Author Archives: Lynne Thomas
Castle Street trees moved to permanent home in Splott
19 trees which were temporarily installed on Castle Street last summer are being moved to new permanent homes in Splott Park and Moorland Park. These two parks in Splott have been chosen as sites for the ornamental Pear trees as the area currently has some of the lowest tree canopy coverage in Cardiff. Nine trees […]
Thousands in Cardiff & Vale could be eligible for free courses to help them retrain
As part of the Welsh Government programme, Cardiff and Vale College is running several courses in sectors that are ripe for job opportunities, including construction, finance, IT, health and safety, project management and engineering. The programme is aimed at those who are currently on furlough, on a zero hours contract, or whose job is at […]
Pencils at the ready! Two logo competitions live in Splott
Two local community-led projects, Railways Gardens and Tremorfa Community Pantry, have asked residents for help in creating their new logos (and you don’t have to be Tony Heart to enter!). Tremorfa Community Pantry Logo Competition – closing date 28th February Tremorfa Community Pantry is a constituted group, run by members of the community to share […]
Help Splott Albion Protect Splott Park from scramblers
Splott Albion is the largest grassroots football club in the Splott & Tremorfa area of Cardiff and have been established for over 50 years, but their pitch is being blighted by vandalism, mainly from illegal off-road bikers trashing the pitch. But these guys and gals don’t sit on their laurels and accept the destruction. They […]
Cardiff Council launches pilot with local landlords
Do you own a property for rent in Cardiff? Cardiff Council could potentially lease it from you as part of a new pilot scheme to provide better access to longer term affordable and good quality housing in the private rented sector in Cardiff. The Council is keen to work with residential landlords in the city […]
Three surprising independent food thingies in Splott
From global cuisine and vegan kitchens to cheap, sustainable veggie boxes, find out what’s on offer in Splott’s growing independent foodie scene! A Little More Vegan Kitchen A Little More Vegan Kitchen operates out of the Ocean Arts Centre on Friday/Saturday 6pm-9pm and Sunday 12:30pm-3:30pm. Collections and deliveries are available. If you’re looking for amazing […]
Poetry competition for children launched to inspire next generation of researchers
Teachers, researchers and poets join forces to educate schoolchildren about cancer The Wales Cancer Research Centre has teamed up with Cardiff University to launch a competition and education pack to mark World Cancer Day on the fourth of February 2021. Developed with teachers, researchers and poets, this new education pack aims to inspire a future […]
The story of Santes Dwynwen
Happy Diwrnod Santes Dwynwen Splott! Have you wondered why we, in Wales, have our own equivalent to Valentine’s Day? It’s all down to a lady called Dwynwen and her forbidden love for another. Thanks to Ms. Rees from the Willows High School Welsh Department, we can learn a little more about our Welsh valentine history… […]
Waste collection update from Cardiff Council
If your green bags haven’t been collected recently, you are not alone. Cardiff Council is struggling to remove the huge amount of extra recyclable waste created over the Christmas period and has apologised to residents for delays in collecting green bags. A message from Cardiff Council: We understand residents will be concerned if they have […]