Summer solstice charity walk to Iron Age hillfort
A charity walk to the Iron Age hillfort on Twmbarlwm is planned for the summer solstice.
The event, marking the longest day of the year, invites participants to celebrate the transition from spring to summer.
It will begin at Cwmcarn Forest Drive and raise money for St David's Hospice Care, which supports people with life-limiting illnesses, and their families.
The charity said: "Come with us on a mindful charity walk to get some fresh air and take in the views from this fantastic viewpoint overlooking Newport and the Severn Estuary."
The event will take place on the evening of Saturday, June 21, with people arriving at 6.30pm for a 7pm start.
There is an entry fee of £5, with participants receiving a medal, refreshments, and a glow stick.
St David's Hospice Care is the UK's largest provider of hospice at home care, caring for more than 3,400 patients and families every year, at a cost of more than £9 million.
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