We kicked off 2026 with Saturday Kids Club and it was lovely to see everyone back together again and ready to get stuck in.
The children absolutely loved mini LEGO building, throwing themselves into the challenge and we can safely say the adults learned a lot too! We also had painting corner, a salon corner, bead making corner and a computer corner, giving everyone plenty of choice and fun activities to explore.
During story time, the children listened so attentively it was a real pleasure to see such focus and engagement.
As always, refreshments were enjoyed, with hot chocolate in demand We also had cucumber and cheese sandwiches , and families were able to take home sprouts and parsnips, kindly available at Maindee Library… perfect for a root veg curry!
As part of our session, we also handed out special badges this week to Maya, Rahmah, Ilyas and Liyana for being absolutely fab! though as always, every child was a superstar!
Its clear to see the impact of having this much needed cosy space during the colder months where children and families can join together indoors doing activities but also having that much needed connection GAVO – Newport
Over the past few weeks, we’ve planted, learned, laughed and grown not just vegetables, but friendships and confidence too. To mark our final session, we came together for a special brunch and harvest celebration, enjoying both the early results of our garden and treats brought in by each other: • Fresh produce from some of…
Today we had a lovely Gupshup Ladies Group session where we welcomed Salma from the Positive Action Team and local PCSOs, Claire and Anna from Gwent Police. The ladies had the opportunity to openly share their thoughts and experiences around antisocial behaviour, local issues and their feelings about the police. It was a meaningful conversation…
We also had painting corner, a salon corner, bead making corner and a computer corner, giving everyone plenty of choice and fun activities to explore.
During story time, the children listened so attentively 
it was a real pleasure to see such focus and engagement.
As always, refreshments were enjoyed, with hot chocolate in demand 
We also had cucumber and cheese sandwiches 
, and families were able to take home sprouts and parsnips, kindly available at Maindee Library… perfect for a root veg curry! 
As part of our session, we also handed out special badges this week to Maya, Rahmah, Ilyas and Liyana for being absolutely fab! 
though as always, every child was a superstar! 
GAVO – Newport
