Tag Archives: Splott
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 […]
Labour wins local election for Splott, Tremorfa and Pengam Green
The nation went Star Wars crazy on the 4th of May but for many there were more pressing matters than quoting wise Jedi Master Yoda. After a long day of vote-casting and an even longer night of vote-counting, three Labour candidates have been elected as Councillors for Splott, Tremorfa and Pengam Green. Well done to […]
Local Elections: Councillor Candidates for Splott
Less than a day to go before people take to the polls to vote for who they would like to represent them at a local level. Not sure who’s standing on the 4th of May? Here’s a rundown of who’s hats are in the ring in our own heartland of Splott. One more thing before […]
Meet your Councillor Candidates: Rhys Cisuelo, Plaid Cymru
On May the 4th, the people of Splott will go to the polls to select their Councillors for the next four years. In the build-up to the elections, Inksplott has run a series of interviews with candidates. Next up is Rhys Cisuelo, a candidate for Plaid Cymru. Inksplott: Hello! Thank you for being interviewed for […]
Twelve new train stations in Wales make shortlist, including Newport Rd and St Mellons
Twelve new railway stations may be built in Wales and one of them could be on Newport Road/ Rover Way. According to this Wales Online article, out of the twelve, three of the proposed new stations are in Cardiff: as well as Splott/Tremorfa/Pengam the other two are proposed for St Mellons and Ely Mill/Victoria Park. […]
Carreg Lafar: the Welsh folk group rocking Splott
How often do you get to hear bagpipes in Splott? More often than you would think thanks to local musician Antwn and his band, Carreg Lafar, who are launching their fourth album ‘Aur’ at a FREE launch party in Splott’s Old Library on Friday 21st April. As part of a Splottlight Series on local […]
Never mind Westminster! What about Splott?
Well snap! The PM has gone and called a surprise general election, but before we get to place our X in the box in June and decide who’s sitting in the big chair for the foreseeable, there’s the not-so-small matter of our own local councillor elections to consider. One month before the general election, on […]