Author Archives: Lynne Thomas
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! […]
Cardiff community saves land from development: a new green community hub is coming to Splott
Following a public campaign by Green City Events to save a site at Railway Street in Splott for community use, Cardiff Council has now announced its intention to allow a community led venture to take the site forward. Green City Events have been working to secure the land on Railway street – empty since […]
From spray cans to fine art: Splott artist Malcolm Murphy causes a stir
A few weeks ago, a painting of Splott Road was posted on Twitter by Alan Bretos, a friend of local artist, Malcolm Murphy. The tweet had over 2,000 likes and was shared far and wide. It even inspired an article on Wales Online! This week, Inksplott caught up with Malcolm P Murphy and found out […]
Inksplott Interview: Baby Boots Infant Massage
This week Inksplott caught up with local resident Sarah who has launched a business called Baby Boots which offers massages for infants. Inksplott: Hi Sarah, thank you for being interviewed for Inksplott. Can you tell us a little about yourself and your business, Baby Boots- Infant Massage? Sarah: Hi! Yes- Baby massage- or infant massage as it is […]
Green Friday Launches in Splott
Do something good on the biggest consumer day of the year! Local lass, Rhian Pitt, has come up with a wonderful initiative to combat the consumerism-craziness of Black Friday. Called Green Friday, the initiative is designed to encourage people to do something good on the biggest online shopping day of the year. On the 23rd […]