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Three Years On: Looking Back

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Against all odds, I’ve struggled on for another year! Here’s a self indulgent look back at the highlights of the last twelve months. I kicked off August with an exclusive look at some amazing Lego castles, including our very own Castell Coch. This story was picked up by Wales Online, I got a mention in … more…

Old Photos of Tongwynlais – Part 4

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We’ve been sent some more old photos of the village for you to enjoy. This shot over the rooftops appears to have been taken from a hill overlooking the village in the direction of the castle. You can see the old Walnut Tree Viaduct in the distance. This shot of St Michael’s Church shows the … more…

Business Focus: Ragged Robyn

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Ragged Robyn is a successful ceramic jewellery business based in Tongwynlais. I met owner Robyn Cove outside The Lewis Arms to talk about her work, the village and running a small business. Robyn is originally from Dumfries in south west Scotland and first came to Cardiff to do a degree in ceramics, before returning to … more…

Castell Coch Miniature by Patrick Gates

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I recently found this beautifully detailed miniature model of Castell Coch for sale online. Luckily there was a photo of the underside that shows who manufactured it. This is one of a limited set of 400 produced in 1993. The model was produced by JP Editions and designed by Patrick Gates. Patrick Gates was schooled … more…