Tag Archives: Splott
Need…anything? Splott Household Store may just have it!
Popped into Splott Household Store this morning and what a treasure trove of handy items it is! Batteries, light bulbs, pet food, utensils, crockery, cleaning items, tools, extension leads, hot water bottles…the list goes on and in (and blue tack by the till). Shop keeper Ishmael is smiley, helpful and friendly. He said: “I’ve been […]
Rover Way allotment group reaps benefits of charity windfall
One of Cardiff’s most culturally diverse allotment associations is planning to make gardening accessible to the disabled and beginners after securing a large charity windfall. Pengam Pavilion Allotments, off Rover Way in Pengam, has been a site for keen gardeners since 1927 and currently has around 70 members producing a wide range of produce, including […]
Harri Stickler – a little fighter who needs our help
There’s a little boy, grandson to Splott resident Anne Jensen, who really needs our help. Harri has fought so hard through cancer treatment after cancer treatment since he was diagnosed at just six months old. Harri is now three and on his third relapse with leukaemia and has been given only a 20-30% chance of […]
Cardiff Rivers Group tackle Splott Beach this Friday!
We in Splott are the envy of The ‘Diff with our spectacular coastline of bricks and boulders and now residents have the chance to join in a clean up of the Splott Riviera this Friday. Incredible volunteer group, Cardiff Rivers, will be turning their attention to Splott Beach on Friday 18th March to litter pick […]
Edible playgrounds for two Splott primary schools
Moorland Primary and Ysgol Glan Morfa are both part of a multi-award winning programme that transforms school playgrounds into vibrant outdoor fruit and vegetable gardens, officially launched in Cardiff this week. Cardiff Council in partnership with environmental charity Trees for Cities (TfC), has so far delivered 15 Edible Playgrounds to schools across the city with […]
Willows students win prestigious national competition.
What a fantastic achievement! Two students from Willows High were crowned winners of a national competition which saw them perform at the Dubai Expo. OK, full disclosure, I am a governor at Willows High and was already immensely proud of the school, its pupils, teachers and ethos, knowing how hard everyone works to be the […]
Tremorfa Pantry Toy Exchange!
Do you have toys that your kids have outgrown? Would your little ‘uns like to swap some of their toys for different ones? The amazing volunteers at Tremorfa Pantry have organised a toy exchange to enable just that! Taking place on Thursday the 24th February between 10am and 2pm, the event is free of charge […]
Resident launches petition for improvements to Splott Park playground
Resident, Laura David, on seeing other parks in Cardiff receive upgrades, has launched a campaign for Splott Park playground to be improved for children and residents. Laura said in a message to Inksplott: “Facebook friends please help a girl out. I need support for our local park. Please sign and share my petition. Splott Park […]
Cycle Ready for Spring campaign is coming to Splott!
Residents can get their bikes checked over by professionals, have small repairs done, and get them security tagged by South Wales Police. A Cycle Ready for Spring campaign – designed to encourage more people to cycle and to get their bikes road-ready in time for Spring – is coming to Splott. The event in Splott […]