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Mar
3
Sun
Admiral City of Newport Half Marathon @ Commercial Street
Mar 3 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Newport Half Marathon

Admiral City of Newport Half Marathon

*** Get Registered now less than a Week to go ***

Start/Finish in the centre of the City of Newport.

Event venue registration, start and finish, baggage, refreshments;
Newport Centre, 1 Kingsway, Newport NP20 1UH 01633 656757

Growing every year this event showcases some of the iconic landmarks of the City of Newport.

It also raises the profile of the work of St David’s Hospice Care, and generates vital funding to help local patients.

Raise sponsorship and be a hospice hero!

Whats included in your Admiral City of Newport Half Marathon Registration Fee?

  • chip timing
  • event t-shirt
  • bespoke event medal
  • category prizes
  • water stations every 3 miles along the route
  • access to the event facilities, including toilets

For more information on the amazing events and work that the Charity does give the Facebook page a like and follow over on Twitter.

Admiral City of Newport Half Marathon

Apr
14
Sun
Whitehead Tour de Gwent Sportive @ Caerleon Comprehensive School
Apr 14 @ 8:00 am

Tour de Gwent

Whitehead Tour de Gwent Sportive

Organised by St David’s Hospice Care and Sponsored by Whiteheads Building Services, the Tour de Gwent has become and annual cycling event for everyone. Growing over the years to now incorporate 6 carefully designed courses to suit every type of cyclist and for all abilities. No matter if your a hard-core cyclist after the most challenging route to a community or family group that would like the more leisurely ride up and down the Usk river.

Platinum Route – 93 Miles
Gold Route – 78 Miles
Silver Route – 52 Miles
Bronze Route – 30 Miles
Midi Route – 20 Miles
Kids Route – 3 Miles

For Spectators you have the ability to see the start in the Roman town of Caerleon and also line the streets throughout some of the lovely views around South East Wales. Over the 6 different routes it give you many opportunities to cheer on those that are taking to the pedals for this great cause.

You can find out more detailed information on the event (how to enter the Tour De Gwent) along with all other aspects of the Sportive on the Tour de Gwent website linked in the above details.

For more information on the amazing events and work that the Charity does give the Facebook page a like and follow over on Twitter.

Whitehead Tour de Gwent Sportive

Jun
8
Sat
The Acorn Dalmatian Bike Ride 2019 @ Caerleon
Jun 8 all-day

Dalmatian Bike Ride

The Acorn Dalmatian Bike Ride 2019

Want to Challenge yourself? We have the perfect event for you no matter what your ability. The Acorn Dalmatian Bike Ride is a fun event and not a Race!

With 4 different routes and distances available it has something to for everyone.

24, 37, 58 mile routes around Newport or 45 miles along the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal.

Arrive back at The Priory, Caerleon for a fantastic finish festival & BBQ.
Marshals, maps, water stations, feed stations and medical cover provided.
Dalmatian themed fancy dress encouraged!
Please help your hospice care service to continue by raising a minimum of £50 in sponsorship.

Distances Start times for registration fees please check the information on the Website

45 Mile route – Registration from 7.00am for tea & coffee
NOTE: First coach departs Caerleon at 07:30am / 2nd at 07:45 & 3rd at 08:00am
58 Mile route – Registration from 9am – with a rolling start from 09:30am
37 Mile route – Registration from 09:30am – with a rolling start from 10:15am
24 Mile route – Registration from 10am – with a rolling start from 11am

Age Restrictions

24 Mile Route: Minimum age 12 (on day of event)
37, 45, 58 Mile Routes: Minimum age 16 (on day of event)

To sign up as a gift for someone or to register as a group of 2 or more….please call 01633 851051.
or Text DALM01 £5 to 70070 to donate to St David’s Hospice Care and make a difference today.

Massive thank you to the 2019 Event Sponsors

  • Acorn Recruitment
  • The Priory Hotel & Restaurant
  • Melin Homes
  • Alan R Jones & Sons
  • CRC
  • Evans Electrical Ltd
  • Hicks Titley Partnership Consulting Engineers
  • MCL Logistics
  • Pure Solutions Property Services
  • Purnells Insolvency Practitioner
  • TankspeedLogistics Ltd
  • Usk Valley Joinery Ltd
  • The Cadmen Ltd

For more information on the amazing events and work that the Charity does give the Facebook page a like and follow over on Twitter.

The Acorn Dalmatian Bike Ride 2019

Apr
15
Wed
Chepstow Walking Festival 2020 @ Chepstow
Apr 15 – Apr 19 all-day

Chepstow Walking Festival 2020Chepstow Walking Festival

**** See the 2022 event here – Chepstow Walking Festival 2022   ****

Join this popular walking festival now in its 7th year exploring the rich heritage and beauty of the Lower Wye Valley and beyond. A packed programme of 35 guided walks led by experienced walk leaders some who are specialists in the their field such as Dr Mark Lewis Senior Curator at the Roman Legion Museum Caerleon, Rob Dingle Trail Officer for Offa’s Dyke Path, David Morgan, Chair of Long Distance Walkers Association who has devised the Monmouthshire Way, a long distance circular trail starting/finishing at Chepstow and Gavin Jones, Community Engagement Officer for the Living Levels Landscape Partnership scheme who will be joining two brand new walks along the levels to reconnect people and communities to their landscape and provide a sustainable future for this historic and vibrant place.
Some of the walks visit establishments which are rarely or never open to the public such award winning Wye Valley Gin and the farm where the award winning Brookes ice cream is made.
Whether you are a seasoned walker or just enjoy a short walk with the dog there should be something to suit.

Chepstow Walking Festival Tickets cost £5 single or £10 for a Supersaver which is offers 1 walk free. Under 16’s are fee as is the Walk for Health. For Full programme and booking visit walksinchepstow.co.uk alternatively from Chepstow Tourist Information Centre NP16 5EY

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Chepstow Walking Festival 2020