Jack Davies 
Tough Runner UK are hosting the Cardiff Epic Trail 10k in Fforest Fawr on the 8th of July 2018. The organisers have announced that the event is sold out but you can still join the reserve list. If you’ve already registered, the route has recently been published on the event page. I’ve created a map … more…
Cadw is closing Castell Coch to carry out essential conservation work. Follow @mytongwynlais Water has been seeping into the castle and damaging William Burges’ ornate Victorian interiors. Efforts to fix the problem over the years have proved unsuccessful and further investigation was required. Drones were used to discover that the leaks are caused by tiny … more…
Local gardener Derek Price is opening his garden this weekend as part of the National Open Garden Scheme. Visitors are welcome from 1pm to 6pm on 26th/27th May and light refreshments will be available. The garden is not suitable for young children and has limited access for wheelchair users. Entry is £4 for adults and … more…
The National Assembly for Wales Climate Change, Environment and Rural Affairs Committee visited Fforest Fawr yesterday to learn about the larch disease work. Natural Resources Wales representatives, Clare Pillman (Chief Executive), Diane McCrea (Chair) and John Hogg (Head of South Central Wales Operations) showed members of the committee around the forest. Our Regional Assembly Members, … more…
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After learning about the history of the Whitsun March and enjoying photos from years gone by, I went along to document this year’s parade. Follow @mytongwynlais The sun was shining for this year’s Whitsun March as I joined the parade on Wellington Street. We stopped outside Cafe Arosfa and went on to the village green … more…
I've just discovered this website and found the railway article was fascinating. Looking forward to learning more about the history…