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Newtown Festival Week Focus: Newtown Locals

"We are doing a special dish... Mac'n'cheese with house cured bacon."

Answered by: Kieran Day — Newtown Locals: The Stinking Bishops

What made you want to get involved with Newtown Festival Week? Our love for Newtown and the local community. We want to keep it kicking!

What is it about Newtown that makes it a great place to hold events or have a business there? The people, the local community, the restaurants, the bars, the bands... There is a real sense of pride and passion.

How would you describe Newtown to someone who hasn't been there before? Simply the best!!!

What ways do you think Newtown could be improved? It's pretty perfect.

What are you doing to celebrate Newtown Festival week? We are doing a special dish... Mac'n'cheese with house cured bacon.