Guest post by Hannah Godfrey. Some of you may know me or recognise me as a resident of Tongwynlais, and potentially a few of you might even have seen me running around the area (looking miserable!). I was meant to be running the London Marathon 2017 but I badly injured my ankle and had to … more…
We have another treat for live music fans; the Shrieking Violets are playing The Lewis Arms this Saturday, the 25th of October. “The violets are an exhilarating, energy filled combo fusing pop punk and rock to create a unique blend of the past and present resulting in well known classics covered in a way you … more…
The Lord Mayor of Cardiff, Councillor Margaret Jones officially opened the new Holiday Inn hotel in Tongwynlais tonight. Guests were invited to take a look around the recently refurbished hotel and to sample the Christmas Party Night menus. You can get in touch with the hotel at their website, on Twitter or on Facebook.
What is the Cardiff Debate? According to the City of Cardiff Council, the Cardiff Debate is, “A debate on the future of public services in Cardiff. It will take place over the next 3 years and will involve local people and communities in shaping the future of public services in the city.” You can take … more…
The summary results from the 2013 Tongwynlais village survey were on display at the recent “Knowing you – knowing Ton” event. There were 156 responses to the survey and the results were very interesting. 71% of respondents had been on local walks in the last month 48% of respondents had used local cycling routes in … more…
On Saturday the village hall was home to an event celebrating the past, present and future of Tongwynlais. “Knowing you – knowing Ton” was organised to celebrate the village and how the residents of Tongwynlais think it can be improved. Several community groups, including the WI, Community Council and local churches had the opportunity to … more…
Great research Jack, Every time I walk down Railway Terrace I try and picture the station and track as it…