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Approximately 200 people enjoyed the warm summer evening weather at Chepstow Castle to see a showing of the classic film Ivanhoe that was filmed at Chepstow Castle in 1913. Chepstow, its castle and priory, were founded in 1067 by the Norman conquerors, less than a year after the Battle of Hastings. 2017 marks the 950th … More Chepstow Castle 950 Year Anniversary

Chepstow violin teacher Paula Kempton (photographed centre of the photo) organised a group of her students to perform Pachelbel’s Canon in D major to raise funds for dementia. The violinists played a ‘marathon’ performance at Beaufort Square, Chepstow on Saturday morning protected from the weather under the shade of a gazebo. Paula Kempton said; “We … More Music Raises Funds for Dementia

Garden City celebrated its anniversary on Saturday, July 1 with a fun day on the playing field. Hardwick, known locally as Garden City, was built in 1917. The area that is also known as the Fairfield Mabey site became one of the earliest housing schemes to be built using concrete blocks. Chepstow and Caldicot Lions … More Garden City Anniversary

Help is needed to create a moving new play that remembers WW1 A First World War bunker toured Gwent to encourage residents to talk about their families’ experiences of the home front during the Great War.   Photographed (L to R): Chris Walters and Chris Hoad from Head4Arts (H4A) paraded themselves in Cwmbran looking to recruit … More The Last Post

The daily life and duties of a Cistercian monk at Tintern Abbey in the 14th CenturyBrother Thomas told visitors all about his life as a monk at Tintern Abbey, including his daily duties, eating habits and hygiene. The sympathetic and helpful brother offered people three tours a day and he provided inside information about the … More Brother Thomas at Tintern Abbey

The Medieval Free Company is a group of families and individuals who all share a common interest in medieval history: and they pitched tents at Tintern Abbey for a weekend of medieval reenactment. The Medieval Free Company specialise in the recreation of the lifestyle of a group of mercenaries during the Wars of the Roses … More English Archers at Tintern Abbey

Photpgraphed (L to R): The Lion – Shakirah Watts (17) queen – full time student – The Mayor of Chepstow Dale Rooke. Front:  Ffion Lewis (8)   Callum England (9)   Byron Morgan (11) King Photographed (Lto R): John Gale – Clive Pescoed – Steve O’Sullivan – Kimberley Warren – Sandra Bushell – John Burrows – … More 4th Chepstow Walking Carnival

Visitors to Raglan Castle dodged the light scattered showers to meet dragons, princesses and a monster or two. People followed the trail, while children enjoyed having their faces painted. People joined the fun as the magic of fairy tales came to life at Raglan Castle. Twelve members of Amicorum provided a weekend of children’s entertainment … More Legends and Fairy Tales at Raglan Castle

Since 2001 The Welsh Perry and Cider Society has been working to unite and reignite the craft cider and perry industry in Wales. Their mission is to encourage a greater appreciation of these natural craft drinks, spearhead a new era of orchard planting and promote Welsh perry and cider as an indigenous alternative to wine. … More The Welsh Perry & Cider Festival at Caldicot Castle