This is an event that provides an opportunity to show support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving personnel including reservists to Service families The aim of the day is to increase public support and appreciation and to bring the community together to celebrate Armed Forces Day in a family friendly and activities that provides an opportunity for the public to learn about the military’s role and contributions fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation The day will open to the public from 11am and run until 4pm during which there will be exhibitions and demonstrations across the site The day-long event has been organised in partnership with senior leads within the Army featuring various assets from the Armed Forces (these are likely to be and many engagement teams from various regiments across the wide ranging military In recognition of the interconnectivity between the Armed Forces and Blue Light Services we will also be showcasing the people and assets from Gwent Police Third sector and charitable organisations will also be present to offer their services and raise awareness including: the Monmouthshire Veterans’ Support Hub Forces Fitness will be present with their 40ft inflatable assault course crawl net and Gladiator Pugil Stick Challenge The Southeast Wales branch of the Military Vehicle Trust will be in attendance who are the largest group of ex-military vehicle owners and enthusiasts in the World and the only charity dedicated to “keeping our mechanical veterans alive” This is a not-for-profit event coordinated by Monmouthshire County Council and is funded by a combination of Welsh Government grant funding and funding from Monmouthshire County Council We are looking for volunteers to play an important role on Armed Forces Day providing information and promoting the county and our services Find out more here: https://volunteer.monmouthshire.gov.uk/volunteers/opportunity/10237083?lang=EN you’ll be able to show your tickets via your phone Please use the order tracker on their website or via the link: https://ArmedForcesDayJune25.eventbrite.co.uk While the castle grounds are generally accessible the uneven nature may pose challenges for visitors with mobility issues The park is suitable for wheelchair users with assistance The event has friendly stewards & accessible toilets Accessible parking is available on a first come first served basis This will be located on the Castle Gate Business Park What3words: https://w3w.co/aunts.clips.stumble. There are volunteers and signage to guide you to the event once you are parked Blue badge parking is also in Castle Gate Business Park; this must be booked in advance via the ticket website. The location is What3words: https://w3w.co/aunts.clips.stumble There are volunteers and signage to guide you to the event once you are parked We try all our efforts to make this event accessible to everyone Please keep your children close and be aware that amplified noise presents a danger to vulnerable hearing so we strongly recommend that you bring hearing protection a large car park is available at the David Broome Event Centre – What3words https://w3w.co/laptop.jolt.diagram Parking is free and availability may vary booking in advance is recommended this can be done via the ticket website.There will be signage to direct you to the event once you are parked the ground is uneven and it is approximately a 5 minute walk The event proceeds rain or shine; umbrellas are permitted.The event team will monitor the weather conditions closely regarding adverse weather warnings.As the event is being held within the country park Please wear suitable footwear and clothing for all conditions we will have a great selection of catering outlets at the event Please note there will be free water points around the event to refill any empty water bottle throughout the day Checks may be taken at the point of entry. You may also bring along an empty reusable water bottle No animals other than assistance dogs are permitted at the event Under 18-year-olds must be accompanied by an adult 18+ (No more than 3 under 16s to 1 adult) Please do not bring any of the following with you onto the event site as you will not be allowed to enter the site if any of these items are found in your possession: Prohibited items will be confiscated and if any attendee is found with any illegal item they will be refused entry and referred to the Police The inner castle walls for the ceremony may have additional checks Outdoor portable folding chairs and folding tables Small pop-up sunshades and large sun umbrellas will be permitted Standard and accessible toilet facilities are located throughout the event site along with a number of baby changing facilities you will need to re-display the ticket and go through the security checks again Please contact your ticket provider via this link: https://ArmedForcesDayJune25.eventbrite.co.uk This event and site do not cater for overnight stays. However suitable locations can be found via the link below Visit Monmouthshire camping & caravan sites Privacy Notice © Copyright 2025 Monmouthshire County Council Staff Login Catherine Fookes MP visits Caldicot's state-of-the-art Joint Cadet Centre, exploring its modern facilities and engaging with local cadets. Catherine Fookes MP recently visited Caldicot’s brand new Cadet Centre, touring the state-of-the-art facilities and meeting with young cadets. The new Joint Cadet Centre (JCC) is part of the Reserve Estate Optimisation Programme (REOP) in Wales, which aims to modernise cadet infrastructure and provide efficient, future-ready spaces for both army and air cadets. The new building replaces the former Army Cadet Force facility on Mill Lane, which was demolished to make way for this bespoke centre - representing a £1.2 million investment in Caldicot’s young people. During her visit, Catherine spoke with cadets about their experiences, career goals, and what being a cadet means to them. She also answered questions about her role as Monmouthshire’s Member of Parliament before taking a tour of the new building, which features high-tech equipment including a flight simulator. “It was fantastic to visit the new cadet centre and speak to the cadets,” said Catherine. “I even had a go on the flight simulator, flying over Monmouthshire! The cadets are extremely talented, enthusiastic, and clearly have bright futures ahead of them.” The new centre provides a modern and spacious environment that will benefit today’s cadets and those of future generations. Comments Tel: 01600 712142 [email protected]Follow us Further Links Owned or licensed to Tindle Newspapers Ltd | Independent Family-Owned Newspapers | Copyright & Trade Mark Notice & 2013 - 2025 Monmouthshire County Council's proposal to extend a depot onto a Caldicot recreation ground has sparked objections from local residents and the town council, citing concerns about loss of green space and increased noise. PLANS to extend a council depot across a recreation ground have met with objections from local residents and a town council. People living close to Monmouthshire County Council’s Pil Row depot in Caldicot have lodged objections to the plan that would see around one third of a recreation ground taken over for a compound for the authority’s waste tippers. Residents say the area is used by children for playing, is an important area of open space close to the Newport to Gloucester railway line and fear increased noise and smells from the depot expanding towards their homes. Caldicot Town Council has also objected to the proposal while Monmouthshire County Council’s own landscape officer Andrew Nevill has issued a holding objection as he said too little information has been provided about the loss of an amenity area and public open space “on the doorstep and serving nearby residential areas”. Impacts on the environment, biodiversity and bats have also been questioned by Mr Nevill. There have already been 20 objections received by council planners from members of the public, many stating they are local residents. One letter said the area is important to people living along Orchid Drive, Railway View and Estuary View the residential streets closest to the recreation ground where there is also a children’s play area with basketball hoop and football goalposts outside of the land earmarked for the compound. The letter stated: “The proposed development is to be built on the only local green space in the area, which has been used for recreation by local residents for many years since the houses were built. The field and the adjacent play park is always in use with the local children and walkers, and is much valued by the local residence as a tranquil safe space.” Another objection stated: “Your proposal would result in the loss of a beloved field, which serves as a crucial recreational area for the entire estate. It is a place where children play, dogs exercise, and elderly residents, who may not be able to walk long distances, can enjoy the outdoors and breathe fresh air.” Objectors have also suggested the expansion could be accommodated within the council’s existing site or the wider industrial estate or lorries should be kept at its Five Lanes depot near Caerwent. Plans submitted on the council’s behalf show trees and hedgreows would be planted along the border of the compound and an existing large Sycamore tree retained. The application states: “Overall, it is considered that the proposed development would be in accordance with Wales’ and Monmouthshire County Council’s Green Infrastructure Strategy.” The application is being assessed by the council’s planning department. Tel: 01600 712142 [email protected]Follow us Further Links part of the Street Food Circus 10th Anniversary programme brings together some of Wales’ best known street food traders along with high-wire circus entertainment and a range of activities for the whole family The Big Banquet brings feast-style long communal dining tables to the Medieval castle – with plenty of space for families to spread out around the grounds Entertainment includes a free circus school for children Evening sessions include music from DJs and on Friday night Traders include some familiar faces from last year’s event including Two Lads Kitchen Keralan Karavan – and Chantico Mexican BBQ who launched at Big Banquet 2024 Bringing new favours to the castle this year will be Acme Fried Chicken the Disco Dessert Truck and Paletas Mexican-style ice lollies Westlands BBQ – the world’s only custom built BBQ Hot Rod Two Lads Kitchen – authentic Afghan street food Fire & Flank – sous vide flank steak with cheesy garlic mash Keralan Karavan – unique jazzed up Southern Indian kitchen Ceylon & Beyond – Sri Lankan street food Mandala Street Food- traditional Himalayan-inspired recipes and locally sourced ingredients Dough Thrower – award-winning wood-fired pizzaria Packed- Chicago-style Italian beef sandwiches Church Of Churros – buckets of churros and Spanish chocolate sauce Paletas – untraditional Mexican ice lollies “We are thrilled to be back at Caldicot Castle for The Big Banquet – it’s a great location for locals and people visiting Monmouthshire for the Bank Holiday weekend and it’s also within easy reach of Bristol and Cardiff “We’ve seen some great traders come out of previous Big Banquets – like Chantico who went on to be runner up at the Welsh Street Food Award We’re always thrilled to be able to bring both returning favourites and to support new traders – we’re excited for everyone to try Drizzle’s Disco Desserts – in this unique Tickets are available from streetfoodcircus.co.uk Opening times for the event are: Friday 23 May 18:00-22:00 and Bank Holiday Monday 26 May 11:00-20:00 Parking is available with pre-booked tickets Dogs are permitted with a pre-booked dog pass Helios offers a view of the Sun like never before We use Javascript to set most of our cookies Unfortunately Javascript is not running on your browser so you cannot change your settings using this page To control your cookie settings using this page try turning on Javascript in your browser We use essential cookies to make this website work and additional cookies to optimise functionality and experience We use industry-standard web analytics tool to measure how you use the website so we can improve it based on our user needs These tools set cookies that store anonymised information about: For the promotion of our services we may use retargeting cookies They may be set by ourselves or third parties These cookies allow us or the third parties to display promotional material (for example advertisements) to you on other websites you visit to measure the performance of promotional material and content and derive insights about those who viewed them These cookies do things like remember your preferences and the choices you make to personalise your experience of using the site Find out more about cookies of developmentbank.wales Important update: changes to online applications - If you haven’t started or completed your application yet, please review the updated information to avoid any disruptions. Find out more A long-running care home has passed into the experienced hands of new owners backed with the support of the Development Bank of Wales Cherry Tree Care Home opened in Caldicot in 1993 the home has 38 bedrooms and is licensed to provide nursing and residential care for 41 residents. The home has now been taken on by Basanta Nepal and Bishwa Tara Ghimire with a seven-figure loan from the Wales Flexible Investment Fund The couple had previously worked with the Development Bank to acquire Danygraig Care Home in Newport Basanta said: “We’re proud to be the new owners of Cherry Tree Care Home and are grateful for the support we received from the Development Bank in securing the home The investment allows us to take on the running of the home and keep the current management team in place while ensuring the home’s viability well into the future “I also liked the Development Bank’s approach to maximising the opportunity of us taking on the home in terms of continued employment I was glad that the relationship was so much more than just an impersonal online loan and the support offered by Gavin at the Development Bank gave us a lot of reassurance as we went through the process of buying the home.” Senior Portfolio Executive at the Development Bank of Wales said: “Cherry Tree Care Home is an excellent business with a strong reputation following more than 30 years of good management under the former owners who bring years of experience in the sector to take on the home and ensure the standard of care and services provided there remains high One of our core goals is to support growing businesses and entrepreneurs in acquiring successful ventures and we’re pleased we were able to help make this deal as smooth as possible.” The Wales Flexible Investment Fund offers loans mezzanine finance and equity investment for deals between £25,000 and £10 million Please don't include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details Wales National Armed Forces Day to be hosted in Caldicot Monmouthshire will proudly host Wales’ National Armed Forces Day on Saturday at the scenic Caldicot Castle and Country Park. This exciting free event offers a unique opportunity for the public to come together to support the men and women who form the Armed Forces community The theme of the day is to foster public appreciation and support for the Armed Forces while celebrating their contributions to our society The event will be family-friendly and free to attend and interactive activities designed to educate the public about the military’s role and its immense contributions With exhibitions and demonstrations throughout the day Attendees can look forward to an action-packed agenda Highlights of activities will include a thrilling fly-past and engaging exhibits from various regiments This year’s event is particularly special as it aims to celebrate the interconnectivity between the Armed Forces and Blue Light Services Visitors will be able to meet representatives and see assets from the Gwent Police Various third-sector and charitable organisations will also be on-site to raise awareness of their initiatives including the Monmouthshire Veterans’ Support Hub Forces Fitness will showcase their 40ft inflatable assault course the Southeast Wales branch of the Military Vehicle Trust recognised as the largest group of ex-military vehicle owners and enthusiasts worldwide will present some of their mechanical veterans This not-for-profit event is coordinated by Monmouthshire County Council and funded through a combination of Welsh Government grants Monmouthshire County Council’s Armed Forces Champion said: “We have so much to thank everyone that is currently or has been involved within the Armed Forces The UK Armed Forces defend the UK and its interests Get down here and bring family and friends for a great day out.” Monmouthshire County Council is a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant which recognises the contribution that service personnel veterans and military families make to our organisation Monmouthshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Equalities and Engagement said: “We look forward to welcoming everyone to this event alongside Caldicot Town Council A variety of activities at the castle and country park and also in the town centre will allow visitors to see what Caldicot has to offer.” If you’re a business and would like to learn more about how you can get involved in the Armed Forces Day event, please email armedforces@monmouthshire.gov.uk or call 07976 947899 The body of Kevin Rendle, 65, who was recently reported missing, was discovered in a stream in Caldicot. Police state there are no suspicious circumstances. The body of a man was found in a stream in Pill Rowe, Caldicot, at around 3pm on Saturday 5 April. Formal identification has taken place and the man was identified as Kevin Rendle, 65, from Caldicot, who was recently reported as missing. The death is not being treated as suspicious. Kevin's family and HM Coroner have been informed. Gwent Police has thanked everyone who helped in trying to find Kevin. Tel: 01600 712142 [email protected]Follow us Community Development Team / Together Works Caldicot TogetherWORKS is a community hub in Caldicot It offers a plethora of activities and groups encourage people to come together for the sharing of skills and information Plus high-quality meals from the Corner Freezer on a pay what you can afford basis. It offers drop-in surgeries for partner organisations to enable people to access the services and support they need locally in a relaxed community setting. Maker’s Space, Community Garden, Corner Freezer and Corner Cupboard, Pet Food Bank, Dignity bags, Games and Grub, Children’s Craft events, Holiday Breakfast Club, Queerspace, Holiday Lego Club, plus more clubs and groups. See Together Works Facebook page for current info! Contact: Isla Arendell isla.arendell@gavo.org.uk Visit Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/togetherworks.caldicot for more details and current events. Community garden blossoms thanks to volunteers > Read More! Together Works is a partnership between MCC Community Development Team and GAVO (Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations) and is a not-for-profit Funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund Gwent Police are appealing for information to find Kevin Rendle who has been reported as missing. Kevin, aged 65, who is also known as Wyn, was last seen on Thursday, April 3 at around 8.15pm – 8.30pm in the area of Newport Road, Caldicot, near to the Measure Inn pub. He is described as being around 5ft3 and of a slim build, has grey short hair and a stubbly beard. Kevin was last seen wearing a stripy polo shirt over a white T-shirt, a black fleece, dark cord-type trousers and navy and brown slippers. If you can help provide any information on his whereabouts, please call us on 101, quoting log 2500105895. You can also contact the force via direct message on Facebook or X. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Kevin is also urged to get in touch with police to let them know he is safe and well. Tel: 01600 712142 [email protected]Follow us Councillors “cut the ribbon” at official opening of Caldicot Post Office & Store Monmouthshire County Councillors Peter Strong and Jackie Strong have “cut the ribbon” today (17/10) at the official opening of Caldicot Post Office and brand-new convenience store at Unit 4 Holman House This brand-new convenience store has restored Post Office services to Caldicot with new Postmaster Bobby Nakum and his wife This has also re-introduced banking services to Caldicot town centre as there are no banks left in Caldicot The official opening was performed by Cllr Peter Strong Vice Chair of Monmouthshire County Council who represents Caldicot Cross ward and is the council’s Elderly People Champion Cllr Paul Griffiths MCC Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development alongside Monmouthshire County Council and Caldicot Town Council councillors Caldicot Post Office unfortunately closed when the McColl’s store Post Office and Monmouthshire County Council have been working closely to re-open a replacement Caldicot Post Office at the heart of the town A grant from Monmouthshire County Council enabled the refit of the former empty shop with support from the Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns programme bright and airy Post Office and well-stocked convenience store Monmouthshire County Councillor Paul Griffiths Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development said: “The new Post Office will provide a valuable service to Caldicot residents I am grateful to the Post Office for working with Monmouthshire County Council in identifying premises and attracting a new business to provide this post office service in Caldicot Town Centre We were able to work with Welsh Government in gaining funds which have supported the refurbishment of the formerly empty shop I believe that the people of Caldicot will support this new service and ensure that it has a long-term future.” The shop’s landlord Monmouthshire Housing Association has also waived two months’ rent to help Bobby to get his new business off the ground Monmouthshire Housing’s Development Surveyor said: “We are delighted to have joined forces with Monmouthshire County Council and Bobby and Bhavna Nakum to help bring a much-needed Post Office back to Caldicot “The stars aligned when MHA’s commercial unit became available whilst the Council were actively seeking the perfect location for a new Caldicot Post Office. The Post Office forms part of the ongoing wider investment and regeneration of both Holman House and Caldicot Town Centre “MHA wish the new postmasters a warm Welsh welcome to Caldicot and am sure Bobby and Bhavna will put their “stamp” on what will quickly become a vital lifeline for many residents right in the heart of the Caldicot community.” Catherine Fookes MP for Monmouthshire said: “We’re so pleased to have a Post Office open again in Caldicot Talking to residents they tell me that they appreciate hugely not only the services, but the social aspect as well Bobby and Bhavna already own Lifestyle Express convenience store in Tutshill since 2017 which is just over the border in England This will be their first store in Wales and their first Post Office they are fortunate to have several friends who already run Post Offices who they can call on for help They are also going to employ local people said: “We’re very excited to have opened our new business in Caldicot and to be taking on our first Post Office We greatly appreciate all the support we have received from Monmouthshire County Council Monmouthshire Housing Association and Post Office “We know that the community has been eagerly awaiting the opening of Caldicot Post Office for all of the vital services that we can now provide It’s great that the Post Office is open before the busy Christmas period but with the wide range of services that we provide there’s a big need for this branch all year round “Businesses and residents can do their banking here on behalf of all the major high street banks rather than having to travel to the nearest bank “Caldicot Post Office offers many services including car tax renewal bill payments and Euros and Dollars are available on demand and other currencies can pre-ordered People can also pick up groceries from our well-stocked store.” The new Post Office and store opening hours are Monday to Saturday: 8am – 7pm; Sunday: 9am – 5pm This will provide 74 hours of service a week for the convenience of customers There is free roadside parking on the opposite side of the road to Caldicot Post Office and a 90 minute time-restricted free car park nearby said: “We know how important a Post Office is to a community We are delighted to have restored a full-time Post Office to Caldicot town centre We are very grateful to the new Postmaster Bobby Nakum for his big investment into his new business and for the support received from Monmouthshire Country Council and Monmouthshire Housing Association which helped make this replacement Caldicot Post Office a reality The opening hours make it very convenient to visit.” Open day to mark reopening of Zone youth centre in Caldicot welcomed the local community for an open day on Friday celebrating the completion of extensive renovations to enhance the facility for young people aged 11 and up in Caldicot The centre was officially reopened by Cllr Su McConnel Mayor of Caldicot Town Council, and some young people from the centre Some of the building improvements carried out include external rendering and cladding all of which help to improve the energy efficiency of the building Run in partnership by Caldicot Youth Group and MonLife Youth Service The Zone provides a safe space where qualified and EWC-registered Youth Workers facilitate various activities Caldicot Youth Group is a registered charity that aims to support the development of youth provision develop premises for a permanent youth facility and advocate for young people in the Severnside area The renovation of the Zone supports the Caldicot Town Centre Regeneration Plan which was produced in 2018 and included a regeneration project framework for Caldicot Funding was provided by the Welsh Government Transforming Town Placemaking Grant and MCC as part of the Town Centre Property Improvement Grants Programme Neighbouring properties to the youth centre have already benefited from Welsh Government property enhancement funding The quality of the work carried on to the building sets a benchmark for other buildings within the town centre The centre was also awarded National Lottery funding which enabled the refurbishment of the kitchen and provided further funding for cooking activities going forward Other funding towards the project came from the Welsh Church Fund ConveyLaw and GAVO/SPF Capital Grants and Ecclesiastical said: “It is wonderful to see the result of all the hard work which has been put in as part of the regeneration of the Zone since March.” added: “I know many people were excited for this day to come and I am sure we will see the benefits of the work in the coming weeks and months “Centres like the Zone are vital to how we support young people across Monmouthshire.” Have your say on the Caldicot Woodstock Way Active Travel Scheme Monmouthshire County Council seeks your views on its Active Travel Scheme plans for Woodstock Way As part of developing the wider Active Travel network for Caldicot and the Severnside area Monmouthshire County Council (MCC) is proposing changes to the design and traffic management of Woodstock Way to improve active travel links to and from Caldicot School Caldicot Leisure Centre and other local destinations MCC’s Active Travel strategic focus supports people to use active travel for short Designing community environments that make active travel convenient safe and attractive will provide a cost-effective healthy and practical alternative to driving whilst improving the efficiency of the road system for those who need to drive The council is seeking your opinion on the first phase of the Caldicot Woodstock Way Active Travel Scheme which will upgrade active travel paths and crossings along Woodstock Way to address safety The scheme along Woodstock Way has been developed in response to local issues and needs identified by the council and other local organisations These needs include safer routes and crossing points for walking and wheeling Monmouthshire County Council’s Deputy Leader & Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development said: “Providing safer walking and wheeling routes for residents in our towns and across the county is vital to making Active Travel the first choice for local journeys please complete the survey and share your views on the first phase of the Caldicot Active Travel Scheme.” To find out more about the Caldicot Woodstock Way Active Travel Scheme and to take part in the consultation, please visit: https://www.monlife.co.uk/woodstockway/ The survey will close on: 25 September 2024 There will also be a drop-in session at Caldicot Hub on Tuesday Monmouthshire County Council’s Active Travel Strategy focuses on journeys of three miles or less This means making active travel the first natural choice for local journeys by improving walking and wheeling infrastructure to connect people to key destinations within communities. Next summer will see three of the UK’s favourite bands performing across the weekend at Caldicot Castle Summer Nights will see headlining performances from Razorlight Each concert will have an impressive support bill of established names and rising Welsh stars The Summer Nights concert series features: The new outdoor music brand hosted in the beautiful surrounds of the castle is pledges to give new and local talent slots on the lineup as it opens up the performance stage to the cream of burgeoning Welsh artists to support the headline icons on the first two nights of the festival series Where possible the organisers are providing a platform for new and established Welsh bands to perform over the weekend On Friday 1 August Merthyr’s Public Order will open for Razorlight and on Saturday 2 August Dactyl Terra will open for The Levellers and local boys will also set the stage alight with their feel good folk rock “The grandeur of Caldicot Castle deserves its time in the spotlight,’ says Pablo Janczur audiences enjoyed a sold-out show with Noel Gallagher and the High-Flying Birds hot-footed this year with successful shows with Ministry of Sound Ibiza Classical and The Stranglers we’ve created the ‘Summer Nights at Caldicot Castle’ music series bringing bespoke world-class shows to summers at Caldicot.” Tickets are on sale from Friday 22 November via https://myticket.co.uk/artists/caldicot-summer-nights Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" Connect with Nation.Cymru on Facebook and Twitter If you would like to donate to help keep Nation.Cymru running then you just need to click on the box below it will open a pop up window that will allow you to pay using your credit / debit card or paypal Enter your email address to receive instant notifications of new articles All information provided to Nation.Cymru will be handled sensitively and within the boundaries of the Data Protection Act 2018 In 2017 Nation.Cymru was launched after raising £5000 from a crowdfunding campaign Today it is one of the fastest growing news sites in the UK attracting over 1.5 million visitors a month We are not backed by billionaire owners or hidden behind a paywall but we depend on our readers' support to continue our work If everyone who visited the site over the course of a month donated at least £1 we would have enough funding for the next eight years To guarantee our future please consider making a donation today. head of 1,300-pupil Caldicot School in Monmouthshire was asked to take over at the school after a period that saw teachers striking over "violent and abusive behaviour" by pupils The school asks parents to come into lessons and sit next to their child if they misbehave in class and carries out detentions on either the same day or on a Saturday "I think at the moment we are indulging and we are hiding behind words like wellbeing and safe spaces and it's making things unsafe and is damaging people's wellbeing," he said ShareSaveCCTV shows head attacking love rival teacher with wrenchAnthony Felton is jailed for attacking his friend and colleague in his office at school. 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The E-sgol project, being run in Monmouthshire Secondary Schools, allows learners to access a wider range of courses through online learning Launched initially four years ago in Mid-Wales E-sgol has expanded its reach to cover schools across Wales The online learning platform facilitates collaboration among learners from various Monmouthshire Secondary Schools enabling them to engage and learn with teachers from different educational institutions. participated in a Spanish lesson with learners from Caldicot School led by a teacher from Monmouth Comprehensive School She took the opportunity to interact with the learners and gain insights into their virtual learning experiences Accompanying the Cabinet Secretary on the visit was Monmouthshire County Council’s Leader “It was a privilege to welcome the Cabinet Secretary to Caldicot School and showcase the incredible work the school does to provide courses for the learners “E-sgol provides us with an opportunity to allow our learners to partake in courses that may not be available to them within their school we can now provide them with access to learning and networking opportunities with learners from other parts of the county and beyond.” Thanks to grants through the Welsh Government and E-sgol Monmouthshire County Council has invested in state-of-the-art equipment including advanced laptops and interactive whiteboards fostering a truly immersive and collaborative learning environment for teachers and students Caldicot Castle hosts an Easter fayre on April 21, featuring bouncy castles, food stalls, and more. An Easter Fayre is taking place at Caldicot castle on April 21 from 10am until 4pm. There will be many activities to enjoy and take part from bouncy castles to ride and hook a duck to Easter events inside the castle, along with music and street food. As well as all the fun Easter activities there will be a large artisan market with food, craft and gift stalls making this the perfect day out for the family this Easter. Tel: 01600 712142 [email protected]Follow us Jobs fairs to be held in Abergavenny and Caldicot Monmouthshire County Council will host a pair of job and employment fairs next month The fairs will take place on September 12 and 19 with the former at Abergavenny Market Hall and the latter at Caldicot Choir Hall The fairs will provide a chance for attendees to meet local employers from sectors including: Employment support and training opportunities will also be available The Abergavenny event will take place at the Market Hall between 10am and 1pm on Thursday The Caldicot event will take place at the Choir Hall between 10am and 1pm on Thursday said: “Jobs fairs are an excellent way to meet potential employers and to get your name out there “Why not come along to the job fair in Caldicot or Abergavenny and see what is on offer “You never know, you could meet your new employer.” For more information, email employmentskills@monmouthshire.gov.uk or visit mccemployskills.co.uk Street Food Circus celebrates its 10th anniversary with The Big Banquet at Caldicot Castle, featuring top street food traders and circus entertainment from May 23-26, 2025. Street Food Circus is returning with The Big Banquet at Caldicot Castle from 23-26 May 2025. The event, part of the Street Food Circus 10th Anniversary programme brings together some of Wales’ best known street food traders along with high-wire circus entertainment, and a range of activities for the whole family. The Big Banquet brings feast-style long communal dining tables to the Medieval castle - with plenty of space for families to spread out around the grounds. Entertainment includes a free circus school for children, aerial performances, a bubble disco and a fire show. Evening sessions include music from DJs and on Friday night, the Old Time Sailors, a 20-strong sea shanty band, will perform. Traders include some familiar faces from last year’s event including Two Lads Kitchen, Fire & Flank, Sin Nombre Mexican BBQ, Keralan Karavan - and Chantico Mexican BBQ who launched at Big Banquet 2024. Bringing new favours to the castle this year will be Acme Fried Chicken, Dough Thrower and, for a sweet treat, Drizzle, the Disco Dessert Truck and Paletas Mexican-style ice lollies Tel: 01600 712142 [email protected]Follow us Monmouthshire County councillors Peter & Jackie Strong have “cut the ribbon” at the official opening of Caldicot Post Office and brand-new convenience store at Unit 4 Holman House. This brand-new convenience store has restored Post Office services to Caldicot with new Postmaster Bobby Nakum and his wife, Bhavna. This has also re-introduced banking services to Caldicot town centre as there are no banks left in Caldicot. The official opening was performed by Cllr Peter Strong, Vice Chair of Monmouthshire County Council, and his wife, Cllr Jackie Strong. Caldicot Post Office unfortunately closed when the McColl’s store, where the branch was based shut, in January 2023. Post Office and Monmouthshire County Council have been working closely to re-open a replacement Caldicot Post Office at the heart of the town. A grant from Monmouthshire County Council enabled the refit of the former empty shop, with support from the Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns programme. This has created a modern, light, bright and airy Post Office and well-stocked convenience store. The shop’s landlord Monmouthshire Housing Association waived two months’ rent to help Bobby to get his new business off the ground. Bobby and Bhavna already own Lifestyle Express convenience store in Tutshill, Chepstow, since 2017 which is just over the border in England. This will be their first store in Wales and their first Post Office, however, they are fortunate to have several friends who already run Post Offices who they can call on for help. They are also going to employ local people. Postmaster, Bobby Nakum, said: “We’re very excited to have opened our new business in Caldicot and to be taking on our first Post Office. We greatly appreciate all the support we have received from Monmouthshire County Council, Monmouthshire Housing Association and Post Office. The new Post Office and store opening hours are Monday to Saturday: 8am – 7pm; Sunday: 9am – 5pm. This will provide 74 hours of service a week for the convenience of customers. Tel: 01594 841113 [email protected]Follow us Further Links Caldicot Town forward Annabel Carr has been selected as the Player of the Round for the Bute Energy Welsh Cup Round One Carr played a key role in her side’s 12-1 away win over Cardiff Wanderers in what was only her third appearance for the club following a move from Cardiff Met The 21-year-old scored four goals and set up a further three for her teammates as Caldicot earned their biggest victory in over three years Caldicot Town will host Genero Adran Premier side Barry Town United in Round Two on Sunday 17 November The New Saints come from behind to take Nomads crown in JD Welsh Cup final Project Chwarae: FAW to undertake a review of weather-related postponements in grassroots football Cardiff City defeat Wrexham to lift Bute Energy Welsh Cup Close ModalLearn more from FA WalesSign up to receive all things FAW We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data – view our privacy policy by clicking here © 2025 The Football Association of Wales * We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data – view our privacy policy by clicking here Monmouthshire County Council will commence work on the Caldicot Active Travel Scheme on the 17th of March 2025 Funded through the Welsh Government Active Travel Fund the scheme aims to enhance active travel connections to Caldicot School and other local destinations The council's strategy for active travel encourages residents to utilise walking and other forms of active transport for short By creating community environments which make active travel safe the scheme offers a cost-effective and healthy alternative to driving while enhancing the efficiency of the road system for those who need to drive The Woodstock Way scheme has been developed in response to local needs identified by the council and other organisations which include the necessity for safer routes and crossing points for pedestrians and wheelchair users and will see upgrades in paths and crossings along the road to improve safety A public consultation held in 2024 gathered input on the area's development plans This included face-to-face engagement sessions and a survey for pupils at Caldicot School to provide feedback The developments along Woodstock Way include a redesigned road layout to incorporate a shared-use active travel path the repositioning of Gray Hill Surgery bus stops closer to the pedestrian route to the town centre (away from the Mill Lane junction) and the installation and upgrading of crossing facilities For full details of the planned works, please visit www.monlife.co.uk/woodstockway/ The council are working with Wales & West Utilities and Monmouthshire Housing Association (MHA) to minimise disruption on all schemes in the vicinity of Woodstock Way. From the 17th of March, the project will involve collaboration between the council and Wales & West Utilities, who are upgrading more than 2,000 meters of gas pipes. All organisations will work together to minimise disruption for residents using the road daily. Further information about the gas works can be found on the Wales & West Utilities website: www.wwutilities.co.uk/in-your-area/in-your-area-map/?postcode=caldicot. Monmouthshire County Council's Cabinet Member for Rural Affairs, Housing & Tourism, Cllr Sara Burch, said: "It's great to see the work on Woodstock Way beginning. As a council, we are looking to secure the best possible routes for our residents and visitors to utilise while travelling within our towns. Thanks to all who participated in the consultation last year, we can design and develop an active travel route that will make people's journeys safer and more efficient in Caldicot. I am also pleased to see our partnership with Wales & West Utilities. This working partnership will lessen the impact on people day-to-day as we commence the implementation of the scheme." Tel: 01600 712142 [email protected]Follow us Tel: 01594 841113 [email protected]Follow us