“Art in the Castle: An exploration through photography” is the product of three months’ work by photographer Jon Pountney in his role as “Artist in Residence” at Castell Coch. Cadw recently announced details of his launch event this weekend, which includes a zoetrope, camera obscura and some collodion wet plate photography. THIS FRIDAY! My exhibition. … more…
Some lovely shots from Gale to kick off May. What would we do if she ever hung up her camera?! Lovely morning dog walk around #CastellCoch #Tongwynlais this morning @Castell_Coch @cadwwales pic.twitter.com/OTqbkGO5v9 — Gale Jolly (@myjollytweets) May 1, 2016 In case you ever wondered what it looked like inside, here is #CastellCoch court yard. @Castell_Coch … more…
Jon Pountney is the man behind “Cardiff Before Cardiff” and Castell Coch’s latest artist in residence. In an interview with Cadw’s Heritage and Arts Manager, Dr. Ffion Reynolds, Jon talked about his previous projects: “I have been a professional photographer since 2000, working in commercial and corporate areas. In 2010 I started the social history … more…
Winners of the Winter Fayre competition have been chosen by the Holiday Inn. Veronica, 6, won the colouring competition with a vivid rendition of Castell Coch. Chloe, 9, impressed the judges with this beautiful sparkly winter cottage to win the drawing competition. Thanks to the Holiday Inn for sponsoring this competition and to the TON … more…
Several stones painted with the image of a baby Jesus have been found throughout Tongwynlais. Follow @mytongwynlais The stones, nestled in a pile of hay, were all found on pavements in plain sight. A reader first spotted one on Monday then I noticed one outside the school on Tuesday morning. Two more have been found … more…
To keep the kids entertained while you wait for Santa, the TON Group are running a colouring and drawing competition. Located just outside the village hall, the group will have tables and supplies for children to colour in the snowy Tongwynlais scene or, for older children, create their own masterpiece. The Holiday Inn have very … more…
Tongwynlais will always be home sweet home to me.