St George's Day events aim to back Newport X-ray appeal and food bank
The return of Newport’s St George’s Day celebrations this year will see money raised for good causes.
The event on Saturday, April 23, will feature a host of attractions, including a procession and ‘dragon slaying’ in the High Street together with morris dancers, face-painting, buskers and a Punch and Judy Show.
Refreshments will also be given out in the form of ‘dragon sausages’ and ‘St George buns’.
From now until the big day, organisers hope to raise £1,000 for the benefit of the Newport X-Ray Appeal and Newport Food Bank.
The collection, organised in conjunction with Newport Rotary, will see red buckets stationed in the town’s shops and pubs. Coins and notes will be welcomed.
Then on St George’s Day itself there will be a mile of cash where the money donated will be laid out for all to see.
Councillor Peter Scott started the Newport St George’s Day event 12 years ago.
Since then he and John Conyerd have continued to run it although the Covid pandemic forced cancellations in 2020 and 2021.
“We have had to cancel the event twice,” said Councillor Scott.
“We are hoping this year’s event will be a success and that people will come along and support it.
“Just roll up at around 11am on Saturday, April 23.”
