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Robert Owen statue in the centre of Newtown

Newtown Life

It's the biggest town in Powys. It's home to the world-famous Santa Run and it gave mail-order to the world. To find out more about Newtown, click on the links below - or add your comments to these pages.


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  • Robert Owen
    Red Robbo

    Events marking the 150th anniversary of the death of socialism's godfather

    Race start 2007
    Santa Run

    Newtown's annual Santa Run takes place this Sunday at 11am.

    Newtown Now

    Check out what's hot and what's not in Newtown today.

    Newtown Then

    Find out more about the history of the town.

    Clubs and Societies

    Get social in the town that gave socialism to the UK.

    Hall of Fame

    The town's heroes from yesteryear to today.

    Nightlife

    Newtown clubbers tell us what they think about the town's nightlife.

    Santa Run

    The Santa Run is one of Newtown's biggest annual events.

    Talking Point - Bowling Club Move

    Should the Bowling Club move to Dolerw park? Have your say.

    Photo Tour

    Take a photo tour around Newtown and a host of surrounding villages.

    Talking Point - New Supermarket

    Does Newtown need another supermarket. What's your view?

    School artwork

    Take a peek at artwork made by school children in the Newtown area.

    By-pass Debate

    Do you think Newtown needs a by-pass? Join our talking point and have your say.

    Local Web Guide

    Local online sites all in one place.

    My Town

    Locals add their comments about everyday life in Powys' largest town.

    Robert Owen

    The story of Newtown's most famous son.

    Newtown FC

    Quick links to online news and match reports about the Robins.

    Newtown Male Voice Choir

    Find out more about the choir and its history.

    Jamie Owen Show

    Listen to locals interviewed on Jamie Owen's BBC Wales Radio Show on 22 June 2007.

    Poetry Prose and Pictures

    Newtown's landmarks through poetry, prose and pictures by local children.

    Newtown Panoramics

    A selection of panoramic photographs taken in and around Dolerw park in Newtown

    Fitness and Football

    Pupils at Ysgol Dafydd Llwyd learn soccer skills with the mighty Robins.

    have your say

    If you live in Newtown, if you've lived in the area and left, if you know the place well, get in touch and tell us what you think should be in this guide.

    What about the history of the town? If you know about Newtown's past, send us your memories or old photos and we'll add them to this section.


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