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A grass routes effort to purchase, restore & repurpose the historic Six Bells pub in Peterstone to a sustainable community hub: more than just a pub. It will become a cafe by day and pub by night, with a farm & craft shop and visitor discovery centre showcasing the Gwent Levels’ wildlife and heritage. Socially it brings locals together; environmentally it raises awareness and promotes sustainability; economically it supports local producers, tourism and jobs across the Gwent Levels region.
Voices of Change is a 5-month creative storytelling and digital media project that empowers young people (aged 11–18) across Newport, Wales, to confront bullying through the power of narrative. From July to November, participants will engage in a dynamic programme of workshops, mentorship, and production, culminating in a public celebration during Anti-Bullying Week (10–16 November 2025). The project encourages empathy, courage, and youth-led advocacy through film, performance, and digital media
4 local primary schools (200 children). 1 local secondary school (20 Young Leaders, training provided). 1 Team Spirit Workshop before the festival. 1 multi-sports festival in Newport at a sports/ leisure centre with 6 sports provided by local sports providers. 4 new weekly after-school legacy sports clubs set up at primary schools for at least 10 sessions of free sports coaching. Creating sustainable relationships between schools and local sports providers to help children enjoy being active.
To improve access via wider doorways, ramps, improvement of floors and creation of a disabled toilet
Resonate is a music-based community engagement initiative designed to amplify the voices and talents of marginalised groups in Newport, particularly Gypsy, Roma asylum-seeking communities. Through inclusive workshops, cultural exchanges, and collaborative performances, Resonate seeks to promote integration, expression, and empowerment using music as a common language. A key feature of the project is a culture-sharing event, bringing together communities to celebrate and share our Citys heritage.
Get Gigging! aims to reach young, aspiring musicians from some of Newport’s most deprived areas and equip them with the practical knowledge, confidence and inspiration to do exactly that: get gigging. Through a series of mentor sessions with industry professionals and a showcase performance opportunity at Newport's Corn Exchange music venue, young people will gain invaluable skills not just for music careers but for life.
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