Author Archives: Lynne Thomas
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 […]
Why residents are being asked to spend a penny for Splott this Christmas
Railway Gardens is an exciting green project to transform a plot of land adjacent to the railway lines at the top of Adeline Street in Splott. The team behind the project is asking for help raising funds to install accessible toilets on the site. Green Squirrel, a local non profit organisation set up by two […]
Superb Sunday in Splott!
Clean up and light up the streets of Splott! This Sunday, 6th of December, two organisations have organised community activities to bring people together and make a difference. Starting off at 10am, Keep Splott Tidy is back with their annual festive litter-pick on Splott Road, bringing people together to pop on a Santa hat and […]
Light up your street, Splott!
Local project Growing Street Talk has launched a street light project to brighten up our streets and it launches this weekend! Here’s what they have to say: Winter’s setting in and the days are getting darker. Let’s face it for most of us it hasn’t been the best year! We think it’s time to bring […]
Health board to operate Covid-19 vaccination centres in Splott and Pentwyn.
Covid-19 vaccination centres are to be set up in the former STAR centre on Splott Road and Pentwyn Leisure Centre as part of Cardiff & Vale University Health Board plans to deliver a mass vaccination programme for Cardiff. The health board will use both Cardiff Council owned venues to administer a vaccine to Cardiff residents […]