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Social Media Roundup – February 2017

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Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus! Welcome to another Social Media Roundup. So what happened in February? Follow @mytongwynlais Tongwynlais Primary went back in time and experienced life in the Victorian era. I remember teachers looking this scary when I was a lad! Look out children! pic.twitter.com/QR8lN07rnN — Pendragon Class Tong (@ClassPendragon) February 3, 2017 A reminder … more…

January Community Council Minutes Published

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The Community Council have published minutes from their January meeting.

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One item that stood out was a potential running event at Castell Coch.

7.05 Challenge Wales are hoping to organise a running event from Castell Coch in November 2017. They have already contacted Cadw who are keen to stage the event at the castle. Challenge Wales have contacted the Community Council to seek advice on parking availability in the village.

I’ve contacted Challenge Wales Events and they’re going to send me some information very soon.

Meet the New Tongwynlais PC at February’s PACT Meeting

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Meet new PC Helen Abdullahi and PCSO Richard Davies at this week’s PACT Meeting. The local policing areas have been changed again so we’re welcoming our new Beat Manager, PC Helen Abdullahi. Helen is also responsible for Creigiau, Pentyrch, Gwaelod y Garth, Radyr and Morganstown. PCSO Richard Davies is returning to cover the village. We … more…

Vote for the Miss Wales Finalist 2017 from Tongwynlais

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Erica Lam-Henderson, who grew up in Tongwynlais, has reached the Miss Wales 2017 finals. The 24 year old optometry student is looking forward to relaunching her mental health charity, “Shake It Off”, after graduating. In her Miss Wales biography she explains, “my aim is to facilitate those with mental health difficulties in regaining their confidence … more…

Social Media Roundup – January 2017

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At the start of the month, we like to take a look back at what we shared, liked and Retweeted. Make sure you follow us and let us know if you see anything cool. Follow @mytongwynlais Light trails leaving the village. fast lane ???? . . . .#Hypebeast #highsnobiety #leagueoflenses #artofvisuals #agameoftones #moodygrams #way2ill #visualambassadors … more…