Monmouthshire Meadows Group fundraising has reached its target of £96,000 to buy two traditional flower-rich meadows at Kingcoed, near Raglan. Many groups and individuals contributed but a Biffa Award of £45,000 has enabled the purchase to be completed. The appeal is still open as a little more money is needed for information material and events; the meadows will be open to the public on National Meadows Day on 2 July.