Author Archives: Lynne Thomas
Local rugby team wins WRU league promotion
St Albans RFC is celebrating promotion to the top of Wales Rugby Union East Central division after a recent win over Treherbert. The club, St Albans Sports and Social Club which started in 1896, have two senior teams – 1st and 2nd XV. The 1st team were second place in the league when they […]
Two new free courses available to community through local high school
Two new accredited courses are coming to the Learning Lounge at Willows High School, Tremorfa, in May 2019 and they are open to local residents. The Creative Writing and Gardening courses are free and come with a level 3 accreditation. Creative Writing – 18 hours, 10 credits, Level 3 The creative writing course starts on […]
How to report antisocial and criminal behaviour in Splott and Tremorfa
At tonight’s PACT (Police and Community Together) meeting, we learned what the police priorities are for our area and the different ways in which we can report criminal acts and antisocial behaviour. There are more ways than you may think! First the three priorities for Splott and Tremorfa: Antisocial and criminal behaviour (mainly the boys […]
Quiz, Bingo and a Community Choir; Splott’s got it GOING ON this March!
There’s lots going on in the land of the speedbump this month, with local school Willows High and volunteer group Splott Community Volunteers organising some great nights out. First up is much loved regular Friends of Willows High Curry and Bingo night on the 19th March. Tickets are £5 per person which includes all […]
New Cancer Research Charity Shop opening on Newport Road this month
Bargain-hunters and thrift shoppers will be pleased to hear news that Cancer Research UK is opening a new superstore on Newport Road this month. The new Cardiff charity shop superstore will be opening its doors on 21st February and is located close to Argos on the City Link Retail Park off Newport Road. In addition to […]
Bringing sparkle to Splott: Inksplott interview with jewellery-maker Rhian Kate
Inksplott loves promoting local businesses and was delighted to interview Splott’s latest entrepreneur, Rhian Kate, who has her own business making beautiful jewellery. Inksplott: Hi Rhian, thank you for being interviewed for Inksplott. Can you tell us a little about yourself and your business, Rhian Kate? Rhian: I’m Rhian and I set up my […]
Fundraiser launches plea for local volunteers
Can you help Kerrie put on an amazing afternoon tea and pamper session in aid of Miscarriage Association? An organiser of a charity event in Splott is looking for people to help her put on a vintage afternoon tea and pamper session at the Old Splott Library on the 17th February. Kerrie has been […]
Join Keep Splott Tidy for the first litter pick of the year
Local group Keep Splott Tidy, AKA the Wombles of Splott, will be out this Saturday the 26th January on their first community litter-pick of the year and are inviting you to join them. Keep Splott Tidy was set up in August 2016 at the request of local residents who wanted to get more involved […]
Girls Together Splott launches running session for beginners
Local group, Girls Together Splott, have achieved great things over the past few years with members taking part in marathons and many an organised run that’s less than…oh who am I kidding, I don’t know how long a marathon course is! But I know these girls are great and an inspiration to us all! […]