Vision Magazine Issue 2

TIMES

Whats ON inyour area…

7 easy steps to makeyou look Younger

FREE

AndLOTSmore!

FACTOR EXCLUSIVE

SPORT

WWW.VISIONTIMES.CO.UK Issue 2.Gwent’s LARGEST free lifestyle magazine with over 50,00 readership

Dedicated to the total care of every patient

St Joseph’s Hospital is ready to help youwith all these services and many more,

with appointment times to suit you.

From Outpatient Consultations • Inpatient Surgery • Day Surgery Endoscopy •Cosmetic • MRI, CT & X-rays • Sports Injury Respite • Physiotherapy •

Hydrotherapy

For more information please call 01633 820299Or alternatively email: [email protected]

Located near junction 26 on M4,

5 mins from Newport Centre

St Josephs Hospital Harding AvenueMalpas, Newport NP20 6ZE

Registered Charity No. 232835

1 www.visiontimes.co.uk

www.visiontimes.co.uk 2

To advertise your business in our nextedition please contact us on:02921 251124 / 07976663348

Or:[email protected]

You can always check out our website for the latest news, what'son events and lots more on:www.visiontimes.co.uk

Welcome to Vision, Gwent’s largest free lifestyle Magazine.If you would like to advertise in our next issue all our contactdetails you need are listed below.

‘Good times, bad times, there will always be advertising. In good times people wantto advertise; in bad times they have to’ Bruce Barton


CONTENTS

The New Inn MotelChepstow Road, Langstone, Newport, Gwent, NP18 2JN

Tel: 01633 412426 Fax: 01633 413679

Quiz night • Thursday •

• 9pm till late •

• Live music every Friday from 9pm •

Book a room online• www.goodnightinns.co.uk •

Visit us now!• Newly refurbished •• Great new menu •

• Two main meals for £10 all day, everyday •• We also take table bookings up to 50 people •

Join our lunch club• Monday - Friday 12-4pm •

• Choose any ‘lunch club’ main course and dessert and a drink for •• Just £5.49 •

Lunch club is perfect for Mum’s to meet up, relax while the toddlers and children play - be aMum that lunches


Our Facilities· Car Parking· Children Friendly· Meeting Room Available· Nearby Attractions· Outside Drinking Area· Outside Smoking Area· Wireless Access

PARTY ORGANISER GOES FREE! For 8 or more

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Christmas MenuAvailable from 24th Nov to 24th Dec

The Boat Inn ChepstowTel: 01291 628192

Email: [email protected]

Party Nights- - Sat 26th November & Sat 3rd, 10th, 17th December

Two Course £16.95Three Course £21.95

This Menu is Available for Pre-Order Only£5 Per Person Deposit Required, (non refundable)

Balance due two weeks prior to your party date

Christmas Day - 1pm Sitting

Adults £49.95 Children under 12 £25.00 Under 5's Eat Free

Please ask for our four course Christmas Day menuDietary Requirements Catered for, Please Enquire When Booking









Still awaiting X Factor editorial from ITV


Still awaiting X Factor editorial from ITV


Newport • Tel 01633 842842 • 14 Caerleon RoadCwmbran • Tel 01633 870701 • 19 Court Road Ind. Estate

20 Years experience in the carpet industry we are the leading independent flooring specialistswith 8 teams of qualified floor layers.

In store we have thousands of remnants, samples and rolls to chose from.

We also fit all contract flooring, vinyls, safety floors and contract carpetsNo job too big or too small.

All fitting work guaranteed for 5 years.

We specialise in laminate and solid wood floors.

Family run business always giving you the very best prices and service.

Our massive Rug department is open with thousands of rugs available (Cwmbran only)

*special* For all Oaps and people with disabilities we offer to move any old furniture and uplift old carpets.

CASTLE BATHROOM&

TILE CENTRE

South Wales’Premier BathroomAnd Tile Centre.Everything you

need to make thatroom feel special

UNIT 21 BEACONBUSINESS PARK .

NORMAN WAY , SEVERNBRIDGE IND E ST .

CALDICOTNP26 5PY

FROM MITELROUNDABOUT TAKESECOND ENTRANCEINTO INDUSTRIALESTATE AND THEN

SECOND RIGHT AGAIN

CASTLE PLUMBING & HEATINGSUPPLIES is your local independentplumbing and heating supplier.We have a large inventory of plumbingparts and consumables, from a fullcentral heating systems to a new bathroom.

Our showroom is now open to the trade and public. Wecurrently have over 25 displays of premium bathrooms andshower enclosures from some of the leading manufacturers inEurope. We also have on display a large range of Porcelain andCeramic wall and floor tiles.Our shower displays range from small enclosures to large wetrooms and we are confident we can accommodate your needs.We are conveniently located on the

and are open 6 days a week.

Monday - Friday 9am-5pm

Saturday 9am-2pm

Open 6 Days a Week

Phone: 01291 431192


Unit 3B, Bulwalk Garage, Chepstow Business Park,Bulwalk Road, Chepstow NP16 5JG

Tel: (01291) 629940 / 622382Fax: (01291) 622307

www.chepstowandbulwalk.co.uk

Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm Sat: 8am-2pm Sun: 10am-2pm

Finance

Available

Central Heating Boilers -Gas, Oil & Solid Fuel & LPG

Heating Radiators, Towel Rails

Bathrooms, Showers, Shower Cubicles

Wetrooms, Underfloor Heating - Wet & Electric

Kitchens, Electrical & Gas Appliances

u.P.V.C. Windows, Doors & Conservatories

Fascias, Soffit Boards & Guttering

Hardware

Bedroom Furniture (Made to Measure)

Tiling

Boiler Spares - Oil, Gas & Solid Fuel & LPG

Solid Fuel Stoves

0%


1


YOUR GUARANTEE OF ORIGINAL COMFORTSimply by seeing the glide wheel once, the patentedStressless® Plus™ system provides a unique headrest, neckAnd back support that automatically synchronise gently asyou recline and with the adjustable footstool you’ll alwaysfind the best option for perfect relaxation

GEORGE STREET FURNISHERSFurniture • Carpets • Beds • Bathrooms

NEWPORT 01633 21 42 4119-24 George Street, Newport, NP20 1EN (Just off George St. Bridge on A48)

Mon/Thurs 9.00am-8.00pm • Tues/Wed/Fri/Sat-9.00am-5.30pm • Sun 11.00am-5.00pm

CARDIFF 02920 49 27 27374 Newport Road, Cardiff, CF23 9AE (Next to Megabowl)

Mon/Wed 9.30am-7.00pm • Tues/Thurs/Fri/Sat 9.30am-6.00pm • Sun 10.30am-4.30pm

*Conditions apply.See instore for details • images are for illustration purposes only

You can now enjoy the tailor-made feeling of a Stressless® recliner for less,

*Stressless® Small (Diplomat), Medium (Consul) and Large (Ambassador) recliners with footstools are available in Batick Cream leather with natural wood finish, Batick Brown leather with brownstain wood finish and Batick Black leather with black wood finish between 1 September and 30 November 2011. Save £360 on Stressless® Diplomat, was RRP £1,059 and now £699. Save £380 onStressless® Consul, was RRP £1,179 and now £799. Save £440 on Stressless® Ambassador, was RRP £1,339 and now £899. While stocks last at participating Stressless® retailers only.

as selected Stressless® recliners and matching footstools are now yours from just £699.

With a choice of three sizes and unique comfort

features you only find on Stressless® recliners.

• Patented Stressless® Plus™ system for perfect support in any position

• The footstool automatically tilts to the correct position for your legs

Experience the ultimate in comfort for less at our Stressless® ComfortStudio today or visit www.stressless.co.uk

Stressless® Diplomat recliner

IntruderAlarm

System

FOR TOTAL SECURITYAND PEACE OF MIND…

CALL US TODAY FOR ADVICE ON HOW TO MAKE YOUR HOME SAFER

The Security Specialists

We are a localPolice

ImprovedInstaller

Progress Ind EstStation RdRogietTel: 01291 430172Email: [email protected]

Wide Range of Kitchens & Bathrooms on DisplayContact:07793 106268

LewisGROUNDS &PROPERTY MAINTENANCE



Quality Solid OakDining, Living and Bedroom

Furniture

Tel: 01633 867229Showroom at

Unit 3 Court Road Industrial Estate, Cwmbran, NP44 3AS

www.oakfurniturewales.com

The Search Is Over

DRAGONFURNITURE


APEXTimber Constructions Ltd

Visit us atOLDBURY ROAD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, OLD CWMBRAN

All aspects of outdoor timber constructions made and erected to orderCustom built to any size or design

• SHEDS• SUMMERHOUSES• PLAYHOUSES• WORK SHOPS• GAZEBOS• LEISURE BUILDINGS

• DECKING• FENCING• DISMANTLE & REMOVE OLD SHEDS• BASE SERVICE AVAILABLE• FREE LOCAL DELIVERY• FREE OIL BASED TREATMENT• FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTATION

TEL: 01633 838370 MOB: 07884 142299www.apextimber.co.uk

Visit our display at The Secret Garden, Mamhilad







BeautyGuide

This Months Top Tip

Before applying your powder,try blotting your foundation with

a tissue. This will remove anyexcess oils, and help to stop

you from getting shiny.

Even when your skin is looking tired and pale, you can look blooming lovely by adding atouch of colour to your cheeks.

Blushers are an essential part of a beauty regime for those without a natural rosy glow.There are so many product types and colours to choose from and many different ways toapply them.

If makeup is like an artist's pallet, then blusher is the sculpting tool. Whatever face shapeyou were born with, you can dramatically alter your look and refresh your appearance.

if you have slightly chubby cheeks and would like a more contoured look,apply blusher in the hollows, just below your cheekbones. For accuracy, suck in yourcheeks and brush in upward strokes in the hollows. Use an illuminating highlighter alongthe top of your cheekbones. This will create the illusion of fuller cheekbones and aslimmer face.

the apples of your cheeks are the fullest part. If you use a pale illuminatingshade applied directly to your apples, it will instantly create a fresh looking glow.

do not get carried away with applying blusher. If applied elsewhere onyour face it will look as though you are wearing the wrong shade of foundation. Stick tothe apples or hollows. If you want to add colour in other parts, opt for a bronzer that canbe swept all over your skin instead.

Hold a piece of blank white paper up to your makeup-free face. What colour jumps out?Most average, pale skin has yellow undertones which look best with warm blushers suchas peach or brown. If you can identify red undertones, opt for cool pinks. Red tonesusually suit silver jewellery, while yellow suit gold.


the ideal choice, for most. Powders can either beloose, compact or in ball form. They are easy to apply andwill not overly disturb your foundation base. Once appliedover your base, powder blushers are long lasting and easyto add to for an evening look.

these must be applied overliquid foundation but before you set your foundation witha powder. You can obtain a fresh, youthful finish with acream or stick blusher and are a good choice on warmsummery days as they are more likely to stay put.

these are an acquired skill. Fluids, sometimes described as cheek stains, can bedifficult to blend to a natural finish. Lots of blending may disturb your base so they arebest used in small areas, like your apples. These are great for adding a healthy glow toyour face well-protected face on holiday.

7 Easy steps to make you look younger…

Step 1. Downplay wrinkles by applying highlighter to creases. This will reflect the light andcounter the shadow. Concealers only make lines look more prominent

Step 2. Use a mask to tone and tighten your skin. The tightening effect is cosmetic andtemporary, but using a mask has other benefits as well, such as cleaning out your pores,and conditioning your skin

Step 3. Brighten droopy eyes: Grooming eyebrows gives the illusion of lifted lids, andhaving more skin showing at the brow bone opens up the entire eye

Step 4. Instant Eye Lift - use a lash curler to make eyes look more open and alive

Step 5. Skip the face powder, they tend to collect in creases and make wrinkles moreprominent; and the dry powder look is out, anyway

Step 6. If you’ve got longish hair, pull it back into a ponytail. It’s a youthful hairstyle, forone, but the point is it pulls the skin around your temples up and back

Step 7. Use a good moisturiser to hydrate and plump up your skin cells. Make sure it ismineral oil free so it doesn’t clog your pores and cause breakouts

Medical ServicesProviding patients with a unique combination of medical excellence and luxurious spa surroundings.

www.champneys.com/medical Tel: 01442 291105


Fun Stuff

African Elephant Elk Mountain GoatAfrican Lion Florida Manatee OrangutanAfrican Wild Dog Flying Squirrel Polar BearAmerican Badger Giant Panda TapirAmerican Mink Gibbon Wild YakBaboon Giraffe ZebraBeaver Harp SealBlack Lemur HippopotamusCamel Hoary MarmotCheetah JaguarChimpanzee KangarooElephant Seal Moose


ACROSS1. Prison warder5. Primary7. Banish8. Leaning Tower city9. Perjurer10. Volley of bullets11. Enter & conquer13. Man of action14. Cold side dishes18. Hunting lures21. Cosy22. Drake's land gait24. Dog lead25. Nickel & ...26. Phoned27. Sum up28. Yes votes29. Brutal person

DOWN1. Wanderers2. Alpaca relative3. Recycle4. Delude5. Tuneful6. Angrily12. Worthless15. Yearly stipend16. Fishermen17. Graze19. Due time (1,1,1)20. Magic, ... of hand22. Thrashes23. Ventured© Lovatts Publications Pty Ltd

Across 1. Gaoler 5. Main 7. Exile 8. Pisa 9. Liar 10. Salvo 11. Invade 13. Doer 14. Salads 18. Decoys 21. Snug 22.. Waddle 24. Leash25. Dime 26. Rung 27. Recap 28. Ayes 29. SadistDown 1. Gypsies 2. Llama 3. Reuse 4. Mislead 5. Melodic 6. Irately 12. Dud 15. Annuity 16. Anglers 17. Scratch 19. Eta 20. Sleight 22. Whips 23. Dared


Precious HairExperienced Hair Dresser

VIDAL SASSON trainedWELLA trained

GOLDWELL trainedHair up

Wedding Hair

Call SARAH today!

07588551143

Mobile Hairdresser

WARM UP!WITH OURRICH NEWAUTUMNSHADESNow available in salon

PROFESSIONAL SALONQUALITY AT AFFORDABLEPRICES…

See in-salon for detailsabout how we can helpyou achieve healthier,shinier looking hair

31A MALPAS ROAD, NEWPORT01633 664052

PLUS! Celebrityfavourite

Moroccan OilAvailable Here

OFFER!On presentation of this magazine you will receive £5 off any

colour service!!

14 Beaufort Square, ChepstowOpen 10-6, tues - sat. Est. 1994


> Computer sales <

> PC repairs <

> Laptop repairs <

> New & Used laptop sales <

Tel: 01633 222444

80 Church Road, Newport,S.Wales, NP19 7EH


HoroscopesOct 2011

Libra (Sep 24th-Oct 25th)The first three weeks of October isthe time of year when retreat isabsolutely necessary. Giveyourself a time-out from the stressand impose some long overduesolitude in your life, so you canproperly regroup and rebalance.

Scorpio (Oct 24th-Nov 22nd)Stop and consider before you startto speak and you aren't likely toput your foot in it! In family andsocial arrangements let others saywhat they need to say before yougive an opinion. If your words canbe misconstrued, think of how toput your views across moreclearly.

Sagittarius (Nov 23rd-Dec 22nd)Chatting with friends andcolleagues will be more than just apleasurable way of spending time.Conversations shared could beincredibly enlightening. Peoplearound you know what they'retalking about and very soon youwill feel considerably betterinformed about a recent matterthat's caused you a lot ofconfusion.

Capricorn (Dec 23rd-Jan 20th)The more assertive you are, theeasier it will be to live life on yourown terms. Taking on newresponsibilities will give you thechance to put some distancebetween you and situationscausing you upset ordisappointment.

Aquarius (Jan 21st-Feb 19th)Circumstances continue to call foryou to show you will not bemanipulated by those who thinkthey can treat you like a puppet.You can't show someoneobedience and respect whenyou're starting to discover howdevious and false they can be.

Pisces (Feb 20th-March 20th)Create a sense of buoyancy byemphasising the positive andeliminating the negative. If yourfirst attempt at something newdoesn't succeed, pick yourself up,dust yourself off and start all overagain. Be inspired by a challengerather than letting it put you off.

Aries (March 21st-April 20th)You need to make a quickjudgement call; having to maketough decisions will be stressful.There is no relying on outsidesupport when circumstances callfor an immediate response; you'regoing to have to do this alone.Past training may have taught youa lot of things but there is nobetter learning than being in thethick of it all.

Taurus (April 21st-May 21st)A happy blend of romance andcreativity will make this a day toremember forever. A lucky breakwill enhance your innate talentsand encourage you to indulgeyour creative notions. You're beingencouraged to exploit your fullpotential. Valuable agreements canbe reached in existing unions.

Gemini (May 22nd-June 21st)A welcome change to your usualroutines could have lasting andpleasing results. If you're enjoyingthe early stages of a newfriendship or romance, a good signwill be when you receive aninvitation to meet your partner'sfamily or close friends.

Cancer (June 22nd-July 23rd)A competition is by no means overso don't feel anxious if today'sefforts don't come up to scratch.You're doing a lot better than acompetitor so there are reasons tobe cheerful. Challengingconditions will get the adrenalinflowing and makes you feel alive.

Leo (July 24th-August 23rd)An obligation to a youngster orrelative may force you to have torearrange some plans at the lastminute. Extra expenses related tothese circumstances aren't goingto please you. You'd like to helpas much as you can but there areways to lighten your financialburdens. Insist that wherever andwhenever possible expenses areshared out equally.

Virgo (Aug 24th-Sep 23rd)You continue to make significantheadway with a personal orpromotional project and the end isnow in sight. You're reaching thebeginning of the end of what hasbeen a progressive few weeks.You've accomplished a lot andlearned a lot about yourself in theprocess.


visit www.fairlakeliving.co.uk call 01633 233876

Join us for the launch at Parc Eglwys (Lovell development) 11am - 4pmand be among the first to see this exciting new development

Parc Eglwys, Off Viaduct Way, Bassaleg NP10 8FN

• Stylish 2 bedroom apartments and maisonettes exclusively for those aged over 55• A range of purchase options available• Great access to Cardiff, Newport, Bristol and beyond

Fairlakeliving’s latest Over55 Scheme is launchingSaturday 1st October


Motoring

Back seat bullies

We all know that most men think they make betterdrivers than women and it is true there is one elementof driving men certainly do better at and that's backseatbullying. If they're not burping, passing wind or tellingthe driver what gear they should be in, they're fiddlingwith the radio and dictating the route.For some reason men seem incapable of sitting back,relaxing and letting someone else drive, according to apoll by car insurance retailer Swinton. Instead, theyinsist on telling women how to drive and criticising theirmotoring abilities. It is hardly surprising then, that 69per cent of all drivers (male and female) say men arethe worst backseat bullies.Among the most annoying habits of these controllingpassengers, is breaking wind, burping, and fiddling withthe volume controls on the car radio, according to thesurvey.And if this isn't bad enough to ruin the concentrationof any driver, the poll suggests that male passengersadopt a raft of pester tactics to bully the driver tocompensate for the fact that they have been removedfrom the dominant role of controlling a car. It seems that rendered powerless by not actually beingable to sit in the driving seat, male passengers appearto do everything possible to interfere with the driver'sconfidence.

From telling them they are going the wrong way topoking fun at their steering, speed and music choice.Sound familiar? Well you are not alone as 69 per centof the 2,000 motorists surveyed said men are worsepassengers than women while 68 per cent said giventhe choice they preferred to travel with womenpassengers rather than men on long journeys. Evenmen think that other men make bad passengers as 43per cent say that male passengers always advise thedriver to use a different route or road. An annoying 33per cent want to change the music, a further 84 per centcannot resist fiddling with the air conditioning and aninfuriating 46 per cent are unable to resist commentingon the speed of the car. Conversely, it seems thatwomen make much more laid back passengers as only20 per cent of women drivers said their femalepassengers offer advice on which route or road to take.Furthermore, only five per cent insist on changing thedriver's choice of music, and just eight per cent ofwomen passengers feel the need to fiddle with theclimate controls. Not surprisingly, 68 per cent of maleand female drivers said they would rather have a womanpassenger than a man.On a more serious note, the insurance retailer isflagging up the dangers of these dreadful drivingcompanions by warning motorists that arguing with thedriver could lead to points on their driving licence or,even worse, cause an accident. The Highway Codestates that you must not drive without due care andattention and that you must avoid distractions such asarguing with passengers. Failure to do this could resultin a £5,000 fine and up to nine penalty points. Head ofinsurer development at Swinton, Chris Collings, says:"Annoying passengers can be a real distraction and cancause drivers to lose concentration. Driving is difficultenough, especially in heavy traffic, without having anirritating backseat driver in tow."



OFTEN COPIED NEVER BEATEN DUETO A FIRST CLASS SERVICE

As a member of the Bosch Car Service network we at AUTOCARE CENTRECHEPSTOW know your car inside out

BOSCH STEREO 3D WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AVAILABLE NOW £35+VAT

• Call now and book your MOT• The latest diagnostic equipment• Free local collection & delivery• Classes 3,4,5, & 7 MOTs• Servicing/MOT’s all makes of campers

All Makes Servicing & Repairs Body Work Repairs & Spraying

AFFORDABLE QUALITY YOU CAN TRUST - FOR ALL

THOMAS & BEARD LTD

M.O.T & AUTO CENTRE

01633 8217142b Redlands Street, Newport, South Wales, NP20 5NA

All vehicle servicing, M.O.T Testing, Tyres, andRepair Work

OFFER!

Receive £10 off servicing, repairs and M.O.Ttesting upon production of this magazine


M O N M O U T H S H I R EHEARING CENTREHere today, Here tomorrow

For more information please call01600 772111

7 Agincourt Street,Monmouthshire, NP25 3DZ

Email: [email protected]

Don’t just be there,be part of it

• Free hearing test and advice• Local, independent service• Competitive prices• Hearing aid repairs• Home visits by arrangement• Noise protection and advice


Roger James, Clements & Partners72 Bridge StreetNewportSouth WalesNP20 4AQTelephone: 01633 257844www.rjcp.co.uk

What we can help you with?

> Coveyancing (buying or selling a house) > Civil Litigation > Private Matrimonal Matters > Personal Injury > Road Traffic Accidents Claims > Commercial Leases > Licensing (Premises, Personal or Taxi) > Criminal Cases > Motoring Offences > Advice and assistance at the police station


WHAT’S ON?OCTOBER 2011

2nd OctRoyal Forester Dining Experience:Dean Forest Railway Lydney 01594845840 www.deanforestrailway.co.uk3rd OctJoe Pasquale: Savoy Theatre Monmouth01600 713036www.monmouthsavoy.co.uk3rd-24th OctSignal Box Exhibition: Why Valley CraftAssociation The Old Station Tintern7th-9th OctThe Big Splash 2011!: A weekend of fire,spectacle and entertainment 0163365665610th-16th OctComedy Port 2011: Newport City CentreRiverfront Newportwww.newportcomedyfestival.co.uk14th OctChepstow Male Voice Choir Concert:Shirenewton Churchwww.chepstowmvc.co.uk16th OctHoggin’ the Bridge 2011: Severn Bridgewww.hogginthebridge.co.uk20th OctDance the roaring 20’s: Tredegar HouseNewport 01633 815880www.newport.gov.uk20th-24th OctBrecon Baroque Festival 2011: Venuesin Brecon Town Centrewww.breconbeaconsmusic.com

22nd-31st OctMonmouthshire Walking Festival:www.walkinginmonmouthshire.co.uk24th-28th OctChildren’s Festival Savoy Theatre:Monmouth 01600 713036www.monmouthsavoy.co.uk26th OctJungle Book Savoy Theatre: Monmouth01600 713036www.monmouthsavoy.co.uk27th OctTropical Animal Encounters: SavoyTheatre Monmouth 01600 713036www.monmouthsavoy.co.uk28th-29thNewport Food Festival:www.newportfoodfestival.co.uk29th OctFollie Dollies - Halloween Burlesque:Savoy Theatre Monmouthwww.monmouthsavoy.co.uk 0160071303629th OctChepstow Spooktacular: ChepstowRacecourse 01291 622260www.chepstow-racecourse.co.uk29th-31st OctHalloween Tredegar House: Newport01633 815880 www.newport.gov.uk30th OctChepstow Apple Day: Drill Hall31st OctCaldicot Halloween spooky walk:

Caldicot Castle


D��

Maindee Handyman Store33 Fairoak TerraceNewportGwentNP19 8FG

01633 265545

Forest SandBuffer WharfMill LaneChepstowNP16 50D

01291 627847




The Dragons' 2010/11 season ended with a sign ofwhat all these improvements could bring to the pitchand to the actual game. In the Magners League theteam enjoyed an almost unbeaten home streak atRodney Parade. Victories were won over old rivals theCardiff Blues as well as the other Welsh regions andheavy-weight sides such as Munster. Despite somelosses the Men of Gwent still managed to rank asseventh overall in the Magners with hopes that canimprove on that next season.

A better season seems likely with the Dragons squadfull of players giving them a depth of performancethat the club could be said to have been missing thesepast years. Exciting young players include TobyFaletau and Dan Lydiate who are amongst the fiveDragons that have been called up to this year's WorldCup squad. Faletau missed out on the Six Nations withan ankle injury but his performance last seasonearned him several young player awards from theWelsh Rugby Players' Association, the Welsh RugbyWriters Association and the Magners League. Lydiatehas left his potentially career-ending injury far behindto become a regular addition to the national squad.

Although it will be tough for the team to miss thesecrucial players, it has been shown time and time againthat there is a wealth of talent in the region waitingto step up and seize the opportunity.

As the Magners League becomes the RaboDirect Pro12, so the Dragons are moving onto an exciting newera with hopefully many successes to come.

Pictures courtesy of Ron Sutcliffe

These are exciting times for the Newport GwentDragons. After years of anticipation theredevelopment is under way. The current phase ison schedule with the new Bisley stand to becompleted in time for the start of the 2011/12season. The new season is set to bring manyinteresting changes to Rodney Parade and to theDragons.Purely on the redevelopment front there is theBisley stand replacing the Argus Terrace. With therelocated hospitality boxes and business andpremium clubs the Dragons hope to offer a bettermatch-day experience to nearly three thousandspectators. Existing parts of the ground are alsobenefiting from the update. The Hazell stand isbeing modernised with improved bars and modernfacilities being added.

Chief Executive Mike Jenkins has greatexpectations of what the redevelopment will meanto the Dragons players and supporters.

"I've spoken to some of the player's, in particularsome of the senior players that have been here along time and have been promised many things.There is a palpable sense that this is a region that'smoving places. A lot of those players, and thosejust coming in, have really been sold on the basisof the new facilities and they can see that we're aregion that's on the up.We have to convert on the pitch - people aren'tgoing to use the facility if they don't enjoy whatthey see on the pitch. We managed to do thatlast season. Obviously what we're looking for is todo it consistently over the whole of the seasonand if we do that then people will flock here."


SORRY! NO MEERKATS - JUST A GREAT MARKET WITHA BARGAIN FOR EVERYONE!

FUN INFLATABLES FOR THE KIDS!

THE FRESHESTFOOD AT VALUE FOR MONEY PRICES!

COST - CUTTING MEAT AUCTIONEVERY SUNDAY

GREAT CAR BOOT SALERING FOR DETAILS

A GREATFAMILY DAY

OUT

CHEPSTOWSUNDAY MARKET

EVERY SUNDAY AT CHEPSTOW RACECOURSE 9AM - 4PMEVERY SUNDAY, PLUS THOUSANDS OF BARGAINS

Traders from all over Great Britain attend this market • Large Car Park & Coach Park • Summer Treats • Kiddies Inflatables • Coach Parties Welcome

E.D. MARKETS • 077680 00854

Please contact Monmouthshire’s Fostering Team DutyOn (01873) 735950

Do you have the following skills?Patience? Understanding? Flexibility?

Are you a good listener?You could be a FOSTER CARER.

We are looking for committed people to care for children and young people from a variety ofbackgrounds.

It can be very challenging and there are a lot of rewards in helping a child or young person to feelsafe and develop their self-confidence.

You can be single, married or living with a partner, with or without children, working or non-working, but you must like children and young people.

If you would like some more information about helping children and young people to develop abrighter future -

Documents

Vision Magazine Issue 2