Mayoral Year - HISTORY AND BIOGRAPHY OF AUBREY HAMESHISTORY AND BIOGRAPHY OF AUBREY HAMES

Aubrey was Mayor of Newport in the Queen’s Silver Jubilee Year of 1977. During this year, he carried out over 700 engagements, most of them with his wife Mary. Mary also attended a number of functions by herself.

Highlights of this year included meeting the Queen and Prince Charles twice, as well as the Queen Mother. He also met the the Prime Minster James Callaghan for the official opening of the Tredegar Park to St. Mellons section of the M4 (although as the MP for Cardiff South East, Aubrey knew James Callaghan quite well).

In this year, Aubrey also awarded the Freedom of the Borough of Newport to the 104th Air Defence Regiment Royal Artillery (Volunteers), the fifth time the Freedom of the Borough of Newport had been awarded since the 2nd World War, and the last recipients before Aubrey himself was given the same award in 1998.

Aubrey only used the official Mayor’s residence the Mansion House in Stow Park Circle for official functions during his time as Mayor, preferring not to uproot himself and his family from their home in Preston Avenue. This page highlights all known appointments attended by Aubrey during his time as Mayor. Where available, these appointments have been supplemented by photographs of the occasions, most of which have been provided by the South Wales Argus.

Where these are not available, scanned newspaper or family photographs have been used. Further photographs are available, and these will be added to the website when it has been established what occasion these refer to. If anybody has any photographs or further information including any interesting stories or anecdotes from this year, please click here to contact us or by commenting on the forum page here. If you forward any photographs, we would appreciate it if you could identify the occasion and date if possible, so that we know where to add this. If anybody would like to help with compiling the details of Aubrey’s mayoral year, please contact us.

Date	Time	Known Appointments
Tuesday, May 24, 1977	10:30 AM	Annual Meeting of the Council and Election of Mayor and Deputy Mayor, Council Chamber	24/05/77 : Signing of the register at Mayor making
	7:00 PM	Dinner Dance at King’s Head Hotel	24/05/77 : Mayoral dinner. Newport born Children’s presenter Johnny Morris is on Aubrey’s left
Wednesday, May 25, 1977	7:25 PM	Silver Jubilee Concert at Millbrook Junior School
Thursday, May 26, 1977	10:00 AM	Meeting with Naval Liaison Officer and Captain W.R.D. Gerard-Pearse, CBE, MVO, RN, Naval Regional Officer, Wales and South West
	12:45 PM	Luncheon at Westgate Hotel with Members of Newport National Chamber of Trade in Wales
	4:30 PM	Reception at Business Statistic’s Office to mark Mr Fessey’s Retirement
Friday, May 27, 1977	7:00 PM	Mayoral Dinner, King’s Head Hotel
Saturday, May 28, 1977	2:45 PM	Bazaar at Bandroom of Rogerstone Band, Welfare Grounds, Rogerstone
	6:30 PM	Annual Gymnastic Display by Malpas Amateur Gymnastic Club, Duffryn High School
Sunday, May 29, 1977	3:20 PM	Salute outside Halfords, Commercial Street, then walk to John Frost Square for Short Outdoor Service
	7:50 PM	International Concert by Rogerstone Band and St. Nicasius’ Band (Holland) at Cross Keys Technical College
Monday, May 30, 1977	1:30 PM	Visit to Odeon Theatre to see Model Railway Layout in Foyer and film Silver Streak
Tuesday, May 31, 1977	12:00 PM	Meeting with Committee of the Local Insurance Institute of Cardiff (Newport Local Committee)
Wednesday, June 01, 1977	2:30 PM	Presentation of Swimming Prizes at St. David’s Primary School, Park Crescent
	6:30 PM	Presentation of Ranger Guide with Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award, Mayor’s Parlour
Thursday, June 02, 1977	2:00 PM	Queen’s Silver Jubilee Concert at Bolt Street Primary School, Duke Street
	5:45 PM	Cocktail Party to mark Opening of Provincial Building Society’s Offices, 43 High Street	02/06/77 : Opening of Provincial Building Society’s offices
	7:25 PM	Concert by Newport Male Voice Choir at St. John’s Church, Rogerstone
Friday, June 03, 1977	10:00 AM	Queen’s Silver Jubilee Fancy Dress Parade at Monnow Infants School
	2:30 PM	Queen’s Silver Jubilee Picnic with the Children at St. Julian’s Junior and Infants School, Beaufort Road, and presentation of Commemorative Coins
	7:10 PM	Performance of “Fiddler on the Roof” by Standard Telephones and Cables Operatic Society at Dolman Theatre, followed by Buffet Supper at Wednesday Street Premises of STC Ltd.
Saturday, June 04, 1977	2:00 PM	Bassaleg Jubilee Fete, Lower School, Bassaleg
Sunday, June 05, 1977	7:55 PM	Rogerstone Community Council Concert by Rogerstone School at Cefn Wood Community Centre
Monday, June 06, 1977	2:30 PM	Grand Fete, Nash Community Hall
	8:00 PM	Lighting of Bonfire, Ridgeway	06/06/77 : Lighting of bonfire, Ridgeway
Tuesday, June 07, 1977	2:15 PM	Jubilee Day. Street Parties including Llwynderi Road
	3:00 PM	Jubilee Day. Street Parties including South Market Street
	4:00 PM	Jubilee Day. Street Parties including Usk View, Beaufort Road
	5:00 PM	Jubilee Day. Street Parties including Ashwell, Caerleon (bottom Belmont Hill)
	6:00 PM	Return to Mansion House
	6:45 PM	Somerton Junior School
	9:00 PM	Silver Jubilee Couple Selection Ball, Tiffany’s
Wednesday, June 08, 1977	10:30 AM	Baby in Gwent (hand written, difficult to read)
	3:00 PM	Receiving of Public Seat in Llanarth Street Entrance to John Frost Square – Presentation by the Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
Thursday, June 09, 1977	11:00 AM	Meeting with Mr Lyn Evans, I.B.A. Officer for Wales and West of England, Mayors Parlour
	12:00 PM	Travel to London, Private Meeting
Friday, June 10, 1977	11:00 AM	Meeting London (hand written, difficult to read)
Saturday, June 11, 1977	11:30 AM	Firing of the Royal Salute at Cardiff Castle, followed by Reception in the Castle
	4:45 PM	Open Day at Roger Williams and Queen Victoria Memorial Almhouses, Stow Hill
	7:00 PM	Help with Awards, Drama Festival, Dolman Theatre
Sunday, June 12, 1977	10:15 AM	Mayor’s Sunday Service Parade leaves Civic Centre
	11:00 AM	Service at St. Mary’s R.C. Church, Stow Hill
	12:00 PM	Parade Returns to Civic Centre
Monday, June 13, 1977	2:30 PM	Public Works Committee
	6:50 PM	Military Display at Somerton Park
Tuesday, June 14, 1977	2:15 PM	Personnel Committee
	8:15 PM	Visit to Newport Chamber of Trade, The Harlequin, Shaftesbury Street
Wednesday, June 15, 1977	11:00 AM	Meeting with Messrs Jenkins and Shuff of British Rail
	3:00 PM	AGM of Newport Harbour Commissioners
	7:00 PM	Reception of Officials and Referees of Newport and District Junior Youth Association Football League	15/06/77 : Newport and district youth association football awards
	7:30 PM	Meeting in Council Chamber, concluding with Buffet in Reception Room
Thursday, June 16, 1977	11:00 AM	Visit to Newport Telephone Exchange, Factory Road	16/06/77 : Visit to Newport telephone exchange
	2:15 PM	Policy and Resources Committee
	6:00 PM	Hospital Visit
Friday, June 17, 1977	10:30 AM	Meeting with Commanding Officer of Dutch Minesweeper Flotilla (Cdr. W.K. Verboeket, R.N.N.) in Parlour
	6:15 PM	Call on Commander aboard HNLMS Gemert, North Dock, followed by Cocktail Party
Saturday, June 18, 1977	10:00 AM	With Sailors on Sightseeing Tour
	2:25 PM	Fete and Open Day, Dr. Barnardo’s Home, Glandare House, Parrett Road, Bettws
Sunday, June 19, 1977		No appointments
Monday, June 20, 1977		No appointments
Tuesday, June 21, 1977	12:45 PM	Luncheon with South Wales Local Board of British Transport Docks Board, Westgate Hotel
Wednesday, June 22, 1977	10:30 AM	Courage Breweries to hand over cheque for Queens Silver Jubilee Appeal, Civic Centre	22/06/77 : Cheque for Queens Silver Jubilee Appeal being handed over by Mr J.R. Parsons, Executive Director of Courage (South Wales Ltd)
	11:30 AM	Meeting with Mr A. Amos, Area Organiser, Gwent Fund for the Blind
Thursday, June 23, 1977	11:00 AM	Meeting of Trustees of Almshouses, Civic Centre
	6:45 PM	Concert by St Gabriel’s School at Ringland Centre
Friday, June 24, 1977	11:00 AM	Service of National Thanksgiving in Llandaff Cathedral
	3:30 PM	Presentation to Queen at Risca Comprehensive School, then to Performing Arts Hall for Musical Programme, then Tea prior to tour of Leisure Centre	24/06/77 : Aubrey and his wife Mary meet the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh at Risca Comprehensive School
	8:40 PM	Reception aboard H.M. Yacht Britannia at Cardiff Docks
Saturday, June 25, 1977	1:50 PM	Opening of Summer Fete, Millbrook Infants School, Parrett Road
	4:00 PM	Queen’s High School, Parents’ Association Fair, Queen’s Hill Crescent
	7:00 PM	Dinner of Soroptimists’ Club of Newport and District, Westgate Hotel	25/06/77 : Annual dinner of the Soroptimist’s Club of Newport and District
Sunday, June 26, 1977	5:50 PM	Chairman of Gwent’s Civic Service at Blaneau Gwent Baptist Church, Abertillery
Monday, June 27, 1977	10:30 AM	Visitors from Ireland
Tuesday, June 28, 1977	11:00 AM	Council Meeting
Wednesday, June 29. 1977	7:30 PM	Dinner with Lord Mayor of Cardiff at Mansion House, Richmond Road
Thursday, June 30, 1977	7:30 PM	Dinner on eve of Harbour Commissioners’ Inspection, Mansion House
Friday, July 01, 1977	8:45 AM	Annual Inspection of Newport Harbour Commissioners	01/07/77 : Annual Harbour Commissioners Inspection
Saturday, July 02, 1977	1:55 PM	Fete, St Joseph’s School, Tredegar Park	St Joseph’s R.C. School Fete
Sunday, July 03, 1977	12:45 PM	Toc H Ranger Guides Jubilee Luncheon, Toc H Hall, Victoria Avenue
Monday, July 04, 1977	3:30 PM	Private Appointment
	6:50 PM	Presentation of Awards at Milton Junior School
Tuesday, July 05, 1977	1:55 PM	Presentation of Awards at Malpas Court Primary School
	5:30 PM	Appointment (handwritten, cannot be deciphered)
	7:15 PM	Social Evening for Senior Citizens at Lysaght’s Institute
Wednesday, July 06, 1977	9:50 AM	St Mary’s Church (handwritten, cannot be deciphered)
	7:30 PM	Dinner at Mansion House with Sisters Madeleine, Bonaventure and Irene
Thursday, July 07, 1977	10:00 AM	Meet French Schoolchildren and Staff Members, Lliswerry Comprehensive School	07/07/77 : French schoolchildren on exchange visit to Lliswerry Comprehensive School
	7:30 PM	Sponsored Slim Weigh-in at Ladyhill Centre, Ringland, in aid of National Deaf Children’s Society	07/07/77 : Sponsored slim weigh-in. Ladyhill Centre, Ringland
Friday, July 08, 1977	10:00 AM	Meet Iraqi Student Nurses
	1:45 PM	Receive Captain HMS Dundas – Lt/Cdr. W.J. Christie R.N.
	2:30 PM	Jubilee Presentation by Hartridge School Pupils in Ringland Centre
	6:15 PM	HMS Dundas for Courtesy Call and Cocktail Party
	9:00 PM	Dance at Nash Community Hall
Saturday, July 09, 1977	12:00 PM	Lunch aboard HMS Dundas
	2:15 PM	Carnival Procession, Westgate Hotel
	4:00 PM	Afternoon Tea
	4:30 PM	Garden Party at Home of High Sheriff, Clytha Park, Abergavenny
	6:00 PM	Fete and Carnival Prize Giving, Shaftesbury Park
	7:45 PM	Reception for Mr Leslie Hogan at King’s Head Hotel
Sunday, July 10, 1977	11:00 AM	Cocktails for Captain and Officers, HMS Dundas at Mansion House
	2:00 PM	Appointment (handwritten, cannot be deciphered)
	5:55 PM	Torfaen Jubilee Civic Service, Pontypool Leisure Centre
Monday, July 11, 1977	2:00 PM	Queen’s Silver Jubilee Celebrations at St. Mary’s Junior School
	7:00 PM	Road Safety District Cycling Finals at St. Julian’s Junior School
Tuesday, July 12, 1977	10:45 AM	Presentation of Certificates at Lliswerry Junior School
	2:00 PM	Entertain Children from St. Mary’s Junior School at Mansion House	12/07/77 : Party for 4th year pupils at St. Mary’s Junior School
	7:15 PM	Annual Presentation Day at Malpas Church Junior School
Wednesday, July 13, 1977	7:30 PM	Dinner Party, Mansion House (Community Council Guests)
Thursday, July 14, 1977	10:30 AM	Meet Youth Exchange Group from Heidenheim in Parlour
	2:15 PM	Policy and Resources Committee
	3:00 PM	Export Presentation Award Ceremony to Armco, Stephenson Street	14/07/77 : Export presentation award ceremony to Armco
	7:10 PM	St. Julian’s School Annual Orchestral Concert
Friday, July 15, 1977	7:30 PM	Handing over of Cheque to St. Michael’s Boxing Club at the Irish Club
Saturday, July 16, 1977		No appointments
Sunday, July 17, 1977	6:00 PM	Rehobath Chapel, King Street, Brynmawr
Monday, July 18, 1977	9:45 AM	Divine Service with Mr Justice Cantley at St. Woolos Cathedral
	12:30 PM	Luncheon with High Sheriff, Civic Centre
	7:00 PM	Road Safety District Cycling Finals, Gaer Junior School
Tuesday, July 19, 1977	11:30 AM	Meet Party of German Youths and Representatives of Queen’s High School	19/07/77 : Children from Onasbruk Germany on exchange visit with children of Queen’s Comprehensive School at Civic Centre
	7:30 PM	Dinner Party Mansion House. Service Representatives.
Wednesday, July 20, 1977	7:10 PM	Leeds Permanent Building Society Dinner, Gateway Motor Hotel	Leeds Permanent Building Society Annual Dinner
Thursday, July 21, 1977	4:00 PM	Attend Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace
Friday, July 22, 1977	9:00 AM	Metropolitan Hospitals Radio Cycle Marathon from Faulkner Road Car Park	22/07/77 : Metropolitan Hospitals Radio Cycle Marathon
	12:45 PM	Development Corporation for Wales Annual Luncheon, City Hall Cardiff (Chief Guest James Callaghan, Prime Minister)
	7:30 PM	Dinner Party at Mansion House for Leaders of Heidenheim/Newport Youth Exchange
Saturday, July 23, 1977		No appointments
Sunday, July 24, 1977	8:30 PM	Heidenheim / Newport Families Farewell Party, Gateway Motel
Monday, July 25, 1977	11:30 AM	Exhibition of Tredegar Wharf School Children’s Work, Pill Advice Centre	25/07/77 : Exhibition of Tredegar Wharf School Children’s Work
	2:15 PM	U.S. Army R.A.F. Caerwent, Change of Command, Army Depot, Caerwent
	8:10 PM	Concert by Marais Boy’s Choir from St. Eustache, St. Paul’s Church
Tuesday, July 26, 1977	11:00 AM	Council
Wednesday, July 27, 1977	2:00 PM	Meet Canadian Guest
	3:00 PM	Meet Mr. Cedric Hall and Mr and Mrs Clemence
	9:00 PM	Heat of Miss U.K. Contest at Tiffany’s
Thursday, July 28, 1977	12:30 PM	Lunch with Branch Director at Westgate Hotel
	2:30 PM	Gwent Fund for the Blind Summer Draw, Mayor’s Parlour	28/07/77 : Gwent fund for the blind summer draw
	7:45 PM	Attend Lord Lieutenant’s Reception at Westgate Hotel
Friday, July 29, 1977	11:45 AM	Duffryn Housing Project. Handover at Site, Tredegar Park, Followed by Luncheon at Gateway Motel	29/07/77 : Handover of homes of Duffryn Housing Estate
Saturday, July 30, 1977		No appointments
Sunday, July 31, 1977		No appointments
Monday, August 01, 1977		Afternoon Tea at Mansion House with Iraqi Student Nurses	01/08/77 : Meeting with Iraqi nurses on secondment to the Royal Gwent Hospital
Tuesday, August 02, 1977		No appointments
Wednesday, August 03, 1977	am	Depart for Wrexham for Royal National Eisteddfod	03/08/77 : A “social” stop showing the way to Trevor, also the name of the Mayor’s chauffer on the way to the Royal National Eisteddfod. Photograph, taken by Aubrey shows from left to right Janine (Aubrey’s daughter, Mrs Morgan (Mayor’s housekeeper), Dominic (Aubrey’s son), Trevor (Mayor’s chauffer) and Aubrey’s wife Mary
	4:00 PM	Afternoon Tea with Mayor of Wrexham at Guildhall
	7:30 PM	Attend Royal National Eisteddfod
Thursday, August 04, 1977	am	Return from Wrexham
	7:15 PM	Queen’s Silver Jubilee Appeal. Dinner with Chairman Gwent County Council at King’s Head Hotel, Monmouth
Friday, August 05, 1977		No appointments
Saturday, August 06, 1977		No appointments
Sunday, August 07, 1977		No appointments
Monday, August 08, 1977		Unknown
Tuesday, August 09, 1977		Unknown
Wednesday, August 10, 1977		Unknown
Thursday, August 11, 1977		Unknown
Friday, August 12, 1977		Unknown
Saturday, August 13, 1977		Unknown
Sunday, August 14, 1977		Unknown
Monday, August 15, 1977	10:30 AM	Meeting with Mr. Selby of Eton Road
Tuesday, August 16, 1977	10:55 AM	Opening of new factory and Offices of Lewis and Manley Ltd., Felnex Industrial Estate
	1:00 PM	Newport Rotary Club – Luncheon at King’s Head Hotel.
	7:20 PM	Somerton Park, Newport County for 1st Match of Season
Wednesday, August 17, 1977	3:00 PM	Tea Party for Children from Community Homes, Mansion House
Thursday, August 18, 1977		No appointments
Friday, August 19, 1977	8:45 PM	Gwent Fire Service Charity Fashion Show, Barbeque and Dance – Malpas Fire Service
Saturday, August 20, 1977	12:25 PM	Carnival in Aid of Underwood Swimming Pool Appeal Fund. Opening Ceremony Underwood Leisure Centre.	Underwood carnival
	2:55 PM	Opening of Rhiwderin Allotments and Gardens Association Annual Show, Village Hall, Rhiwderin
Sunday, August 21, 1977		No appointments
Monday, August 22, 1977		No appointments
Tuesday, August 23, 1977	7:55 PM	Concert by St. Michael’s Catholic Boy’s Choir, St. David’s Church, Maesglas
Wednesday, August 24, 1977	11:00 AM	Meeting with Canadian Visitor
	12:40 PM	Lunch at Westgate Hotel with H.M. Inspector of Constabulary and Chief Constable
Thursday, August 25, 1977		No appointments
Friday, August 26, 1977	8:30 PM	Pill Festival Dance, Irish Club
Saturday, August 27, 1977	1:30 PM	Buffet Prior to Alway and Ringland Community Association’s Annual Carnival and Fete and Presentation of Prizes, Ringland Community Centre
Sunday, August 28, 1977	3:00 PM	Pill Festival Open Air Service
Monday, August 29, 1977	1:55 PM	Lions Club of Newport Go-Kart Racing, Tredegar Park	29/08/77 : Lion’s Club of Newport kart racing, Tredegar Park
	4:30 PM	Pill Festival Carnival Presentations, Recreation Ground, Mendalgief Road
Tuesday, August 30, 1977		No appointments
Wednesday, August 31, 1977		No appointments
Thursday, September 01, 1977	10:30 AM	Meeting with Mrs. J. Morgan
Friday, September 02, 1977		No appointments
Saturday, September 03, 1977	10:45 AM	Greet New Sea Scouts Training Vessel “Jessie West” at Newport Docks
	2:20 PM	Llanhennock Cheshire Home Open Day
	8:30 PM	Jubilee Party Organised by Handicapped Children’s Pilgrimage Trust, Inner Courtyard, Tredegar House
Sunday, September 04, 1977	5:45 PM	Islwyn Borough Council Civic Service at Capel-y-Bont, Pengam, Followed by Refreshments at Civic Centre, Blackwood Road, Blackwood
Monday, September 05, 1977		No appointments
Tuesday, September 06, 1977	7:00 PM	Combined Union of Catholic Mothers’ “Queen’s Silver Jubilee” Dinner, Westgate Hotel	06/09/77 : Combined Union of Catholic Mothers’ dinner
Wednesday, September 07, 1977	3:00 PM	Tea Party for Children from Community Homes, Mansion House
	7:00 PM	Baneswell Area Liaison Committee Meeting, 19 West Street
Thursday, September 08, 1977	9:50 PM	R.A.F.A. Newport Branch’s Battle of Britain Ball, Tiffany’s
Friday, September 09, 1977	9:40 AM	Jubilee Prize Winners’ Send-off, Newport Station	09/09/77 : Jubilee prize winners’ send-off, Newport station
	7:20 PM	Bishton and Underwood Social Evening and Prizegiving for “Best Kept Garden”, Village Hall, Bishton
Saturday, September 10, 1977	1:00 PM	R.A.F. St. Athan “At Home” Day
Sunday, September 11, 1977		No appointments
Monday, September 12, 1977	12:00 PM	Visit to Torfaen, Mayor’s Parlour, Pontypool then leisure Centre, Blaenavon and Cwmbran Leisure Centres	12/09/77 : Visit to mayor of Torfaen
	8:00 PM	Newport Clubs Defence Darts Presentation Night, Ringland Club
Tuesday, September 13, 1977	7:00 PM	Private Buffet Reception, Mansion House
Wednesday, September 14, 1977	8:55 PM	Newport and District Ladies Darts League Presentations, Bettws Social Club
Thursday, September 15, 1977	3:00 PM	Policy and Resources Committee
	11:30 PM	Kings Head, Irish Night
Friday, September 16, 1977	7:30 PM	Reception for Community Council, Chairmen and Clerks at Mansion House
Saturday, September 17, 1977	2:00 PM	Opening of Brynglas Adult Training Centre Amenity Fund Fete in Aid of Mentally-Handicapped Trainees	17/09/77 : Opening of Brynglas adult training centre amenity fund fete
	9:30 PM	Appointment (handwritten, cannot be deciphered)
Sunday, September 18, 1977	10:20 AM	Meet Lord Mayor of Oxford (Lady D. Carr) at Newport Station	18/09/77 : Meet with Lord Mayor of Oxford
	11:00 AM	Meeting with Miss Jacobs
	2:30 PM	Performance of “Man Who Would be King” at Odeon Theatre (Youth Council Charity Show)
	6:20 PM	St. Woolos Cathedral Evensong at which the New Chancellor of the Diocese will be Admitted
Monday, September 19, 1977	7:30 PM	Private Buffet Reception at Mansion House
Tuesday, September 20, 1977	6:00 PM	Golden Jubilee of Messrs Ford and Moore Ltd, 137 Commercial Street. Reception on Premises	“20/09/77 : Golden Jubilee of Ford and Moore”
	7:20 PM	St. John Ambulance Brigade Enrolment and Presentation Evening at Friars School of Nursing, Royal Gwent Hospital
Wednesday, September 21, 1977	8:15 PM	Newport and District Skittle Alley League Presentation Night, Club Double Diamond, Mill Road, Caerphilly
Thursday, September 22, 1977	11:00 AM	Meeting with Miss Margretta Spicer and Colleagues and to Receive a Donation for Queen’s Silver Jubilee Appeal (Proceeds of Show)	Presentation of cheque for Queen’s Silver Jubilee fund
	3:00 PM	Visit to Orb Works (B.S.C.) for Tour of Plant, then Afternoon Tea	Visit to British Steel Corporation’s Orb Works
Friday, September 23, 1977	7:30 PM	Buffet at the Mansion House for Newport’s Lions, Players, Officials etc.
Saturday, September 24, 1977		No appointments
Sunday, September 25, 1977		No appointments
Monday, September 26, 1977	3:30 PM	Meeting with new Colonel of the Royal Regiment of Wales, Major General L.A.D. Harrod O.B.E.
	5:30 PM	Open Day at Alcan Booth Sheet Ltd, Rogerstone (Reception, Tour and then Refreshments)
Tuesday, September 27, 1977	11:00 AM	Council
	8:00 PM	Reception and Buffet at Tiffany’s, Bridge Street
Wednesday, September 28, 1977	2:30 PM	Meeting Duffryn School Governors
	7:10 PM	Welsh National Baseball League Presentation Evening in Council Chamber. Refreshments in Reception Room.
Thursday, September 29, 1977	7:00 PM	Meeting with Reference Commission for Racial Equality, Room 147, Civic Centre
Friday, September 30, 1977	10:20 AM	Children’s Harvest Festival at Westfield Special School, Malpas
	2:30 PM	Musical Event by Hartridge School Scholars in John Frost Square
	6:55 PM	Newport and District Schools Baseball Association Presentation Evening at St. Andrews’ Junior School
	9:00 PM	Bishton, Harvest Dance
Saturday, October 01, 1977	7:45 PM	90th Anniversary Boy’s Brigade (Newport and Gwent Battalion), Dinner Dance at Belle Vue Hotel
			Early October 1977 : Opening of Field of Remembrance of the Newport branch of the Royal British Legion
Sunday, October 02, 1977	6:30 PM	Dedication “Jesse West”, Newport Docks
			Early October 1977 : Receiving British Legion poppy wreath
Monday, October 03, 1977	11:00 AM	Inauguration of “Old People’s Week”	03/10/77 : Inauguration of Old People’s week
	2:30 PM	Meeting with Mr Len Hammett (British Legion)
	7:20 PM	Newport and Mon. Art and Craft Society Annual Exhibition at Museum and Art Gallery	03/10/77 : Opening of art and craft exhibition at Museum and Art Gallery
Tuesday, October 04, 1977	2:00 PM	Appointment (handwritten, cannot be deciphered)
	7:45 PM	Queens Silver Jubilee Appeal Dinner and Boxing Promotion, Tiffany’s, Bridge Street
Wednesday, October 05, 1977	7:00 PM	Newport and District School’s Football Association Annual Presentation of Awards, St. Julian’s Junior School
Thursday, October 06, 1977	10:00 AM	Meeting with Mr and Mrs Stoneham and Mr and Mrs Thompson from America
	10:45 AM	Coffee Morning in Aid of Church of England Children’s Home, Civic Centre
	12:15 PM	Lunch with Headmaster of St. Joseph’s High School, Tredegar Park
	2:15 PM	Meeting with Officers of the Magistrates’ Association
	2:30 PM	Annual General Meeting in Council Chamber
	4:15 PM	Afternoon Tea in Reception Room
	7:00 PM	Meeting with Cllr. Mrs Clifford and Members of the Bettws Youth Sports Association
Friday, October 07, 1977	6:20 PM	Sherry Reception, Civic Centre, Blackwood Road, Pontllanfraith
	7:00 PM	Opening of Civic Centre, Pontllanfraith
Saturday, October 08, 1977	2:30 PM	Scout Conference, Orb Works
	7:25 PM	Queens Silver Jubilee Appeal Concert by the Gwent Singers at Ladyhill Centre, Ringland (Promoted by the Rotaract Club of Newport)
Sunday, October 09, 1977	10:55 AM	Divine Service with the President Inner Wheel Club at United Reform Church, Victoria Road, followed by Sherry Reception at “Five Oaks”, Christchurch
	6:00 PM	Memorial Service
Monday, October 10, 1977	7:15 PM	Presentation Night, Newport Sea Cadet Corps, T.S. Resolute, Riverside, East Usk
Tuesday, October 11, 1977	10:20 AM	Harvest Festival, Gaer Junior School
	12:30 PM	Lunch with Members of Maesglas Luncheon Club (4th Anniversary)
	2:15 PM	Personnel Committee
	Evening	Private Family Function, Mansion House	11/10/77 : 18th birthday party of Robin, Aubrey’s eldest son
Wednesday, October 12, 1977	Morning	Handing over of Jubilee Car	12/10/77 : Handing over of car to winner of jubilee lottery
	6:30 PM	Bettws Youth Sports Association. Handing Over of New Changing Accommodation, Bettws Lane	12/11/77 : Opening of new changing rooms at Bettws Lane
	8:30 PM	Cabaret/Dance Promoted by Amnesty International at Club Double Diamond, Caerphilly
Thursday, October 13, 1977	11:45 AM	Appointment (handwritten, cannot be deciphered)
	12:00 PM	Opening of 25th Family Care Home at Brynglas Court, followed by Lunch	13/11/77 : Opening of Family Care Home at Brynglas Court
	2:15 PM	Policy and Resources Committee
	7:30 PM	Dinner for Industrialists at the Mansion House
Friday, October 14, 1977	11:30 AM	Meeting with Lieut. C.J.H. Richards, R.N. Commander of HMS Shoulton
	6:30 PM	Visit to Lieut. C.J.H. Richards on Board HMS Shoulton
	7:00 PM	Cocktail Party
Saturday, October 15, 1977	12:45 PM	Meeting with Members of the Executive Committee of the Boy’s Brigade
	1:00 PM	Luncheon in the Reception Room
	5:00 PM	Afternoon Tea in the Reception Room
	7:00 PM	Annual Presentation Buffet Dance of Newport and District Amateur Cricket League at King’s Head Hotel
Sunday, October 16, 1977	9:15 AM	Divine Service at St. Julian’s Parish Church, Followed by Light Refreshments
	12:15 PM	Mrs Oaks 103rd Birthday, Risca Road
	2:50 PM	Rhymney Valley Arts Festival Service at St. Cattwg’s Church, Gelligaer, then Refreshments in Glyngaer Junior School
Monday, October 17, 1977	2:30 PM	Visit of Officers from H.M.S. Walker to Civic Centre
	5:00 PM	High Tea with Teams from H.M.S. Shoulton and National Association of Local Government Officials (NALGO), Reception Room
	6:00 PM	Visit H.M.S. Walker
	7:30 PM	Trinity Methodist Church Wives’ Club, Civic Centre
Tuesday, October 18, 1977	11:00 AM	Receive Queens Silver Jubilee Appeal Cheque from Llanthewy Road Brownie Pack, Mayor’s Parlour
	7:45 PM	Dinner at Stardust Cabaret Club, Usk, in Aid of S.W. Epileptic’s and Families’ Association
			About 18/10/77 : Receiving petition regarding skateboard park in Newport
Wednesday, October 19, 1977	7:10 PM	Newport and District Junior Chamber of Commerce Dinner, Foresters Oaks, Penhow
			About 19/10/77 : Receiving cheque for Queen’s Silver Jubilee Fund
Thursday, October 20, 1977	10:30 AM	Official Visit to Newport Docks, Followed by Luncheon at Gateway Motel	20/10/77 : Visit to Newport Docks
	7:10 PM	Meet Guests in Mayor’s Parlour
	7:30 PM	Presentation by County Commissioner of Scouts’ Gilt Cross for Bravery to Mrs. P. Maitland, Reception Room, Civic Centre
Friday, October 21, 1977	9:30 AM	Meet Captain of H.M.S. Vaughan
	10:45 AM	Official Opening by the Prime Minister James Callaghan of the Tredegar Park to St. Mellons Section of the M4	21/10/77 : Opening of M4 extension by the Prime Minister, James Callaghan
	1:00 PM	Luncheon with National President of NALGO, Civic Centre
	7:30 PM	Newport Electric Club Dinner, New Inn, Langstone
Saturday, October 22, 1977	8:00 PM	Barn Dance, Rotarians, Bassaleg	22/10/77 : Rotarians barn dance, Bassaleg – Photo to be checked with South Wales Argus
Sunday, October 23, 1977		No appointments
Monday, October 24, 1977	11:00 AM	Meet with Mr. Williams regarding Radio Broadcasting
	3:00 PM	Meet Miss Humphries of British Sailor’s Society
	6:15 PM	Presentation of Two Duck of Edinburgh Gold Awards, Mayor’s Parlour
	7:30 PM	Dinner at Mansion House
Tuesday, October 25, 1977	11:00 AM	Council
	12:00 PM	Meeting with Ranger Guides Folk Group, Mayor’s Parlour
	7:30 PM	Dinner for Industrialists and Businessmen, Mansion House
Wednesday, October 26, 1977	2:50 PM	Attend Annual Seafarers Service, Llandaff Cathedral
	7:30 PM	Attend Dancing Display by Crawford School of Ballet in Aid of Silver Jubilee Appeal, Dolman Theatre
Thursday, October 27, 1977	11:00 AM	Receive Cheque for Queens Silver Jubilee Appeal from Pupils of Hartridge School, Mayor’s Parlour
	6:20 PM	Attend and Present Prizes and Certificates at Queen’s High School Prizegiving, At. Marks Church, Gold Tops
	9:15 PM	Attend Newport W.I.Z.O. Group Charity Fashion Show, Tiffany’s
Friday, October 28, 1977	11:00 AM	Present Long Service Awards to Newport Borough Official’s, Mayor’s Parlour
	2:30 PM	Receive Queens Silver Jubilee Appeal Cheque from Pupils of St. Joseph’s High School, Mayor’s Parlour
	7:55 PM	Attend Newport and District Leisure Garden’s Association Prizegiving Evening, St. Julian’s Social Club and Institute, Renoir Road, St. Julian’s	28/10/77 : Prize giving, Newport and District Leisure Garden’s Association
Saturday, October 29, 1977	2:10 PM	Cadet Training Day, St. John Ambulance Hall, Shaftesbury
	7:20 PM	St. Mellons for Performance of Alan Bennett’s play “Hapeus Corpus”
Sunday, October 30, 1977	11:00 AM	Attend Civic Maritime Service at Missions to Seamen, Newport Docks
	2:35 PM	Attend Boys’ Brigade Founders Day parade and Service at Havelock St. Presbyterian Church, taking Salute
Monday, October 31, 1977	10:00 AM	Greet Bruges Swimming Team and Newport Swimmers (Maindee Olympics), Mayor’s Parlour
	2:30 PM	See Collection of Mr W.D. Johns, 4 St. John’s Road, Maindee (Private Visit)
	7:00 PM	Attend Cocktail Party on Board H.M.S. Devonshire (followed by Beat the Retreat on the Jetty), Cardiff Docks
Tuesday, November 01, 1977	11:00 AM	Receive Officers of Newport Round Table, Prior to Fireworks Display on 5th November	01/11/77 : Receiving fireworks display tickets for local children’s homes
	7:30 PM	Buffet Reception at the Mansion House
Wednesday, November 02, 1977	10:15 AM	Visit Emlyn House, Palmyra Place
	6:45 PM	Attend “Jubilee Music Hall” in Works Canteen, Standard Telephones and Cables Ltd.
Thursday, November 03, 1977	12:00 PM	Appointment (handwritten, cannot be deciphered)
	1:00 PM	Appointment (handwritten, cannot be deciphered)
	3:15 PM	Tea at Community House with Rev. and Mrs C. Summers and Others Connected with “Good Neighbour” Campaign	03/11/77: Meeting with volunteers in the new good neighbour scheme, Eton Road
	8:00 PM	Attend Rural Deanery of Newport Silver Jubilee Dinner and Dance, Tiffany’s
			03/11/77 : Cheque for Queen’s Silver Jubilee Funds from St. Joseph’s High School, proceeds of school’s production of “The Milkado”
Friday, November 04, 1977	4:00 PM	Meet “Chartist Riot” Charity Walkers in John Frost Square
	7:00 PM	Present Awards at Maindee Chrysanthemum and Dahlia Society, St. John’s Parish Hall, Victoria Avenue
Saturday, November 05, 1977	2:10 PM	Attend Gwent and Wye Federation of Townswomen’s Guilds Social Studies Festival, Gaer Junior School
	6:15 PM	Attend Round Table Fireworks Display, N.A.C.
Sunday, November 06, 1977		No appointments
Monday, November 07, 1977	10:00 AM	Attend Field of Remembrance at St. Paul’s Church
	11:00 AM	Meet Chairman of Gwent County Council and Mrs. Mytton in Mayor’s Parlour
	11:20 AM	Unveil Plaque at Cambrian Road end of Queensway, Followed by Refreshments in Civic Centre
	2:10 PM	Queens Silver Jubilee Tree Planting Ceremony at Somerton Junior and Infants School	07/11/77 : Tree planting ceremony at Somerton school
	7:30 PM	Receive Members of Soroptimists’ Committee and National Deaf Children’s Society in Mayor’s Parlour to Hand Over Cheque
Tuesday, November 08, 1977	11:30 AM	Meeting with Port Director, South Wales Ports, Pierhead Building, Cardiff Docks, Followed by Luncheon
	2:15 PM	Personnel Committee
	7:15 PM	Chamber of Trade Meeting, Queen’s Hotel
	9:00 PM	Attend Junior Chamber of Commerce Wine Tasting, Music Room, Westgate Hotel
Wednesday, November 09, 1977	11:00 AM	Meet Lt. Witheridge Regarding Sea Cadets, Mayor’s Parlour
	3:30 PM	Meet Ladies of Licensed Victuallers’ Association with a Cheque for St. Julian’s Senior Citizens
	7:30 PM	Dinner for Industrialists and Businessmen, Mansion House
Thursday, November 10, 1977	3:00 PM	Policy and Resources
	7:25 PM	Attend Concert by Newport Borough Band in St. Paul’s Church, Promoted by Burma Star Association
Friday, November 11, 1977	6:00 PM	Meet Salvation Army Officers for High Tea, Salvation Army Hall, Hill Street
	8:00 PM	Attend “Flying Angel” Cocktail Party (Supper), Missions to Seamen
Saturday, November 12, 1977	9:30 AM	Attend Junior Chamber of Commerce Welsh Regional Group Conference, Corn Exchange, Swansea
	3:00 PM	Open 43rd Annual Show of Newport and County Horticultural Society at St. Woolos Hall, Stow Hill
	7:30 PM	Attend “Sharing of Faith” Meeting, Green Room, Dolman Theatre
Sunday, November 13, 1977	10:30 AM	Remembrance Service and Parade, Service at Cenotaph	13/11/77 : Remembrance day parade
	12:30 PM	Luncheon at the Barracks
Monday, November 14, 1977	11:30 AM	Visit B.S.C. (Whitehead Works) for Tour and Luncheon	14/11/77 : Visit to BSC Whiteheads works
	4:00 PM	Attend Meeting with Water Board and Gwent County Council at County Hall, Cwmbran
	7:35 PM	Attend Newport Round Table Civic Night, Westgate Hotel	14/11/77 : Newport round table civic night, Westgate hote
Tuesday, November 15, 1977	10:30 AM	Receive Cheque from Members of Local Committee to Hand to Cancer Research, Mayor’s Parlour	15/11/77 : Handing over of cheque to the Newport branch of the Cancer Research campaign
	11:45 AM	Receive Queens Silver Jubilee Appeal Cheque from Rotary Club of Newport (Mr. Elvet Morgan etc.), Mayor’s Parlour
	8:00 PM	Address Newport 25 Group at 3 Horseshoes Malpas
Wednesday, November 16, 1977		No appointments
Thursday, November 17, 1977	7:00 PM	Receive Officers of the Newport and Gwent Bn. The Boys’ Brigade, Mayor’s Parlour
Friday, November 18, 1977	10:30 AM	Meeting of Almshouses Trustees
	2:30 PM	Appointment (handwritten, cannot be deciphered)
	7:40 PM	Catenians’ Ladies Night Dinner and Dance, Westgate Hotel
Saturday, November 19, 1977	2:30 PM	Sponsored Knit, Queen’s High School	19/11/77 : Newport Guides and Brownies sponsored knit, Queen’s Junior School
	3:00 PM	Attend Open Day, Risca Leisure Centre
	7:30 PM	Attend Annual Dinner Dance of Newport and District Society for Mentally Handicapped Children, Westgate Hotel
Sunday, November 20, 1977	5:55 PM	Attend Evensong, St. Mary’s Church, Magor, Followed by Internal Reception
	8:30 PM	RAF Social Evening	20/11/77 : Mr. Fred Turner receiving honorary life membership for the Royal Air Force Association
Monday, November 21, 1977	10:30 AM	Meet Children from High Cross Junior School, Mayor’s Parlour
	6:40 PM	Gala Evening at Odeon Theatre to Launch “A Bridge Too Far”
Tuesday, November 22, 1977	Morning	Travel to London
	11:00 AM	Council (probably not in attendance)
Wednesday, November 23, 1977	10:15 AM	Meet Lt. Witheridge (SCC)
	11:00 AM	Meet Representatives of organisations Involved with Christmas Toys Fund	23/11/77 : Launch of Mayor’s Toy Fund
	7:30 PM	Dinner for Industrialists and Businessmen, Mansion House
Thursday, November 24, 1977	11:00 AM	Visit Police Headquarters at Cwmbran for Coffee, Tour and Lunch
	3:00 PM	Opening of Annual Christmas Bazaar, Community House Presbyterian Church, 2 Eton Road
	7:00 PM	Graig Operatic Society’s Production of “La Vie Parisienne”, Dolman Theatre
Friday, November 25, 1977	8:25 AM	Leave with Col. Grapes for Woolwich
	6:50 PM	National Children’s Home “Festival of Queens” at St. Julian’s High School
Saturday, November 26, 1977	1:50 PM	Opening of R.S.P.C.A. Christmas Fair, Tiffany’s
	7:45 PM	British Decorator’s Association Dinner, Westgate Hotel	26/11/77 : Annual dinner of the Newport and District branch of the British Decorator’s Association
Sunday, November 27, 1977	7:00 PM	Private Dinner
Monday, November 28, 1977	10:00 AM	Visit Abbeyfield Homes, Harrow Place
	11:00 AM	Visit Abbeyfield Homes, York Place
	11:45 AM	Visit Abbeyfield Homes, Brynhyfryd Road
	12:30 PM	Visit Abbeyfield Homes, Oakfield Road
	1:15 PM	Luncheon at Mansion House
	5:15 PM	Meet President of Chamber of Commerce in Mayor’s Parlour
	5:30 PM	Official Visit to Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday, November 29, 1977	10:30 AM	Meet Mr. Kelly, Mayor’s Parlour
	12:30 PM	Service Luncheon, Mansion House
	6:25 PM	Crindau Old Girls’ Association 45th Anniversary Supper, Harrington Hall, Lyne Road
Wednesday, November 30, 1977	3:00 PM	Opening of Epileptic Society’s New Premises	30/11/77 : Opening of epileptic society’s new premises
	6:50 PM	Newport Operatic Society’s Presentation of “Merry Widow”, Dolman Theatre
Thursday, December 01, 1977	12:30 PM	Annual Luncheon, Industrial Life Offices, Westgate Hotel	01/12/77 : Industrial Life Offices, annual dinner
	5:45 PM	Assemble 1st Floor Museum and Art Gallery Prior to Lighting of Christmas Tree and Street Lights
	7:00 PM	Buffet Reception for Youth Leaders, Prior to Youth Leaders Conference, Civic Centre
	8:15 PM	Attend O.A.P. Supper, Labour Hall, James Street
Friday, December 02, 1977	Morning	Private Visit to B.B.C. Cardiff
	2:00 PM	Lottery Draw, Civic Centre	02/12/77 : Draw for Newport’s first lottery
	7:00 PM	The Lions Club of Newport Dinner and All-Star Boxing Tournament, N.A.C.
Saturday, December 03, 1977		No appointments
Sunday, December 04, 1977		No appointments
Monday, December 05, 1977	3:00 PM	Present Lions Club Youth Award Scheme Prize, Mayor’s Parlour	05/12/77 : Presentation of Lions international youth club awards
	2:00 PM	Meeting with Blind Association
	7:30 PM	Dinner for Industrialists at Mansion House
Tuesday, December 06, 1977	3:00 PM	Meet with Officers National Savings Committee, also 60th Anniversary Plate and “Signature” Tablecloth, Mayor’s Parlour
	3:30 PM	1st and 2nd Lottery Prizegiving
	4:00 PM	Appointment (handwritten, cannot be deciphered)
	6:00 PM	Appointment (handwritten, cannot be deciphered)
	7:15 PM	Cub and Scout Carol Service, St. Mary’s Church, Stow Hill
Wednesday, December 07, 1977	2:00 PM	Meet St. Mary’s Infants
	6:25 PM	Salvation Army (Maindee) “Over Sixties” Club Annual Dinner, King’s Head Hotel
Thursday, December 08, 1977	3:00 PM	Visit to Samaritan Headquarters, 43 Stow Hill
	4:30 PM	Mr and Mrs Moore, 60th Year Wedding Anniversary	08/12/77 : Meet with Mr and Mrs Moore on their diamond wedding anniversary
	7:30 PM	Meet Members of Rotoract Club of Newport at Mansion House, Buffet Reception
Friday, December 09, 1977	10:00 AM	Meet Captain J.A.B. Thomas R.N., Commander of H.M.S. Hermione
	11:00 AM	Attend Session of Local Government Personnel and Management Services Group, Council Chamber
	7:10 PM	Carol Service of Tredegar Wharf Junior and Infants School at St. Stephens Church, Alexandra Road, Followed by Refreshments in Hall
Saturday, December 10, 1977	12:20 PM	Lunch with Captain Aboard H.M.S. Hermione
	6:50 PM	Carol Service at St. Luke’s Church, Bridge Street in Aid of Muscular Dystrophy Group of Great Britain
Sunday, December 11, 1977	8:15 PM	Youth Carol Service, St. Mary’s Church, Stow Hill
Monday, December 12, 1977	12:30 PM	Luncheon for Captain and Officers of H.M.S. “Hermione”, Mansion House
	3:15 PM	Visit “Parkhurst” New Premises, Bridge Street/Cambrian Road
	6:00 PM	Chair Meeting Regarding Remembrance Sunday Arrangements, Civic Centre
	7:40 PM	Royal Gwent Hospital Prize Draw in Staff Cafeteria
Tuesday, December 13, 1977	10:20 AM	Nativity Concert at Westfield Special School, Westfield Way, Malpas
	2:30 PM	Nursery School Nativity Play
	4:30 PM	Call at Provincial Building Society’s Offices, High Street, to Receive Cheque for Christmas Toys’ Fund	13/12/77 : Receiving cheque for Christmas toy’s fund at Provincial building society
	7:30 PM	Meet Winners of County Cycling Competition in Mayor’s Parlour	13/12/77 : Meet with winners of county cycling competition
	9:00 PM	Call-in at Re-opening of Prince of Wales Hotel, Cardiff Road
	8:00 PM	Junior Chamber Commerce, Westgate Hotel
Wednesday, December 14, 1977	12:30 PM	Luncheon at Sunshine Club, Constable Lane
	2:30 PM	Visit Allt-yr-yn Hospital
	4:00 PM	Visit Dr. Barnardo’s, Parrett Close
	7:30 PM	Clarence Area Tree Lighting Ceremony and Carol Service, Castle Street, Pill
	8:15 PM	Pill Children’s Playground Association’s Exhibition of Children’s Art and Photography, Pill Box Hall, Church Street
Thursday, December 15, 1977	10:30 AM	Visit Uskview Home for the Elderly, Beaufort Road
	11:45 AM	Hand Over Grant from Sports Council for Wales to Marshfield Community Council, Mayor’s Parlour
	3:00 PM	Policy and Resources Committee
Mid Decemeber			December 1977 : Meeting with volunteers in the new good neighbour scheme, Eton Road
	6:55 PM	Christmas Concert, St. Marys Junior School
Friday, December 16, 1977	10:00 AM	Visit Cefn Mably Hospital
	12:00 PM	Draw 2nd Lottery Winning Tickets, Civic Centre
	3:00 PM	Visit Oaklands House (Children’s Nursery) and Ringwood House (Hostel for Young People), Dents Hill
	4:00 PM	Children’s Home at 175 Chepstow Road
	7:00 PM	Private View of Exhibition of Portraits “The Morgan’s of Tredegar”, Museum and Art Gallery, John Frost Square
Saturday, December 17, 1977	9:30 AM	Christian Aid Walk to Bethlehem (Dyfed) from John Frost Square
	11:00 AM	Appointment (handwritten, cannot be deciphered)
	1:00 PM	Annual Luncheon, Senior Friends Club, Community House, Eton Road
	3:00 PM	Visit Glengariff House, Home for the Elderly, Stow Park Avenue
	6:30 PM	Call in at Bazaar, 8 Stow Hill
	7:40 PM	Commercial Travellers Association Dinner Dance, Westgate Hotel
	9:00 PM	Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Party, Ladyhill Centre
Sunday, December 18, 1977	12:00 PM	Start Newport to Tredegar Road Race, Civic Centre
	2:30 PM	Visit Hillside Home for the Elderly, Gaer Road
	3:30 PM	Children’s Home, Cambridge House
	4:15 PM	Greytrees Children’s Home, Caerau Cresent
	6:30 PM	Carol Service, St. Mary’s Baptist
	7:30 PM	Call at St. Mary’s Presbytery and then, Accompanied by the Mayor’s Chaplain
	7:40 PM	Attend Blessing of Crib Outside St. Paul’s Church, Commercial Street
Monday, December 19, 1977	11:00 AM	Visit St. Woolos Hospital followed by Luncheon	19/12/77 : Visit to St. Woolos Hospital
	3:00 PM	Appointment (handwritten, cannot be deciphered)
	7:30 PM	Dine at ARA Asiatic Restaurant, Commercial Street	19/12/77 : Dine at ARA Asiatic Restaurant
Tuesday, December 20, 1977	10:00 AM	Visit Royal Gwent Hospital, followed by Luncheon	20/12/77 : Visit to Royal Gwent Hospital
	3:30 PM	Visit Grouville House Home for the Elderly, 19 Stow Park Circle
Wednesday, December 21, 1977	10:30 AM	Visit Downside Home for the Elderly, 40 Hendre Farm Drive
	3:00 PM	Visit 181 Howe Circle (Group Home for Mentally Ill)
	5:00 PM	Meet Civic Centre Supervisor and Cleaning Staff in Mayor’s Parlour
	6:15 PM	Accompanied by Head Post Master, Call in on Post Office Veteran’s Dinner and then Visit Head Post Office Sorting Department, Mill Street
Thursday, December 22, 1977	10:00 AM	Visit Llanfrechfa Grange Hospital
	11:45 AM	St. Cadoc’s Hospital Caerleon, Followed by Luncheon
	4:00 PM	St. Cadoc’s Children’s Home Caerleon
	5:00 PM	Argus Office
	7:30 PM	Reception for Councillors at Mansion House
Friday, December 23, 1977	10:00 AM	Visit Blaen-y-pant House, Home for the Elderly, Malpas
	11:00 AM	Parklands Home for the Elderly, Blackett Avenue, Malpas
	12:15 PM	Lambourne House, Home for the Elderly, Lambourne Way, Bettws Lane
	3:00 PM	96/98 Welland Cresent, Home for Mentally Handicapped Adults
	4:00 PM	1 Crouch Close Bettws, Children’s Home
	5:00 PM	152 Monnow Way, Children’s Home
			Late December 1977 : Christmas visit to hospital
Saturday, December 24, 1977	10:30 AM	Visit Almshouses, Stow Hill to Distribute Gifts
	12:00 PM	Soldiers Fire Duty
Sunday, December 25, 1977		No appointments
Monday, December 26, 1977		Unknown, but probably no appointments
Tuesday, December 27, 1977		Unknown, but probably no appointments
Wednesday, December 28, 1977		Unknown, but probably no appointments
Thursday, December 29, 1977		Unknown, but probably no appointments
Friday, December 30, 1977	11:00 AM	Meet Ex councillor A.S.R. West (Risca) and 2 Australian Visitors
	3:00 PM	Mayor to Receive Cheque from Crawford School of Dancing for Queens Silver Jubilee Appeal
Saturday, December 31, 1977		Nash Community Council’s New Year’s Eve Party, Community Hall
Sunday, January 01, 1978		No appointments
Monday, January 02, 1978		No appointments
Tuesday, January 03, 1978	12:45 PM	Rotary Luncheon, King’s Head
Wednesday, January 04, 1978	10:30 AM	Meet New Recruiting Officer for Newport and Cardiff (Flt. Lt. McGregor Edwards)
	3:00 PM	Environmental Health Committee Meeting
Thursday, January 05, 1978	6:35 PM	Pantomime at Dolman Theatre
Friday, January 06, 1978	5:00 PM	Receive Silver Jubilee Cheque from Unknown Source
	6:00 PM	Duke of Edinburgh Awards, Mayor’s Parlour
Saturday, January 07, 1978		No appointments
Sunday, January 08, 1978		No appointments
Monday, January 09, 1978	2:30 PM	Public Works Committee
	3:00 PM	Appointment (handwritten, cannot be deciphered)
Tuesday, January 10, 1978	3:00 PM	Appointment (handwritten, cannot be deciphered)
	6:00 PM	Attend Bettws Day Club Dinner, 43 Bettws Centre
Wednesday, January 11, 1978	10:30 AM	Meet Mrs. R. Osborn of Tenovus
	12:15 PM	Receive Members of Community Industry, Mayor’s Parlour
	3:00 PM	Harbour Commissioners’ Meeting
	7:30 PM	Dinner for Industrialists and Businessmen, Mansion House
Thursday, January 12, 1978	3:00 PM	Policy and Resources Meeting
	6:00 PM	Open Jumble Sale at St. Woolos Church Hall	12/01/78 : Opening of bazaar at St Woolos hall
Friday, January 13, 1978	12:00 PM	Lottery Draw, Civic Centre
	3:00 PM	Official Opening of Radio Station at St. Cadoc’s Hospital	13/01/78 : Launch of St Cadoc’s hospital radio station
Saturday, January 14, 1978		No appointments
Sunday, January 15, 1978		No appointments
Monday, January 16, 1978	10:30 AM	Meet New Docks Manager for Newport, Mr. A. Pidduck, Mayor’s Parlour
	3:00 PM	Meet Mr. T.E. Williams of Dock Street
	3:45 PM	Visit Mrs. Moss and Staff at Allt-yr-yn Hospital
	5:30 PM	Attend Chamber of Commerce Meeting at Westgate Hotel
Tuesday, January 17, 1978	7:30 PM	Dinner for Chief Officers, Mansion House
Wednesday, January 18, 1978	12:00 PM	Receive President and Officers of Rotary Club of Newport Uskmouth in the Mayor’s Parlour Prior to Joining Them for Luncheon at the King’s Head Hotel
	7:00 PM	United Reform Church Service
Thursday, January 19, 1978	7:30 PM	Dinner for Mr. J. Vernon Snow, Retired Docks Manager, Mansion House
Friday, January 20, 1978	10:25 AM	Attend Prize-Giving at Greenfield School	20/01/78 : Annual prize giving at Greenfield School
	12:30 PM	Luncheon at Mansion House
	4:30 PM	Presentations, S.T.C.
	5:30 PM	Courtesy Call by Captain of H.M.S. Apollo (Captain G.M.F. Vallings), Mayor’s Parlour
	6:30 PM	Return Courtesy Call and Attend Cocktail Party Aboard H.M.S. Apollo
Saturday, January 21, 1978	12:30 PM	Lunch Aboard H.M.S. Apollo
Sunday, January 22, 1978		No appointments
Monday, January 23, 1978	12:30 PM	Luncheon for Captain and Officers of H.M.S. Apollo, Mansion House
	3:00 PM	Visit Exhibition at Maritime Museum, Cardiff
Tuesday, January 24, 1978	11:00 AM	Council
	7:00 PM	Appointment (handwritten, cannot be deciphered)
Wednesday, January 25, 1978	11:00 AM	Appointment (handwritten, cannot be deciphered)
	12:00 PM	Lunch with Manager of Littlewoods	25/01/78 : Meet with manager of Littlewoods store
	8:15 PM	Newport Shove Halfpenny League Presentation Night and Social Evening, Docks Social Club, Kingsway	25/01/78 : Newport shove ha’penny presentation night
Thursday, January 26, 1978	10:00 AM	Photograph taken by Miss A. Pugh (College of Art) in Mayor’s Parlour
	10:30 AM	Meet Mr. A.V.D. Webber, Organising Secretary British Sailor’s Society
	11:30 AM	Appointment (handwritten, cannot be deciphered)
	7:30 PM	Industrialists and Businessmen’s Dinner, Mansion House
Friday, January 27, 1978	12:00 PM	Lottery Draw, Civic Centre
	2:30 PM	Governors Meeting, Alexandra Road School
	7:10 PM	Newport Caledonian Society’s Burns Night Dinner and Dance, Westgate Hotel
Saturday, January 28, 1978		No appointments
Sunday, January 29, 1978	3:00 PM	Mr. and Mrs. Williams Tea
Monday, January 30, 1978	9:45 AM	High Sheriff’s Room
	10:15 AM	Divine Service at St. Woolos Cathedral
Tuesday, January 31, 1978	7:00 PM	Attend Function at St. Joseph’s High School
	8:30 PM	Attend Sportsmen of the Year Awards at Tiffany’s
Wednesday, February 01, 1978	9:45 AM	Meet President and Officers of Bath Management Institute
	10:00 AM	A.G.M. of Bath Management Institute, Civic Centre
	9:00 PM	New Year Social Evening at Black Clawson Social Club, Old Town Dock
Thursday, February 02, 1978	1:00 PM	Chair Meeting of Burton Homes Trustees, Civic Centre
	2:30 PM	Visit Exhibition at Mole and Son, Crindau Works	02/02/78 : Exhibition at Mole and Son, Crindau Works
	4:30 PM	Unknown Event at St. Joseph’s High School
Friday, February 03, 1978	Morning	Unknown Event, BBC Llandaff
	7:30 PM	Buffet Reception at Mansion House for Helpers of Christmas Toys Fund
Saturday, February 04, 1978	3:00 PM	Unknown Event, Newport High School
Sunday, February 05, 1978	7:30 PM	Queen’s Silver Jubilee Buffet Reception, Mansion House
Monday, February 06, 1978	10:00 AM	Private Appointment
	6:00 PM	Private Function, Mansion House	06/02/78 : Aubrey’s youngest son Dominic’s 12th birthday
Tuesday, February 07, 1978		International Spring Fair, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham	07/02/78 : M Mole and Son stand at National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham
Wednesday, February 08, 1978		No appointments
Thursday, February 09, 1978	10:30 AM	Meet Mr. R.J.L. Edwards (Hinkins and Frewin) in Mayor’s Parlour
	12:30 PM	Unknown Luncheon Event
Friday, February 10, 1978	11:00 AM	Meet Chairman and Honourary Treasurer, Newport Sportsmen’s Committee, Mayor’s Parlour
	12:00 PM	Lottery Draw
	7:30 PM	Buffet Reception for Pill Festival Carnival Committee, Mansion House
Saturday, February 11, 1978		No appointments
Sunday, February 12, 1978		No appointments
Monday, February 13, 1978		No appointments
Tuesday, February 14, 1978	6:00 PM	Meet Officers of Junior Chamber in Mayor’s Parlour
	6:30 PM	Meeting in Council Chamber
	7:15 PM	Chamber of Trade Meeting, Queen’s Hotel
	9:00 PM	Attend R.N.L.I. “St. Valentine’s” Cocktail Party, Missions to Seamen
Wednesday, February 15, 1978	3:00 PM	Meet Children from Pill Adventure Playground, Mayors Parlour
	7:30 PM	Dinner at Mansion House for Lord Lieutenant, High Sheriff etc.
Thursday, February 16, 1978	10:00 AM	Mayor’s Private Appointment
	11:00 AM	R.S.P.C.A. Presentations in Mayor’s Parlour	16/02/78 : Presentation of award of bravery to members of Gwent Fire Brigade on behalf of the RSPCA
	3:00 PM	Policy and Resources Committee
Friday, February 17, 1978	2:30 PM	Meet Captain of H.M.S. Leander (Captain M.C. Clapp), Mayor’s Parlour
	7:30 PM	Dinner at Mansion House for Industrialists and Businessmen
Saturday, February 18, 1978	7:25 PM	Concert by Newport Male Voice Choir at St. Paul’s Church
Sunday, February 19, 1978	5:45 PM	Attend Holy Trinity Church, Christchurch
Monday, February 20, 1978	12:30 PM	Luncheon for Officers of H.M.S. Leander, Mansion House
	17:00 PM	High Tea for Teams of Leander and Nalgo, Civic Centre
	19:30 PM	Supper on Board H.M.S. Leander
Tuesday, February 21, 1978	18:55 PM	Institute of Bankers’ Dinner, Angel Hotel, Cardiff
Wednesday, February 22, 1978	14:30 PM	Visit Sunshine Club, Constable Lane
	18:00 PM	Meet Guest Speaker and Officers of Newport and Gwent Literary Club, Mayor’s Parlour
	18:45 PM	Dinner Lecture, Westgate Hotel
Thursday, February 23, 1978	19:30 PM	Meeting of Queen’s Silver Jubilee Appeal Committee, Civic Centre
	20:30 PM	Opening of New Lounge, Orb Workman’s Club, Jenkins Street
Friday, February 24, 1978	12;00 PM	Lottery Draw
	16:50 PM	Attend Court of UWIST Annual Meeting, King Edward V11, Cardiff
Saturday, February 25, 1978	12:40 PM	U.K. Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Newport and District Club Luncheon, Belle Vue Hotel	25/02/78 Annual Luncheon of the Newport Business and Professional Women’s Club
Sunday, February 26, 1978		No appointments
Monday, February 27, 1978	2:30 PM	Meeting with Store Management at Marks and Spencer’s
	7:00 PM	St. Joseph’s School Parents’ Evening
Tuesday, February 28, 1978	11:00 AM	Council
	7:30 PM	Industrialists and Businessmen’s Dinner, Mansion House
Wednesday, March 01, 1978	3:00 PM	Attend South Wales and Monmouthshire Women’s Bowling Association Golden Jubilee Service at St. Woolos Cathedral, Followed by High Tea in St. Woolos Hall	01/03/78 : South Wales and Monmouthshire women’s bowling association golden jubilee service
	7:15 PM	St. David’s Day Dinner, King’s Head Hotel
			Early March 1978 : Newport Welsh Society annual dinner, King’s Head Hotel
Thursday, March 02, 1978	11:00 AM	Visit Monsanto, Corporation Road for Tour and Luncheon	02/03/78 : Visit to Monsanto for tour and luncheon
	7:30 PM	Chair Meeting of Newport Immigrants’ Group, Civic Centre
	Evening	Look in on S.W.E.F.A. Charity Show, Orb Club, Jenkins Street
Friday, March 03, 1978	9:45 AM	Meet I.B.A. Delegates in Mayor’s Parlour	03/03/78 : Meeting with IBA delegates in Mayor’s Parlour
	10:00 AM	Meeting in Civic Centre
	12:30 PM	Luncheon for I.B.A. Welsh Advisory Committee Members, Mansion House
	7:30 PM	Buffet Reception for Venture Scouts and Guides (Christmas Toys Fund), Mansion House
			Early March 1978 : Start of new shipping service between Newport and East Africa
Saturday, March 04, 1978	7:05 PM	Dolman Theatre to See “Half a Sixpence” by New Venture Players
	Evening	Look in at St. Mellons Country Club for Junior Chamber Awards
Sunday, March 05, 1978		No appointments
Monday, March 06, 1978	11:00 AM	Reception, Westgate Hotel
	12:30 PM	Luncheon, Merchant Ship
	3:30 PM	Memorial Service, Lady Nicholas Trinity Methodist Club
	4:00 PM	Receive Cheque from Caerleon Carnival and Fete Committee for Queen’s Silver Jubilee Appeal, Mayor’s Parlour
	7:30 PM	Newport Branch of National Hairdressers’ Federation 12th Annual Dinner Dance, St. Pierre Golf and County Club, Chepstow
Tuesday, March 07, 1978		No appointments
Wednesday, March 08, 1978	7:15 PM	Concert by Brynglas Adult Training Centre, Ladyhill Centre, Ringland
Thursday, March 09, 1978	11:30 AM	Meeting of Gwent County Silver Jubilee Committee
	12:00 PM	Draw for Jubilee Lottery
	12:30 PM	Buffet Lunch in Member’s Dining Room
	7:00 PM	Meeting Concerning Proposed Newport Piano Competition, Civic Centre
	8:00 PM	Visit Newport Male Voice Choir’s Rehearsal, Queen’s High School	09/03/78 : Visit to Newport male voice choir rehearsal
Friday, March 10, 1978	12:00 PM	Lottery Draw
	12:20 PM	Exhibition Regarding Family Care, Civic Centre
	4:00 PM	Presentation of Two Humane Society Awards, Mayor’s Parlour
	7:15 PM	Newport Local Committee, The Insurance Institute of Cardiff Dinner, Westgate Hotel
Saturday, March 11, 1978	2:30 PM	Attend Gwent First Aid/Nursing Competitions at New Risca Comprehensive School, Ty-Sign, Pontymason Lane, Risca
	7:25 PM	Newport Chamber of Trade Annual Dinner/Dance, Westgate Hotel
Sunday, March 12, 1978	8:00 PM	Dine Privately with High Sheriff and Mrs Hanbury-Tenison at Clytha Park, Abergavenny
Monday, March 13, 1978		Unknown
Tuesday, March 14, 1978		Unknown
Wednesday, March 15, 1978		Unknown
Thursday, March 16, 1978		Unknown
Friday, March 17, 1978		Unknown
Saturday, March 18, 1978		Unknown
Sunday, March 19, 1978		Unknown
Monday, March 20, 1978	4:00 PM	Visit Rogerstone Old Age Pensioners at Cefn Wood School Leisure Centre, Ebenezer Drive
	7:30 PM	Dinner Mansion House for Store Managers and Councillors
Tuesday, March 21, 1978	10:00 AM	Visit High Cross School
	3:30 PM	Entertain Officers and members of Bettws Day Club to Afternoon Tea, Mansion House
	7:40 PM	Butchers’ and Cattle Dealers’ Association Dinner and Dance, Tiffany’s
			Mid March 1978 : Presentation of winning lottery
Wednesday, March 22, 1978	10:30 AM	Easter Service at Westfield Special School
	12:45 PM	Bread and Cheese Lunch, St. Mark’s Church Vestry, Gold Tops
	3:00 PM	Meet Mrs. R. Jones (Motor Tax) with the Borough Treasurer
	7:10 PM	Newport and District Club Stewards and Stewardesses Dinner Dance, King’s Head Hotel
Thursday, March 23, 1978	3:00 PM	Lottery Draw
	7:30 PM	Private Engagement, Tiffany’s
Friday, March 24, 1978	10:00 AM	Charity Walk (Family Care), Faulkner Road	24/03/78 : Good Friday charity walk up Twynbarlwm. Aubrey is in the middle row, about a third of the way along wearing a Russian hat.
Saturday, March 25, 1978	3:00 PM	Open New Recreation Hall, Westfield Road, Marshfield
	7:15 PM	Attend Final Performance of Drama Festival at Dolman Theatre
	10:45 AM	Reception at King’s Head Hotel
Sunday, March 26, 1978		No appointments
Monday, March 27, 1978	9:50 AM	See HCPT Group of at Railway Station, Travelling to Lourdes
	10:30 AM	Receive St. John Ambulance Cadets and Officers from Lancashire also Newport Representatives	27/03/77 : Meet with St. John Ambulance cadets and officers
Tuesday, March 28, 1978	7:00 PM	Dolman Theatre for Graig Operatic Society’s Performance of “Passion Flower” Followed by Light Refreshments at Mansion House
Wednesday, March 29, 1978	2:15 PM	Special Personnel Committee, Civic Centre
	7:30 PM	Address Royal Artillery (Glamorgan and Monmouthshire) Officers’ Association at Raglan Barracks, Followed by Supper
Thursday, March 30, 1978	11:00 AM	Council
	12:30 PM	Luncheon for Lord Mayor of London Given by Lord Mayor of Cardiff in Cardiff Castle
	7:30 PM	Dinner for Industrialists and Businessmen, Mansion House
Friday, March 31, 1978	11:00 AM	Meet Party of German Schoolchildren, Mayor’s Parlour
	7:30 PM	Newport 41 Club Dinner, Westgate Hotel
Early April			Early April 1978 : Bravery awards to Mr T.F. Wangemann (top) and Mr C.R. Parker (bottom)
Early April
Saturday, April 01, 1978	12:30 PM	Meet Coventry Youth Football Team, Officials and Newport Team Prior to Buffet Reception in Civic Centre
	4:30 PM	Meet Salvation Army Staff Band, Followed by Reception in Civic Centre
	6:50 PM	Salvation Army Festival, St. Paul’s Church
Sunday, April 02, 1978	10:45 AM	Civic Sunday at St. Mary’s Church, Stow Hill
	2:50 PM	Attend Boys’ Brigade Spring Parade, St. Cadoc’s Church, Trevethin, Pontypool
Monday, April 03, 1978	10:30 AM	Meet Mr. Owen, Mr. Glitheroe and Mr. Evans of Welsh Office Regarding Community Work, Mayor’s Parlour
	3:00 PM	Meet Toc H 2nd Newport Brownies, Mayor’s Parlour	03/04/78 : Meeting with Toc H 2nd Newport Brownies in Mayor’s Parlour
	7:20 PM	Attend Concert by Malpas Church School Choir, Dolman Theatre
Tuesday, April 04, 1978	12:50 PM	Attend Luncheon Club at Salvation Hall, Hill Street
	3:30 PM	Receive Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cheque from Bettws Labour Party Representatives and Ladies, Mayor’s Parlour
	7:30 PM	Visit Lliswerry Junior School Youth Club
Wednesday, April 05, 1978	2:00 PM	Visit Citizen’s Advice Bureau, Corn Street	05/04/78 : Visit to Citizens Advice Bureau, Corn Street
	7:30 PM	Dinner for Lord Mayor of Cardiff and Other Civic Heads, Mansion House	05/04/78 : Meeting with civic heads, Mansion House
Thursday, April 06, 1978	11:00 AM	Presentation of Long Service Awards, Mayor’s Parlour	“06/04/78 : Presentation of long service awards to council employees”
	3:00 PM	Visit New Magistrates’ Courts, Pentonville	06/04/78 : Opening of new courthouse, Pentonville magistrates’ court
	8:00 PM	Dine Privately with Colonel and Mrs. Grapes at Raglan House, Raglan Barracks

Friday, April 07, 1978	12:40 PM	Lunch with Newport Docks Manager
	7:15 PM	Rogerstone O.A.P. Fund, Judging of Carnival Queen and Court at Royal British Legion Hall, Rogerstone
Saturday, April 08, 1978		No appointments
Sunday, April 09, 1978	2:30 PM	Newport and District Junior Youth v South Powys Youth – Meet Teams Prior to Kick-Off at Ringland Park
	5:45 PM	Attend Holy Trinity Church, Christchurch
Monday, April 10, 1978	2:30 PM	Meet with Mrs Partridge
	6:15 PM	Attend A.G.M. of Family Care, Civic Centre
	7:15 PM	Reception, Mayor’s Parlour
Tuesday, April 11, 1978	12:30 PM	Luncheon at Mansion House for National President, Rating and Valuation Association
	7:00 PM	Shaftesbury Street Methodist Church Centenary, Circuit Rally
Wednesday, April 12, 1978	11:30 AM	Open ABACUS New Office Equipment Premises, 197 Cromwell Road	12/04/78 : Opening of Abacus’ new company’s premises in Cromwell Road
	7:10 PM	Boys’ Brigade Parents Evening and Display, Alexandra Road Baptist Church
Thursday, April 13, 1978	11:00 AM	Receive Cheque from Officers of 104 Regiment, Proceeds of Silver Display, Mayor’s Parlour
	12:30 PM	Visit Flats in Penllyn Avenue, Newport
	3:00 PM	Policy and Resources Committee
	7:25 PM	“The Dream of Gerontius” by Newport Choral Society, St. Mark’s Church
Friday, April 14, 1978	11:00 AM	Visit Business Statistic’s Office for Tour and Buffet Luncheon
	7:30 PM	Reception for Lliswerry Youth Club Officials, Mansion House
			Mid April 1978 : Meeting with Polish Ocean Lines to investigate use of Newport Docks for his company
Saturday, April 15, 1978		No appointments
Sunday, April 16, 1978		No appointments
Monday, April 17, 1978	11:00 AM	Meet Lord Lieutenant of Gwent for Presentation of B.E.M. to Mr. Harry Poloway, Mayor’s Parlour
	7:00 PM	Meet Representatives of the Gwent Schools’ Baseball Association Representing Wales at Liverpool, Mayor’s Parlour
Tuesday, April 18, 1978	12:30 PM	Visit O.C.S. Group Limited Offices, 36 Cardiff Road, Llandaff for Tour and Buffet Luncheon
			18/04/78 : Meeting with delegation of skateboard supporters
	6:40 PM	Annual Dinner, Newport and Gwent Chamber of Commerce, Westgate Hotel
Wednesday, April 19, 1978	2:40 PM	Assembly Hall County Hall Cwmbran For Official Opening by H.M. Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother
	7:30 PM	Dinner for Industrialists and Businessmen, Mansion House
Thursday, April 20, 1978	10:30 AM	Receive Petition from Schools Regarding Ice Rink
	7:30 PM	Queen’s Silver Jubilee Appeal Closing Ball, Tiffany’s, Queen Street
Friday, April 21, 1978	Midday	Buffet Luncheon at Tredegar House, Society of Architects’
Saturday, April 22, 1978	2:15 PM	Official Opening of Cefn Wood Bowling Green	22/04/78 : Opening of Rogerstone Bowling Club’s new green
Sunday, April 23, 1978	2:55 PM	Annual St. George’s Day Parade and Service of Newport District Scout Council, St. Paul’s Church, Commercial Street
	6:55 PM	Newport Borough Band Concert Playing at Glyncoch Community Centre, Porchers Avenue, Pontypridd
Monday, April 24, 1978	10:00 AM	Attend Museum and Art Gallery for Performance by the Gwent Theatre Education Company
	2:30 PM	Visit Sunshine Club, Constable Lane, Pill	24/04/78 : Visit to Sunshine Club in Pill
	5:30 PM	Tea at Westgate Hotel Prior to A.G.M. of Newport and Gwent Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday, April 25, 1978	11:00 AM	Council
	7:40 PM	Lions Club of Newport Dinner, Gateway Motel	25/04/78 : Lions club of Newport dinner
Wednesday, April 26, 1978	9:30 AM	Attend Variety Club of G.B. Luncheon at Grosvenor House
	7:45 PM	Cheese and Wine Evening in Aid of Llanhennock Cheshire Home, Westgate Hotel
Thursday, April 27, 1978	1:00 PM	Luncheon, Cwmbran Development Corporation
	7:40 PM	50th Anniversary of Ben. D. Gibbs and Sons Ltd, Dinner, St. Pierre, Chepstow
Friday, April 28, 1978	12:30 PM	Luncheon with Major General L.A.D. Harrod and Officers of the Royal Regiment of Wales Officers’ Mess, Depot, Prince of Wales Division Crickhowell
	7:40 PM	Mayor of Islwyn’s Annual Dinner Dance, Maes Manor Hotel, Blackwood
Saturday, April 29, 1978	2:45 PM	Schweppes Welsh Rugby Union Challenge Cup Competition Final, National Ground, Followed by Tea in Reception Lounge
	7:20 PM	Concert by Newport Catholic Boys’ Choir at St. Paul’s Church
Sunday, April 30, 1978	10:20 AM	Rogation Day Service, St. Stephens Church, Then Process to the Docks
	3:00 PM	Visit Gliding Club at Usk
	7:30 PM	Appointment (handwritten, cannot be deciphered)
Monday, May 01, 1978	10:00 AM	Meet Party from Gouda Section of the Weg en Werken Vereniging (Netherlands), Mayor’s Parlour
Tuesday, May 02, 1978	10:30 AM	Visit Mount Pleasant School, Rogerstone
	3:30 PM	Meet Members of Malpas Court Senior Citizens’ Association in Mayor’s Parlour
	6:30 PM	Present Duke of Edinburgh Gold Awards, Mayor’s Parlour	02/05/78 : Duke of Edinburgh awards to Newport Ranger Guides
Wednesday, May 03, 1978	9:45 AM	Meet Chief Executive with Mr. Meadows, Mayor’s Parlour
	10:00 AM	Meet Captain of French Frigate “Detrotat” with French Consul, Mayor’s Parlour
	10:30 AM	Meet Party of West German Boxers, Mayor’s Parlour
	3:00 PM	Meet Party of Scholars from Mount Pleasant School, Mayor’s Parlour
	7:00 PM	Dispense Cheques to Charities, Monies Raised by Newport Sportsman’s Committee, Mayor’s Parlour
Thursday, May 04, 1978	10:45 AM	Open Day at Bowater Containers Ltd, Followed by Buffet Luncheon	04/05/78 : Open day at Bowater Containers.
	7:30 PM	Buffet Reception for S.T.C. Operatic Society Members, Mansion House
			Early May 1978 : Meeting of deputation of market traders
Friday, May 05, 1978	11:30 AM	Meet Vice-Consuls in Mayor’s Parlour
	12:30 PM	Meet Sir David Davies (Chairman, Welsh Development Agency), Luncheon, Mansion House
	3:15 PM	Meet Australian Delegation, Civic Centre
	4:15 PM	Funeral of Mr. Thomas, Nash
	7:30 PM	Meet President, Members, Officials and Team of Newport Rugby Club, Civic Centre
Saturday, May 06, 1978	1:00 PM	Luncheon with Newport Franco British Society, King’s Head Hotel
	7:30 PM	Dine Privately with Chief Executive
Sunday, May 07, 1978	9:50 AM	May Morning Breakfast, Central Y.M.C.A., Commercial Street	07/05/78 : YMCA May morning breakfast
	3:20 PM	Youth Sunday Service and Parade, Victoria Avenue Methodist Church, Salute Outside Maindee Police Station	07/05/78 : Taking of salute of youth Sunday service and parade
	6:25 PM	Service, Beechwood Park, Presbyterian Church
Monday, May 08, 1978	10:00 AM	Visit Westfield Special School, Malpas to Meet Headmaster and Masters (Andrew and Matthew Wilmott (with Cheque)
	12:30 PM	Luncheon, Mansion House
	3:00 PM	Meet Ladies of Malpas Labour Party, Afternoon Tea, Civic Centre
	6:00 PM	Meeting Regarding 1978 Remembrance Sunday Plans, Mayor’s Parlour
	7:30 PM	Meet Newport Male Voice Choir, Civic Centre
Tuesday, May 09, 1978	10:45 AM	Meet Party from U.S.A. (with Mr. P. Norman Wright), Mayor’s Parlour	09/05/78 : Meet party from USA, Mayor’s Parlour
	11:45 AM	Handout Lottery Cheque	09/05/78 : Handout of lottery prize cheque
	12:30 PM	Lunch with Family Care, 55 York Place
	2:20 PM	W.R.V.S. Service at St. Woolos Cathedral, Followed by Tea in Church Hall
	7:30 PM	Meet with President, Officers and Team Members Newport County A.F.C., Mansion House
Wednesday, May 10, 1978	10:30 AM	Abbeyfield Society Coffee Morning, St. Woolos Church Hall
	3:00 PM	Meet with Deputation of Residents of Keynsham Avenue
	3:30 PM	Meet Mr. and Mrs. H. Powell (Denver)
	7:15 PM	Chamber of Trade A.G.M. Council Chamber
Thursday, May 11, 1978	12:00 PM	Meet Members of Newport Local Committee of Insurance Institute of Cardiff
	3:00 PM	Policy and Resources Committee
	5:30 PM	Attend Birthday Party of Miss Grant, 104 Years Old	11/05/78 : 104th Birthday party for Miss Grant
	7:15 PM	Charter Night Dinner, Interim Rotary Club of Caerleon, Banqueting Suite, County Hall
Friday, May 12, 1978	9:30 AM	Party of Children from St. Julian’s Junior School, Mayor’s Parlour
	11:00 AM	Welcome Members of District Councils’ Association, Civic Centre
	12:30 PM	Meet D.C.A. Members in Mayor’s Parlour
	7:40 PM	Annual Dinner of Newport Saracens R.F.C., King’s Head Hotel	12/05/78 : Annual dinner, Newport Saracens’ Rugby Club
Saturday, May 13, 1978	12:00 PM	Norwegian Independence Day, King’s Head Hotel	13/05/78 : Reunion of Norwegian veterans, King’s Head Hote
	3:00 PM	Gwent and Wye Federation Townswomen’s Guilds Art and Craft Festival, St. Julian’s Comprehensive School, Heather Road (and Tea)
	6:55 PM	Newport and Gwent Battalion Boys’ Brigade Annual Display, Duffryn School
Sunday, May 14, 1978	10:55 AM	Attend Divine Service at St. Mark’s Church, Gold Tops
	12:30 PM	Lunch with Members of St. Mary’s Folk Group
	3:30 PM	Newport and District Whitsun Festival. Salute to be Taken Outside Halford’s, Commercial Street
	3:45 PM	Newport and District Whitsun Festival. Short Service in John Frost Square.
	7:30 PM	Meet with Committee of Newport and Monmouthshire Butchers’ and Cattle Dealers’ Association, Mansion House (Light Refreshments)
Monday, May 15, 1978	10:30 AM	Meet Party of Children from France and Duffryn School
	12:30 PM	Lunch, Mansion House
	2:30 PM	Visit Synagogue, Queen’s Hill
	4:30 PM	Baneswell Housing Association, Tea at Mansion House
	7:00 PM	Gwent Community Relations Committee, Civic Centre
Tuesday, May 16, 1978	10:30 AM	Visit J. Compton Sons and Webb, Herbert Road, Followed by Buffet Luncheon
	7:00 PM	Attend Meeting of Gwent Committee of National Chamber of Trade, Council Chamber
Wednesday, May 17, 1978	10:45 AM	Meet Mr. T. Phillips Regarding Photographic Gallery
	11:50 AM	Attend Open Day, W. Jessman and Co, Transporter House, Brunel Street, Followed by Buffet Luncheon	17/05/78 : Unveiling of plaque to mark 100th anniversary of W. Jesseman and Co.
	7:30 PM	Meet Officers and Members of the Graig Operatic Society, Mayor’s Parlour
			17/05/78 : Petition for skating rink from pupils from St. Joseph’s High School
Thursday, May 18, 1978	11:00 AM	Visit B.S.C. Llanwern for Tour and Lunch
	4:00 PM	Rehearsal for Mayor Making, Mayor’s Parlour
	7:30 PM	Annual Dinner, Guild of Catholic Doctors, St. Pierre Country Club, Chepstow	18/05/78 : Annual dinner of the Newport branch of the Guild of Catholic Doctors
Friday, May 19, 1978	10:30 AM	Meet Mr. Brain and Officers, Cancer Research Committee for Handing Over of Cheque, Mayor’s Parlour
	12:00 PM	Lottery Draw, Civic Centre
	12:15 PM	Meet Lt. Col. Grapes, Mayor’s Parlour
	7:30 PM	Buffet Reception, Mansion House
Saturday, May 20, 1978	10:00 AM	Present Two Duke of Edinburgh Awards. Also to be Photographed with Two Previous Recipients
	1:45 PM	Open Competition, Caerleon Golf Club	20/05/78 : Presentation to winner of Open golf competition, Caerleon
	7:40 PM	Cocktail Party, Officers’ Mess, Raglan Barracks
Sunday, May 21, 1978	11:00 AM	Meet for Freedom of Borough Ceremony	21/05/78 : Freedom of Newport to 104th Light Air Defence Regiment, Royal Artillery (Volunteers)
	11:30 AM	Freedom of Borough Ceremony, Faulkner Road Car Park
	12:30 PM	Luncheon, Civic Centre
	7:30 PM	Buffet Reception, Mansion House
Monday, May 22, 1978	10:30 AM	Meet Golf Professionals, Mayor’s Parlour
	2:00 PM	Meet with Mother Superior, Llantarnam Abbey and Take Possession of Queen’s Silver Jubilee Book	22/05/78 : Taking possession of Queen’s Silver Jubilee Book
	4:30 PM	Appointment (handwritten, cannot be deciphered)
	7:30 PM	Buffet Reception for Newport Sportsman’s Committee, Mayor’s Parlour

Help Wanted

The information on this page has been gathered from Mayoral Office appointment sheets as well as newspaper articles and South Wales Argus copy photographs kept by Aubrey and his wife Mary during their year in office. This information includes a number of South Wales Argus copy photographs for which currently no occasion can be matched. If you would be willing to help in gathering the missing information to enable this webpage to be completed, please click here to contact us.

Appointment sheets

Appointment sheets are missing for three periods namely 8th to 14th August 1977, 26th December 1977 to 1st January 1978 and 13th to 19th March. The first of these, probably corresponded to a family holiday, and as such it is likely that there were no appointments in this week. The 2nd of these corresponded to the Christmas period, and again it is likely that there were no appointments apart from those already noted. The third of these is probably missing. It is likely that these records could still be available from the Mayor’s office in Newport, and this has not been checked. In addition, a number of appointments were made after the official appointment sheet was issued. Some of these were added by hand in Aubrey’s or Mary’s writing, most of which can’t be deciphered, although with help, it may be possible to work out what these say. Again, the Mayor’s office may also have more details on these missing appointments.

South Wales Argus Photographs

It is likely that original photographs of Aubrey’s mayoral year are still kept by the South Wales Argus. These would not only provide a full photographic record of this year, but may also enable individual photographs to be matched to an occasion. No contact has been made with the South Wales Argus about these.

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