Author Archives: Lynne Thomas
Get things fixed for free at the second Repair Café Splott
Set up to fight against the tide of landfill that threats to engulf and pollute, Repair Cafes fix things for free that would otherwise be thrown away. Splott Repair Café, set up last month, runs on the second Saturday of the month, from 10-2 at the Oasis Centre (69 Splott Road CF24 2BW). Take your […]
The World on your Plate this May: Korean, Sudanese, Albanian, Greek and Middle Eastern dishes served right here in Splott
Who wants to eat amazing food from around the world right here in Splott? I sure do! And thanks to Lia’s Kitchen, Splottlanders will have the chance to do exactly that this Saturday evening right here in the hart of Splott with an exxciting event at Oasis Centre on Splott Road. After a […]
Adamsown deep clean and community litter pick
This week, Adamsdown will benefit from the Cardiff Council deep cleansing initiative and to link in, the Love Where You Live Team would like to invite you to join them on a community litter pick. They will be meeting in the Park in front of Adamsdown Primary (by St. German’s Community Centre) at 10am on […]
Who’s paying most for water bills in Britain and how does Wales compare?
Everyone loves an infographic and rainwater harvesting company Freeflush has created one to illustrate the results of their recent survey into water costs in Britain. There are big difference on how much you are likely to pay to your water utilities depending on where you live in the UK. That’s according to a new infographic […]
Phone scammers pose as Police to con victims out of money
Beware of Phone Scammers! Shared Regulatory Services and South Wales Police are warning residents to be cautious and vigilant as a number of reports have been received about scammers telephoning residents out of the blue claiming to be police officers. The scammers are telling victims of the fraud and that they need their “help” […]
What’s on in Splott and Cardiff this Easter Break?
School’s out for Easter but parents shouldn’t fret, there is plenty going on in the Welsh Capital to keep the children amused, rain or shine. Here is our round up of what’s on this Easter here in Splott and further afield in Cardiff. Splott Saturday 31st March Keep Splott Tidy Litter Pick 10am […]
Local lady leads international youth exchange to bring football team from Germany to Splott
Game on! On the 3rd of April, local youth football team Splott Albion Under 16s will play a German exchange group as part of a fun day of football organised by a local mother of three. Stephanie May is 44 and lives in Tremorfa with her husband and three children aged 23, 22 and […]
Congestion charge considered for Cardiff to improve air quality
Cardiff could mimic London and introduce a congestion charge for motorists if a feasibility study determines a clean air zone is needed in the city. A report to be discussed by Cardiff Council’s ruling cabinet next Wednesday, March 28th, recommends approving the feasibility study following legal direction from Welsh Government. The report states that […]
Opinions wanted on the big ideas for the future of Cardiff’s transport system
Do you have ideas how the transport system should be shaped in Cardiff? In particular, what should the transport network look like in Splott? The people of Cardiff are being asked to join a conversation about the big ideas that could shape the future of Cardiff’s transport system and the way the city could […]