Sunday 18th August (Trinity 12), 11.00 St James’s church, Wyesham – Holy Communion.

Monmouth Methodist Church, St James St: Morning Worship with Revd Kim Kerchal at 10.30am followed by fellowship time over tea and coffee in the Church Hall. This is a farewell Service for Revd Kim who came out of retirement to serve the Monmouth congregation for a year until a replacement Minister could be identified.

Trellech Methodist Chapel:'Moving on' Celebration and Sunday Service at 6pm with Holy Communion led by Revd Bethany Willers, Circuit Superintendent. This will be the final Service at Trellech Methodist Church prior to their proposed merger with Monmouth Methodist Church.

Sunday 25th August (Trinity 13); 11.00 St Peter’s church, Dixton – Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer); 11.00 St James’s church, Wyesham – Holy Communion.

Sunday August 18th. A choice of two walks this Sunday. The longer walk will be 7 miles in a historic part of the Forest of Dean. St Antony’s Well, Flaxley Abbey and the oldest charcoal furnace in Britain. Some ascents and descents but nothing very steep. Not many stiles (if any). The alternative walk is 4.5 miles around Llanvihangel Ystern. An undulating countryside walk on footpaths and quiet lanes with views of the Skirrid and Blorenge.

A short gradual uphill at the start, otherwise level. A few stiles. New members are always welcome to join Monmouth Rambling and Hillwalking Club. There is a small annual membership subscription. A reminder that walkers are responsible for their own safety and take part in walks at their own risk. Suitable footwear and clothing are essential.

Please bring a drink and packed lunch. For members safety and enjoyment on walks, the club has a set of coronavirus notes that are available on request. For further information please telephone 07976918978 or 01600 716255 https://monmouthwalkers.com

The Lower Wye Ramblers invite you to join them on Sunday 18 August for a 7-mile moderate walk starting at 10 am from Tintern Wireworks Bridge (Grid reference: SO 52971 00253; Nearest postcode:NP16 6SE; what3words: polar.organic.maybe; please arrive at Tintern at 9.30am in order to find a parking space and walk from the car parks to the start point. Car parking is available at the Wireworks car park (free) and at the Anchor Inn by the Abbey [£5.00 fee, refundable if any food or drink is purchased there]). From the bridge, the walk goes up through Caswell Woods, picking up the Offa’s Dyke path and passing the Devils Pulpit before descending down to the Greenway and returning to Tintern.

Please bring drinks, snacks and a packed lunch with you and wear suitable clothing and footwear for the walk. For further information and contact details for the walk leader, go the group’s website (www.ramblers.org.uk/lower-wye; it is always advisable to look on the website on the morning of a walk to check for any last-minute changes [e.g. cancellation due to weather, illness, etc.]).

Results from Monmouth bridge club this week

Monday August 5 North/South 1 Tony Harris and Pauline Sanders 2 Terry Hill and Richard Miles 3 Richard Brierly and Paul Williams.

East/West 1 Simon Hickmott and Sidney Wan 2 Ann Bradley and Phil Withers 3 Sheila Nechvatal and Chris Everett.

Wednesday August 7 No fear bridge North/ South 1 Tim Coombs and Phil Withers 2 Rosemary Whaley and Mary Roden 3 Sally Leatham and Celia Skitt.

East/West 1 Simon Hickmott and Sheila Nechvatal 2 Sally Jones and Anita Herniman 3 Lee Blanning and Roger Millett.

Thursday August 8 1 Richard Brierly and Jon Dullforce 2 Neil Smith and Gail Jones 3 Tony Harris and Paul Williams

Peter Fox MS has celebrated the success of the Chepstow Show this weekend. Attending on Saturday, Peter Fox visited a wide range of stalls, talking to different members of the rural community and sampling some excellent produce.

 With an incredibly wide range of stalls and competitions, the Chepstow Show provides a great day out for all ages.

 The Chepstow Agricultural Society, which organises the Chepstow Show, has a proud history and can trace its roots back to almost 200 years ago.

 Commenting Peter Fox said: “Shows like this give our rural communities the opportunity to come together and celebrate country life and local produce.

 “It was a pleasure talk to so many people from a wide variety of backgrounds and see some fantastic produce from the local rural community.

 “I always look forward to attending these agricultural shows, and it was safe to say Chepstow certainly lived up to my expectations.”