Summer in Newport
 The Summer in the City events drew to a close on the 14th August when John Frost Square played host to the Sparkle Summer Fun Day! But more activities are planned to round off the summer holidays courtesy of the Festival 2010 organisers when The Big Splash activities kick off on the 28th August in and around the Riverfront Theatre. Plans are afoot for more music, performances and all round good old-fashioned family fun for 2011 so watch this space!
CraftFolk, Craft Fayre
Wednesday 9th to Saturday 12th June, Commercial Street
The city centre hosted up to 30 Art and Craft Stalls interspersed with seasonal food and drink. The popular market was set up on Commercial Street from Wednesday through to Saturday selling ceramics, jewellery and other gifts as well as food and drink specialities including sweet and savoury pancakes, roasted nuts, olives and turkish delight. www.craftfolk.com
TJ’s in the Square
Saturday 10th July, John Frost Square
Presented by Voice and Frug! A free all day music event with a line up which included GLC, Flyscreen, The Elephant Rescue Plan and The Square Factor winner Joe Kelly. Tj's was an amazing success due to terrific organisation partners, a great crowd, awesome bands and the all day sunshine. Pink noses aside, the city centre truly rocked. Click here for more information on the legendary event for the legendary man, John Sicolo.
Newport City Festival
Friday 6th & Saturday 7th August, John Frost Square & Commercial Street
Presented by Urban Circle, 2 days of music, art and fashion. Including The Rock Out Festival, fashion and photo shoots, urban beats and arts activities throughout the city centre- 11am until late. Over 4000 people got into the city and got involved. Newport City Radio also broadcast throughout the weekend. www.urbancircle.co.uk
Sparkle Family Fun Day
Saturday 14th August, John Frost Square
Saturday saw John Frost Square become a hub of good old fashioned family fun. In conjunction with Sparkle, the entire square was decked out with things to do and see for children of all ages.
Highlights included a traditional Punch & Judy show throughout the afternoon, football shoot out competitions and large games area as well as an array of traditional stalls including hook a duck and lucky dip barrel
Children could also get their face painted and could play around in the Ezeeplay family area.
The Sparkle Appeal is a local charity that is aiming to raise £1.5 million to equip a purpose built centre that will be a hub and spoke facility helping the 1200 children with complex disabilities in the South Gwent area to have treatment, care, information, leisure facilities and consultations all under one roof rather than having to travel to diverse centres across both South Wales and London. This will bring ease to the family unit and continuity of care to the children.
Family Saturdays throughout the Summer
The Kingsway Shopping Centre hosts free activities for youngsters including face painting, balloon modelling & craft workshops.
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NB. The events have been advertised in good faith but some programme details might be subject to change. All those attending may be photographed and images may be used in Newport City Council publicity |