Only Foodz in Chepstow is giving away free food to mark 100,000 followers on social media A BURGER van in Chepstow will celebrate a social media milestone of 100,000 followers by giving away free food at an exciting event on Sunday based in Bulwark Industrial Estate will feed the community as a thank you for its support and even a special guest from Britain’s Got Talent The day, which will cost the business around £10,000, will highlight the impressive resurgence the business showed following a devastating fire in January which destroyed the previous van co-owner of the business said: “It’s a free day as we said if we ever hit 100,000 followers we’ll give everyone free food and drinks for the day We’re at now nearly 200,000 over both social media platforms It’s a way to give back to the community and say thank you for all the support and to everyone that’s followed us The business’ use of social media has been highly effective It has not only garnered a following of hundreds of thousands but enormous numbers of users watch its videos on both TikTok and Facebook Intrigued and hungry followers from all around the country have come to Chepstow to try what food the business has to offer; from Birmingham and even as far as the North East of England Earlier this year, crowds watched on as the business re-opened in its Chepstow home, supported by social media star and online sensation Ben Newman, also known as “Spud Man”, a jacket potato seller from Tamworth, who has an online following of millions. 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 Local MS Peter Fox has called on the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales to visit Chepstow, highlighting traffic concerns due to the M48 Severn Bridge restrictions. Local MS, Peter Fox has called on the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales to visit Chepstow as soon as possible. MS Peter Fox highlighted the potential impact the HGV weight restriction on the M48 Severn Bridge could have on Chepstow, with vehicles potentially using the route to access England either via the Forest of Dean or Monmouth. Mr Fox asked the cabinet secretary for action by the Welsh Government to protect Chepstow, an area already plagued by appalling congestion from further traffic issues. He took the opportunity to reaffirm the previous offer of a visit to the area by the cabinet secretary and suggested that with this further threat to Monmouthshire's traffic, this be arranged as soon as possible. Peter Fox, Member of the Senedd for Monmouth and Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure, Transport and Rural Affairs said: “We are made aware of the upcoming restrictions on the M48 Severn Bridge, and it has been made clear these works are essential.” “Whilst frustrating for a lot of people, from my conversations with businesses and others they understand the need for these works to protect the long-term future of the bridge.” “The Welsh Government must ensure that Chepstow is protected from any further traffic problems and that HGVs and other impacted vehicles are signposted correctly and taken away from already heavily congested areas of Monmouthshire.” “I have asked the Cabinet Secretary to come and visit the area sooner rather than later, to ensure that Chepstow is not impacted un-necessarily by these works. I look forward to hopefully welcoming him to Monmouthshire soon.” The restrictions will come into force May 27th and will see HGVs exceeding the imposed weight limit of seven-and-a-half tonnes banned from crossing the M48 Severn Bridge into Wales. They are expected to last for between 12 and 18 months. Tel: 01873 852187[email protected]Follow us Further Links Passengers are advised to check their journeys between Gloucester and Chepstow ahead of essential engineering work in May From Monday 12 to Friday 16 May (inclusive) Network Rail will be working in several locations to help maintain a safe and reliable railway for years to come work will take place east of the railway tunnel to replace the drainage system and clean the stone 700 yards of track that’s reached the end of its working life will be replaced Preparation will also take place to install new equipment at Broken Cross level crossing near Westbury-on-Severn later this year So the work can be completed safely and efficiently the railway will be temporarily closed between Gloucester and Chepstow with buses replacing trains Transport for Wales trains from Cardiff will terminate at Chepstow and CrossCountry trains from Nottingham will terminate at Gloucester Passengers can plan their journeys either by visiting CrossCountry or Transport for Wales' websites or using National Rail Enquiries.  Network Rail project manager Tom Hounslow said: but this work is vital to keeping the railway in good condition and ensuring smoother and more reliable journeys for passengers for years to come.  "Services will be altered while this work takes place so please make sure to check your journey before you travel either with your train operator or using National Rail Enquiries."  “We’d like to thank passengers for their patience while these works take place While we don’t like to disrupt anyone’s journey these works are important to ensure the long-term future of services on this route.” to grow and expand the nation's railway network to respond to the tremendous growth and demand the railway has experienced - a doubling of passenger journeys over the past 20 years Monmouthshire County Council’s Leader welcomed the Welsh Government’s Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government the Cabinet Secretary visited various locations that have benefited from Welsh Government grants as part of The Transforming Chepstow Masterplan including The Drill Hall and the Rainbow Centre The Cabinet Secretary was also shown how work is progressing on redeveloping Severn View into temporary homeless accommodation The Cabinet Secretary was joined by Cllr Brocklesby the Mayor of Chepstow – Tudor Griffiths and members of Chepstow Town Council providing an opportunity to showcase the collaborative efforts between the County Council and Chepstow Town Council “We were delighted to welcome the Cabinet Secretary to Chepstow It was wonderful to see how Welsh Government funds have improved facilities and added to the attractiveness and liveliness of Chepstow The Cabinet Secretary was able to see for herself how working with the Town Council and community groups in close collaboration in using the funding and grants available helped not only enhance community spaces for residents but also improve the well-being and quality of life of residents Monmouthshire County Council’s Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development we are working closely with town councils to ensure that our town centres remain vibrant and welcoming places.” The Welsh Government’s Transforming Town Placemaking Grant Programme has facilitated various projects in Chepstow funding was allocated to provide a new roof for The Drill Hall with additional funding recently approved for upgrading the interior of the Hall creating a more welcoming and versatile space for community use owned by the Chepstow Rainbow Trust Charity was officially reopened after renovation recently It provides a valuable service for the town by hosting the Chepstow Community Fridge and Chepstow Food Club the building is now a welcoming beacon for residents and visitors alike The Rainbow Trust Café has received funding from Monmouthshire County Council the Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns Placemaking Grant Programme and the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to transform the place into a beautiful to look at progress on repurposing the building into temporary homeless accommodation It will be a home for various services and support to help Seven View residents rebuild their lives Privacy Notice © Copyright 2025 Monmouthshire County Council Staff Login Add all of our fixtures directly to your calendar with ECAL This St. Patrick’s Day weekend, why not step away from the usual plans and enjoy something truly special? On Sunday, 16th March 2025, Chepstow Racecourse is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Raceday offering the perfect combination of thrilling horse racing With performances by the talented Shamrocks this event is the ideal way to embrace the Irish spirit Whether you’re planning a day out with friends or simply looking for a reason to enjoy the buzz of race day Chepstow Racecourse promises a celebration to remember but Chepstow Racecourse is getting the party started early with their themed raceday on Sunday 16th March – the perfect way to kick off the festivities Here’s why Chepstow Racecourse is the ultimate destination for your St enjoy an action-packed afternoon of live racing as the horses thunder down the track Feel the excitement of each race and cheer on your favourites in an electric atmosphere that’s sure to keep you entertained Set the tone for celebration with classic Irish tunes performed live by The Shamrocks Their energetic and traditional melodies will have you tapping your feet and joining in the fun throughout the day Patrick’s Day is complete without great food and drink Raise a pint of Guinness or savour a dram of Irish whiskey as you indulge in hearty food options With plenty of Irish-inspired treats and beverages on offer you’ll feel the spirit of Ireland everywhere you turn Make the most of the weekend with these nearby activities to complement your raceday celebrations: Looking to unwind before or after the racing excitement Chepstow and its surrounding areas boast stunning natural and historical attractions explore the picturesque ruins of Tintern Abbey or take in the breathtaking views at Chepstow Castle Just a short trip from Chepstow, Bristol is home to some lively Irish pubs perfect for continuing the celebrations. Visit Seamus O’Donnell’s or O’Neill’s Patrick’s Day 2025 in style with a day at Chepstow Racecourse From thrilling horse racing and live Irish music to great food and drink Get your tickets now for Sunday, 16th March 2025 Whether you’re new to racing or a seasoned fan 🌟 The winner will take home £500 while the second and third-place runners-up will be celebrated with flowers and champagne Get ready to dance and sing along to classic anthems from icons like Madonna and big hair are highly encouraged—because the 80s were all about going big or going home Gentlemen: Don’t let the name fool you — Ladies Day 2025 is your chance to suit up snap a pic at the flower wall and enter the Style Awards fabulous prizes are up for grabs Feel the Thrill: Watch the horses thunder to the finish in heart-pounding live races Whether you’re a seasoned racegoer or just love the vibe the entertainment heats up with live music to keep the party going all night Ladies Day is more than an event—it’s a celebration of fun Choose from general admission tickets or upgrade to luxury hospitality packages for an extra special experience Download the site map here Children 17 and under go free* to the races when accompanied by an adult (*exclusions may apply) Children do not require a ticket in advance and a free ticket will be issued on the day Concessions discounts are only available on the day All bookings directly through our website and over the phone with our customer service team do not incur a fulfilment fee – the price you see, is the price you pay! Bookings through our official hospitality partner Seat Unique have a fulfilment / booking fee applied. All bookings are made in accordance with our terms and conditions of entry. Please note that our hospitality packages can now only be purchased over the phone with our customer service team (01291 622260) or through the website of our official hospitality partner – Seat Unique Our hospitality & restaurant packages are available through the website of our official partner Seat Unique There are no tickets available in this category Early Bird discounted admission for groups of 10 or more tickets CHEPSTOW Racecourse has been named one of the top racecourses in the UK in a new study ranking the best venues for a day at the races The Monmouthshire track was placed joint 18th in a guide compiled by Online Betting Guide Racing which assessed racecourses across the country based on ticket prices and the number of race meetings hosted each year Chepstow earned a racecourse score of 5.51 out of 10 making it the highest-ranked venues in Wales The study highlighted the track's affordable ticket prices as well as its 30 race days held throughout the year — one of the highest numbers of fixtures among UK venues The course is also one of the most searched racecourses in the country generating more than 373,000 Google searches in 2024 It has a growing online following with 33,600 followers on X and 14,800 on Instagram reflecting its increasing popularity among racing fans Chepstow remains a key fixture in the racing calendar and one the most popular racecourse in Wales The course is best known for hosting the Coral Welsh Grand National each December — one of the country's most prestigious racing events — as well as regular jump and flat meetings throughout the year The venue has also become a popular destination for racing fans from across the region with many making the journey across the Severn Bridge for its lively atmosphere and picturesque setting Chepstow's recognition highlights its importance as one of the leading racecourses in the South West and Wales The full list of the best racecourses in the UK for 2025 can be viewed on the OLBG website here https://www.olbg.com/blogs/horse-racing-attendance-report Tel: 01600 712142[email protected]Follow us All ability outdoor gym opens in Chepstow Leisure Centre MonLife Leisure Centre members will have access to a brand-new bespoke outdoor space for exercise and physical activity The opening coincides with Monmouthshire County Council’s celebration of National Fitness Day (18th September 2024) An annual campaign by ukactive highlighting the role physical activity plays across the UK helping to raise awareness of its importance in assisting us to lead healthier lifestyles The new outdoor gym will include state-of-the-art equipment from Indigo Fitness a tournament series will be taking place to promote outdoor physical activity and strength training The tournament can be entered by individuals or as part of a group Our fully qualified staff will be on hand to support you and sign you up for the latest challenge as part of our tournament throughout the year The bespoke outdoor gym will be perfect for members to exercise independently or as a group Exercising in a group setting has been shown to have numerous benefits The UK Chief Medical Officer Guidelines recommend adults do at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity 75 minutes of vigorous activity or a mixture of both each week undertaking strengthening activities on two of those days This initiative is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund To find out more about Shared Prosperity funding in Monmouthshire UK Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) – Monmouthshire Monmouthshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Equalities and Engagement said: “The new exercise area at Chepstow is a fantastic addition to the leisure centre offering We continue to look at what we can offer our members and the local community and these new innovative facilities provide an additional way to take part in physical activity I know these facilities will be a popular area with the members and look forward to see them being used extensively!” Chepstow Leisure Centre features a 20m swimming pool sauna/steam room (Closed Wednesday and Thursday 1pm-3pm) additional sauna on the lower ground floor (open 10am – 6pm only) a multi-purpose sports hall 3G pitch and a full-size Astroturf with various outdoor pitches and cricket nets To enquire about becoming a member, visit the MonLife website: https://www.monlife.co.uk/monactive/chepstow-leisure-centre/ To find out more about Shared Prosperity funding in Monmouthshire, visit: UK Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) – Monmouthshire A FOOD van in Chepstow was destroyed by a fire overnight on Tuesday, January 7. ‘Only Foods and Sauces’, based in Bulwark Industrial Estate, was ablaze around 9pm. South Wales Fire Service crews from Chepstow and Caldicot attended the scene and extinguished the fire until around 10.15pm. Kyle Gettings, co-owner of the business, which also has a van in Coleford, said a neighbour alerted him to the blaze around 9.40pm. Mr Gettings said: “We just don’t know how it could have started. I genuinely thought it was suspicious.” A Gwent Police spokesperson said: “We received a report of a van fire in Bulwark Industrial Estate, Chepstow, at around 9.20pm on Tuesday, January 7. Enquiries are ongoing to establish whether the cause of the fire was deliberate.” Tel: 01600 712142[email protected]Follow us Further Links With Easter Sunday falling on 20th April 2025 and Easter Monday landing on 21st April 2025 As the Easter holidays stretch across a couple of weeks families and friends will be looking for exciting things to do over the Easter weekend – and Chepstow has plenty to offer For those looking for a fun-filled Easter Monday event, Chepstow Racecourse’s Easter Monday Bank Holiday Raceday is the perfect choice This Easter day out is packed with excitement Here’s why it makes for an unmissable day out: with the first race kicking off just before 2pm and the last race finishing just after 5pm That gives you plenty of time to soak up the lively atmosphere and make the most of the Bank Holiday If you’re spending the Easter holidays in South Wales there’s even more to explore in and around Chepstow: If you’re looking for things to do on Easter Monday 2025, don’t miss out on the Easter Monday Bank Holiday Raceday at Chepstow Racecourse With an unbeatable combination of thrilling races it’s the perfect way to enjoy the long weekend so book in advance to secure your spot and make the most of your Easter days out Artan Dedia, 36, was found ‘gardening’ the huge crop at the former TUI travel agency beside WH Smith on Chepstow High Street. A synchronised police operation saw police burst in and arrest him at the same time as other officers raided a disused snooker hall in Pembroke Dock, where fellow Albanian Arsen Tanasica, 35, was found minding another farm with plants worth up to £1.2m at street prices. Dedia and Tanasica both admitted the production of cannabis and were jailed for 12 months when they appeared at Merthyr Crown Court last Wednesday. Prosecutor William Bebb said Gwent Police officers seized 652 cannabis plants in the raid in Chepstow on Monday, November 4. When police smashed their way in shortly after 8am, Dedia was caught trying to escape via a back door. He ‘smelt of cannabis’ and admitted to police he had been brought to the property to work as a ‘gardener’. The electricity metre had been bypassed to provide light for the sophisticated ‘grow’ and Dedia’s fingerprints were on the equipment. A drugs expert calculated that the 652 plants could realise a potential yield of up to 55kg – worth some £547,000 at street prices. Officers discovered the factory was spread across eight rooms, including the attic, and dismantled hydroponic equipment used to grow the class B drug. Dedia’s barrister Gareth Williams said his client was a qualified electrician and had a degree and family back in Albania. He had travelled to the UK, but couldn’t speak English or find work, and became “influenced by others”. Tanasica, who the court heard was a bookkeeper and was married with three children, owed money for his travel to the UK and £5,000 for a car he had borrowed and crashed, said his barrister Laurence Jones. Jailing both, Judge Jeremy Jenkins said they will probably be deported back to Albania when released. PC Hywel Evans, the officer in the Chepstow case and the town neighbourhood ward manager, said: “We supported Tarian, the Regional Organised Crime Unit (ROCU) for southern Wales, in carrying out this enforcement work as part of Operation Altar, which tackles the supply of illegal drugs. “We identified this disused building in Chepstow as a suspected cannabis farm after receiving reports of suspicious activity from residents; and have now brought Dedia to justice. “Every cannabis factory we dismantle helps disrupt these illegal operations, which are often linked to sophisticated organised crime groups. “Our work stops the onward sale into our communities and prevents the profits from going on to fund other forms of crime. “We encourage anyone with concerns about illegal drugs to get in touch, so that we can take action." “You can contact us via the website, call 101 or send us a direct message on social media. “Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, with information or contact them via their website.” Tel: 01600 712142[email protected]Follow us just hours after Plumpton’s Sussex National meeting was called off despite passing a morning inspection Following a Saturday without any jumps or afternoon action a full programme of National Hunt racing seemed set to take place after fixtures at Chepstow Plumpton and Naas were all initially given the go-ahead after morning checks The team at Chepstow opted to take another look after an initial precautionary inspection at 7.30am and the seven-race card passed a second inspection at 9am only two races would ultimately take place with proceedings called off thereafter due to unsafe conditions told Sky Sports Racing: “We had an inquiry before the first race with all the jockeys doctors and vets and all the horse group there were happy to carry on just after that we had a fair shower and with the thawing out and everything else it’s just the amount of water that we’ve had in the last hour the jockeys have come back and said that in a couple of places they felt it was just a little bit too wet and unsafe the welfare of the jockeys and the welfare of the horses When they come back and you see the jockeys He added: “The last thing anybody wants is to bring people here and then not carry through if at any stage this morning we thought that it wasn’t safe the rain came in afterwards and we’re in this position we’re in – we do feel sorry for everybody but safety comes first.” ShowLudlow: 12.45 Blue Moon Lady 1.15 My Mate Polly 1.45 Aviation 2.15 Planet Legend 2.50 Balkardy 3.25 Olivia Kate 3.55 Claim Du Brizais Ayr: 1.00 Reagrove Lord 1.30 Golden Point 2.00 Travail D’Orfevre 2.35 Raffles Wonder 3.10 Maghlaak 3.45 Kevlar Wolverhampton: 5.00 Classy Clarets (nb) 5.30 Jazzy Angel 6.00 Kewmill 6.30 Royal Zabeel (nap) 7.00 Havana Force 7.30 Gustav Graves 8.00 Starfighter 8.30 Desiderata Thank you for your feedback.Officials at Plumpton announced a precautionary inspection for 8.30am before one of the track’s most high-profile fixtures of the season due to the forecast of heavy rain overnight racing was initially given the green light the meeting was called off due to waterlogging said: “We were predicted 5mm of rain between 8.30am and midday but we were already on 7.5mm just before 10am That much rain in a short space of time has left us with a few areas of false ground and we didn’t think it was safe any more we felt we had a good chance with the forecast how it was but we got more rain than expected and it’s pushed us over the edge It’s always a hard decision and it would have been the same whatever meeting it was We have our processes and it was just unfortunate that it’s happened on a big day.” Further interruptions to the racing programme appear certain in the coming days with more snow and freezing temperatures forecast the jumps meeting at Ayr is subject to a precautionary inspection at 7am due to the threat of snow and temperatures as low as minus 2C Officials at Ludlow will also inspect at 7am with two inches of snow laying on the track on Sunday morning Leicester’s Tuesday card has already been abandoned due to waterlogging National Hunt racing did at least get the go-ahead in Ireland at Naas where Fun Fun Fun made an impressive start to her career over fences when leading home a one-two-three for Willie Mullins Fun Fun Fun ridden and jockey Patrick Mullins on their way to winning in Ireland at Naas Photograph: Niall Carson/PABred and ridden by the trainer’s son Patrick Mullins the seven-year-old was a Grade Two bumper winner for owners Simon Munir and Isaac Souede and won at Listed and Grade Three level over hurdles She was a 7-2 shot for her first outing over the larger obstacles and registered an emphatic seven-and-a-half-length success over stablemate Karia Des Blaises with another Closutton inmate in Iris Emery back in third Chepstow park project in full swing with £100k National Lottery funding A successful bid for National Lottery Funding has secured £100,000 towards the regeneration of the Dell play area in Chepstow The funding was obtained by the volunteer group Friends of the Dell Park Chepstow in partnership with Chepstow Town Council and Monmouthshire County Council This means creating a new destination play park should be underway early next year This now brings the total raised for the new park to £225,000 with Chepstow Town Council already pledging £100,000 and £25,000 received from Monmouthshire County Council The Town Council also contributed an additional £13,000 towards initial design fees and costs for the successful planning application The new destination park will see the removal of existing outdated play equipment to make way for a modern and more natural play environment complementing the historic port wall that runs alongside the park accessible swings and a roundabout will all be installed Inspiration has also been taken from Chepstow’s rich past with the inclusion of a bespoke wooden boat There are also plans for a castle-themed slide running down the Dell’s embankment The group is currently crowdfunding for this feature said: “This has been a real pinch me moment for our group We are immensely grateful to the National Lottery for seeing the value of this project and to everyone else that has backed us along the way “The park will stand as a lasting legacy for Chepstow and we take great pride in our role in bringing it to fruition We can’t wait to see the park filled with joy and laughter for generations to come and to see the wider benefits it will hopefully bring to our beautiful town.” Cllr Margaret Griffiths of Chepstow Town Council said: “The Town Council is delighted that the National Lottery has recognised the need for this park and that it supports the large contribution made by the residents of Chepstow through the precept raised by Chepstow Town Council” MCC Cabinet Member for Equalities and Engagement said: “It is fantastic to hear that the Dell Park will now be able to serve the children of Chepstow for years to come “It has been a popular destination for families through the years but has needed attention in recent times “This work will stand the park in good stead to remain a popular draw for the town.” Gwent Police reveal crime figures for Chepstow in objection TWO shops in Chepstow town centre have been refused permission to sell alcohol into the early hours of the morning after objections from the police. Shopkeepers Alpeshkumar Patel and Sangitaben Patel wanted to extend the licensing hours of their stores, at Welsh Street, and Beaufort Square, so they could sell alcohol until 2.30am and 2am on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Gwent Police objected to both applications over concerns it would lead to an increase in crime and anti-social behaviour in the area where there are pubs and clubs already open into the early hours. Councillor Tudor Thomas, who chaired the Monmouthshire County Council licensing committee, which considered both applications separately at the same meeting, said there was also an objection from a local resident to the Welsh Street Stores extension. Council solicitor Julien Saunders said: “Evidence put forward by the objector referred to one person urinating on their doorstep.” Gwent Police crime figures showed from November 2023 to the same month last year there were 476 offences in the town centre area and after shoplifting was discounted “violence without injury” was the most common offence, with 95 reports. There were also 60 public order offences, 51 of “violence with injury”, 39 of criminal damage and arson and nine drugs offences. PC Mark Williams told the hearing: “We believe any purchases would be made for immediate consumption otherwise people would wait for the day time to purchase the alcohol.” The officer had also said it had been confirmed, during a mediation meeting with the applicants, the motivation for extending the licensing hours is financial. Police also said they were concerned both shops, that are within a few hundred yards of each other, are near to a property housing vulnerable people. PC Williams said they could be at increased risk of either being victims, or perpetrators, of crime and some of those housed suffer from addictions to drugs or alcohol. Mohamed Ismail, who runs the shop and represented the applicants at the hearing, said: “We are really, really struggling. We have to increase our sales and the sales we get are at the weekends, the weekdays are very quiet.” He also said “most” of the customers at the Welsh Street shop that currently opens to 3am, but cannot sell alcohol after midnight, are older people in their 40s. Shop manager Michelle Frost said it is feared the shops are losing out on passing trade, from customers already in the town centre, who are travelling to a garage on Newport Road as it has a late licence where they can purchase alcohol as well as other items. She said the intention is to close the Beaufort Square shop, at 2am: “The footfall is already there. We are not encouraging more and will be closed and have gone home way before kicking out time for the other venues.” Other steps proposed in response to police concerns were to have two licensed security staff at both sites and sell alcohol in woven bags sealed with zip ties to prevent customers from drinking before they get home. Mr Ismail said scissors would be needed to cut the cable ties and the bags cannot be torn open by hand. PC Williams said the force appreciated the applicants “thinking outside the box” but said: “The bags won’t be anti-rip, they might state that they are. My body armour says it is anti-slash but it still slashes. I can get around the cable tie with my key, most people have a key key on them.” Both applications were rejected by the committee unanimously. Tel: 01600 712142[email protected]Follow us @taevansjourno[email protected]SPREAD THE NEWS CRITICALLY acclaimed US singer-songwriter Eli Lev says his show will bring a message of community and hope, as he prepares for his upcoming Chepstow show The good vibes artist is set to play at Three Tuns The tour has already seen Eli travel the length and breadth of the United States The UK part of his tour kicks off in Chepstow Eli told The Chepstow Beacon: “I am feeling great about heading to Chepstow soon and have lots of new songs from my album Present Journey to share The tour is going great and I have been lucky to meet some amazing folks along the way in Portugal and Spain so far “Fans can expect positive and uplifting songs that focus on meaningful lyrics and strong melodies to convey a message of community and hope.” His album Present Journey was inspired by his current situation as a middle-aged full time independent musician who is a mobile lifestyle pioneer and international touring artist It has already impressed critics and other musicians who have likened his sound to The Avett Brothers and The Lumineers Musical pioneer Rhonda Brown said: "Eli's original spirit-filled lyrics become familiar and make you want to join in singing Musicians including The Brindley Brothers have also praised the work ethic of Eli a sentiment mirrored by Amber Foster from Last Call Entertainment More information about the tour can be found online and tickets are available now, as well as the digital album Present Journey. 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