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South Wales Argus
08-08-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Pub events in Newport this weekend, August 9 and 10
On Saturday, August 9, the Pontnewynydd Sports and Social Club will be hosting The Remakes, a 50s and 60s band, who are set to transport attendees back to the golden era of rock and roll. Also on Saturday, the Ponthir House Inn will be hosting a Saturday Summer Soul event. Attendees can look forward to a soulful evening of music and dancing. The Dorallt Inn in Cwmbran will be welcoming back the Midnight Hour Band, who will be playing popular covers from the 60s through to the 90s. For those who prefer a bit of variety, the Horse and Jockey in Pontypool will be hosting Son of Sham, who will be playing a mix of rock, pop, and punk music all night long. The Blinkin' Owl in Cwmbran will be hosting a "Back to the 90s" night, with DJ Chris playing all the classic hits from the decade. This is a free entry event, and attendees are encouraged to dress up in their best 90s attire. For those who prefer a more relaxed setting, Le Pub on Newport High Street will be hosting a Drink & Draw event on Sunday, August 10. This is a free entry event where attendees can get creative in a relaxed environment, experiment, collaborate, share ideas, or join in with drawing games. The event is hosted by Newport-based illustrator Teeleafa, who will be on hand to offer drawing tips. A variety of materials will be provided, but attendees are welcome to bring their own sketchbooks or drawing materials. With such a diverse range of events on offer, there is something for everyone to enjoy this weekend in Gwent. Whether you are a fan of live music, enjoy a bit of karaoke, or want to get creative, the pubs in Gwent have got you covered.
South Wales Argus
02-06-2025
- Health
- South Wales Argus
The Ponthir House Inn given five-star food hygiene rating
The Ponthir House Inn, on Caerleon Road, Ponthir, was given the highest rating by food safety inspectors after a visit on May 2. This means that, at the time of the inspection, the standards at the pub were found to be "very good" in cleanliness and condition of facilities and building, including layout, ventilation, hand washing facilities, and pest control. The Ponthir House Inn was also rated "very good" in hygienic food handling, which covers preparation, cooking, re-heating, cooling, and storage. The pub was rated "good" in management of food safety, which is the system or checks in place to ensure that food sold or served is safe to eat, evidence that staff know about food safety, and the food safety officer has confidence that standards will be maintained in future. This means that the pub has a five-star food hygiene rating overall. The Ponthir House Inn can be found on the Food Standards Agency website here. The Food Hygiene Rating Act 2013 became law in Wales on March 4, 2013. It requires all businesses selling food in Wales - including pubs, cafes, restaurants, hotels, takeaways, schools, hospitals, canteens, care homes and corner shops – to display hygiene ratings in a prominent place, and to provide the information verbally if requested over the phone. Inspections are carried out by the local authority officers, and ratings - from zero, meaning urgent improvement is necessary or they may risk closure; to five, meaning standards are excellent - are updated on the FSA website. Businesses have the right to appeal against ratings. Each inspection is carried out under three categories - hygienic food handling, cleanliness and condition of facilities and building, and the management of food safety.
