
Lewis said.
We can provide almost anything you wish, from
chair covers, linen hire and venue decoration to starlight
and LED products, candy buffets, chocolate fountains,
wishing well, post-boxes, stationery, party favours,
centre pieces and table plans.
Our dedicated team can also help you with
imaginative themes and designs; you can trust Viaggio
UK to simplify your planning and make your day
everything you could imagine and more.
We offer the highest quality service at every stage
of event design, production and management, tailored
to your needs and budget, offering a truly bespoke,
boutique service.
Whatever you require for your wedding, special
occasion or event, whether youre looking for perfect
simplicity or generous amboyancy, the dedicated
Viaggio team will ensure that every last detail of your
event is exceeds your expectations.
Viaggio UK has an enviable re-booking rate, and
enjoys building long term client relationships, with some
of their clients having worked with them for more than
four years.
We have a proven track record of care,
experience and delivering on promise. Our philosophy
is to focus on offering a comprehensive and extensive
range of services which deliver value for our clients and
also surpass their high expectations. added Lewis
To nd out more about the services
Viaggio offer or to book a free no obligation
consultation, call the friendly team on 0808
189 0710 and 01633 844814, or alternatively
send an email to hello@bookviaggio.com
For more information you can visit the
website at www.bookviaggio.com
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elebrating 40 years of business this
year, the award-winning Glen-yr-Afon
House Hotel continues to be a popular
choice for couples seeking a very special venue
for their big day. Having been recognised
as the best wedding venue in
Wales, the privately owned hotel
located in Usk has a wealth
of experience with the team
being specialists in every
aspect of wedding planning!
With the help of
experienced wedding
co-ordinator Carol Knight,
couples appreciate the exibility
offered and the exceptional
personal service at this stunning
Victorian villa.
It has an exemplary reputation for the
quality of wedding breakfasts offering
wedding guests a choice of menu on the day.
With plenty of experience and many
happy wedded couples, the Glen-yr-Afon
guarantees your wedding celebration will be
the only one there on any particular day.
The hotel hosts only one wedding on
any particular day and is licensed for civil
ceremonies for groups up to a maximum of 150
people for a wedding breakfast.
Offering a choice of two licensed rooms
each full of character and warmth the hotel
can cater for weddings from the small and
intimate to much larger groups.
To assist you in budgeting
for your big day, the hotel is
pleased to offer all-inclusive
packages for your wedding
ceremony and/or wedding
reception at the Glen-Yr-
Afon House Hotel.
The Glen-Yr-Afon is
located in the picturesque
town of Usk, Monmouthshire.
The Hotels annual Wedding
Fayre will take place on Sunday
9th November between 12 noon and 4pm
- admission is free.
For a personal appointment contact
Carol Knight, Wedding Coordinator
on 01291 672302 or email
weddings@glen-yr-afon.co.uk
For more information on the hotel,
visit www.glen-yr-afon.co.uk
The Glen-yr-Afon is located at
Pontypool Road, Usk,
Monmouthshire NP15 1SY.
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anniversary, the
Haberdashers Monmouth
Schools have invested in state-
of-the-art facilities to ensure
they continue to nurture the
next generation of talented
individuals.
Past pupils include former
Olympians, world-renowned
scientists, actors, broadcasters,
musicians and entrepreneurs.
Tatler Schools Guide 2013
described the schools fees as
among the best value in the
country.
The sixth form is viewed
as an important transition
between school and university.
Close links between the
Schools enable them to offer
a co-ordinated sixth Form
timetable with a choice of
around 30 AS/A Level subjects.
More than15% of the pupils
are new to the sixth Form
each year and they are quickly
integrated into the busy and
varied social life of the schools.
This is strongly supported by
after-school clubs and societies
and students are encouraged to
use the sports halls, swimming
pools, performing arts centres,
art and recording studios,
science labs and ICT suites.
Virtually all pupils gain
their frst or second choice
at university, with around
60% attending Russell Group
universities to read subjects
as diverse as medicine,
law, languages, maths and
business.
Frequently in the top 10
boarding schools for boys
based on A level results,
Monmouth School gained an
excellent in every category in
its recent ESTYN inspection.
At A level this year, 16.3%
achieved A* grades and 73.5%
were awarded A* - B grades.
Five students won Oxbridge
places, including one choral
scholarship.
At HMSG this year, 52.6%
of girls achieved A*/A grades
more than double the
national average. Five students
won places at Oxford and
Cambridge, including one to
study medicine.
THE SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING A
TASTER DAY ON OCTOBER 14
TO GIVE PROSPECTIVE PUPILS
AN INSIGHT INTO SIXTH
FORM LIFE. FOR DETAILS,
PLEASE CONTACT MRS GLORIA
SHEPPARD ON 01600 711104
FOR HMSG, OR MRS DIANE
JAKES ON 01600 710433 FOR
MONMOUTH SCHOOL.
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WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF MAN,
FOCUSSING ON STYLE, PERSONAL
INTERESTS AND GADGETS...
Its autumn, so technically its hunting season!
Now, we know that not everyone agrees with
hunting, so heres a great alternative, clay pigeon
shooting!
Whether youre a shooting enthusiast or just want
to have a go as part of a great day out, clay pigeon
shooting is a truly unique experience.
Clay pigeon shooting isnt just a sport for men,
many women and children are keen marksman and
have tried their hand at the sport, finding it incredibly
fun and even surprising themselves at how good they
are!
There are numerous venues within south Wales
where you can try your hand at shooting in places
such as Newport, Pontypridd, Brecon and The
Gower.
With excellent and highly-motivated shooting
instructors from local shooting clubs, learn the skills
needed to safely use shotguns and how to properly
aim and fire.
Visit thebigshoot.co.uk to find the clay pigeon
shooting range nearest to you, and book a great day
out this October.
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3 TROUSERS, 80 FROM JEFF BANKS AT DEBENHAMS 4 REVERSIBLE BELT, 35.00 FROM M&S
5 LEATHER GLOVES, 25 FROM M&S 6 GLASSES, 179 FROM FOSSIL 7 BOOTS, 80.00 FROM FRANK WHITE
Now that everyone uses their phones to take photographs, how do
you share the photos with others? Until now, its required a complicated
process of sending them to an email address and then either
sharing them via a computer or having them printed off.
But now, all of that is a thing of the past thanks to the
Smartphone Projector!
This nifty, light and portable box can project video
and lm footage onto a blank wall or background.
With a magnication of 8x, you can now share
your memories with others easily, on-the-go and anytime you
wish, no wires, no fuss and no batteries required. Just gather
round, put your feet up and enjoy the show as the Smartphone
Projector turns your smart, small screen into the big screen (popcorn
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TO EXPLORE
THIS AUTUMN
OUR TOP
Newport and the surrounding areas
is currently enjoying an emerging
scene of independent shops
and events which are perfect for
exploring your inner creativity.
Here is a selection that we visited
this month. I hope that you enjoy
them as much as we did.
turn over for 11 pages of indie shop goodness
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THIS AUTUMN DISCOVER FARMERS MARKETS PLUS VINTAGE TRADERS AT
FOR FURTHER DETAILS CONTACT GEOFF HARRIS
TEL. 01873 735811 OR VISIT WWW.ABERGAVENNYMARKET.CO.UK
For a good selection of local fresh produce try our
Tuesday Friday & Saturday Weekly Markets
Abergavenny Market
Craft Fair Saturday Saturday 11th October
Flea Market every Wednesday
Antiques, Vintage and Flea market every 3rd Sunday
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Our farmers market offers the freshest local food in South Wales - meet farmers, growers and bakers
who all share a passion
for fresh food
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the umbrella project
O
ffering a range of individual handmade
items, retro furniture and home acces-
sories, Jan also converts old furniture into
unique, one-of-a-kind pieces, which are on sale at
the store and is available to offer advice on your
own upcycling projects.
I started upcycling furniture completely
by accident, Jan told us. I coloured
the chairs surrounding our
display table to brighten the
place up and the very next
day people went mad for
them, asking if they were
for sale!
After the success of
the chairs, I guess you
could say I caught the crea-
tive bug. I especially love the
feeling of bringing something
old and disused back to life.
Im lucky to come from a creative
family. My partner is a joiner, my daughters an
interior designer and my son is excellent with
computers.
Jan visits many auction houses to find classic
and interesting pieces of furniture that could do
with a bit of love, regularly taking trips with her
daughter to select key items.
Last May we introduced Annie Sloan
CHALKPAINTSTM to the store. The great thing
about these wonderful paints is that you dont need
to prep the furniture you intend to paint, plus you
can use it directly on almost any surface, including
wood, metal, plastic and even concrete theyre so
versatile!
Moving forward, Jan will be holding various
workshops at the store on selected Sundays,
where she will teach groups of up to
seven people how to use Annie
Sloan paint, starting with a basic
techniques workshop and interior
design classes.
Furniture is priced from 20
upwards and includes many,
many items for every room
in the home such as mirrors,
sewing boxes, dressers, chairs
and tables. Annie Sloan paints are
available in a wide range of colours,
priced at 18.95 for a 1 litre tin.
Jan also rents space out to local crafters
and artisans and already has a variety of conces-
sions showcasing a wide range of handmade gifts,
needlecraft, jewellery, foodstuffs and preserves.
Local artist Sonja Beer also has a few select
pieces for sale at The Umbrella Project. The shop
is constantly being updated.
Why not visit Voices Shop of the Month this
October? Youre guaranteed to find something
unique when you browse this wonderful store.
The Umbrella Project is located at 30 Church
Road, Newport NP19 7EL. For more information
you can visit the website at www.theumbrel-
laproject.info, or alternatively give Jan a call on
07793 082182. the umbrella project is also on
Facebook, and new items are posted frequently.
First set up as a market-style collaboration between
crafters, the store has evolved into a Mecca for the
craft centric and eco conscious consumer
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abergavenny
market
1.
If youre looking for a unique piece
for your home, or if you perhaps fancy
finding adding to your vintage collec-
tion, then Abergavenny Market is the
place for you.
Every Wednesday, the Market Hall
plays host to a great flea market which
is a real treasure trove for bargain
hunters. Every second Saturday of the
month, the market hosts a craft fair,
with an antique fair held on the third
Sunday of each month.
Why not pop along and see what
unique pieces you can pick up for your
wardrobe or your home? Visit www.
abergavennymarket.co.uk for more
information and dates.
toy army
2.
There are lots of new items at the Toy
Army Arcade, including a foosball table,
a classic 1960s shooting game (where
you get your own printed scorecard to
keep as a memento), plus the immensely
popular Ring Riders dirt bike racing
game.
Owner Steve will also be looking to
raise money for charity by completing a
daredevil stunt dressed as Evel Knievel.
Steve will attempt to jump over numer-
ous toy buses using his trusted Honda
Cub motor bike, for more details on
how to sponsor Steve, visit Toy Army at
Newports Indoor Market or give him a
call on 07503 748040.
lola and me
3.
Bold prints and fabulous colour are the
core focus of Lola and Me, a newly
launched brand of Womens fashion ac-
cessories from South Wales.
This new brand is fresh and exciting!
They actively encourage their custom-
ers to have fun with fashion and why
wouldnt you want to with so many great
prints to choose from?
The Lola and Me Autumn/Winter
range is launching THIS MONTH so
make sure you drop by and take a peak!
Each item is hand crafted and finished in
Wales, giving you the perfect opportu-
nity to buy local this Christmas.
www.lola-and-me.com
parc pantry
4.
Nearly everything you can see in Parc
Pantry can be yours to own! Not only
do they offer a fantastic range of locally
sourced and homemade food and drink,
but also an incredible array of gifts and
other goodies for the home.
Novel cups, greetings cards, place
mats, soaps, cushions, chocolates and
sweets are just a few of the items on
offer, pop in to the store today to see
whats available.
Make sure you visit Parc Pantry this
October and try one of their pies in a
box, located at 163-165 Larch Grove,
Malpas, Newport, NP20 6LA.
For more information call 01633
853656. You can also find them online
at www.parcpantry.co.uk, and also on
Facebook and twitter.
city treasures
5.
Formerly known as Times Past, City
Treasures, located on Commercial Street
in Newports City Centre, offers a wide
range of amazing things to buy including
model trains, cars and figurines, gold and
silver jewellery, plus a large collection of
vintage glassware and ceramics, fine china
and pottery, which is currently on sale!
Specialising in gold and silver jewel-
lery, City Treasures has an impressive
range of rings, necklaces, bracelets, chains
and earrings. Jewellery prices start from
as little as 40, pop in today to browse the
extensive selection.
Fans of planes, trains and cars can
shop for hours, searching through the
impressive collection of scaled miniatures,
that include numerous items from popular
brand names such as Hornby, Bachmann,
Matchbox, Dinky and Corgi to name but
a few.
Why not pop in and enjoy whats on
offer?
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the wood store
I
t re-uses as much of the collected wood
as possible by turning the it into furniture,
picture frames, homeware and wooden gifts.
Reseiclo is a not-for-
profit social enterprise that
manufactures products in
the warehouse on Harlequin
Industrial Estate, Alderney
Street.
As a social enterprise
with strong community links,
Reseiclo provides employ-
ment, training and volun-
teering opportunities and
the team has recently been
working in partnership with
local schools, making
planters for
children to learn to plants,
fruits and vegetables on
school grounds.
The Wood Store
recently moved from
upstairs in Newports
Indoor Market to 8,
Market Arcade, just a
short walk away from
the original location.
The new store
showcases a wide variety of
unique, personalised gifts and garden furniture,
which has been handmade from the wood
they collect, ranging from beautifully crafted
pens and bowls, to functional
benches and sheds.
As well as stocking many
hand-crafted gifts and furniture
at the new store, Reseiclo
additionally offers a bespoke
service, with one-off items
made by request.
As Christmas is fast ap-
proaching, The Wood Store
will soon be stocking a wide
range of festive gifts and orna-
ments, including a bespoke
range of ornate Christmas
trees. Why not pop in to the
new store this October to see whats available?
The Wood Store is located at 8 Market
Arcade, Newport NP20 1FS and is open from
10.30am until 3.30pm Monday, Tuesday, Thurs-
day and Friday and from 9.30am until 3pm on
Saturday.
For more information give the store a call
on 07410 700203, or you can call the Alderney
Street depot on 01633 856622. You can also
view the full range of products and shop online
at www.reseiclo.co.uk
The Wood Store, is run by Reseiclo, a social enterprise that collects
unwanted wood from local businesses in south east Wales.
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christmas creative 6.
The Riverfront Theatre and Arts Centre
hosts a contemporary Christmas market
and exhibition throughout November.
Open Monday to Saturday, the event will
showcase local artists and crafters from
across South Wales offering an excellent
opportunity to stock up on quirky and
stylish gifts and goodies. The event aims
to combine a gallery experience with a
retail element and with items priced from
just a few pounds through to several
hundred.
Sellers and exhibitors include small
businesses including Hey There Bear
Designs selling tote bags, prints and
cards, Sarah Goodgame of Little Bird
Wales showcasing bespoke woollen
landscape pictures as well as jewellery
by Sarah Jane Egan who specialises in
beautiful silver jewellery . Original pieces
of artwork, sculpture as well as Christmas
themed goodies will also be on display.
Many of the sellers also can be contacted
to create bespoke and individual work,
perfect for presents whenever the time
of year.
The event is a first for the Riverfront
team and it is anticipated that this pop
up shop type experience will become an
annual event. Full listings of sellers will
be available in October on
www.newport.gov.uk
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barefoot ceramics
7.
Celebrating its ten year anniversary in
November, Barefoot Ceramics offers a
wide variety of pottery and ceramic gifts,
as well as stocking a wide range of their
own unique handmade items at their studio
in the heart of Newport.
A great gift for Christmas is Barefoots
new clay impression keepsakes, which you
can create yourself using your childs hand
or foot prints.
Upcoming activities and courses at
Barefoot includes half term fun - Wed
29th October Clay Day and Thursday 30th
October Bubble Mug Workshop, booking
required.
New Clay Course - Wednesdays for 5
weeks, 4.15pm to 5.30pm 12 per week, or
54 for the whole course.
Barefoot Ceramics Limited is located
at, 27, Charles Street, Newport, NP20 1JT,
01633 262 830. Visit www.barefoot-ceram-
ics.co.uk
risca pine centre
8.
Risca Pine Centre has a spectacular new
range of Christmas items now in stock,
including new fragrances from Yankee
Candle and great gift ideas for all the
family.
If youre looking to redecorate your
home this festive season, owner Helen has
an incredible choice of pine furniture avail-
able at her showroom, and can also custom
make furniture to suit your requirements
and measurements, call now for more
details.
Pop in and pay the showroom a visit
today, which is located at 24 Tredegar
Street, Risca, NP11 6BU. For more infor-
mation you can give Helen a call on 01633
619871.
the little tin workshop
9.
Upcycled furniture, the incredible Potters
Paint range and an incredible selection of
unique wands, The Little Tin Workshop
is a superb place to head too this autumn,
whatever home project youre working on.
Located on Newports Aragon Street,
this lovely independent business really is
wonderful. We particularly adore the wide
selection of Potters Paints which are avail-
able in a huge multitude of colours and are
suitable for use on every type of material
perfect for any home project.
The Little Tin Workshop has a great
Facebook page which is regularly updated,
why not follow the store to keep abreast of
whats happening.
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the umbrella project
10.
Located on Church Road in Newport, the
umbrella project is a beacon on Newports
thriving independent retailer scene.
Selling a huge selection of organic produce
and eco-friendly products, youll also find
a stunning selection of hand-painted furni-
ture, a selection from the wonderful Annie
Sloan chalk paint range, and a much, much
more besides.
Open from Tuesday to Saturday each
week, from furniture to gifts, whatever
youre looking for, its all at the umbrella
project.
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shopping and style
A
nnita is constantly snapping
away with her trusty camera,
capturing natural and spontane-
ous life moments and, after a recent trip
to Corfu (one of her favourite holiday
destinations), she decided to start up her
own business doing something that she
loves.
I have always enjoyed being crea-
tive. Annita told Voice. Im quite fond
of embroidery, knitting and crochet, and
I love to sketch. But, of course photog-
raphy is my passion.
With travelling, a love of animals,
gardening and wildlife, there has never
been a shortage of inspiration in my
life.
Like everyone else, I have favour-
ite places and memories, and to catch
those split-second moments in a picture,
which is frozen in time forever, is an
exciting achievement.
Brohma provides customers through-
out the UK, Europe and beyond, with a
range of beautiful photographic images
on canvas that can be delivered directly
to your door.
Annitas products are not only very
affordable; they are vibrant and con-
temporary wall art that easily brighten
up any room. Each canvas is produced
using highest quality materials and de-
livered securely and safely via UPS.
Brohma currently provides custom-
ers throughout the UK, Europe and
beyond with a range of beautiful pho-
tographic images that can be viewed on
the website at www.brohma.com
Its a tremendous opportunity and
such a great experience for me to com-
bine my love of art with my passion for
photography, and its a wonderful feel-
ing knowing that my captured moments
of magic will be hung up on peoples
walls and inside office buildings to be
admired, added Annita.
I hope you will find the time to
have a look at www.brohma.com, or
visit the Facebook page look for Bro-
hma Photo Art.
For more information about Brohma
products and services, you can give An-
nita a call on 07976 891852 or email her
direct on annita@brohma.com
(The name Brohma is a play on
words, using the first letters of Annitas
beloved pet dogs Bruno, Homer, Harvey
and Marley.)
Brohma is a brand new photographic art business based in
Newport, which has been set up by artist Annita Ashurst.
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the woodstore
11.
For a unique piece for your home or
for an extra-special gift, why not pop
into The Woodstore in Newports city
centre?
A social enterprise, the store retails
a wide selection of products that have
been made from recycled wood that has
been collected from in and around the
Newport area.
From chairs and planters to
gorgeous chests and blanket boxes,
you can even buy a coffin form this
fantastic enterprise. Pop in to the store
today and see whats on offer this is
just a taster.
emily rose vintage
12.
Emily Rose Vintage in Griffithstown
continues to grow with more and more
lovers of vintage and vintage-converts
heading to the store to buy dresses, shoes,
accessories, and just about everything
else.
As if the extensive clothing range
wasnt enough Emily Rose Vintage also
has its own in-house 50s-inspired salon,
which is great for every occasion; from
a quick pamper to a full-on wedding or
party makeover.
Emily Rose Vintage is a dose of
heaven for lovers of all things vintage
and rockabilly. Why not pop in and spend
some time there enjoying everything on
offer?
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emily rose vintage
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ew collections include a variety of
vintage jackets, blazers, leather coats and
over-coats for men, with popular classic
brand names such as Harris Tweed, St Michael and
Gannex.
Prices for these one-of-kind pieces of classic
menswear fashions, which have been handpicked
by owner Liz, start from as little as 30.
Due to the great success of
Mundane Attire menswear
(the first in-store range
of which has almost
completely sold out),
owner Liz is looking
to get brand new stock
in ready for winter, plus
shes also taking on a new
menswear brand too - Love
Hate Apparel.
New ladies items include
dresses from the highly popular
Lindy Bop range, with tartan skater
dresses being a must-have item for your winter
wardrobe. This lovely dress can be yours to own for
only 38 and is available in sizes 8-22.
Another key item to keep you warm, especially
high up in the Welsh valleys this winter, is the uber-
chic and super-sexy classic faux fur coat. Emily
Rose Vintage has a great choice of fur coats avail-
able in a wide variety of colours and sizes.
Another popular brand name at Lizs store in
Griffithstown is Voodoo Vixen. For those of you
who are not in the know, Voodoo Vixen is a vin-
tage-inspired label, which infuses retro, pin-up and
rockabilly styles with classic silhouettes to flatter the
modern woman.
Each and every dress is designed to compli-
ment your curves and make you stand out from the
crowd. New Voodoo Vixen party dresses, which
will definitely turn a few heads at the Christmas of-
fice party, include halter-neck floral wiggle dresses
from 38, 50s inspired swing dresses from
35, and floral Ophelia dresses from
40.
If youre looking for something
a little different to match your per-
sonality, or looking to definitely
stand out and turn heads when
you walk down the street, then
make your way to Emily Rose
Vintage and see what great items
are on offer.
As well as stocking a fantastic
range of vintage clothing for men and
women, Emily Rose Vintage additionally
stocks lots of accessories, including shoes, hand-
bags, jewellery, hats and scarves.
The shop also boasts its own 50s- inspired salon!
Why not pop in? Youll find the store located at
50 Windsor Road, Griffithstown, Torfaen NP4 5HY.
For more information you can give Liz or Amy a
call on 07838 823531.
You can also visit the website at www.emily-
rosevintage.com, follow the shop on Twitter at @
EmilyRoseVint, and like the Facebook page to keep
up to date with the latest news and offers.
There are lots of fabulous new autumn and winter clothes
ranges at Emily Rose Vintage, for both men and women!
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ougemont School is Newports
only HMC independent day school
for boys and girls aged 3 to 18.
Producing the best GCSE and A Level results
in Gwent for the last ten consecutive years,
Rougemont has something for every child
from nursery right through to sixth form.
The schools 2012 ESTYN inspection
report rated Rougemont as excellent and
among the highest performing schools in
Wales. Visit the schools website to view the
extensive bus routes available across South
east Wales and the competitive monthly fees.
With nursery sessions from just 20 per half
day, excellence really is within your reach.
Register your child today for the
scholarshipentrance assessments to take
place on Saturday 17 January 2015 for entry
to Year 7 in September 2015. Contact Mrs
Nicky Bates, registrar on 01633 820811 or
email registrar@rsch.co.uk for further details.
Visit www.rougemontschool.co.uk for more
information.
Rougemont School
Getting The Very Best
Out Of Your Child
T
o heck with health and safety madness this
autumn its time to get outside and play
conkers.
Of course, like all good games there are a few
tricks that you can pull from up your sleeve to ensure
your place as the conker champion of all the world!
Here are some:
The best conkers are hard, symmetrical and not
cracked. To test for the hardest conkers, plop them in
a bucket of water damaged ones will float but the
healthiest, hardest will sink to bottom so pick these!
To make your conker even harder, bake it in the
oven for a short while (but dont let it go wrinkly).
Soaking in vinegar also hardens it up the same
happens if you soak it in salt water.
It could be seen as cheating, but you could paint
your conker with clear nail varnish or roll it in hand
cream. You could also freeze it, or plan ahead and
keep your conkers in a dark place until next year,
giving it a whole year to harden!
SO GO ON! GET OUTSIDE AND GO
BONKERS FOR CONKERS THIS AUTUMN!
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CONKERS
T
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Festival 2014 will be held at the Newport
Centre on Saturday 11 October, from
11am to 3pm. NCH are holding this event
in partnership with Derwen Cymru, Charter
Housing, House Swap Wales, Swap 2 Sell, Linc
and Melin Homes.
The theme of this years festival is health
and wellbeing and there will be stalls giving
advice on smoking cessation, healthy eating,
sports massage, exercising, gym membership and
much, much more.
Those attending can try their hand at
whittling, making their own smoothie by riding
the smoothie bike, watching healthy eating
cookery demonstrations or taking part in a gentle
exercise class. A free goodie bag will be given to
all who take part in a short survey on the day.
There will also be a free prize draw for every
resident who brings their invitation with them to
the festival. Everybody is welcome and if you
dont have an invite you still get a chance to enter
the prize draw by filling a stamp card on the day!
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE,
PLEASE CONTACT RACHAEL DAVIES ON
(01633) 227814 OR EMAIL RACHAEL.
DAVIES@NEWPORTCITYHOMES.COM.
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on the 29th
October, and
Halloween
puppet
workshop on the
31st October, were
delivering fantastic free
family fun events this
October half term.
Build the scariest sand
sculpture anyone has ever
seen, and create your very
own petrifying puppet
that will give everyone
the chills at our two
workshops lined up for
you.
Dont forget to upload
your scary snaps to our
Facebook events page
- there are prizes to be
won! *
As usual, you can park
for absolutely free for the
first two hours **
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its time for bonfire night.
This year, why not ditch the
box of sparklers from the
supermarket and instead buy
tickets to see the Whiteheads
spectacular fireworks display.
From 6pm on Wednesday
5th November, Whiteheads will be hosting its annual fireworks
display which will feature awesome fireworks. Family tickets for
8 in advance, or 12 on the night, while adults tickets are 3 in
advance or 5 on the night.
WITH REFRESHMENTS AND A BARBEQUE
AVAILABLE ON THE NIGHT, WHAT MORE COULD
YOU WANT? POP INTO WHITEHEADS SPORTS AND
SOCIAL CLUB FOR YOUR TICKETS, OR CALL 01633
893227 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
1. From Balloon Baboon 2. From Balloon
Baboon 3. From M&S 4. From M&S 5. From
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A
re you brave enough to take on our spooky
childrens trail? Head through the gardens to
uncover creepy clues and solve the riddles. Enter
the haunted orangery to carve your own pumpkin
make up your own ghoulish design, scoop out the goo and
take your creepy carving with you to light at home and spook
the neighbours.
Get stuck in with batty biscuit decorating in the Great
Kitchen. Come up with the most gruesome design you can
think of and take it with you as a trick or treat.
Create mischief with family crafts and meet our spooky
team of volunteers. Dont forget to come in your most
ghoulish costume on Halloween and see if you can make us
jump!
Well be getting ready for bonfre night once Halloween has
passed with bonfre biscuit decorating and Guy Fawkes crafts
in the house.
To fnd out more about whats going on at Tredegar House
this autumn visit our website, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/
tredegarhouse
HALLOWEEN HALF-TERM ACTIVITIES RUN 25 OCT 2
NOV, 12 3PM. PUMPKIN CARVING 25 31 OCT, 3 PER
PUMPKIN. BATTY BISCUITS AND BONFIRE BISCUITS 50P
EACH. NORMAL ADMISSION ALSO APPLIES.
SPOOKTACULAR
FUN AT
Create mischief with
spooktacular family
activities at Tredegar House
this Halloween half term.
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WHATS ON
THIS OCTOBER
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ANY OF OUR EVENTS AND
ACTIVITIES VISIT OUR WEBSITE, LIKE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE OR SIGN UP FOR
OUR NEWSLETTER BY SCANNING THE QR CODE WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE
Regular Saturday
Entertainment
Sequence Dancing
Sundays
Bingo Mondays
Live Big Band Music
Wednesdays
ALL LIVE SPORTS SHOWN
AT THE CLUB INCLUDING
BT AND SKY SPORTS
19th - PROM FAYRE
25th - AN EVENING WITH
RUGBY STAR
SEAN FITZPATRICK
TICKETS 35.
INCLUDES ENTERTAINMENT
AND FOOD
28th - CHILDRENS
FROZEN BALL
31st - JUNIOR RUGBY
HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN PARTY
WHITEHEAD SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB
PARK VIEW, BASSALEG, NEWPORT, NP10 8LA. | TEL: 01633 893227
www.whiteheadsportsandsocialclub.co.uk
secretary@whiteheadsportsandsocialclub.co.uk
Join us Wednesday
5th November from 6pm
For our Fantastic
Fireworks Display
with Entertainment
and Family Fun
Advanced Tickets
8 per family
(2 adults, 2 children)
3 per Adult
(More on the night)
Refreshments and
BBQ Available)
OPENING SOON
Our Exciting New Cafe Bar
Serving a Selection of
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SOUTH EAST WALES ADOPTION SERVICE
B
laenau Gwent, Torfaen
and Monmouthshire local
authorities as part of a new
Welsh Government initiative to
deliver a regional adoption service
throughout the South East Wales
area.
WHAT IS ADOPTION?
Adoption is a way of giving a child
a forever family in circumstances
where they are not able to remain
with their birth parents. Adoption
is a process in which the legal
parental rights are permanently
transferred to the adoptive parents.
Who are the children waiting for
adoption?
The children who need adoptive
families are on average between
nine months to seven years old.
There are single children as well as
sibling groups that need adoptive
placements where they can grow
up together. Not being able to find
adoptive placements for sibling
groups may mean that brothers and
sisters may be separated.
WHO CAN ADOPT?
Adoption is open to more than
you might think; you dont have
to be married, own your home or
be financially well off. Adoption
is open to single applicants, gay,
lesbian and transgender applicants
and theres no age limit to who can
adopt. The most important attribute
of an adopter is the capability to
provide children with a loving and
stable home for them to grow and
reach their full potential.
WHAT TO DO NEXT?
If you are interested in adoption
you can contact us directly on
01495 355766 to speak to a
member of the team. You can get
more information from our website
www.adoptionsoutheastwales.co.uk
or email adoption@blaenau-gwent.
gov.uk.
We run information sessions
bi-monthly where prospective
adopters can come along, meet
the team and find out more
about adoption in a relaxed and
comfortable environment.
For more information call 01495
355766 or email Adoption@
blaenau-gwent.gov.uk
You can also visit www.
adoptionsoutheastwales.co.uk
(01495) 355766 - adoption@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk - www.adoptionsoutheastwales.co.uk
Could you help a child
The South East Wales
Adoption Service is an
adoption agency covering
Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly,
Newport Torfaen and
Monmouthshire areas.
We encourage anyone who
may be interested in
adoption to contact us. There
is no upper age limit and you
dont have to be married or
own your own home.
For more information, an
informal discussion or to
receive an information pack
please contact us and ask to
speak to one of the team.
Reach Their Dreams?
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Toddler-friendly play area School/nursery trips
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John holds regular surgeries across Newport East.
If you need advice or have any concerns affecting you,
your family, or your neighbourhood, please get in touch.
Tel: 01633 222 302
e-mail john.grifths@wales.gov.uk
www.johngrifthsam.com
Clarence House, Clarence Place, Newport, NP19 7AA
Saturday 25th October
Sunday 2nd November
Halloween Half Term Fun
(Normal admission fees)
Join us for some spooky half term farm fun!
Throughout half term you can enjoy Pumpkin
carving*, Tractor & Trailer Rides, Milking Demo,
Cuddle Corner. *small fee.
Open 10 til 5 except on the 31st
Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th October
Halloween Bushcraft for kids
Join us for a day of Halloween fun including shelter
building, pumpkin carving, broomstick making and
lunch around the campre from just 35 per child
suitable for ages 4+.
Places are limited and booking is essential.
For more information or to book your child a place
please call us on 01633 647662 or email us at
greenmeadowcommunityfarm@torfaen.gov.uk
31st October 10am 3.30pm
(Normal admission fee)
Halloween themed fun for the little ones! For all
those who dont want too much of a scare, come
and join us for some Halloween Happiness! All
the above PLUS Halloween themed Messy Marvel
sessions (suitable for children aged 12 weeks
4 years old - please book in advance to secure your
place)! & Face Painting!
31st October 6pm til late
Gates will then reopen at 6pm for our Halloween
SPOOKTAKULAR prepare for the scare!!!
Not for the faint hearted Moonlit tractor rides,
murder mystery, spooky stables,
haunted haybarn, animal lab,
Halloween games and more!!
There will also be face painting,
delicious food from Caf Cwtch,
licensed bar, disco.
Tickets 5.50 in
advance or 6.50
on the 31st.
to purchase tickets
in advance please
drop in or call
01633 647662
Tel: 01633 647662
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a leading independent day school for boys & girls aged 3-18
Please contact Admissions to arrange a visit:
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Still Life Skull
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Poetry from
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Bird portraits from Alexander Pearl
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LOOKING FOR A JOB?
WHAT ABOUT A CAREER WITH ONE OF
NEWPORTS MOST TRUSTED COMPANIES?
VEHICLE TECHNICIAN/MOT TESTER
Newport Transport Ltd is the home of Newport Bus, the NT Commercial Driver Training
Centre, NT Servicing & MOT Centre and NT Contract Maintenance Division.
Our Car Service & MOT Centre is looking for qualied vehicle technicians to join its
professional team.
The ideal candidate will be:
Qualied to City & Guilds or NVQ level in vehicle servicing and repair.
Have experience within a similar environment and be able to demonstrate excellent
fault nding and repair ability coupled with excellent customer service qualities.
MOT Tester qualication is desirable but not essential but must be achieved with the
rst six months of employment.
An ability to work to a very high standard is essential as we provide a comprehensive
and professional service to our customers.
In return we provide a competitive salary, free local bus travel for you and your partner, 28
days holiday plus company pension.
To apply please send current CV with covering letter to Mr Scott Pearson, Managing
Director, Newport Transport Limited, 160 Corporation Road, Newport, NP19 0WF.
Closing date for applications is Thursday 16th October 2014.
LOOKING FOR A JOB?
WHAT ABOUT A CAREER WITH ONE OF
NEWPORTS MOST TRUSTED COMPANIES?
VEHICLE TECHNICIAN/MOT TESTER
Newport Transport Ltd is the home of Newport Bus, the NT Commercial Driver Training
Centre, NT Servicing & MOT Centre and NT Contract Maintenance Division.
Our Car Service & MOT Centre is looking for qualied vehicle technicians to join its
professional team.
The ideal candidate will be:
Qualied to City & Guilds or NVQ level in vehicle servicing and repair.
Have experience within a similar environment and be able to demonstrate excellent
fault nding and repair ability coupled with excellent customer service qualities.
MOT Tester qualication is desirable but not essential but must be achieved with the
rst six months of employment.
An ability to work to a very high standard is essential as we provide a comprehensive
and professional service to our customers.
In return we provide a competitive salary, free local bus travel for you and your partner, 28
days holiday plus company pension.
To apply please send current CV with covering letter to Mr Scott Pearson, Managing
Director, Newport Transport Limited, 160 Corporation Road, Newport, NP19 0WF.
Closing date for applications is Thursday 16th October 2014.
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try something a little different,
a little special this christmas
STARTERS
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CREAMY GARLIC MUSHROOMS SERVED OVER A
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DUCK, WINE & CHESTNUT TERRINE WITH CUMQUAT
CHUTNEY & CRUSTY BREAD
SMOKED SALMON, CREAM CHEESE & CHIVE OATCAKES
PRAWN COCKTAIL, MARY ROSE OVER FRESH AVOCADO
MAINS
TRADITIONAL ROAST TURKEY, SEASONING & CHIPOLATAS
HAND CUT RIB-EYE STEAK & HALF GRILLED TOMATO
CHICKEN STUFFED WITH PISTACHIO & CRANBERRY
IN A REDCURRANT JUS
FRESH FISH OF THE DAY
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OUR CHRISTMAS MENU
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1ST UNTIL
CHRISTMAS EVE
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COOKERY
DEMONSTRATIONS -
WITH A DIFFERENCE!
Monmouthshire Food
Festival is delighted to
welcome up to 15 chefs
from the Catering Platoon
of 1st Battalion The Rifles
(1 RIFLES) to participate
in the Monmouthshire Food
Festival. 1 RIFLES is based in
Beachley Barracks, Chepstow
and is part of 160 (Wales)
Brigade.
During the festival you
will be able to see live shows
throughout the day, including
plenty of suggestions for busy
working parents to conjure up
nutritionally balanced meals
that wont break the bank.
The chefs will work from an
Operation Field Kitchen as
they would when deployed on
exercise or operations, using
military rations supplemented
with local produce. The chefs
will also be able to answer all
your catering questions and
perhaps dispel a few myths.
So come along, see the
chefs at work, taste some of
the recipes that soldiers get on
the front line and maybe get
some culinary inspiration.
We here at Voice would like to congratulate the lovely Dino,
owner of Villa Dino, Newport on reaching the milestone of thirty
years of business.
Always a popular spot for special occasions, Villa Dino is re-
nowned for its excellent food first-class service and warm welcome.
Bookings are now being taken
for Christmas, so why not cel-
ebrate the festive season with one
of the citys longest-established
eateries.
Call 01633 251267 for menus,
information or just to offer general
congratulations. Oh! And dont
forget to vote for Villa Dino in this
years V Awards.
VOICE READERS OFFER!
DURING OCTOBER 2014 AT
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So, youve read about Sawyers Bar and
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to enjoy it with a tasty 10% off your bill with
this coupon.
Simply clip it out and take it along with
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Christmas at
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25.95
CHRISTMAS FUNCTIONS
Book now to avoid
disappointment
TENOR LADIES
& Comedian Steve Saint
12th, 13th, 19th, 20th
December
Including 3 course meal.
CHRISTMAS DAY MENU
6 COURSES JUST 45.95
FIRST COURSE
Tomato, apple and celery soup
SECOND COURSE
Jumbo king prawns in a piquant
dressing topped with smoked salmon
twists
THIRD COURSE
Citrus sorbet to lighten the taste buds
MAIN
Roast silverside of beef and yorkshire
pudding
Traditional roast turkey fayre
Honey glazed roast loin of pork
Aubergine, caerphilly cheese, lentils and
red peppers in flo pastry (V)
All served with fresh seasonal vegetables,
roast and boiled potatoes
DESSERT
Christmas pudding and brandy cream
sauce
Hazelnut merangue gateau
Chocolate and orange cheesecake
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Coffee and mince pies
CHRISTMAS FAYRE MENU
Available throughout December.
3 COURSES
ONLY 15.95
The Usk Vale | Pillmawr Road | Newport | NP18 3QZ 01633 859362
New Years Eve
31st December 2014
Four course meal
Glass of sparkling wine on arrival
35 per person
LIVE MUSIC FROM
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No under 14s at this event, sorry.

TRAVELLING
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Monday 29th December
Doors: 6.00pm
Adults/Children: 7
FRESH AND FULL OF FLAVOUR
We offer nest quality joints of beef, lamb and
gammon for the perfect Sunday roast, fresh eggs
and poultry plus our own speciality curries.
Why not try our very own selection of delicious,
award winning sausages and burgers.
All our meats are prepared to your requirements
by professional butchers.
CHRISTMAS
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NOWBEING
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56/59 Newport Indoor Market, Newport, Gwent | Tel: 01633 256538
Winners in the North & South Wales awards for excellence in meat products
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Its around 4pm on a sunny
Tuesday afternoon and Im sat
at a table in Parc Pantry. The
place is filled with parents with
their children, who have popped
in for a tasty treat on their way
home from school.
As I wait for my order, of
co-owner Antonys speciality
crme brle coffee and also a
steak and red wine pie-in-a-box,
I glance around this lovely deli
style shop and notice lots of
quirky and stylish items to buy.
Hanging from exposed
wooden beams in the ceiling are
wonderful illustrated lamp-
shades, shelves on the walls are
full of cable and cotton lighting,
as well as cushions and stylised
mugs, theres a pot by the door
packed with patterned umbrel-
las, and the main table is full of
delicious cakes and savouries,
and plenty of fresh bread.
After a few minutes of look-
ing at all the cool things that are
placed all over the store, my pie
and coffee arrives, and my god,
the pie smells AMAZING!
I quickly peel the sticker
with a smiley face off the box
to reveal a glorious, piping-hot
pie, covered in rich onion gravy,
crispy onions and mature ched-
dar cheese.
Im a massive pie and pasty
lover, and this steak and red
wine piece of heaven, has
to be one of the best Ive ever
tried! Lovely pastry and full to
the brim with thick juicy pieces
of steak!
Now, Im not really a fan of
coffee, Id much prefer a lovely
cup of sweet milky tea, and once
I told co-owner Matt this he rec-
ommended that I try Anthonys
crme brle coffee.
Matt was completely right, I
simply had to try this amazing
coffee and I recommend it to
anyone who visits Parc Pantry,
phenomenal coffee. Anthony
also makes a mint mocha, which
I will definitely try the next time
I visit, maybe with a differ-
ent flavour pie or one of their
Belgian waffles.
Make sure you pop in and try
some of their amazing foods and
drinks, and also why not browse
their fabulous gift and home-
ware selection.
Parc Pantry, located at
163-165 Larch Grove, Malpas,
Newport NP20 6LA.
For more information
about their products and
services you can give them
01633 853656. You can also
find them online at www.
parcpantry.co.uk, and also on
Facebook and twitter.
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Christmas menu available
20th November to 20th December
Call today to reserve your table
The Handpost Hotel
2 Bassaleg Road, Newport, NP20 3EA
Tel: 01633 264502 www.thehandpost.co.uk
MAINS
TRADITIONAL ROAST TURKEY
Succulent turkey served with a pig in blanket,
sage & onion stufng ball, roast potatoes and
seasonal vegetables, Served with gravy.
ROAST BEEF AND YORKSHIRE PUDDING
Tender sliced beef served with a pig in blanket, sage &
onion stufng ball, Yorkshire pudding, roast poatoes,
seasonal vegetables, served with gravy.
SUCCULENT BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST
Succulent boneless chicken breast served with a pig in
blanket, sage & onion stufng ball, roast poatoes and
seasonal vegetables, served with gravy.
VEGETARIAN OPTION AVAILABLE
GLAMORGAN SAUSAGE
(LEEK, POTATO & ONION) OR NUT ROAST
Served with a sage & onion stufng ball, roast potatoes
and seasonal vegetable, served with vegatarian gravy.
NB All main courses served with yorkshire pudding if requested
Desserts
CHRISTMAS PUDDING
Served with brandy sauce.
HOT CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE
Served with cream or ice cream
STRAWBERRY TRIFLE
Served with cream or ice cream.
ALSO SELECTION OF ICE CREAM
AVAILABLE
FOLLOWED BY COFFEE AND MINTS
KIDS 2
COURSES
10.95
Under 12s
Join Us For Some
Festive Cheer
Starters
HOMEMADE COUNTRY
VEGETABLE SOUP
Served with a warm crusty roll
CREAMY GARLIC MUSHROOMS
CAMEBERT AND BRIE WEDGES
Served on a bed of salad
and cranberry sauce.
2 Courses
12.95
3 Courses
16.95
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Disco or
entertainment
available at extra cost
Lyceum Tavern
110 Malpas Road,
Newport, NP20 5PL
01633 858636
Open Daily from 12 noon - 11.30pm Mon - Thurs, Midnight Fri & Sat, 11pm Sun
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Christmas Menu Served 25th November - 23rd December
Complimentary Coffee and Mint to Finish
Starters
Soup
Fruit Juice
Prawn Cocktail
Mains
Roast Beef
Roast Turkey
Nut Roast
Desserts
Christmas Pudding
Sherry Trie
Apple Pie
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1 Course 8.95
2 Courses 11.95
3 Courses 13.95
JOIN US THIS FESTIVE SEASON
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2 COURSES 9.99
3 COURSES 12.99
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STARTERS
HOUSE SOUP
PRAWN COCKTAIL
FARMHOUSE PATE
MAINS
CHOOSE FROM
TURKEY, BEEF, PORK
OR NUT ROAST
Served with a selection of
fresh vegetables, pigs in
blankets, Yorkshire
pudding and stufng balls
DESSERTS
CHRISTMAS
PUDDING &
BRANDY SAUCE
GATEAU
(choose from strawberry or
chocolate)
WINDSOR CASTLE
Tel: 01633 546 166
18-19 Upper Dock Street, Newport
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awyers Bar and Grill, located in Magor,
is The One if you love nothing more
than a mighty burger or a hot hot dog.
The stylish canteen-styling of the
Sawyers offers a relaxing atmosphere to
enjoy a great bite to eat and, if you fancy it,
a cocktail or two.
Why not pop in and enjoy a real
American breakfast this weekend, or
at any time of the week? The breakfast
menu hosts an array of awesome breakfast
meals straight from the good old U.S of A.
Pancakes, waffles and great fresh coffee are
served from 8.30am seven days a week.
If youre after an excellent lunchtime or
evening bite to eat, theres plenty of choice
on both the dine in and take-out menus.
Steaks, pastas, pizzas, burgers and the most
delicious hotdogs all feature on the menu.
Why not order the insanely wonderful
Pulled Pork Burger or the Sloppy Joe
Burger? Made from brisket and chuck beef
mince, each burger is sat in a lightly toasted
brioche bun, accompanied with fries, corn
on the cob and fresh slaw. The Sloppy Joe
burger is served with a generous helping
of chilli, coated in melted cheese and sour
cream, while the Pulled Pork Burger is
topped with Sawyers own-recipe pulled
pork.
What about a Sawyers dawg? Thats
right these hot dogs are so good they
deserve only to be called dawgs. Made to
a Sawyers-exclusive sausage recipe, the
Chilli Dawg is an awesome treat, while
the Vegi Dawg is a vegetarians delight a
Glamorgan sausage served with red onion
relish hugged in a brioche bun.
BUSINESS OF THE MONTH
Fancy enjoying amazing America cuisine right here on your
doorstep? Then this is the place for you!
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2 courses for 9.99
Join us on any weekday afternoon to enjoy a two
course meal for just 9.99!
Two takeaway pizzas for 12 Tuesdays
Enjoy any 2 of our delicious takeaway pizzas all day on
Tuesdays for just 12. Collection Only.
Sparkling Thursday
Prosecco 16.99 per bottle
Make midweek special on Sparkling Thursday
Prosecco just 16.99 per bottle.
Fridays End of the week celebration
2 cocktails for 8 4-11pm
Celebrate the start of the weekend with 2 cocktails for
8! 4pm-11pm every Friday.
Weekend Breakfasts and Brunch specials!
Saturday and Sunday 8.30 am till 3pm Breakfast
and Brunch fll up on waffes, pancakes or a Sawyers
Grill, and wash it down with a bottomless coffee.
The pizzas are made to order (the BBQ pizza
topped with spit-roast chicken and pulled pork is
incredible), and the freshly-made pasta dishes bring
a real sample of New York to the menu. Macaroni
cheese with crispy bacon? Surely thats impossible
to say no too!
Theres a selection of sharer plates to choose
from and a huge choice of sides, which includes
sweet potato fries and stuffed jalapenos.
During the week, from noon until 5pm, diners
can enjoy two courses from a selection for just
9.99, and on Tuesday two takeaway pizzas are
yours for just 12.
Theres a take-out menu (great for a working
lunch) and an avoidably incredible American-
themed dessert menu which includes such immense
options as key lime pie and a cookies and cream
stack.
Dining with little ones? The Junior Menu keeps
the American theme and offers even the fussiest of
younger diners a fine choice.
Bookings for Christmas are being taken now,
and bookings for evenings and weekends are highly
recommended.
Check out www.sawyersbarandgrill.com
for menus and more information, or call 01633
880741 for a reservation. Sawyers is open seven
days a week from 8.30am until 11pm. Its located
at Wales 1 Business Park, Magor NP26 3DG.
BUSINESS OF THE
MONTH
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Celebrating
30 Years
of Great Food
Christmas
Menus Available
FABULOUS, V AWARD WINNING,
HOME COOKED ITALIAN FOOD SERVED IN
OUR FAMOUSLY FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE
Early Bird Tuesday - Friday - 6.15pm - 7.30pm just 13.50 each
Christmas reservations now being taken
Open for lunchtime bookings during the festive period.
30 years of great food - its our birthday this month
Villa Dino
103 Chepstow Road,
Newport | NP19 8BY
01633 251267 www.villa-dino.co.uk
Come and visit us at
4 Shopping Centre, Thornbury Park, Rogerstone, NP10 9DP
01633 662 333 | 662 081
HOME OF
THE ORIGINAL
CHILLI CHIPS
CHI NESE TAKEAWAY OF THE YEAR
Tuck into a V Award Winning
take away this Autumn
Enjoy the BEST with the
Chinese Takeaway of the Year
CHINA TOWN
A family treat that
wont break the budget!
WHY NOT SPICE THINGS UP A LITTLE
THIS CHRISTMAS & NEW YEARS EVE
Relax with your loved ones and enjoy the
quality of our award-winning dishes, all
served by our attentive waiters.
Bookings respectfully advised.
View our menus at www.threemughals.co.uk
Stuck for a perfect Christmas gift?
Dinning gift vouchers are now available
Book now for Christmas & New Years Eve
Still some dates available Ofce celebrations our speciality
The 3 Mughals
Western Valley Road, Pye Corner,
Rogerstone, Newport
01633 894365 / 894375
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Let us take care of you at
HOTEL RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
CHRISTMAS LUNCH MENU
Three courses 19.95
STARTERS
Leek and potato soup (v) Chefs chicken liver pate with tomato chutney and toast
Whitebait with lemon and tartare sauce Sun-dried tomatoes, spring onion and goats cheese tart (v)
MAINS
Traditional roast turkey with all the trimmings Slow cooked lamb with crushed new potatoes and mint jus
Baked hake with prawns and capers Butternut squash risotto with pesto and truffle oil (v)
Loin of pork with apple and prunes, calvados cream
(All served with seasonal vegetables)
DESSERTS
Christmas pudding with brandy sauce Sticky toffee pudding with toffee sauce and clotted cream
Rice pudding with ginger and black pepper, ginger ice cream Lemon posset with raspberry coulis
CHRISTMAS DINNER MENU
Three courses 26.50
STARTERS
Butternut squash, red pepper and garlic soup (v) Tomato brioche with Parma ham and olives Tartlet of goats cheese,
spring onion and sun-dried tomatoes (v) Salt and pepper squid with chilli jam Chicken liver pate with toasted
brioche and tomato chutney
MAINS
Traditional roast turkey with all the trimmings Loin of pork with braised red cabbage, mash, cider and apple sauce
Baked salmon with grain mustard sauce Filo parcels with feta, tomatoes and mint, spicy tomato sauce (v)
Rump of lamb with wild mushrooms and Madeira, crushed new potatoes
(All served with seasonal vegetables)
DESSERTS
Christmas pudding with brandy sauce Peanut butter cheesecake with clotted cream
Sticky toffee pudding, vanilla ice-cream and toffee sauce Eton mess Selection of biscuits, celery and grapes
113 ALEXANDER ROAD, NEWPORT, NP20 2JG TEL. 01633 264266
To discuss your Christmas function contact us on
Still a few tables left for Christmas Day - Ring for details
Book now for our annual New Years Eve celebration. Ring for information.
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CHRISTMAS IS COMING! ITS THE MONTH
AFTER NEXT. HOW ORGANISED ARE YOU?
HAVE YOU BOOKED YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY?
HAVE YOU DECIDED WHAT YOURE DOING
CHRISTMAS DAY OR NEW YEARS EVE
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f not, why not read over these next two pages and take a look
at whats on offer in the south Wales area. Weve got it all
covered here, from the traditional to that something a little bit
different, with everything in between.
Enjoy!
THE 3 MUGHALS
Bored of turkey? Dreading seeing
more sprouts piled on your plate?
Why not celebrate Christmas at
The 3 Mughals this year and enjoy
a serving of something you love
instead?
Able to accommodate parties of
all sizes, and welcoming the whole
family seven days a week, The 3
Mughals offers a fantastic Christmas
meal alternative.
Thanks to the awesome service,
the well-stocked bar and the huge
range of dishes and sides on the
menu, theres something on offer for
everyone and a warm welcome is
guaranteed for all.
So why not spice up your
Christmas this year and book a
table at the multi-award-winning 3
Mughals?
Call 01633 894365 for a
reservation, or pop in The 3
Mughals is at 7 Western Valley Rd,
Rogerstone NP10 9DS. Visit www.
threemughals.co.uk for menus and
opening times.
BOOK NOW FOR CHRISTMAS...
THE OLD BARN INN
If its a lively, fun night youre
after this coming festive season,
why not book at table at The Old
Barn Inn where a full festive
welcome is guaranteed.
Owner Jackie loves a
celebration, which is why
Christmas at The Old Barn Inn is
super-special. Parties of any
size are welcome, with
the venue lending
itself beautifully to
a festive catch up
for two as well as
it does to a party
of 20.
Bookings are now
being taken, so why not
give The Old Barn a call
and see what dates are available
for you and your guests this
Christmas?
The Old Barn is located in
Llanmartin, near Newport. The
postcode for your sat nav is
NP18 2EB. Call 01633 413382
for information, or visit www.
theoldbarninn.com for menus.
THE USK VALE
The Usk Vale has it all going on
this Christmas from comedy to
panto to an awesome New Years
Eve knees-up and an outstanding
six-course Christmas Day lunch.
Offering the full package this
festive season, whether youre after
a great night out or a meal with
friends, The Usk Vale is the
place to go.
Why not take
the strain out of
Christmas Day and
book in for the
pubs six-course
feast? Offering
a selection of
choices, including
a traditional turkey
roast and a tasty
vegetarian option, bookings
are being snapped up quickly, so if
you fancy a cracker of a Christmas
meal this December 25th be sure to
book soon!
For a full list of The Usk
Vales goings on, check out
the pub on Facebook by
searching for The Usk Vale.
The pub is located at Pillmawr
Vale, Newport NP18 3QZ and
reservations can be made by
calling 01633 859362.
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CHEZ GIOVANNI
Why not celebrate Christmas in
the fabulous surroundings of one
of Newports longest-established
restaurants, Chez Giovanni.
Located in Clarence Place, Chez
Giovanni is already taking
bookings for its amazing
Christmas menu, with an
incredible early booking price
of 19.95 per person available
to those booking before October
31st.
Having won many V Awards, this is
one of the most popular eateries in the
city, with diners flocking from miles
around to enjoy the great traditional and
modern Italian cuisine on offer.
With a choice of five starters, four
mains and three desserts, who can resist
this spectacular Christmas offering? For
tables of less than ten the full a la carte
menu will be available over the festive
period as well as the Christmas menu.
Why not book your table? Call
01633 259003 for a table or to make
your Christmas reservation.
THE STUFFED
DORMOUSE
Why not book a table at The Stuffed
Dormouse this Christmas and enjoy a
tasty festive treat for just 15 per person.
Thats right, for just 15 diners can
enjoy a starter and a main, or a main and
dessert from the great festive menu for
which bookings are now being taken.
On Christmas Day, The Stuffed
Dormouse is offering an exquisite
meal for just 49.95 per person. With
a choice of starters and mains, such as
saddle of Welsh lamb with pistachio and
cranberry stuffing in a Madera reduction
or the whole baked sea bass in a garlic
and thyme butter, this Christmas Day
meal is just the ticket if you dont fancy
spending the day tied to the cooker.
Visit thestuffeddormouse.com/
christmas-menus for Christmas
menus and booking information.
THE WATERLOO
HOTEL AND BISTRO
As one of Newports favourite eateries,
Bob and the team at The Waterloo are
already taking bookings for the festive
season, with three courses priced at just
19.95 for lunch and 26.50 for dinner.
Offering a wide selection of starters
and mains that showcase the bistros
culinary expertise, whether you fancy
something traditional or something a
million miles away from turkey, the
menu caters for everyone.
There are still reservations
available for Christmas Day, too
why not call for information?
01633 264266 for bookings and
information.
CURRY LOUNGE
Theres a new Indian restaurant which
is the talk of the town and Christmas
bookings are being snapped up fast!
Located in Cwmbran, The Curry
Lounge offers something a little
different to the big-brand bland
names, offering authentic Indian
home cooking the perfect
alternative to turkey and tinsel,
if you fancy it.
Why not call and book a
table for your festive knees-up
this year? For menus, call 01633
867426. The Curry Lounge is open
seven days a week.
THE MAES MANOR
Why not celebrate Christmas in
manor-house surroundings and book a
celebration at The Maes Manor Hotel.
The Christmas programme is
extensive and exciting offering
everything from disco party nights, to
cabaret nights, winter buffet parties and
everything in between.
Why spend New Years Eve at
The Maes Manor and enjoy a night of
revelry and fun? The night will include a
lavish gala buffet, dessert buffet, punch,
tea and coffee as well as fireworks and a
glass of Champagne at midnight.
Visit www.maesmanor.com for
information.
THE INN AT
PENALLT
The Inn At Penallt has an incredible
offer this Christmas, with an
outstanding Christmas party menu
and something very special planned
for New Years Eve.
In the run up to the festive
season, the inn is offering a lovely
Christmas menu which includes a
wide selection of dishes for each
course; all made using the finest
locally-sourced produce and a
selection of in-house prepared
ingredients.
Priced at just 24.95 for three
courses, this is the ideal opportunity
to enjoy some of the finest food in
the area this festive season.
To see the New Year in, The Inn
will be hosting a special eight-
course taster evening on December
31st. The eight courses feature a
selection of favourite dishes from
2014 what a way to see in 2015.
The meal is 44.95 per person, with
wine at 17.50 as an optional extra.
Visit www.theinnatpenallt.
co.uk for full menus and
information.
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MEAL
EARLY BOOKING PRICE
19.95
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*Must be booked before end of October
Starters
Garlic Mushrooms
Prawn Cocktail
Minestrone Soup
Deep Fried Brie
or Penne Salmone
Choose from:
Main Courses
Traditional British Turkey
Shank of Lamb
Poached Salmon Princess
or Vegetarian Option
Choose from:
Desserts
Cheesecake
Crme Brle
or Ice Cream
Choose from:
Tables of ten persons or less may still
order off the la carte menu
01633 259 003
52 Clarence Place, Newport, NP19 0AH
THERES A NEW INDIAN
RESTAURANT WHICH IS
THE TALK OF SOUTHEAST
WALES, OFFERING
SOMETHING A LITTLE
DIFFERENT TO THE
BLAND BRAND NAMES,
WITH HOME-STYLE
INDIAN COOKING.
IGNITE YOUR TASTE
BUDS THIS AUTUMN
AND FESTIVE PERIOD.
CHRISTMAS
BOOKINGS
NOW BEING
TAKEN
3 COURSE LUNCH SPECIAL
JUST 6.95PP FROM 12-2.30 EVERY DAY
(EXCLUDING FRIDAY LUNCHTIME)
EVENING HAPPY HOUR
3 COURSE MEAL JUST 7.95PP
BOOKING ADVISED TO AVOID
DISAPPOINTMENT
17-22 THE PARADE UPPER FLOOR, GWENT
SQUARE, CWMBRAN, GWENT NP44 1PB
TELEPHONE: 01633 867426
OR 07931 180395
OPEN MON - SUN 12 - 2.30 LUNCHTIME
(EXCLUDING FRIDAYS) OPEN 5.30 - 11 EVERYDAY
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F
rancescos Cucina Italiana is Sicilian family-run
business located in the heart of Risca, serving
traditional and authentic Italian cuisine.
Owner Francesco Bill is the head chef with his
son Stefano, the pizza chef who has over ten years
experience in creating their signature
pizzas.
All pizzas and pastas
are freshly prepared and
cooked to order. Only the
very best ingredients to
create delicious meals using
recipes passed on through the
generations.
Food is our passion and like any
Italian family we love sharing our food and our
passions with others. said owner Francesco.
Since opening in January we have had great
success, with the wonderful people of Risca
commenting on how great our food is! We welcome
one and all to come and try our amazing home cooked
food, we guarantee that youll love our flavours and
definitely come back for more!
Francescos menu is full of wonderful authentic
Italian dishes, such as Gamberoni Allaglio, Pasta
Arrabbiata, Cotoletta Milanese and of course, their
speciality homemade pizzas and calzone.
Diners can take advantage of the
great lunch time meal deal, and
choose three courses for only
9.95, add 3 if you choose to
have steak or a fish dish.
Francescos also offers a
takeaway service and can also
deliver with orders over 10; they
deliver as far as Abercarn and Rogerstone.
Visit the website at www.francescos-risca.co.uk to see
the full menus.
Francescos marvellous Christmas menu will be
served from November 24th until Christmas Eve, and
is priced at 23.50 for three courses.
Theres a varied choice of antipasti, primi
piatti, pizza and dolce to choose from, including an
exclusive Christmas pizza and Francesco speciality
dishes.
This fantastic menu is available during lunch
and evening service, and booking is recommended.
Theres also great Christmas drink offers to
accompany your festive meal where you can get three
house bottles of red or white wine for 26.99, or five
bottles of Peroni or Birra Messina for 12.50.
Avoid disappointment and book your
Christmas party today at Francescos, secure a
place by calling 01633 614400.
The restaurant is open for lunch from 12 until
2pm Monday to Saturday, and in the evenings
from 6pm until 9.30pm, takeaway is available until
11pm.
Francescos Cucina Italiana Restaurant and
Takeaway is located at 32 Tregedar Street, Risca
NP11 6BU.
CHRISTMAS VENUE OF THE MONTH
FRANCESCOS CUCINA ITALIANA
RESTAURANT AND TAKEAWAY
New for this year, during the lead up to Christmas Voice will be telling you about the best restaurants
to book your festive party at, and this month that restaurant is the incredible Francescos.
The ofcial start
to Christmas!
Our Christmas
2014 Menus
Book early to avoid disappointment
GALA FESTIVE
DINNER DANCE
Join us for a Gala Christmas dinner
dance on 5th and 6th December and
19th and 20th December. Menu available
online or ring for details.
Starters
Chefs homemade soup of
the day
served with warm french
toast
Mushrooms, baked with
stilton and port
served in a pastry case with
mixed leaf salad (v)
Grilled goats cheese and
walnut salad
with a raspberry vinaigrette
(V)
Smoked salmon terrine
served with salad and a
lemon dill mayonnaise
Spanish style chorizo
with red onions, peppers and
paprika, served with french
toast
Mains
Roast fresh local turkey
served with a bacon roll,
chipolatas and stufng balls
Grilled sirloin steak
served with mushrooms, vine
tomatoes, and chefs pepper
sauce
Poached supreme of salmon
served with a prawn and
white wine sauce
Supreme of chicken
stuffed with cheese and leeks,
wrapped in bacon
Slow roasted lamb shank
in a rosemary and redcurrent
sauce served on a bed of
mustard mash
Brie, cranberry and
mushroom wellington (v)
All main courses are
accompanied by a selection
of fresh vegetables, roast and
new potatoes (chips optional)
Desserts
Selection of sweets and
pastries served with fresh
cream or dairy ice cream.
Traditional Christmas
pudding served with brandy
sauce. British and continental
cheese board with biscuits
THREE
COURSES
JUST
24.95
CHRISTMAS LUNCH MENU
CHRISTMAS EVENING MENU
Available Monday - Saturdays 12 - 2.30pm
2 or 3 courses with choice of starters, mains and desserts
2 COURSES 14.95
3 COURSES 18.95
View our menus online
CELEBRATE IN STYLE
Why not stay overnight after your ofce party in our
boutique hotel?
60 PER ROOM
Including full Welsh breakfast
(Please note this offer is only available to Christmas party guests)
FOLLOW US ON
JUST
27.95
Llanmartin, Newport, NP18 2ED
TEL. 01633 413382
www.theoldbarninn.com
email. info@theoldbarninn.com
Please quote FB2 when booking
CHRISTMAS 2014
MAES MANOR HOTEL
Christmas
Cabaret Nights
Only 39pp
For the ultimate party, get together with friends and colleagues and
join other groups at one of our Christmas Cabaret Nights with live
entertainment and our resident DJ!
Three course festive dinner, live entertainment, DJ & dancing to 1am
awaits, to help you celebrate 2014 in style.
Thursday 4th December - Comedian & Olly Murs Tribute
Sunday 7th December - Rewind to the 80s & Anastacia Tribute
Thursday 11th - Comedian & Tina Turner tribute
Thursday 18th December - Comedian & Tina Turner tribute
Sunday 21st December - Comedian & Katy Perry tribute
Winter Buffet Parties - 35
Perfect for those wanting to enjoy a more informal evening
with plenty of time for dancing and celebrating!
Winter buffet dinner featuring hog roast, DJ & dancing until
1am awaits, to help you celebrate Christmas 2014 in style.
Maes Manor Hotel
Maesrudded Lane, Blackwood, NP12 0AG
01495 220011 maesmanor.com
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CWTCH UP AT OUR ROUND UP OF
COSY COUNTRY INNS, PUBS AND
RESTAURANTS SERVING COMFORT
FOOD CLASSICS THIS AUTUMN

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ocated high in the Monmouthshire
hills, this award-winning, highly
acclaimed pub and eatery has an
astoundingly wonderful selection of
menus this autumn, each with a firm
emphasis on local produce.
Why not join The Inn on
Halloween for the autumn tasting
menu? A seven-course meal, with
optional wine for each course, it gives
a real taste of the great food offered
at The Inn and the excellent local
produce.
Highlights on the menu include
marrow bone and truffle dumplings
with Welsh beef filet lardon and the
Monmouthshire duck cooked three
ways (seared pink breast, confit leg
and faggot). The Tasting Menu is
45 per person, with optional wine at
17.50. Booking is essential.
Looking ahead to the festive
season, and The Inn at Penallt has a
spectacular menu lined up which is
full of traditional and modern dishes.
Priced at just 19.95 for two courses,
and 24.95 for three courses, the
Christmas period is the perfect time to
enjoy The Inns excellent offerings at a
first-class price.
Why not visit www.theinnatpenallt.
co.uk to view all of the menus,
including the a la carte menu which is
served right throughout the week.
Call 01600 772765 for a
reservation, or email enquiries@
theinnatpenallt.co.uk for
information.
The Inn at Penallt is located in
Penallt, Monmouthshire NP25 4SE.
What better way to enjoy the glorious colours of
the Monmouthshire autumn than by booking a
table at The Inn at Penallt?
The Inn at Penallt
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ENJOY AUTHENTIC
CHINESE FOOD
Made using traditional recipes handed down through
generations of the Leung family. Dine on fantastic Chinese food
in our spacious restaurant or take out and enjoy at home.
BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS
PARTY, SPECIAL OCCASION
OR CORPORATE EVENT TODAY!
China
Garden
Tel. 01633 262071
40 Cardiff Road,
Newport, NP20 2ED
OPEN FROM 11AM TO 3PM
AND 6PM TO 10.30PM
WEDNESDAY TO SATURDAY
TAKEAWAYS NOW AVAILABLE
Monday to Wednesday and Friday
Lunch times from 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Tray meal deals start from just 3.50
W
hy not head along to
this welcoming pub on
October 30th to enjoy live
music with Daniel Cadogan? This
fantastic night of entertainment
is one of the pubs many charity
fundraising evenings that run
throughout the year.
Looking ahead to Christmas,
why not book a table at The
Commercial and enjoy superb
food, at excellent value-for-
money-prices in a warm,
welcoming atmosphere.
From 24th November to 19th
December The Commercial will
be serving a delicious three-course
lunch, priced at just 15.45 for
adults and 10.45 for a childs
sized portion. Early booking is
essential for this spectacular offer,
which will be served between
11am and 8.45pm Monday to
Friday. Sunday lunch will be
served as normal throughout the
festive period, each week from
noon until 3pm
To really kick Christmas off,
Santa will be visiting the pub on
December 7th for Sunday lunch.
There are limited places available
with every child booking a
Sunday lunch receiving a gift.
Love the rugby? The
Commercial will be showing all of
the Wales autumn internationals,
as well as much more sporting
action, from Sky Sports HD, BT
Sport, ESPN, Racing UK and
Eurosport. This pub really is the
home of live sport. And dont
forget - November will see The
Commercial host a Gwent Real
Ale Festival Weekend, with all the
best beers from Gwent breweries.
Follow the pub on Twitter
and Facebook for information
about upcoming events, or pop
in The Commercial is located
on Commercial Street, Risca
NP11 6BA. Call 01633 612608
to make a reservation.
This winter, the award-winning
Commercial Inn has lots on and
everyones welcome to join in the fun!
The Commercial Inn
Comfy Classics
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Comfy Classics
The Rock and Fountain
There are lots of new dishes for you to try at
The Rock and Fountain this October
I
ncluding the extremely popular starter
homemade chilli duck balls with hot salsa
sauce, and the delicious homemade beef
stroganoff served with fresh boiled rice.
Both of these culinary delights are available
on The Rock and Fountains two courses for
10 menu.
Not only is amazing food available at
The Rock and Fountain, theres also great
entertainment to be enjoyed as well. This
Halloween diners are invited to dress up and
get into the spirit of things (on Friday October
31st) with a special spooky themed menu.
Set a date in your diary for Thursday
November 20th, when owners Gareth and
Heather will be holding a special wine tasting
event Beaujolais Nouveau Day. From
1pm onwards there will be a wide variety
of delectable wines available to try, with
complimentary hors doeuvres and glass of
wine on arrival. This grand occasion is by invite
only with spaces exclusively limited. Secure a
place today by getting an invitation from behind
the bar.
If youre planning a Christmas party, look
no further than The Rock and Fountain as there
are some fantastic festive menus to choose
from.
The Christmas Festive menu will be served
from December 1st until Christmas Eve, and
is set at the incredible price of 10 for two
courses, with a supplement of 3 if you choose
to have steak. It will be available during lunch
and evening service, by booking appointment
only.
Pay the Rock and Fountain a visit this
October and cosy up next to a real log fire to
enjoy some of the finest homemade cooking for
miles around.
The Rock and Fountain restaurant and
village inn is open daily from noon until 11pm.
Food is served from noon until 3pm, and then
from 6pm to 9.30pm Tuesday to Thursday, and
from noon until 10pm Friday and Saturday.
Sunday lunch is served from noon until 4pm,
with the regular menu being served afterwards
until 9pm.
This wonderful country pub and restaurant
is located on Llanvaches Road, Penhow NP26
3AD.
For more information about upcoming
events, call 01633 400297. You can also
find the pub on Facebook by searching for
RockAndFountainPenhow.
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Comfy Classics
The Darran has a great selection of comfort food
available from its superb value-for-money- menu
to warm the cockles this autumn
The Darran
W
hy not try the popular
homemade pie of the day for
just 8.50? Its made from
scratch each and every morning by
manager Sarah.
Other new dishes include beef stew,
Welsh pork sausages with mash and
gravy and faggots wrapped in bacon!
Children can sample some great
comfort food from The Darrans
fantastic kids menu, where all main
meals are just 3.49! Youngsters can
enjoy options such as a third of a rack
of ribs, sausages and mash, homemade
lasagne and cod croquettes.
On Halloween customers are
welcome to dine in fancy dress and
enjoy a ghostly-themed menu. Keep an
eye on The Darrans Facebook page for
more information.
If youre planning a Christmas
party this year why not check out The
Darrans great menus? The Christmas
Fayre menu will be available from
December 1st right up until Christmas
Eve, and is priced at 17.95 for three
courses. There is also a childrens
version priced at 8.95.
On Christmas Day, The Darran will
be serving a three course traditional
Christmas dinner priced at 44.95
per adult, and 19.95 for children. It
includes the classic option of roast
turkey served with all the trimmings,
pigs in blankets, sage and onion
stuffing and gravy.
The Darran can be found on St
Mary Street, Risca NP11 6GU. To
book a table at The Darran and
for more information about the
Christmas menus, call
01633 612 414.
You can also join The Darrans
Facebook page to see whats
happening throughout the festive
season and benefit from great meal
deal saving vouchers.
N
ew dishes to include free-range
pork belly with Italian beans,
chorizo, courgette mash and red
wine sauce (pictured) for 14.95, a
garlic and thyme infused rump of lamb
with a warm potato, broad bean and
garden pea salad for 14.95 and the
peppered, roasted Barbary duck breast
with pickled red cabbage, butternut
squash pure and game chips for
16.95.
Looking for somewhere to have
lunch? Why not take advantage of the
great lunch time classics menu, where
you can choose an appetiser or dessert
and a main for 10.95. Theres lots of
great new autumn dishes on this menu
to try.
A firm favourite with locals and
regulars is The New Courts spectacular
Sunday lunch, which is served from
noon until 4pm every week. Not only
can diners enjoy a beautiful Sunday
roast, but its accompanied by the
musical talents of Sarah Campbell-
Horner or Bluesy Susie.
The Christmas menu is available
priced at 19.95 for two courses, and
24.95 for three. Like its sister pub and
restaurant, The Bell Inn of Caerleon,
The New Court will be serving a
spectacular seven-course meal on
Christmas Day, priced at 78 per adult
and 40 per child.
To make a table reservation for
any day of the week you can call
01291 671319. You can also follow
The New Court on Twitter and
Facebook. For more information
about the autumn and Christmas
menus, visit the website at www.
thenewcourthotel.co.uk
The New Court Hotel is located at
62 Maryport Street, Usk NP15 1AD
and is open daily from noon until
11pm.
As the seasons change so do the menus at The
New Court Hotel, and this years autumn menu
sets out to be the most spectacular yet!
The New Court Hotel
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Comfy Classics
A warm and friendly welcome awaits
everyone at The Goytre Arms, where
traditional home-cooking, using the
nest locally-sourced ingredients is the
speciality of the house.
The Goytre Arms
T
he superb restaurant offers a wondrous menu
of home-cooked pub favourites and more
exotic dishes from the specials board, all at
exceptional value-for-money.
Great comfort food for you to try this October
includes a choice of delicious homemade pies,
succulent steaks, mouth-watering burgers, and a
variety of satisfying Sunday roasts.
Must try dishes from the specials board are
theThai green curry and the chicken breast and
chorizo sausage salad. Both are guaranteed to
warm you up during the colder winter months.
All food at the Goytre Arms, wherever
possible, is sourced from within a half mile radius
of the pub, with seasonal fresh vegetables coming
from local farmers, and meat supplied by Doug
Willis Butchers of Cwmbran.
Food is served from noon until 9pm seven
days a week, with Sunday lunch available from
noon until 4pm. The regular menu and specials
boards are available until 9pm on Sundays.
Theres always great selection of delicious
roasts to choose from including lamb, chicken
and beef. Vegetarian options are also available, as
are childrens sized Sunday lunch portions, which
are priced at 5.95.
Booking is essential for Sunday lunch as The
Goytre Arms is extremely popular. Spend some
quality time with the family this Sunday with a
scrumptious home cooked roast, and enjoy two
courses for just 10.95.
Owner Richard and his friendly staff invite
you to spend Christmas at The Goytre Arms
this year, and enjoy the fabulous Christmas
Fayre menu which will be served from Monday
December 1st, every lunchtime, priced at 12.95
for two courses. This great menu is also available
every evening from 6pm onwards, and is priced
at 19.95 for three courses. Reservations are
required.
Not only does The Goytre Arms have
an excellent reputation for serving delicious
homemade food, this classic country pub also
has great nightly entertainment too, with this
years Halloween celebrations set to be an extra
spectacular event.
People are invited to dress up as ghouls,
witches and monsters to join in with the spooky
fun. Children can enjoy a sensational fireworks
display, with The Humbuckers (covers band)
playing hits from the 60s and 70s from 9.30pm
onwards.
Pay this wonderful country pub a visit this
October and sample some fine homemade
cooking - the homemade chips are and especially
tasty treat!
The Goytre Arms is located on Star Road,
Penperlleni, Pontypool, Monmouthshire NP44
0AH.
Call 01873 880376 to book a table. You can
also join the pubs Facebook page to keep up-
to-date with the latest news and events.
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Comfy Classics
The beautiful Castle Inn of Caldicot is more
than 300 years old. Boasting a cosy real log
re, it makes for the perfect setting to enjoy
a delicious homemade meal.
The Castle Inn
T
he superb restaurant offers
a wondrous choice of
wholesome comfort food for
you to enjoy this autumn. Its full
of delicious locally-sourced fayre.
Popular dishes on the menu
include the fabulous homemade
pies priced at 5.95, which are
made fresh from scratch every day,
another firm favourite with the
regulars is lambs liver and onions
with mash and vegetable gravy for
8.65.
Senior citizens can enjoy a great
lunch time deal Tuesday to Friday
from noon until 2.30pm, with two
courses for 7.50, or three courses
for 8.95.
Theres also a great new early
bird menu available, where diner
you can enjoy two courses for
11.50, and three courses for
13.95.
Pictured is the Castle Inns
lobster thermidor which is
available from the sensational 24-
hour special request menu, which
also includes such culinary delights
as Chateaubriand, chicken or beef
wellington, and also a roast rack of
lamb for two.
Christmas at The Castle Inn
is always a special occasion, and
this year is set to be no different,
as the ostentatious festive menu is
guaranteed to be unforgettable.
To celebrate Christmas the
Castle has three amazing menus,
all of which will run from 2nd of
December up until Tuesday 23rd.
Theres the lunch time three-
course Christmas party menu at
T
his hidden gem offers a spectacular menu
filled with homemade culinary delights at
any time of the day.
Lunch starts at noon when diners can enjoy
a great choice of comfort food classics such as
homemade soups and quiche, local gammon
with egg and pineapple, Morriss own sirloin
steak and chips, as well as a selection of pies
including the homemade steak and ale pie and
the family-recipe cottage pie.
Bread is freshly baked every day and the
cakes are all homemade. Offering an extensive
range of hot and cold drinks, light snacks
and home cooked lunches with a different
special everyday of the week, Sundays sees
this welcoming spot serve a great traditional
Sunday roast using meats reared locally or
right on the doorstep on the Morriss own farm.
With the festive season approaching are
also serving a festive two-course Christmas
luncheon will be served on selected dates
throughout December, priced at 13.99. Call
now for more details about this fantastic menu
and to book a table for December.
On December 13th and 14th Usk Garden
Centre will be holding its annual Christmas
Charity Weekend, which will feature lots of
fun activities for the whole family to enjoy
including Father Christmas in his workshop,
face painting, games, Christmas carols and
steam train rides.
Its free entry to this event and everyone
is more than welcome to come along. Donate
at least 1 to any of the Usk Garden Centres
charities and receive a glass of mulled wine
and a mince pie, so pop along and help to give
to these very worthy causes this December.
Visit the Morriss caf and restaurant
at The Usk Garden Centre this autumn
and winter for great gifts and a tasty bite
to eat. The Usk Garden Centre is located
at Llanbadoc, Usk, Monmouthshire
NP15 1TG. For more information call
01291 673603 or visit the website at www.
uskgardencentre.co.uk
Nestled away in a corner of the wonderful Usk Garden
Centre is the fabulous Morriss Caf and Restaurant.
Usk Garden Centre
16.95, the evening three course.
Christmas party menu at 24.95,
and senior citizens can grab a
great deal with the special lunch
time two-course Christmas menu
which is available Monday to
Friday from noon to 3pm priced at
10.95. Booking is essential for the
Christmas menus.
Treat the family this October by
booking a table at the wonderful
Castle Inn, located at 64 Church
Road, Caldicot. NP26 4HW.
For all booking enquiries and
for more information about the
Christmas menus, call 01291 420
509. Visit the website at
www.thecastleinncaldicot.com
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If youre looking to treat yourself to some of the nest
comfort food for miles around, then make your way
to the multi award-winning Bell Inn, Caerleon
The Bell Inn
T
he majority of produce in the kitchen
is sourced locally and it is used to
create a fine menu which ranges from
sumptuous starters to delicious mains and
pudds. All meals are freshly prepared on
the premises and offer excellent value for
money.
The Rose Inn is renowned for its
sublime specials board, which has plenty
of options to choose from which frequently
change.
Comfort food such as homemade pies,
casseroles, stews and steaks fill the board.
Dont forget, there is also a selection of
homemade curries to choose from, priced
at 9.95.
Pictured is the head chefs signature
dish of braised ox cheek with champ mash
potato. This melt-in-your-mouth dish is just
10.95.
Why not treat the family to a glorious
homemade Sunday lunch at The Rose Inn
this weekend? Roast options include tender
topside of beef, Welsh lamb, pork and Usk
Vale turkey.
All roasts come served with fresh
vegetables, roast and boiled potatoes and
homemade gravy made from the succulent
juices from the roasts.
Sunday lunch is priced at 9.95, with
the option to have starters and desserts.
Booking is essential.
Owners Gary and Sarah have finalised
the spectacular three-course Christmas fayre
menu, which is priced at 25.95 per person.
This festive feast will be available from
December 2nd, Tuesday to Saturday in the
evenings only. Larger parties are available
during lunch service upon request.
The Rose Inn will open for drinks on
Christmas Day, and food service will return
to normal on Boxing Day.
The Rose Inn is located at South Row,
Redwick NP26 3DU. Booking is essential
for Christmas, give them a call today on
01633 880501 for your reservation.
As well as being one of the most beautiful pubs
in south east Wales, The Rose Inn at Redwick has
an excellent reputation for serving up some of the
best home-cooked pub grub around
The Rose Inn
T
he Bells superb autumn menus are
full of delicious and mouth-watering
dishes to satisfy even the fussiest of
diners.
A popular dish on the menu is the
wonderful smoked haddock risotto with
buttered baby spinach and a poached
hens egg.
This beautifully-presented and
scrumptious meal is available for just
9.95, and as part of The Bells lunch time
classics menu, where diners can enjoy
two courses for 10.95 between noon and
2.30pm.
Other popular comfort foods on the
evening menu include honey-glazed duck
breast with pommes anna, sauted green
beans, pea puree and a merlot jus for
16.95, or if youre vegetarian why not
try the spectacular grilled halloumi and
vegetable salad for just 9.95?
Sunday at The Bell Inn offers a
delicious three-course traditional roast,
with a menu which features something
different every week.
With a wide variety of appetisers,
mains and desserts to choose from theres
always something new and exciting on
the menu to tantalise your taste buds.
Why not book your Christmas party
at The Bell this year? The festive menu
is priced at 19.95 for two courses, and
24.95 for three courses.
The festive menu will be served
throughout December, with The Bell also
open on Christmas Day when a special
seven course banquet will be served.
Priced at 78 per person (40 for children
under the age of ten), reservations are
being snapped up quickly.
The Bell Inn is located on Bulmore
Road, Caerleon NP18 1QQ. To make
a table reservation or to book your
Christmas party, call 01633 420 613.
Why not visit the website at www.
thebellatcaerleon.co.uk to see the
Christmas menus in full?
Comfy Classics
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THE COACH AND HORSES
T
he kitchen is run by executive chef Adam OShea,
along with head chef Chris Uden. Both are very
passionate cooks, each having their own unique and
signature style.
Autumn is my favourite season for cooking, Adam
told us. All the root vegetables are back in season they
are always great for roasting, plus there are lots more
gamey meats readily available, perfect for making pies
and casseroles. Venison is a particular favourite of mine.
One of the most popular dishes last year was our trio
of pork, which is back on the menu for this year too, along
with more meat trios, including game, beef and lamb.
Adam and Chris have created a whole host of
wonderful comfort foods to warm the cockles this
October.
Dishes on The Coach and Horses autumn menu
include chicken breast stuffed with sundried tomatoes and
fresh olives, served with dauphinois potatoes with a herb
oil, for 11.95; chump of lamb with potato fondant, rustic
ratatouille and vegetable crisps for 12.95; and an epic
16oz handmade beef burger served with lots of hand cut
chips and freshly made onion rings for 11.95. Theres
also a choice of extra toppings to choose from at just 50p
extra.
As well as fantastic new menu choices, the pub now
serves a superb money-saving meal deal which offers two
courses for just 10. This special set menu is available
every lunchtime from noon until 2pm, and from 6pm to
7pm in the evening from Monday to Thursday. Dishes on
this menu include 5oz gammon, homemade lasagne, and
fresh scampi.
Sunday lunch is extremely popular at The Coach and
Horses and is served in two sittings, one at noon and the
second at 2pm. Each course is individually priced, starting
at 8.95 for one course and 14.95 for three. There is also
smaller portion available at 4.95 for younger diners.
Booking is advised for Sunday lunch as the restaurant fills
very quickly.
The Coach and Horses Christmas Fayre menu is now
available for booking, and will be served from December
1st up until Christmas Eve.
For more details about the Christmas menus and to
book a table call 01291 420352
The Coach and Horses is located at Caerwent,
Monmouthshire NP26 5AX.
Visit www.caerwent-coachandhorses.co.uk for
more information about up and coming events and
any other enquiries.
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ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR
DISHES LAST YEAR WAS OUR
TRIO OF PORK, WHICH IS BACK
ON THE MENU FOR THIS YEAR,
ALONG WITH MORE MEAT
TRIOS, INCLUDING GAME, BEEF
AND LAMB.
Voices Eatery of the Month is the fantastic Coach and Horses, Caerwent,
which is renowned for its excellent choice of seasonal dishes and incredible
specials, with a rm favourite being the homemade pies
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Snow White and
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Halloween scariness, panto,
concerts and loads more
ST DAVIDS HALL
International
Concert Series
2014
December 10 - 31
Dick Whittington
THE RIVERFRONT
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Following the record-breaking
production of Peter Pan,Swansea
Grand Theatre will,this Christmas,
host the truly wicked pantomime
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
welcoming John Partridge to
Swansea as the handsome Prince.
Television soap-star and musical
theatre sensation John Partridge is
a household name having played
Christian Clarke in EastEnders
since 2007.
Jonathan Kiley,executive
producer of Snow White and
the Seven Dwarfs said:Were
delighted that John,one of the
countrys finest entertainers will
lead the cast in this truly wicked
pantomime adventure.Audiences
can look forward to an unmissable
production packed with an
abundance of comedy,sensational
musical numbers together with
fabulous sets and costumes.This is
pantomime at its very best!
Snow White and the Seven
Dwarfs runs from Friday 12
December 2014 to Sunday 11
January 2015.Tickets start from as
little as 11.50,with concessions
and generous group discounts,
which can be purchased on 01792
475715 or online at
www.swanseagrand.co.uk
Dec 12 - Jan 11
From great romantic
masterpieces by
international orchestras,
rapt spiritual choral
classics to the sharp
scintillating sounds of
early and contemporary
music, there are few better
places to enjoy the thrill
of a live concert than St
Davids Hall The national
concert hall of Wales.
Highlights include
Polish Passion with
the renowned Warsaw
Philharmonic Orchestra
and Cool Reich Classics
performed by Colin
Currie Percussion.
Tickets are available
online at www.
stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk
or at the box office on
029 2087 8444.
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DOLMAN THEATRE
Dead Funny
October 15 - 18
Newport Playgoers present a
play that asks: what is funny?
Eleanor is out of step with her
husbands Dead Funny Society
and its small membership.
Unlike them, she fails to see the
funny side of their great heroes
such as Benny Hill. One thing
is clear, just as comedy and
tragedy are closely intertwined,
so comedy and sex are also
regular bedfellows.
Dead Funny is at the Dolman
Theatre from Wednesday 15th
Saturday 18th October at
7.15 pm, with an extra matinee
performance on the Saturday at
2.30 pm. To book tickets call
01633 263670 or visit
www.dolmantheatre.co.uk.
Last October Tin Shed Theatre Co.
brought Newport The Ritual. People
who went to it took to Twitter and
claimed it to be the most horrifying
thing theyd ever seen, one reviewer
called it utterly terrifying.
This October theyre back with
Leviticus and promise it will be
even more unsettling; Tin Shed are
pushing the boundaries of immersive
performance and horror theatre even
further than before.
Leviticus, which is being directed
by Tin Sheds Antonio Rimola, invites
only four audience members at a time
into an as-of-yet undisclosed location.
This lucky (or unlucky) four will then
be asked to take part in an act of
purity and evil.
Theyre not giving a lot away
right now, but judging by last years
Halloween performance its sure to be
an experience youll never forget.
Leviticus will run from October
28th to November 2nd at times from
6.30pm to 11pm. Each performance
lasts around 35 minutes and booking
in advance is essential as tickets
are limited. Tickets are 10, 9 for
concessions and 8 for bulk bookings
of four. Call 01633 656757 for yours.
Leviticus
Oct 28 - Nov 2
2
Witty jokes, a sparkling
script, memorable songs,
fabulous acting and
audience participation, it
can only mean one thing
its Riverfront panto time!
In association with Hiss
and Boo, The Riverfront
bring you all the delights
and the dare devil antics
of one very special
Tommy the Cat (Emma
Goodwin) and his master,
Dick Whittington (Gareth
Tempest). Also starring
Elin Llywd, Mike Onslow,
Lee Mengo (the finest
dame in panto land)
and Richard Elis, this
panto promises plenty
of madness. Call 01633
656757 for tickets.
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THEATRE CO
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NEWPORT OPERATIC SOCIETY
Proudly present
CHESS THE MUSICAL
7.15pm Wednesday 19th to
Saturday 22nd November 2014
at
The Dolman Theatre
4-8 Kingsway, Newport
Tickets on sale now at
www.dolmantheatre.co.uk
The Original
Abba
Musical
Dont miss the chance to
see this rarely performed,
outstanding Modern Musical
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Dead Funny is a tragic-comedy
about impotence, sex therapy
and the English sense of humour.
Set in the early 90s, the play
centres on a group of hero-
worshipping neighbours, fixated
on British comedians of the variety
theatre. The dwindling members of
the Dead Funny Society prepare a
wake for Benny Hill. From this unlikely
premise springs a play written
unashamedly for adults and asking the
age-old question: what is funny?
Eleanor, the frustrated wife, is out
of step with her husbands Dead Funny
Society and its small membership.
Unlike them, she fails to see the funny
side of their great heroes. She finds
Benny Hill tasteless, sexist and not in
the least humorous. It is impossible to
agree on what is funny, but one thing is
clear just as comedy and tragedy are
closely intertwined, so comedy and
sex are also regular bedfellows.
1 Eleanor (Nicky Davies) and Richard
(Simon Hurley) are shocked when they
watch a video about how to improve
their sex life
2 Lisa (Ros Jones-Griffiths) is
unimpressed with Richards (Simon
Hurley) love-making
3 Brian (Chris Edmunds) is enthralled
by Lisas (Ros Jones-Griffiths) tales of
her supernatural experiences
4 Lisa (Ros Jones-Griffiths) tries to get
the attention of husband Nick (Luke
Bowkett)
5 The Dead Funny Society do a
Morecambe and Wise routine
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Newport Playgoers at the Dolman
The death of Benny Hill provides the impetus for
this months offering from Newport Playgoers
DEAD FUNNY LIVES
UP TO ITS NAME
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Dead Funny is at the Dolman Theatre
from Wednesday 15th Saturday 18th
October at 7.15 pm, with an extra matinee
performance on the Saturday at 2.30 pm.
To book tickets call 01633 263670 or visit
www.dolmantheatre.co.uk.
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PHIL MANSELL
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Tickets Price: 12 each or 4 for 40
Wednesday 17th Dec to Friday 19th Dec 2014 7.15pm
Saturday 20th Dec 5pm
Sunday 21st Dec 2pm
Present
Book, Music and Lyrics by Meredith Willson
Based on the 20th Century Fox Picture
Story by Valentine Davies Screen Play by George Seaton
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with JOSEF WEINBERGERLIMITED on behalf of
MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL of NEW YORK
Expect a Miracle this Christmas
www.newventureplayers.co.uk
www.dolmantheatre.co.uk
or call 07766 310839

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WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER WEDNESDAY 31 DECEMBER
TICKETS 6 - 15
PANTO AT BLACKWOOD
MINERS INSTITUTE
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For its 2014 Christmas pantomime Blackwood
Miners Institute will be presenting Rainbow Valley
Productions adaptation of the enchanting fairy tale
Cinderella. It runs from Wednesday 10 Wednesday 31
December.
With a multi-talented cast led by Wales number one
comedian and BBC Wales broadcaster Owen Money, you
can guarantee that the show will be packed with first-class
singing and dancing, and that little bit of magic that all the
very best family pantomimes are sprinkled with.
The beautiful Cinderella is bullied by her two Ugly
Sisters. Cinders future looks bleak until her Fairy
Godmother casts a spell and transforms her from a poor
servant girl to a radiant beauty and sends her to the
ball! She flees at midnight, leaving behind a single glass
slipper, how will the handsome Prince Charming ever find
her?
Will Buttons, Cinders loyal protector, manage to stop
creating comical chaos and reveal his true feelings to
Cinderella?
Will Cinders find love and happiness in everyones
favourite rag to riches fairytale?
Expect lots of fun and laughter in this magical show. Its
filled with all the traditional elements that we all know and
love including musical numbers, slap-stick comedy and, of
course, bags of audience participation!
Cinderella will be at Blackwood Miners Institute from
Wednesday10 Wednesday 31 December. Tickets cost
from 6 - 15. Times vary.
To find out more or to book tickets, please call the
box office on 01495 227206 or visit
www.blackwoodminersinstitute.com.
This year you are invited to have a ball
at the most magical panto of them all
Owen Money in last
years panto, Alladin
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NEWPORTS NUMBER 1 HALLOWEEN PARTY!
Sat 04th - Contraband One of S.Wales up & coming bands. A high energy mix of modern and classic
Rock, Punk And Indie favourites
Fri 10th - Wales V Bosnia - 19:45 live in HD
Sat 18th - Jennifer T Fantastic female singer, one of the Ivys favourite acts
Fri 24th Atacama Great covers band from Newport covering everything from The Beatles to T.Rex.
Celebrate after the Dragons V Newcastle game.
Sat 25th - Money Shot Rough and Ready Punk & New Wave band. Come in after the
County V Accrington Stanley game
WHATS ON AT THE IVY IN OCTOBER
FOR A COCKTAIL OF DRINKS AND SPORT
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A great place to meet just a few minutes walking
distance to Rodney Prade, perfect for a drink before and
after the match whether you are a Newport Gwent Dragons
or Newport County Fan
OPENING HOURS:
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Newport Transport Ltd is the home of Newport Bus, the NT Commercial Driver Training
Centre, NT Servicing & MOT Centre and NT Contract Maintenance Division.
Our Servicing & MOT Centre is Newports leading expert provider of automotive repairs
including MOTs, car services, and vehicle maintenance & repairs. We are looking for a
qualied service manager to join our professional team.
This role will suit a condent self starter who thrives on success and have an ability to
motivate others through guidance and knowledge of the industry.
The ideal candidate will be:
Qualied to City & Guilds or NVQ level in vehicle servicing and repair.
Have experience within a similar environment and be able to demonstrate excellent
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Mot Tester qualication is desirable but not essential but must be achieved with the
rst six months of employment.
An ability to work to a very high standard is essential as we provide a
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In return we provide a competitive salary, free local bus travel for you and your partner,
28 days holiday plus company pension.
To apply please send current CV with covering letter to;
Mr Scott Pearson, Managing Director, Newport Transport Limited, 160 Corporation
Road, Newport, NP19 0WF.
Closing date for applications is Thursday 16th October 2014.
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NEWPORTS MOST TRUSTED COMPANIES?
TRAINING CENTRE COORDINATOR/ADMINISTRATOR
Newport Transport Ltd is the home of Newport Bus, the NT Commercial Driver Training
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Our Training Centre offers quality, bespoke driver training to meet the requirements of all
our trainees. We are a driver CPC approved Training Centre specialising in CPC, HGV, LGV,
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We are looking for a customer-focused Training Administrator with exceptional organisation
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Get ghoulish and build the scariest
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31st October
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Don't forget to upload your
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