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New School Fundraising Scheme

easyfundraising.org.uk Friends of Tongwynlais have signed up to easyfundraising.org.uk to raise funds for the school. If you shop online you could be raising money for Tongwynlais Primary School. Over 2400 well known retailers including Amazon, M&S, Boden, Waitrose, House of Fraser, Vodafone, Virgin Atlantic and many more, will donate a percentage of what you spend … more…

RHS Wheelbarrow Competition

Each year at the RHS Cardiff Show in Bute Park, a competition is held for schools to enter a planted wheelbarrow under a chosen theme. Gardening vouchers are awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. This year’s theme is children’s literature. “Treasure Island” was chosen as Tongwynlais Primary School’s entry and the children of Year … more…

Keep Tongwynlais Tidy

Litter in the village Tongwynlais residents have organised a litter pick for the May bank holiday weekend. The idea came from Ellen, who attends Tongwynlais Primary School. She was so unhappy about the litter in the village that she took it upon herself to contact the Council to complain and to offer her spare time … more…

Spring Craft Fair

We braved the inclement weather to visit the spring craft fair in the village hall today. There were some familiar faces and some new stallholders selling everything from framed prints of Castell Coch to knitted brides. I even saw a demonstration of holistic massage. The various craftspeople, artists and business owners I spoke to said … more…

Tokens for Tongwynlais Primary

Tongwynlais Primary School have been nominated to take part in ASDA Coryton’s “Chosen by you, given by us” scheme. ASDA’s “Green Room” site explains that: “Every two months, 3 Charities will be chosen to be put on our Community Life Board in the store foyer, and every time a customer shops with us, they will … more…

New Hair Salon Opens

A new unisex hair salon has opened on the high street. Wiggy’s is open to men and women of all ages. Rhian, Amy and Chelsea have 32 years combined experience and pride themselves in making you look great. Wiggy’s Unisex Hair offers a range of hair styling options including cutting, colouring and restyles. They also … more…