ONE of Chepstow’s liveliest communities celebrates its centenary on Saturday 1st July.

Hardwick Garden City was begun in 1917 during the First World War to house workers at the National Shipyard Number 1 (which later became the Fairfield Mabey 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.

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.

Garden City will be celebrating its anniversary on July 1st with a family fun day on the playing field from 11am to 8pm.

There is a an action-packed programme of events 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.

The community group chair Veronika Norman said: “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.”

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