CHEPSTOW’S Garden City housing estate is celebrating its centenary this Saturday with a family fun day on

July 1.

Organiser, Pam Robinson, said: “Hardwick Garden City was begun in 1917, in the dark days of the First World War, to house workers at the National Shipyard Number One, which later became the Fairfield Mabey and Mabey Bridge site.

“It was one of the earliest housing schemes to

be built using concrete blocks, which were made using prisoner-of-war labour. 

“Garden City community group was established in 2011 to improve the area and today this is a thriving community. Entirely run by volunteers, the group’s achievements to date include tree and bulb planting, litter picks, improvements to the play area and a regular programme of activities and fun days. Future plans include development of a sensory garden for residents to enjoy.” 

Community group chair, Veronika Norman said: “We have an action-packed programme of events on Saturday including music, children’s activities, a dog show, stalls, food and drink and a raffle with some fantastic prizes.

“There will also be an all-day historical display of photos, documents and memories, and the opportunity to contribute to a community time capsule. Rain or shine, this will be a fantastic day celebrating 100 years of this great community.

“We’re looking forward to welcoming not just past and present residents of Garden City but anyone who wants to come along and help us celebrate.”

If you have a memory or a photo of Garden City that you’d like to share, please email gardencity

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The event takes place from 11am to 8pm on the Garden City playing field.