In collaboration with the Community Development Team at MCC, The Cross Ash Village Hall Committee hosted a wonderful open afternoon on Wednesday 1st May. The purpose of the event was to connect with residents, listen to their stories, and share historical photos from the village. They also engaged with community members to gather ideas on shaping the future of the village hall.
Pupils from Cross Ash Primary School Choir kicked off the proceedings, with a stirring rendition of songs in both Welsh and English which really set the tone for the whole afternoon. Pupils then stayed to share their ideas and chatted to older residents from the village, making some wonderful cross-generational links.
A big thank you to all those who came along to support the event, including the residents of Cross Ash and Cross Ash Primary School. Local organisations from across Monmouthshire attended including representatives from GAVO Monmouthshire, Skenfrith Community Council, Bridges Centre, Age Cymru, Mind Monmouthshire, Aneurin Bevan, Citizens Advice and MHA iConnect.
Cllr Angela Sandals, Cabinet Member for Equalities and Engagement & Cllr Ian Chandler, Cabinet Member for Social care, Safeguarding and Accessible health Services attended the event and talked to the Cross Ash Village Hall committee.
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Community Development team and the Cross Ash Village Hall committee and friends. Working together on ideas to help their community thrive.
Tea, cake and great company!
Old Photos showing the village stories from the past! Check out those cool retro cars!
Local support organisations were also present at the event, offering advice and signposting services to the residents.