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"We ticked all the boxes: 10 out of 10" By Irene Laing We fostered connections between members and between our established groups We built skills and confidence in playing and performance We spread the joy of music We all had a bucket load of fun Our 2026 Music Camp kicked off with the blackboard spotters in front of the roaring log fire. There were lots of opportunities for us all to participate and that’s what we did with gusto. The Tues Blues lot and others then fir

A soiree of songs celebrating sartorial splendour or sleaze. Put on your High Heeled Sneakers and your wig hat on your head … dress in Denim and Lace or slip into your Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini … be an Angel in Blue Jeans or a Devil with a Blue Dress On … as long as your song mentions clothing! Details 7 PM Saturday 9th May Newport Bowls Club 4 Market Street Newport Admission: $5 performers $8 members $12 non-members Solo acts can perform one song, duos

Here are a few photos from the Scottish Festival at Overnewton Castle on 30 November, where the Newport Craic played.

Thanks to photographer Bill Field, we have lots of great shots from the Club Showcase on Sunday. From African drumming to classical strings, the whole range of club activities was on show, and it made for a wonderful afternoon's entertainment. See the photos on Flickr

Here are some photos from our fabulous InDaHouse theme night. Thanks to photographer Bill Field for the shots! View the photos

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Membership is only $20 or $25 for families. Members get discounted entry to our events.

On 26 November we got to appreciate just how big and diverse the club has become at our Club Showcase event at the Bowls Club. Starting...

See all the photos on our Flickr page

The Newport Bush Orchestra's performance at the Rotunda on Sunday was a big success. It was beautiful morning and the music soon drew a...

It's been a long time coming, but finally our new website is live! All the information you need about our activities is here, in a new...

A fun time was had by all at the Bush Dance on 20 March. Check out these photos.

Here are a few photos from our "Night at the Bowls Club" on 4 Dec 2021.

The Newport Community Choir rehearsed outdoors at Newport Lakes Park in Term 4. Despite competition from the birds and the attentions of...