Friends Diary 2011 -12
Dates for your diary
There's plenty going on through the winter. The pub talks at St Julian's on the third Wednesday of the month are always popular, but in addition we've secured a special speaker for our AGM, and there will be a public Open Day at the Ship Centre in December with a Christmas theme. Don't forget the Christmas dinner either.
The pub talks take place in the skittles alley in the basement of St Julian’s Inn, Caerleon Road (between junction 25 of the M4 and Caerleon). They start promptly at 7.30pm, so please arrive in good time before that. Sandwiches and crisps will be available after the talk. Admission is free, though we ask for a donation towards the cost of the food.
If you have any questions about these events, please contact Peter Hayward on 01600 712864 or peter@hwd.me.uk.
Wednesday 19th October 7.30pm at St Julian's Inn
Francis Maxey: To the Sinai and Beyond
Francis undertook this 7000 mile solo motorcycle journey in memory of Kate Hunter, formerly the Ship Project Leader. He was raising funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care, and many of you may have made a donation.Saturday 29th October 2.00pm at Malpas Court
AGM, followed by Dr Deanna Groom: Reclaiming History from the Sea – shipwreck heritage around the Welsh Coast
Deanna is the Maritime Officer at the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales. We're delighted she has agreed to come down from Aberystwyth to talk about her work in developing the historical maritime record for Wales.Wednesday 16th November 7.30 pm at St Julian's Inn
Jeff Brooks: Lancastria – the secret disaster
Jeff has been an active member of the Committee of the Friends since the outset. He will tell us about the worst shipping disaster in British history and how it was kept secret from the public.Saturday 3rd December 11.00am to 4.00pm at Maesglas
Open Day at the Ship Centre
This Open Day will have a Christmas theme.Saturday 10th December 8.00 for 8.30pm at Junction 28 restaurant, Basseleg
Christmas dinner
This annual event is always very sociable and enjoyable, but advance booking with deposit is necessary. To book, please contact Rosi Hollister on 0771 311 3935 by 7th November, or see her at one of the meetings in October.Wednesday 18th January 7.30pm at St Julian's Inn
Chill out after Christmas!
No talk this evening, but a chance to socialise with other members in the ground floor bar. No food provided, but order your own meal at the bar.Wednesday 15th February 7.30 pm at St Julian's Inn
Emma Lewis: Ports in South Wales – past, present and future
Emma, Chair of the Friends, has extensive experience working in Welsh ports.Wednesday 21st March 7.30pm at St Julian's Inn
Jeff Smith: The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal
Jeff is a lifelong enthusiastic supporter of the canal and its conservation.OPEN DAYS 2012
Newport Ship Special Public Viewing.
At the Ship Conservation Centre
Unit 22 Maesglas Industrial Estate
(Behind Parcel Force)
Docks Way
NewportDates to be announced
TEACHING RESOURCES
The Newport Ship Project
Neil Stevenson - Newport Ship Project and Matthew Geary - NGfL Cymru
A KS2 History resource authored in partnership with the Newport Ship Project. Contains a number of interactive resources that give pupils the opportunity to compare the Newport Ship with other famous finds, consider artefacts found on board and find out more about Newport in Medieval times.
Activities can be continued on downloadable worksheets accompanying each task.
This resource also covers aspects of the ESDGC themes Natural Environment, Wealth and Poverty and Climate Change.
Join the Friends of Newport Ship - membership form constitution
To book or for further information, please contact:
Jerry Cross - 02920 418858
Alan Smith - 01633 761397
Emma Lewis - 07786 747761
Charles Ferris - 01633 250148