Author Archives: Lynne Thomas
Ancient winter tradition coming to Splott!
On Saturday 21st January, Green Squirrel will host a Community Wassail at Railway Gardens. The organisation has been gifted some fruit trees which they will be planting into large raised beds, with the hope that over the years they will provide plenty of fruit to share. Between 1pm and 2pm this Saturday, residents of Splott, […]
Keep Splott Tidy January Event
The Wombles of Splott are back to business after being laid low by lurgi in December with a litter pick of Splott Road and surrounding streets. Why not join the volunteers on Saturday 28th January and help tidy up our little bit of The Diff? All equipment is provided, including high viz vests, gloves and […]
Splott Comm Vols in the news
Splott Community Volunteers talk about the increasing need for their service as cost of living increases hit people hard. ITV News this week featured local volunteer group Splott Community Volunteers in an article highlighting the increasing demand for their services. Read the article here. Did you know that every Thursday morning between 8am and 10am […]
Changes proposed to Moorland Primary
Exciting plans for Moorland Primary School in Splott, could soon be progressed following recommendations to Cardiff Council’s Cabinet to release funding so that the scheme can get underway early in the new year. In July 2022, the Cabinet agreed to establish a 20 place Specialist Resource Base at Moorland Primary School for pupils with Complex […]
Community Grief Hub launches in Splott
Compassionate Community initiative launches in STAR Hub on Monday 19th December. In partnership with the Co-op, Cruse Bereavement Support provides specialist resources, training and information to people or groups so they can better support the community in breaking down barriers surrounding grief. Weekly drop-in support sessions will start in earnest from the 11th January 2023, […]
December delights!
What’s occurring (in Splott, Adamsdown and Tremorfa this Christmas)? Well, I suggest you read on and find out! Our little part of the ‘Diff is full of festive cheer and there’s a magnificent multitude of Christmas events and activities this December to keep yule entertained (sorry, couldn’t help it). Sunday 4th December Friends of Willows […]
Join the borrowing revolution!
Splott Benthyg launches in new home at Railway Gardens on Wednesday 23rd November. The pinch of the cost-of-living crisis has affected all of us & borrowing items instead of buying them new is a fantastic way to save money, save space & save the environment, by stopping unwanted items ending up in landfill. Benthyg Cymru […]
Splott’s Brilliant Breakfast Club
Did you know that every Thursday morning between 8am and 10am you can get a hot breakfast and a bag of shopping for just £3? Not only that, but the breakfast club provides pet food for cats and dogs for those struggling to feed their feline and canine friends. Splott Community Volunteers is an incredible […]
Splott Based Business wins at Welsh Restaurant of the Year Awards
Pregos is a Portuguese street food business that set up home in Splott a few years ago. The little green food van on Freshmoor Road has been a long-time favourite with Splott residents and now their hard work and delicious food has received the recognition it deserves by landing a prestigious gong at the 2022 […]