ABOUT US
In 2002 the Old Hamlet of Llanmartin founded a residents association to foster an old fashioned Community spirit. Over the years it has undertaken some great projects
A NEW WAY FORWARD -2025
At the open meeting held in late May it was agreed that the constitution of the Old Hamlet of Llanmartin be revised to reflect the current needs of the community and to embrace the advancements in technology since its inception over 20 years ago. In this way, it is hoped that the Community spirit amongst the residents will continue and flourish
It will have three officers- a chairman, secretary and treasurer with the workload pared back to a minimum with more WhatsApp chat to communicate activities and facilitate any environmental concerns regarding any residential issues. If you are not already in this group and wish to join, please contact the secretary who will add you to it.
Both the Langstone Community Council and the Newport City Council will feature more prominently. Both of which are accessible online.
OFFICERS
Sarah Stead
Secretary
WHAT WE DO
The residents maintain the hamlet green,the old Bethel graveyard, and the triangle of land at the top of Pencoed lane and a community field in which major events take place. The latter contains a community storage facility, a gazebo and fruit trees in memory of Doug Stevens It is hoped to further develop this as a wild life sanctuary
Over the years the Association has been a regular competitor in the 'Wales in Bloom Competition' and received several awards. In 2015, 2016 and 2017 they were awarded a silver gilt certificate. In 2023 they were awarded a gold certificate and a plaque for the best welsh village
It has a web site. llanmartin-hamlet.co.uk and a community facebook page. There is also a whats app group and a ‘global’ email list
It addresses any major concerns residents have re community matters
The AGM takes place in October and members are invited to nominate and vote for the officers
It is a member of Neighbourhood Watch and has a dedicated litter cleanup team
SUPPORT
The Hamlet benefits from the generosity of local business eg Halse and Sons nursery in Langstone who offer advice and discount on flowers for the planters. Also help and advice from Ian Neale
Gwentlands for parking at community events and the provision of the Lambing Barn for the Carols
Oakdale Ironworks for the maintenance of the Heron on the Green
The owner of the field on Pencoed Lane for community events
Llandevaude hall for some events
Councillors Ray Mogford and William Routley who are always willing to listen and help with problems.
FUNDING
The hamlet enjoys the funding provided by the residents through yearly subs. Currently £25 per household and payable annually
It usually receives some monies from the Langstsone Community Council for its ongoing maintenance of public areas and can apply for grants from the Langstone Community Council
TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
If you would like to become a member of the main committee or take part in one of our sub committees- i.e. Wales in Bloom, please contact us. Over a glass of wine or a cup of coffee we discuss residential concerns and arrange social events. Your input and ideas would be most welcome. It is not necessary to attend every meeting -just those when you are free