Tag Archives: community
Local organisation launches campaign to save land for community use
Cardiff Council rejects plans for a green community hub for Splott & Adamsdown Cardiff Council has decided to sell a former public park in Splott for commercial development, despite local community plans for a creative community hub and green space. Green City Events says that the Council is trying to put a stop to […]
Local volunteer launches fundraiser for much-needed community van
Local group, Splott Community Volunteers, is seeking help in raising money to purchase a van to help deliver two breakfast clubs in Splott. Group member, Angela Bullard, has launched a fundraising initiative on Facebook, saying: “We want to purchase a van in order to collect the food donated by local supermarkets to run our Community […]
Big Lottery funded project to launch in Splott, Tremorfa & Pengam Green
Growing Street Talk is an exciting new project for people living in Splott & Grangetown to help transform the front of homes in the area and the ladies behind the green initiative would like to invite you to the official local launch. The project will deliver a range of practical gardening workshops, bring residents […]
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 […]
Super Saturday in Splott: the reason I love this community (editorial rant!)
For some reason, Splott gets a bad rap, as does Adamsdown and Tremorfa. Yes, we have issues, but no so more than other places in Cardiff and it really bugs me when I hear people talking down about this part of the city because, actually, there’s a hell of a lot going for Splott and today […]
Talking trash with Phil Bale, Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Economic Development
Roving reporter, Louise Clarke, bumped into a certain Councillor Bale at April’s Keep Adamsdown Tidy litter pick and couldn’t resist grabbing a cheeky interview with the leader of the council. Inksplott: Hello! Please tell us your name and what you do. Councillor Bale: My name is Phil Bale and I’m leader of the City Council. […]
Get to know your neighbours with the launch of Nextdoor Splott
Nextdoor is an online platform that allows people to get to know their neighbours by sharing useful information, asking questions, advertising events and sharing top tips about their neighbourhood. Categories include classifieds, crime and safety, free items, general, lost and found and recommendations. You can also create groups and events. You can see which of […]
One week to go to the first Splott Community Fete
On Sunday August the 7th, Splott will have its first Community Fete, organised by local volunteers and supported by the Old Illtydians RFC and many other organisations. The fete will start at 11am and finish at 5pm and Splottlanders will be able to enjoy street games, craft stalls, face painting, music, dance, food and drink […]
Housing Association lends a hand at Splott Playcentre
Cardiff Community Housing Association staff swap their normal office jobs for a “day in the community”. On Friday 24th June, staff from Cardiff Community Housing Association (CCHA) swapped their normal day jobs to work on six different community projects across the city, including Splott Playcentre. The annual “Day in the Community” is well liked […]