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A New Youth Theatre for Tongwynlais

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Guest blog by Owen Thomas Youth theatre in an excellent way for young people to develop their performance skills. But it is about more than that. As a teacher, I have long understood that not every student wants to be a performer. However, all can benefit from improved confidence, team-building skills and problem solving. These … more…

Recital – Siân Davies

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Guest post by Siân Davies I grew up in the village and recently moved to Manchester to study for a Bachelor of Music degree in vocal studies and opera at the Royal Northern College of Music. My musical journey began at a young age, performing in the Saint Michael’s and All Angels Nativity Play. I’ve … more…

Whitsun – Keeping Traditions Alive

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Guest post by Suzanne Phillips With Whitsun holidays fast approaching, for many of us it represents a well-deserved time off on the last Monday in May. However, in Tongwynlais in days gone by it was a huge celebration. I started asking questions of a few local people and thought that it would be interesting to … more…

Update from Tongwynlais Football Club

Guest post by Tongwynlais FC. Tongwynlais FC was founded circa 1945 and was one of the founding members of the South Wales Senior league in the early 1990s. Unfortunately, in recent years, the club has suffered several relegations, with the first team now playing in the Cardiff and District Premier Division, four promotions from the … more…