On Saturday 2nd December, there was something different to be seen down at Maindee car park. Instead of rows of vehicles, the area had been transformed into the ‘Maindee Village Xmas Market’.

As you entered the market, Santa’s Grotto greeted you to the left, and to right – a stall selling Christmas cake; and further on – Newport City Radio had a number of performers providing entertainment for the festive visitors.

Dogs were to be seen, looking slightly bemused at the activities… possibly due to the appearance of a large, green Teletubby!

Some of the many stalls…