 | A picture of Chepstow | | 12:13pm Tue 1 Jul 08 | | Artist Don Lavelle set his easel up in the middle of Chepstow High Street and painted this detailed watercolour for us. He decided to highlight the arch in a dominant position on the top right of the composition with a wide angle of view to ensure that most of the High Street can be seen. Much detail has been included by the artist yet retaining a relatively loose style. Contrast has been introduced by shading one side of the street and emphasising the sunny side. The artist decided to omit some of the more unsightly street fittings - such as the traffic signs and lights - and it was also thought better to exclude cars from the scene. A Welsh flag flying lightly in the breeze was added to the Arch to complete the complete the painting. |
 | Gateway to the county | | 12:12pm Tue 1 Jul 08 | | There are two things which have put Chepstow firmly on the map - its historic castle and its race course. |
 | A look back to less tranquil times | | 12:11pm Tue 1 Jul 08 | | Visit the quiet village of Grosmont today and you'd be forgiven for thinking its history has been nothing but peaceful, despite the castle in the heart of the village. But, as David Pilling, shares with MCL, it was the site of one of the key battles in Owain Glyndwr's campaign for Welsh independence
The Battle of Pwll Melyn (Yellow Lake) was fought in the spring of 1405 near Grosmont, in Monmouthshire, and was one of the key battles during the Welsh wars of independence led by Owain Glyndwr against the King of England, Henry IV. |
 | Spinning a yarn | | 12:09pm Tue 1 Jul 08 | | Jo Barnes catches up with Usk author Julie McGowan. |
 | Wye Tour lives again | | 12:08pm Tue 1 Jul 08 | | It's been hailed as the birth of British tourism and now the Heritage Lottery Fund has awarded £200,000 to Chepstow and Monmouth museums to buy artefacts of the Wye Tour. |
 | Let's go for a picnic | | 12:07pm Tue 1 Jul 08 | | Summer's here and with it comes that typically British pastime - the picnic. Here in Monmouthshire we have some great places to spread the rug and get out the sarnies. |
 | Ladies are under starter’s orders | | 12:06pm Tue 1 Jul 08 | | Ladies are under starter's orders for the social gathering of the year when the highly prestigious Ladies' Evening event is held at Chepstow Racecourse on Friday, July 11. |
 | One of the best | | 12:05pm Tue 1 Jul 08 | | An Abergavenny chef was picked to cook for the creme-de-la-creme of the gastronomic world for TV programme for The Great British Menu. |
 | White Hart, Llangybi | | 12:03pm Tue 1 Jul 08 | | The White Hart in the pretty village of Llangybi, near Usk, guarantees a warm welcome and delicious food. |
More ... |
|
