Tag Archives: Splott
There’s a new singing group for girls in Splott and it’s going to be #SHARP
A group of musical volunteers in Splott are launching a singing group for girls aged 10-16 aiming to offer a positive, empowering and creative space for girls to enjoy music and to make friends. It’s free and sounds fab, so if you know of a local young lady who would like to take part, read […]
Know your Cabinet Member: The Cardiff Council Cabinet; what it is, who’s in it and what it does
Cardiff Council has recently elected its Leader of the Council (our very own Splott Councillor, Huw Thomas). One of the Leader’s first jobs is to select the members of the Cabinet. But just what is the Cabinet and what does it do? To find out more about the role of the cabinet and who’s been […]
The Love Where You Live Campaign is back and Splott gets a mention!
Cardiff Council announced last week that the Love Where You Live Campaign is back – with more blitz operations, organised litter picks and new ‘community allotments’ being set up in the city. Read on to find out more about the scheme and future plans. This week the blitz operation is taking place in Plasnewydd between […]
Splott Industrial Estate: from loft conversions to ice sculptures; Splott’s tiniest industrial park may surprise you.
It’s a bit car-heavy, but there’s more to Splott Industrial Estate than meets the eye (especially if you’ve never clapped eyes on it at all, like many Splottlanders, myself included and I’ve lived here for yonks!). Here’s a list, in clockwise order, of the businesses working hard for a living on a tiny industrial park […]
Young, not-so-young or in between, Moorland STAR wants to hear from you!
You know those surveys that take an absolute age and you lose the will to live not even half way through? Yeah, this isn’t like that. Never been to Moorland Star Community Centre? Doesn’t matter! Your opinion does though, so please spend five mins sharing it with the dedicated and talented team behind this amazing […]
Turning Splott green one planter at a time! The story behind the new mini community allotments
There are a few new additions to Splott and Adamsdown this week, courtesy of Green City Events and local plant-lovers. Four community planters have been delivered (thanks Cardiff Council!) and filled with soil and a variety of fruits, herbs, salads and vegetables which, when fully grown, can be harvested by local people and enjoyed by […]
Blowing the trumpet of the wonderful Wonderbrass
Someone once said to me ‘while it’s important not to blow your own trumpet, it’s important to let them know you’ve got a trumpet to blow’. Indeed! For those not in the know, Wonderbrass is a 25 piece band playing music from around the world, in Cardiff and beyond, and hopefully soon in sunny old […]
Pregos: the little green street food van bringing a taste of Portuguese to Splott
Street food is a massive growing trend in the UK and it’s bloomin’ brilliant that here in Splott we have our very own initiative in Pregos, a family business selling the best steak sandwich in town! This week we interview the owners, Ally and Duarte. Inksplott: Hi Ally and Duarte, thank you for being interviewed […]
20 things to do in Splott
There’s quite a bit going on in Splott; more than you might think. From dining out, Portuguese style, to playing some baseball or enjoying the upcoming live music scene, there’s pretty much something for everyone. Here we look at 20 things you can do in the land of the speedbump. Go to the seaside! Splott […]