A summary of 2025's History Group Meetings is below:​

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February 2025 - Thomas Andrew Walker

Richard Clammer came to talk about the civil engineering contractor Thomas Andrew Walker and his ship building yard in Sudbrook.

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March 2025 - Newport: from the castle to St. Woolos

Stella Evans gave a walking history of Newport, and the evidence of the past that can still be seen today.

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April 2025 - Secret Army

Member Barbara gave a talk on the Secret Army, and the local Jonah patrol.

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May 2025 - War 2 Peace exhibition

An exhibition on how World War II affected Redwick families and the local area.

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June 2025 - Lord Rhondda

Pete Strong gave a talk on Lord Rhondda and his contribution to World War I.

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July 2025 - Lady Rhondda

Julie Nicholas, member of the Monumental Welsh Women Group, gave a talk on Lady Rhondda.

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August 2025 - Newport Transporter Bridge Visitor Centre

The group were given the opportunity to visit the new Transporter Bridge Visitor Centre prior to opening.

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September 2025 - Underwood Prisoner of War Camp

Stephen Hill gave an illustrated talk on the Underwood Prisoner of War Camp.

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October 2025 - Looking back and looking forward 

AGM followed by a meeting looking at the 1921 census for Redwick.

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November 2025 - Henry Davies

Unveiling of a grave marker to Henry Davies and his wife Winifred, followed by a talk about Henry’s life and career.