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South Wales Argus
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- Entertainment
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IN PICTURES: Yemeni Festival returned to Newport for 2025
The annual event, held at Pill Harriers Rugby Football Club, saw the Caldicot Male Voice Choir perform for the fourth time. Their wide-ranging set included songs such as Rachie, Hallelujah, and the Welsh National Anthem. The festival, organised by Reggie Al-Haddi and Newport councillor Debbie Jenkins, is aimed at promoting the Yemeni community's participation and acceptance of Welsh culture. It is a celebration of Yemeni music, dance, and costume, with activities for children, and demonstrations by St John's Ambulance and Gwent Police. The event concluded with a colourful parade of children in traditional Yemeni dress. Newport East MP Jessica Morden attended the festival and posted on social media: "A glorious afternoon at the Welsh Yemeni Festival today with Jayne and others. "Huge congratulations to Pill councillor Deb Jenkins, and Reggie, chair of the Newport Yemeni Community Association and everyone else involved for your hard work in pulling this year's event together - it's seems to grow every year!" After the festival, the choir returned to the rugby club to entertain members with more songs. Check out the gallery above of images from the event, captured by South Wales Argus Camera Club member John Hamblen.
South Wales Argus
26-06-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Newport Council to bring more adults in care back to city
The local authority currently offers residential care to 208 adults who have learning disabilities – of whom 90 live outside Newport. Out-of-county placements can prove to be significantly more expensive than local care because it offers more specialist or complex support. A new report on independent living said the council is 'working proactively to ensure people are able to live in Newport'. The council acknowledged that some people in out-of-county residential care 'live far from their family and friends', and plans to offer 'better local options for living arrangements'. Meet the owners of Newport city centre's newest Italian restaurant Stagecoach South Wales to offer free bus travel for military At a scrutiny committee meeting, on Tuesday, Cllr Debbie Jenkins asked whether there was a timeline to bring people back home. 'What we need to do first is enhance our provision in Newport,' replied Myfanwy Moran, the council's head of adult services. 'It's really key to design the right provision.' The council previously bought some properties across the city, intending to convert them for various care services, and Ms Moran said another two purchases are also on the cards. However, the complexities of some care arrangements mean out-of-county placements may still prove to be the most suitable environment, the committee heard. Care watchdog praises staff at Newport Council Cllr Stephen Marshall noted how some residents require residential care that is only provided in England. He said the council was 'never going to eliminate' all out-of-county placements. Ms Moran also said 'there will be some people who are in long stay provision who are very settled there and it may be their choice to stay'. As a result, the new report describes the council policy as helping out-of-county residents 'return home where appropriate'.
