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Monmouth RFC - Reasonably Convincing

Monmouth RFC's first trial was held last Saturday on Chippenham against visitors Cwmbran and the 16-14win was a reasonably convincing start against a higher graded team in their bid to bounce straight back into Division 4 of the Swalec League.

Fitness levels if not perfect so early in the season, seemed encouraging and although the backs had little good ball going forward, new backs coach Martin Davies has obviously instilled into them a resolve which was not apparent at the end of last year's relegation campaign. Individual performers sparkled, too.

For the forwards, it was good to see some of the old faces eager for another campaign and the lines-out seemed to have improved on last year although the scrummaging was unable to be tested because of front row shortages necessitating uncontested scrums.

The game itself had its frustrations;  balancing the eagerness of the players with the referee's officially reinforced determination to ensure tacklers immediately released the tackled player so that play could flow resulting in a host of stoppages and lectures for both side.

MONMOUTH Cricket Club have two crucial matches

MONMOUTH Cricket Club have two crucial matches this weekend in their attempt to clinch promotion to the top flight of the Worcestershire County League.

Monmouth travel to Halesowen-based Coombs Wood on Saturday (12.30pm start) and then host Feckenham at the Sports Ground on Bank Holiday Monday.

Paul Swingwood's men are just two points adrift of the second promotion spot in Division 2 with four league matches remaining.

"It has been a great season with some excellent individual and team performances and, whatever happens in the next four matches, everyone at the club can be very proud of their efforts," said skipper Swingwood.

"Oldswinford look to have an easier run-in than us but, with only two teams being guaranteed promotion, we will be going all-out for a strong finish."

Garden opening at Llanover House

Sunday September 5th, 2 - 5pm

All proceeds go to the National Gardens Scheme charities

Home made teas are sold for St Bartholomews Church, Llanover.

Gwerinwyr Gwent will be performing traditional Welsh dances during the afternoon in the 15 acre garden which has two new borders planted for Maximum effect for minimum effort, ponds, streams and an arboretum.

Members' expenses 2009/10

Monmouthshire County Council has now published Member's allowances for the financial year of 2009/10.

Expenses can be viewed here.

Another Excellent Year for A Level Results for Monmouthshire Students

Monmouthshire students have once again excelled in A Level examinations. Results published today show that 98.1% of our students taking the WJEC examination at A Level passed with grades A - E. This exceeds the Welsh average of 97.1%.  And 6.4% of Monmouthshire entries gained the new A* grade, which was introduced this year for exceptional candidates. 25.7% of all our A Level entries were awarded either an A* or A grade, against the Welsh Average of 24.4%.  The pass rate at AS level again remained high with both A and A - E pass rates above the Welsh average.

County Councillor Liz Hacket Pain, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, said:

"I am absolutely delighted with the results achieved by our students and I wish them well for the future.  Once again pass rates in Monmouthshire have proved to be excellent. I am particularly encouraged by the significant increase in the number of entries and passes reflecting the increased numbers of young people who will have access to higher education as a result.  All those involved - parents, teachers and particularly students - can be really proud of their efforts. As am I".

Come and join us on Friday September 3^rd from 10am - 2pm at Shire Hall, Monmouth

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