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Welcome to the June/July 2008 edition

A picture of Chepstow
12:13pm Tuesday 1st July
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 Tuesday 1st July
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 Tuesday 1st July
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 Tuesday 1st July
Jo Barnes catches up with Usk author Julie McGowan.

• Wye Tour lives again
• Let's go for a picnic
• Ladies are under starter’s orders