National Lottery grant awarded to Bishton Community Council – Underwood Community Centre – Audio visual equipment including new hearing loop

Underwood Community centre is a well used local centre hosting all kinds of events. Its ability to provide a better audio and visual experience, particularly for the hard of hearing will be transformed by the recent award of a£9500 National Lottery Community fund grant. Bishton Community Council applied for the grant and hopes the new…

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Bishton Rd – closure 30th MAY for one day

Bishton Rd will be closed to traffic on 30th May for one day for essential tree maintenance work The alternative route is BISHTON ROAD/ WILCRICK LANE/ MAGOR ROAD/ CHEPSTOW ROAD/ RINGLAND WAY/ COT HILL/ STATION ROAD/ BISHTON ROAD    

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Gwyl Newydd 2026 -13th June 2026

What is Gŵyl Newydd? Gŵyl Newydd is a vibrant community festival celebrating the Welsh language, Welsh culture, and the people of Newport. It brings people together to enjoy music, performances, and activities in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Event Details Saturday 13th June 2026 11:00– 19:00 Rodney Parade, Newport Gŵyl Newydd 2026 Gwybodaeth Cyffredinol

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Newport Council 26/27 Budget Consultation – open until 30th January

Newport City Council’s Cabinet considered its draft budget for 2026/27 at their meeting on Monday 12 January 2026. The proposals focus on supporting housing, social services, additional learning needs (ALN) education, and schools – areas identified as critical to the well-being and future of Newport’s residents and setting out a clear commitment to protecting and…

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Big Bird Watch -Friday 23rd to Sunday 26th January

Friday 23 – Sunday 25 January 2026 The biggest garden wildlife survey in the world is back, and we’d love for you to take part! Across one weekend in January, hundreds of thousands of nature lovers will gather to count the birds that they can see in their gardens, balconies, yards and parks. It’s fun,…

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Remembrance 2025

Thanks to the joint efforts of local groups in Bishton and Underwood the community will be acknowledging the sacrifice made by the fallen in all wars and the service of all our forces at home and abroad. Donations to Poppy Appeal | Armed Forces Charity | Royal British Legion

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