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A half marathon event will be held in Newport in March 2026 attracting 2,000+ runners and a similar number of spectators into the city. As well as being a valuable fundraising event for the hospice, it also brings visitors to Newport and encourages positive health and well-being choices for all the runners partaking in a training plan to achieve the run on the day.
We will commission performer,Tudur Phillips to create a lively,bespoke one-man show, through the medium of Welsh, exploring the rich history of Eisteddfod yr Urdd, designed especially for primary school children.Full of fun, facts,and interactive storytelling, the show will celebrate Welsh culture and creativity.It will tour schools across Newport, building excitement and engagement ahead of the Eisteddfod yr Urdd in 2027, and inspiring the next generation to perform and engage with the Urdd.
youth Sound Mentors is an 8-week creative mentoring programme for young people in Newport. It pairs local musicians and producers with youth participants to develop music production, DJing, and songwriting skills. The project builds confidence, reduces isolation, and offers a positive outlet for self-expression, ending with a youth-led performance that celebrates creativity, culture, and personal growth.
Maindee district centre has been long overdue a radical rethink and investment. 'Maindee District Centre Renewal' is a project to engage the community in transforming the environment and public realm to create a greener, more sociable and economically vibrant and people friendly place . We are following a process of ‘planning by doing’ and action learning, implementing smaller-scale, high impact demonstration and testing projects alongside strategic design and planning.
Fire FamBasket is a FREE weekly after-school activity consisting of two hours of basketball stripped right back to its rawest form. No age groups, no skills, no drills. Turn up on your own, with a relative, friend, carer, grab a ball and have fun! Volunteers and club players will be on hand to help and chat to attendees. Pillgwenlly has a young demographic we could support but sadly the area suffers with social deprivation and a high crime rate. This activity will support this community!
We provide 4 weekly women's group to 4 different groups living in Newport. These women have language and IT barrier issues and while they are with us we provide them support and opportunities to access services. We deliver various projects to help improve their health and wellbeing along with supporting them to become more proactive.
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