Jez Becker

Lib Dem County & Town Councillor for St. Mary's ward in Chepstow. Opinions are mine alone, of course. Englishman. Scottish Wife. 3 Welsh kids. 2 Afghan Hounds.

[Tim Walker @ThatTimWalker]

Funny old world.

[Have I Got News For You @haveigotnews]

Grant Shapps says the first driverless cars could be on UK roads next year, after successful six-week trial of driverless government.

[Jez Becker @JezLibDem]

I see MCC is reopening Chepstow High Street to traffic. I look forward to the massive boost in business the shops will get that the FB keyboard warriors have been promising.

That's sarcasm. It's a terrible idea. Pedestrians should have priority.

[Dmitry Grozoubinski @DmitryOpines]

"We've pulled out of the last debate because footage of our top five candidates to run the country talking is damaging the Conservative brand."

Amazing.

[Have I Got News For You @haveigotnews]

Busy week for new health secretary Steve Barclay as he has to jump straight in and take over not building those 40 new hospitals.

[ChepstowFestivalArts @ChepstowArts]

Matt, the sculptor from @Mangostone01 who made our wonderful Sammy the Seals. not only grew up in Chepstow but two of his creations went back to his old school of @WyedeanSchool to be painted!
You'll be able to see all our Sammys in one place at the riverbank on Saturday 16th!

[ChepstowFestivalArts @ChepstowArts]

We wouldn't want to ruin the surprise of all 10 of our Sammy the Seal sculptures at the riverfront in one place on Festival day - in less than two weeks! But here's a few cyrptic teasers...

[ChepstowFestivalArts @ChepstowArts]

There has been a change of artist for our watercolour workshop on Saturday 16th July.
The excellent Joe Dowden will now leading the class and a few tickets are still available.

https://t.co/3C6eRK2X8X

[Make Votes Matter @MakeVotesMatter]

Great to see the @LibDems prioritising PR - testament to the hard work of activists within the party and across the political spectrum.

If you want to revitalise UK democracy by making the next election the last under this rotten voting system, join us: https://t.co/Pyv4RLDLOb

[Prof. Erik Spiekermann @espiekermann]

We’ve known this for years, but every time a plan is announced to get cars out of streets, businesses complain that it’ll damage them. Never been true, never will be true. It’s just laziness & old habits. As if all cities were built with cars in mind…

[NHS Million @NHSMillion]

We won't ever forget the rules that were broken time and time again.

Will you?

[ChepstowFestivalArts @ChepstowArts]

Got a creative kid that would enjoy a free painting workshop at the festival on Saturday July 16th?

Then you might want to take a look at this...
https://t.co/81g9lpwpa3

[Karl Turner MP @KarlTurnerMP]

This https://t.co/DGLD74ITDp

[ChepstowFestivalArts @ChepstowArts]

Fancy learning how to make a Silver Ring for just £10?
We're pleased to say we can make that happen on Staurday 16th July if you book one of our workshops with @anna_jeweller!

https://t.co/xN8tptsfPo

[ChepstowFestivalArts @ChepstowArts]

Interested in painting with watercolours?
Arnold Lowrey has been painting for over 40 years & has tutored 1000s of painting sessions.
On Saturday 16th of July he will be running a free demo & workshop for us! Book now!
https://t.co/0kxQAmZajA

[Wyedean Art & Design @Wyedean_Art]

Huge congrats to our winners of the Seal Design Competition! Evie, Rufus & Grace! 🥳 Your work will be seen on the Sculpture Trail as part of @ChepstowArts festival 2022 @WyedeanSchool #sculpture #chepstow #art #environment #community

[ChepstowFestivalArts @ChepstowArts]

As of today, 2 Sammy Sculptures each are with @chepstowschool, @CaldicotSchool & @WyedeanSchool

We cannot wait to see what character pupils give them.

On Festival day (Saturday16th July) you'll be able to see all our Sammys in one place at the riverbank, opposite the bandstand.

[ChepstowFestivalArts @ChepstowArts]

Chemigram printing involves using light sensitive paper with resists such as vaseline to experiment with printmaking techniques and produces otherwordly images.

Have a go for free at the festival in our bookable workshop on Sat 16th

https://t.co/OwdL4iVGVM

[ChepstowFestivalArts @ChepstowArts]

WHAT'S ON? 💫

Gazebo Art

You will find works covering all genres represented, with artists on hand to talk about their work. This community spirit is the heart of the CFofA and we hope you'll be able to join us to celebrate our local talent at this vibrant art festival.