Erica Lam-Henderson, who grew up in Tongwynlais, has reached the Miss Wales 2017 finals. The 24 year old optometry student is looking forward to relaunching her mental health charity, “Shake It Off”, after graduating. In her Miss Wales biography she explains, “my aim is to facilitate those with mental health difficulties in regaining their confidence … more…
Welcome to the first Whitchurch and Tongwynlais Festival. Chairman Jonathan Morgan says the decision to join the two summer festivals reflects the, “closeness of the two villages”. Funds raised from the festival will go to Velindre to support the incredible work they do. There will be lots going on during the festival fortnight so follow … more…
Hollie Evans and her sister Poppie became princesses for the day at Castell Coch thanks to her bravery and generosity. Having recently been given the all clear from a rare form of cancer, Hollie is donating her hair and raising money to help others. She’s hoping to raise more than £1,000 to split between The … more…
I was cycling down Iron Bridge Road a few weeks ago and spotted, what looked like, marshals for some sort of event. As I approached I saw they were promoting Sustrans. I stopped to chat and discovered some things I didn’t know. I knew they were involved in developing the Taff Trail and always thought … more…
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…
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…
Great research Jack, Every time I walk down Railway Terrace I try and picture the station and track as it…