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| Here is the latest edition of Monmouthshire County Life. there's loads to read and enjoy. And remember to leave your comments! |
Spreading the music
12:14pm Tuesday 6th May
Jo Barnes chats to Craig Downes, of Chepstow Musical Youth Theatre, about their recent tour to France
MCL: Tell us about Chepstow Musical Youth Theatre
Craig Downes: Started in 2001 as a means of teaching practical musical theatre skills through performance driven teaching. It was quite small at inception, but has grown to encompass 65 students in four groups aged between six and 19. Essentially it is for every child in the area who wants to be exceptional and to pursue excellence in performing. Not everyone can sing or dance well, but there are always parts for non singers in shows. We also teach stage management, lighting and sound. It is a very enviable position to be in, to chose your pupils, and we attract more young performers each year. There is a waiting list in some of the age categories.
Garden delights
12:12pm Tuesday 6th May
We are lucky here in Monmouthshire to have some fantastic gardens to enjoy. Whether it be gardens on a grand scale or just a small private gardens thrown open to the public during the summer - there is something for everyone.
Tips on buying the right pool
12:11pm Tuesday 6th May
Buying a swimming pool can be quite a difficult decision, especially if you are trying to decide between an in-ground pool or an above-ground pool. Each has something to offer, according to www.propertymagnate.com.
Taking a dip
12:10pm Tuesday 6th May
MCL caught up with the Williams family who've had an outdoor pool installed at their home near Caldicot.
1. How long have you had a swimming pool?
My Monmouthshire
 | Simon Haslett
11:50am Tuesday 6th May
Simon Haslett lives in Usk and will soon be taking up the directorship of the new Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching at Newport University. Here he talks about what he loves about the county
Who are you and what do you do? |
 | Country boy
2:51pm Friday 4th January
When poet and author Paul
Groves was growing up
in a tiny Monmouthshire
hamlet, he really didn't have a
clue what he wanted to do with
his life. |
 | Q & A - Alex St George
2:05pm Friday 4th January
Alex St George has lived in
Abergavenny since she was 16.
She is a public relations officer for
a local business support agency
and a part-time fashion designer
specialising in eveningwear,
corsetry and bridalwear. |
