Tag Archives: community
Builth Wells hotel owners reconnect with Splott roots
The new museum of Splott that fits in your pocket, ‘The Story of Splott in 50 Objects’ is proving a hit with Splotties who have moved far and wide. Desri and Steve Davidson, formerly of Ruby Street, Splott, despite moving away over 20 years ago now run the Neuadd Henllan Hotel in Builth Wells, but […]
Hot off the press! Splott’s quirky pocket museum (and you can own your own copy).
The Story of Splott launches appeal to help get its new community museum into people’s pockets. The team behind a new Welsh mini museum telling the inspiring story of Splott, from its famous people to proud achievements, is launching a crowdfunding appeal. Some 50 items telling ‘The Story of Splott in 50 Objects’, have been […]
What is the Cardiff Local Development Plan (LDP)?
Cardiff Council is currently consulting on the next Local Development Plan for Cardiff and is inviting residents to feed back by the 15th of April. The Replacement LDP will help shape Cardiff for the next 15 years to 2036 ensuring the right development happens in the right place at the right time, benefitting communities and […]
Splott charity receives special award
The High Sheriff of South Glamorgan visited Splott today to bestow a special award to local poverty alleviation charity, Splott Community Volunteers. The award, in recognition of great and valuable services to the community, was received by charity volunteers and trustees, who were delighted to chat to Mrs Janey Howell, current High Sheriff, about the […]
Splott’s Sporting Heroes
Splott boasts a proud pantheon of sporting heroes. Did you know that the first-ever Black captain of a Great Britain team was a Splott lad? Clive Sullivan MBE captained and represented Great Britain ‘s Rugby League team 17 times and appeared three World Cups. When he died of cancer 1985, aged 47, the city of […]
What’s on in Splott this March
Hurrah! The clocks go forward, the evenings are lighter and the daffs are in bloom. It’s a welcome return to Spring in Splott. Friday 7th March – Cuppa with a Councillor – 11am – 12noon On the first Friday of the month, Splott Councillor, Ed Stubbs, hosts an informal surgery at Splott Community Volunteers where […]
February Fun in Splott
It’s the shortest month of the year and getting a little bit lighter for longer each day. Spring is around the corner, but let’s not leap too far into the future (see what I did there?) as February is choc full of fantastic activities in our fair corner of Cardiff. Let’s see what’s coming up […]
Splott – What’s in a Name?
In the run-up to the launch of ‘The Story of Splott in 50 Objects’ pack of cards in the spring, Inksplott will be publishing teaser articles on the contents of some of the cards, starting with ‘What’s in a name?’ Did you know the first reference to Splott was in 1440, with records showing it […]
What’s on in Splott this January?
Happy New Year Splotties! The nights are starting to draw out a few minutes each day and Spring is a mere two months away. Time to look at what’s going on in our corner of Cardiff this month… Wednesday 15th January – Hula Hoop Class Join The Sparklettes for a fun and energetic Hula Hoop […]