countynews
Garden centre car
show is a success
Hundreds of motor vehicle models were at the free have held a Classic Car Day
fans from across event, held on Father’s Day. and it was a real success. It
Monmouthshire attended a Simon Harpin, manager at gave visitors the
special Classic Car Day at Raglan Garden Centre, who opportunity to see some
Raglan garden centre. organised the event, said: stunning classic vehicles on
Cars of all makes and “This was the first time we display.”
The Stroke Association is running
the first Castle 2 Castle Cycling
Challenge across the Severn
Bridge on October 11, 2009.
Cyclists can choose the 44-
mile circular route from Berkeley
Castle to Chepstow Castle and
return or, if this is a little too far,
then they can try the 22 mile
route starting at Chepstow Castle
and finishing at Berkeley Castle.
Most of the route is along country
lanes and routes 4 and 41 of the
National Cycle Network.
At the halfway point en route,
cyclists can stop off at the superb
White Hart Inn in picturesque
Littleton-up-Severn for lunch and
refreshments.
Louise Bennett, of the Stroke
Assocation, said: “This is the
perfect opportunity for individuals
or families to get involved in an
event which not only raises
money for a crucial cause but also
offers the chance to get fit.”
For more information or to
request an entry pack, please
contact 0117 953 1200 or e-mail
c2ccylingchallenge@stroke.org.uk.
schooltowalkingforuyokanTh
Walk to School Week was very successful Councillor Foulser said: “The purpose School Week. Doing the games is fun and
in Monmouthshire this year and as a of the Safer Routes to School Initiative seeing everyone in their uniform looking
thank you the chairman of the county and events like Walk to School Week is to smart is good too.”
council, Councillor Jane Foulser, invited raise awareness and encourage more Linda Davies, head teacher of
participating schools to a special lunch at children and parents to walk to school to Thornwell School, Chepstow, said: “Walk
County Hall. reduce the number of cars at our school to School Week gives us an opportunity to
Fourteen pupils from six county gates, resulting in a safer environment focus on road safety issues in school. It
primary schools attended the event in the and increase the health benefits for all.” raises awareness to parents and the
Chairman’s Chamber which was decorated Tom Williams, from Usk Primary said: community. I think we can become too
with balloons and posters for the “I have learnt never to get drunk while complacent on these issues. Children enjoy
occasion. driving a car. It is really good to cycle and the event and therefore remember the
They also had a visit from Iolo the walk to school to cut down on pollution. I important messages.”
Road Safety Zebra, who helped the feel good to be here today.” Abbie Davies, Monmouthshire’s Travel
chairman and her consort, William Foulser, Alicia Champion, from Pembroke Plan Co-ordinator, for organised the event,
present certificates and rucksacks full of Primary, Chepstow, said: “I feel excited to which was supported by Capita Symonds
road safety goodies to the children. get certificates and photos for Walk to Road Safety Team.
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