Author Archives: Lynne Thomas
Help build a wildlife pond at Splott’s new green community space
All hands on deck to build the new wildlife pond at Railway Gardens! In advance of the exciting Railway Gardens’ ‘The Big Welcome’ on June 18th, the team is inviting local residents to help build one of the site’s biodiversity features; a wildlife pond. About this event Here’s the blurb from the team: Come and […]
Splott primary school set for demolition
Ysgol Glan Morfa, Splott’s Welsh language primary school, moved to a fantastic new facility on Lewis Road a few years back, leaving its old home on Hinton Street in lower Splott. Now the site is set to be demolished to make way for….well, that’s the question. Hoarding boards have gone up around the school perimeter […]
Councillor elections May 2022 – what’s it all about?
Did you know that on May 5th this year, the people of Splott and surrounding areas will get to vote on who they want to represent them at a local level? It’s true! All local authorities in Wales will host a vote this Thursday and the polling stations in Splott and Tremorfa will be open […]
The Big Splo-Grow is on tonight!
It’s time for the big #SploGrow tonight! The weather looks lovely and there will be seedlings, Bees, food, and friends there! Come on down! All your normal vegetables and dry good needs too, as usual. Find the Big Splo-Grow at Oasis Cardiff on Splott Road from 5pm to 7pm.
Keep Splott Tid(ies) Splott Road this Saturday
That’s right, the Wombles of Splott are back in action this weekend with a pick along Splott Road and the surrounding area. All equipment is provided, just bring a smile and sensible shoes! The meeting place is at 10am at the front of the Vaccine centre next to the Next Bike stands. The group provides […]
Maltings Park closes for major refurbishment
Maltings Park in Splott will temporarily close to the public from 3rd May 2022 to allow upgrade works to take place. Once completed the park will feature a circular entrance plaza off East Tyndall Street, a new natural play area, multi-use games area (MUGA), and skateboard/scooter facilities. 31 semi-mature trees will also be planted as […]
Baden Powell top in debating competition
There’s no arguing with this result! Tremorfa primary school, Baden Powell, has won first place in a Cardiff debating competition. The English-Speaking Union Primary School Competition saw ten Cardiff primary schools compete against each other in a series of debates which took place at Howells School recently. Year 5 pupils, Shane Dite, Zion Sinacanoo and Daniil […]
Keep Splott Tidy 26th March pick
The Wombles of Splott are back with their next litter pick this Saturday. Join the volunteers opposite the New Fleurs on the concrete triangle of doom at 10am on Saturday 26th to keep Splott that little bit tidier! All equipment is provided and it’s a great chance to meet new people and do your bit.
Need…anything? Splott Household Store may just have it!
Popped into Splott Household Store this morning and what a treasure trove of handy items it is! Batteries, light bulbs, pet food, utensils, crockery, cleaning items, tools, extension leads, hot water bottles…the list goes on and in (and blue tack by the till). Shop keeper Ishmael is smiley, helpful and friendly. He said: “I’ve been […]