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30th Anniversary Celebrations of Bristol Tbilisi Twinning Association

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Stephen Marshall

Report by Sylvia Mason on last nights (Saturday 17th February) Supra celebrating 30yrs of the organisation.     Members of the Newport Kutaisi Twinning Association travelled to Bristol on Saturday evening as guests of the Bristol Tbilisi Twinning Association. The … Continue reading →

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New Mayor of Kutaisi

Posted on December 1, 2017 by Stephen Marshall

New Mayor of Kutaisi, Giorgi Chigvaria born in 1980 in Kutaisi is Associated Prof. in Akaki Tsereteli State University in the Department of Social Sciences. In 1997–2002 he finished the faculty of History, specialty: History of Eastern Countries. In 2002-2003 … Continue reading →

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Mayor of Newport – Christmas Party in aid of the Mayor’s Charities

Posted on December 1, 2017 by Stephen Marshall

NKTA members and friends enjoyed a wonderful evening last night at the Mayor of Newport’s Christmas Party held at Junction 28 restaurant. The annual event was held in aid of the Mayor’s Charities. Those present, all had an excellent time … Continue reading →

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Reviving Rugby Ties between Newport Rugby Club and Kutaisi Rugby Club

Posted on November 23, 2017 by Stephen Marshall

Recently Newport was visited by 2 members of the Kutaisi Rugby Club, the visit was hosted by Newport Rugby Club and saw the club members attend both a local match but also the Wales V Georgia match within the Principality … Continue reading →

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Wardrop Strategic Dialogue at Lancaster House 24th Oct 2017

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Stephen Marshall

The Chair (Sonia Fisher) of Newport Kutaisi Twinning Association (NKTA) attended the Wardrop Discussions as invited by the Georgian Embassy based in London. Ms Fisher was invited to provide a brief presentation noting the activities and work of NKTA.  She … Continue reading →

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Thank you Vera for 20 Years Service as NKTA Secretary

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Stephen Marshall

Tonight at our general meeting, the members thanked Vera Brown for her dedication and service as secretary for the association. Vera served as Secretary for over 20yrs and  who stood down at the AGM  back in July. Thank you for … Continue reading →

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A Report on the Visit to Newport by the Mayor of Kutaisi Mr Shota Murgulia, Georgian Ambassador to the UK – Tamar Beruchashvili, Teona Shekiladze, David Tsitaishvili, Vladimer Jghamadze and David Megrelishvili.

Posted on July 2, 2017 by Stephen Marshall

Sunday 18th June – Wednesday 21st June 2017 Between Sunday 18th June and Wednesday 21st June Newport Kutaisi Twinning Association along with partners at : Newport City Council Newport Live Coleg Gwent Gol Cymru South Wales Fire and Rescue Services … Continue reading →

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Georgian Studies Day 2016

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Stephen Marshall

On Thursday 3rd November members of the Newport Kutaisi Twinning Association travelled to London to participate in 29th Annual Georgian Studies Day, held at The University of  Westminster. The day consisted of keynote speakers followed by detailed papers on the … Continue reading →

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Newport Host Kutaisi Youth Mascots for Wales v Georgia Football

Posted on October 23, 2016 by Catherine Philpott

At the beginning of October Nikoloz Rukhadze, Baaka Gibradze and Givi Mukbaniani came to Newport by an invitation given by Gôl Cymru, the Welsh Football Association and hosted by NKTA. A full programme of activities was planned in Newport, Cardiff … Continue reading →

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Travelling to Georgia – A Young Person’s Perspective

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Catherine Philpott

My name is Luke Jones, and I work in Newport, South Wales, which is twinned with Kutaisi in Georgia. When I was asked to write about my recent visit to Georgia, I jumped at the opportunity to share my experience … Continue reading →

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