Cllr Tim Nelson's oar-some day on the water at Shrewsbury Regatta

Newport's very own Cllr Tim Nelson competed in yesterday's Shrewsbury Regatta in a team made up entirely of over-60s.

Shrewsbury Regatta is one of the oldest such events in the country, having been started in 1871. It is held in May every year (barring wars and pandemics) by Pengwern Boat Club.

Cllr Nelson competed for Evesham Rowing Club. Why Evesham? It's a long story which he will no doubt be happy to relay if you ask him.

His team didn't win but they had "a good row in the sunshine".

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Telford & Wrekin Council (Newport North)
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Tim Nelson is borough councillor for Newport North on Telford & Wrekin Council and a Newport Town Councillor. Tim has been Leader of the Conservative Group on Telford & Wrekin Council since May 2024.

Newport

Cllr Tim Nelson is the borough councillor for Newport North. There are 3 Conservative councillors on Newport Town Council.