LAST week we featured a picture of St Julians Church in Newport.

This is St Julians Church, on the corner of Caerleon Road and by St Julians Avenue.

I was married there in 1972 and have been for 43 years in September.

A youth club is run there for seven to 11 year olds every Friday.

The Stitch Group will be there this Friday from 10am to 2pm. People can come along and have a look at the banner which depicts the work of the church in the community. All welcome to come along and have a chat.

Des Morgan, Newport

The Now and Then Picture is of The Methodist Church on Caerleon Road and St Julians Avenue. There are a few shops, Harry Wheeler Green Grocers was there. There was once a shoe shop close and Bolloms The Cleaners. Also the Victoria Pub has been refurbished and in the area is Toneys The Undertakers.

M Reardon, Newport

The red brick church at the junction of St Julian’s Avenue and Caerleon Road is St Julian’s Methodist Church. It opened in 1902 “To be a well of salvation for future generations...Called by God to be a growing, united people sharing Jesus’ love with all.” The iron railings were removed to help the war effort, as did the local resident’s garden gates, while the entrance of the church was transformed in the 1960s. The oak doors, which many people like as a background to wedding photos, were replaced by a glass front. Even the wooden gates at the end of the drive were removed to show the church was open and welcoming to all.

At the same time The interior was transformed. The narrow lobby was enlarged and a crèche, kitchen and toilet were installed. The hard wooden pew benches were replaced by comfortable upholstered chairs.

David Hando, Newport

Today’s picture is St Julian’s Methodist Church on the junction of Caerleon road opposite the Spar. This has hardly changed over the decades and still popular for services of all natures.

Jim Dyer, Newport