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Help a Local Couple’s Dream Come True

Natasha Currie and Gareth Davies have entered the South Wales Echo’s competition to win a dream wedding worth £15,000. The couple, who live on Merthyr Road, are asking people to help make their dream come true by collecting tokens from the Echo. Natasha and Gareth have lived in Tongwynlais for 4 years and Gareth’s family … more…

Jam Nights at The Lewis Arms

A group of acoustic musicians are looking for new members to join their jam nights at The Lewis Arms. The group meet every two weeks and play just for fun. This is a video from their Facebook page. Post by Lewis Arms Jam Nights. If you’d like to go along and see the group, they’re … more…

New Community Group needs Your Help

Local residents are forming a new community group and need your help. What can I do? The group don’t have an official name yet so they want your ideas. Head over to our Facebook or Twitter page to suggest a catchy name. Some names have already been suggested. What does the group want to do? … more…

Peacocks in Fforest Fawr

Forest Stoves and Fires have two new additions to their bird family. The peacocks, named Saffire and Teal, have joined the gleanies at the Forest Tea Room in Fforest Fawr, Tongwynlais. Co-owner, David Vater, told me that the birds are still young and don’t have their full plumage yet. They are, however, getting used to … more…

Tongwynlais Primary in World Cup Success!

Tongwynlais Primary School won the Fair Team Award at the recent Fairwater World Cup Tournament. Fairwater World Cup tournament @PLCardiff @swpeast #letthegamesbegin #Brazil2014 Tongwynlais Primary @fivexsixty pic.twitter.com/ifcjnJwb9a — 2014 Cardiff Games (@Cardiff_Games) June 13, 2014 The tournament was part of the 2014 Cardiff Games, an Olympic legacy multi-sport competition for Primary and Secondary schools in … more…

Paintings of Castell Coch – Part 4

Welcome to part 4 of our series showcasing paintings of Castell Coch. We have another great selection of work for you to enjoy. Susie Grindey These are just two of Susie’s paintings of the castle. You can see more on the South Wales section of her website. Susie recently worked with children in Tongwynlais Primary … more…