Author Archives: Lynne Thomas
Belonging: Happiness in the City – public event
Do you belong? What gives you that feeling? How do others get a feeling of belonging? How can we help each other to feel we belong, more? If you are interested in sharing your thoughts on these topics, pop along to this event and join in a colourful celebration of your differences from and connections to […]
Looky looky at the prizes on offer for the Keep Splott Tidy fundraiser!
It’s not too long now until the Keep Splott Tidy fundraiser on the 10th November at the Cottage Pub, Sanquhar Street, and look at all the lovely looty we have on offer for you quizmasters and quizmistresses and lucky raffle-ticket-takers. First prize in the quiz is a fantastic hamper of drinkies kindly donated by the […]
Replacing Splott Road Bridge: the important stuff
Network Rail has confirmed that Splott Road Bridge will be replaced as part of the railway electrification project between London and Swansea. Here are the top ten things to know: Set up work will start from late October 2016 Utilities (electricity, gas, telecoms and water) will be diverted to a temporary structure to the […]
Keep Splott Tidy Fundraising Evening: don’t skip this! Ha ha (I love a pun)!
Get your quiz groove on and prove your not rubbish by coming along to the very first Keep Splott Tidy fundraising event. On Thursday the 10th of November at 7pm, Keep Splott Tidy will be hosting its first community fundraiser with a quiz and a raffle at Splott’s own Cottage Pub. We want to buy our own […]
A mini history of the Magic Roundabout: Splott’s most famous landmark
After almost 25 years, the Magic Roundabout is having a facelift. When the road signs disappeared last month, leaving oddly alluring geometric skeletons, residents were quick to voice concerns over the future of the quirky roundabout and were relieved to hear that Cardiff Council was just giving it a spruce, not removing it all together. […]
Inksplott Interview: JustOne Theatre Arts – opening on Splott Road
JustOne Theatre Arts is an award-winning theatre school, dance, drama and singing academy that is about to relocate to Splott Road following successful stints at Old Splott Library and Moorland Road Community Centre. Their mantra is to provide affordable sessions in all aspects of the arts for all ages and abilities and will be opening […]
Winter changes to waste collection and tip opening hours
Winter’s coming and, as a result, changes are being made to garden waste collection and opening times at Lamby Way tip (or Lamby Way Household Waste recycling Centre to call it by its official name). In summary, garden waste collections will move from fortnightly to monthly and the tip will close at 6pm over the […]
Under 25? STAR Communities First is advertising for a Trainee Development Worker
STAR Communitites First is looking for a Trainee Development Worker to assist with the smooth running of their Community Hub and support the team to deliver activities and projects in Splott and in the wider community. The post holder will have excellent IT skills and be responsible for monitoring the community use laptops and basic […]