Author Archives: Lynne Thomas
The last day of The Fleurs
Splott says goodbye to one of it’s oldest establishments this weekend. This weekend marks the end of an era in Splott. The much loved New Fleurs Sports and Social Club on Walker Road closes its doors for the final time as the owners retire. Despite efforts lasting many years to secure a new management team […]
The Cottage Pub proposed for Local Heritage List
Splott’s only remaining pub earmarked for inclusion on the city’s Local Heritage List. Cardiff Council has selected 71 existing and former pubs, clubs and social or cultural venues for inclusion on the city’s Local Heritage List and Splott’s only pub, The Cottage, is included. The move seeks to recognise and preserve these buildings for their […]
Litter picking groups in Splott (there are more than you think!)
Litter has been a big issue in Splott this week, and there have been lots of conversations online and between residents, the local authority, councillors and Wales Online about the issue. There are many thoughts around a solution, but for the here and now, I want to let people know how they can make a […]
Maltings Park awarded green flag
For the first time, Splott’s newly refurbished park joins the list of 20 parks and green spaces managed by Cardiff Council that have been awarded prestigious Green Flags. The awards, which recognise parks and green spaces in 20 countries across the world, are run in Wales by environmental charity Keep Wales Tidy and judged independently […]
What’s on in Splott this July?
With rain threatening to stop play, what’s Splott got in store for us this month? Friday 12th July – Pizza & Quiz Night Join Splott Community Volunteers as they hold their third quiz of the year to raise funds for their charitable activities. This time the quiz will be run by special guests from Railway […]
The last week of Eastmoors
During the last week of Eastmoors Steelworks in Splott in 1978, photographer Huw Powell was allowed access to photograph the end of an era. Inksplott is incredibly excited to bring you the beautiful photographs of the last days of the steel works, which we believe have never been seen before. We’re hoping that there are […]
What’s on in Splott this June?
As we move into summer in Splott, there’s a whole host of lovely things coming up in our part of Cardiff. Tuesday 11th June – Stargarallot Community Garden Volunteer Session If you would like to find out more about growing flowers, fruit & veg, and would like to get involved with your local community garden, […]
Splott Councillor elected as Lord Mayor of Cardiff
Jane Henshaw has been a Councillor for the Splott ward since 2017 and was elected on the 23rd of May as the Lord Mayor of Cardiff and Chair of Cardiff Council for the next Municipal Year. Councillor Henshaw was presented with the official chain of office at a ceremony in County Hall, during Cardiff Council’s […]
Riding To Remember Tim
This weekend there will be a charity fundraiser bike ride from Splott to Barry Island aiming to raise £1,000 in aid of Prostate Cymru in memory of a local man. Tim Driscoll, who played rugby for St Albans and was well known in Splott passed away 21st November 2022. On Saturday the 1st of June, […]