Hospice team set to take part in Gwent dragon boat race
The Dragon Boat race, organised by St David's Hospice Care, will take place on June 28 at Llandegfedd Reservoir, near Cwmbran.
St David's Hospice Care offers a range of services to support patients, their families and friends, both in the hospice and in the community.
A spokesman for the charity said: "Please support the team in any way you can - every penny really does count and will bring huge motivation to the team while helping to make a big difference to the hospice."
Go to Team Paddles for Patients on Just Giving for more details.
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