The series of Chartist commemorative events planned for Newport on the weekend of 3 and 4 November look like being a great success. Around 70 to 80 people have already signed up for a Meet the Chartist Ancestors session, and the tour of local Chartist sites is booked up.

Now added to the previously announced programme is a revival of “Waiting at the Oak”, an account of the Chartist march on Newport originally written by John Prior for the 150^th anniversary in 1989 (see below). “Waiting for the Oak” is being performed by the well-known Welsh performer Frank Hennessy at Salem Chapel (Chartist Centre) in Blaina.

The event is organised by Nantyglo Charter Group and tickets are £3. Contact 01495 292817 to book.