Author Archives: Lynne Thomas
Update on the July PACT meeting
PACT stands for Partnerships and Community Together; it’s a meeting every six months where local councillors, representatives from South Wales Police Cardiff, community representatives and residents come together to talk about the issues affecting local areas. On Thursday 25th July, a joint Splott and Tremorfa PACT meeting took place in Splott Play Centre in Splott […]
Proposals for school reorganisation in Splott and Tremorfa
Expanding and relocating Willows High, expanding and increasing numbers at Tremorfa Nursery, relocating and expanding Baden Powell Primary and possibly closing St Albans Catholic Primary School are proposals being considered by Cardiff Council. A report which recommends a public consultation is held on proposals for an investment in and reorganisation of early years, primary and […]
Schoolgirl writes beautiful letter to head of Willows High asking for help to make the school more eco-friendly
As they say, children are the future, and Year-10 pupil Rowan has a plan for saving our planet and making our future a lot greener and more environmentally responsible. Animal-lover Rowan is concerned about the effect of plastic on our planet and decided to do something about it. She sat down and wrote a […]
You’re never too young for football, as the Pengam Patri-tots prove!
A Splott-based group of volunteers run a football club for 3-5 year olds, proving you’re never too young to learn some skills! Inksplott: Hi Pengam Patriots FC, thank you for being interviewed for Inksplott. Can you tell us a little about yourself and your group? Pengam Patriots FC: We are Pengam Patriots FC. We were […]
European elections: what’s it all about?
On Thursday 23rd of May, people in the UK will place their votes in the European Parliament elections, but some may ask why we are taking part if we voted to leave the European Union (EU) and some may ask, well, what’s it all about anyway? Here we try and explain what it’s all about. […]
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 […]