Chepstow Town Council

08/09/2026

Are you a tourist business that would like to make your visitor experiences more accessible?

♿ Grant funding to help make Monmouthshire more accessible ♿

Tourism businesses across Monmouthshire can apply for a new Visitor Accessibility Improvement Grant, with funding of up to £10,000 available to help make visitor experiences more accessible and inclusive.

The grant can support practical improvements that help more people enjoy everything Monmouthshire has to offer, regardless of age, mobility or additional needs.

Previous funding has helped:
🎭 provide a hearing loop at Monmouth’s Savoy Theatre
🧺improve accessibility at Gilwern Picnic Area
🚲offer adapted cycling, all-terrain wheelchairs and a wheelchair abseil ramp at Gilwern Activity Centre

📅 Deadline to apply: 11 October 2026

If you'd like to know more or discuss your ideas join a drop-in session with the Destination Management Team:
📍 Chepstow Community Hub on 11 September, from 10am–3pm.

📧 To discuss the grant or get support with an application, email [email protected]

🔗 Find out more and apply: Visit Monmouthshire’s Access Improvement Grants page (link in comments)

03/09/2026

🎵 A summer of music, sunshine and community spirit

What a summer it has been for music on the riverside!

Bands on the Bandstand 2026 brought three months of free live music to Chepstow’s Riverside Bandstand, with a fantastic mix of rock, folk, punk, swing, jazz, blues, choirs and brass bands on Sunday afternoons.

With glorious summer weather on their side, audiences gathered with picnics and chairs, danced on the grass and enjoyed afternoons of live music with family and friends.

Jon from Don’t Tell Johnny, pictured here performing in June, said: “A fantastic summer meant Bands on the Bandstand was well attended every Sunday. I’d like to congratulate Chepstow Town Council and Caron Baker for putting on a fun, vibrant and varied programme over the summer to keep everyone entertained and supporting live music and musicians!”

He added, “It was great to see so many groups enjoying picnics and using it as an opportunity to meet up with family and friends and have a great, chilled afternoon in the sun. Long may it continue. The format is great and seems to be going from strength to strength each year!"

The events were supported by Keep Chepstow Tidy, with volunteers attending many of the gigs and carrying out litter picks afterwards. Steve, from the group, told us: “It was great as we got to see the bands before having a tidy up afterwards and people were pretty good at taking their rubbish home and using the recycling bins. My highlights? Favourite band: Don’t Tell Johnny. Most interesting litter: a gold ring!”

A huge thank you to all the performers, volunteers and everyone who came along to enjoy another brilliant summer of music and community in Chepstow. 💚

So who was your favourite? Share your stories and pictures below! 📸

Read the full story on our website, and sign up to our email newsletter for regular news and updates on council work, projects and meetings.

👉 Link below

Keep Chepstow Tidy 't Tell Johnny

01/09/2026

📑 The Annual Report is here 📑

Chepstow Town Council’s Annual Report 2025-2026 is now available online and in print,

The report provides a transparent overview of the Council’s work and the ways in which it has supported Chepstow over the last year, including information on:
• Your Town Councillors and attendance
• The Town Mayor
• Council responsibilities
• Town Council finances and earmarked reserves
• Community grants
• Town Council remuneration
• Projects and events from the past year

📄 Read or download the Annual Report on our website (link below)

Printed copies are available from The Gatehouse.

30/08/2026

🧠 QUIZ NIGHT FUNDRAISER! 🧠

Fancy putting your general knowledge to the test while supporting a great cause? The Chepstow Cormelles Twinning Association is holding a fun Quiz Night Fundraiser!

📅 Friday 11th September 2026
⏰ From 7.30pm
📍 Mathern Village Hall, Mathern, NP16 6JH
🎟️ £5 per person

Bring a team of 6, or come along and join a team on the night. There’ll also be a bar, raffle and nibbles to keep those brains fuelled! 🍻🍪

For tickets, contact Sheila on 07562 771656.

Get your team together and see who can claim quiz-night glory! 🏆

28/08/2026

🌺 Celebrating 70 years of service to the Royal British Legion

A very special honour was presented this week to John Duke, recognising an incredible 70 years of dedication to the Royal British Legion and the Poppy Appeal. Royal British Legion National Chair, Lydia Atkins, presented the 70 years Gold Award and Badge to John at a celebration held on Tuesday night (pictured).

John’s involvement began in 1955, when he was just 14 years old and started collecting for the Poppy Appeal. Seven decades later, his commitment to remembrance and to supporting the local community remains as strong as ever.

Over the years, John has served several times as Chepstow Branch Treasurer and Poppy Appeal organiser, travelling across the local area to deliver collection tins, support schools and local organisations, organise wreaths and help with collections. And even after passing on the role of Poppy Appeal organiser, John continued to share his knowledge and experience with those taking it forward.

Mike Claridge, Chairman of Chepstow RBL, described John's remarkable contribution as “the epitome of what a great volunteer looks like", saying "his dedication, experience and generosity earned him the admiration and respect of everyone who has worked with him."

To give 70 years of voluntary service is an extraordinary achievement, and this well-deserved recognition is a wonderful way to celebrate everything John has given to the Royal British Legion and the people of our local community.

Congratulations, John, and thank you for seven decades of service and remembrance. 🌺

28/08/2026

🎪Unfortunately the last Bands on the Bandstand performance has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances (and also, the weather doesn't look great!)

Sunday 30th August
2.30-5PM
Retro Dogs
CANCELLED

But what a summer we've had, full of amazing performances in lots of lovely sunshine! 🎷🎸🥁☀️ Look out for our roundup of BoB 2026 coming here soon!

26/08/2026

Giant slugs, stick insects and marshmallows! All part of the fun at Bore Blasus Drill Hall tomorrow!🐌🪲🍡

📅 Thursday 27 August
⏰ 10:00am–12:00pm
📍 The Drill Hall, Chepstow
💜 £3

25/08/2026

Has anybody lost a key? Found in the Drill Hall car park this morning and handed in to us. Let us know if you've lost one and what it looks like. Call Chepstow Town Council 01291 626370 or email us [email protected]; here 9-1 weekdays.

25/08/2026

Get your tickets for the return of Quiz Night at The Drill Hall! 💡🧠❓

🧠 September Quiz Night at The Drill Hall!

Quiz night is back! Put your general knowledge to the test and gather your team for a fun evening of trivia, brain teasers and plenty of friendly competition!

Questions will cover a wide range of subjects, with a special round on the year 1886. Whether you’re a quiz whizz or just here for fun, everyone’s welcome. 🎉

📅 Wednesday 9 September
⏰ 7.30pm
🎟️ Tickets £3.50 - buy in advance on The Drill Hall website

Grab your team, get those thinking caps on and join us for a great night of quizzing!

22/08/2026

🎶 2 to go! 🎪

Don't miss Severn Tunnel Band tomorrow at the Bandstand! 🎺🎷

Let's keep the summer rolling with more great music and memories!

Severn Tunnel Brass Band
Sunday 23rd August
2.30-5.00pm

See you there! 😎