Today marks a decade since I launched Tongwynlais.com. I didn’t intend to create a hyperlocal website, it sort of happened accidentally. I relocated to South Wales in 1996, living in various parts of Cardiff and down in Barry. Then I moved to Tongwynlais and fell in love with the village. “This site should probably have … more…
It’s that time of year when I look back at the last 12 months of content on the blog. The site has had a change of direction this year with a new focus on four topics of interest: photography, adventure, local history and art. The blogging year began with an adventure in Fforest Fawr, where … more…
At the end of July, this site will be six years old. As the schools break up and thoughts turn to holidays, I reflect on the last year and what’s happened in our community. The biggest issue by far has been the larch disease in Fforest Fawr. It was the first story of this past … more…
Thank you Jack for all this information. I wonder if one can apply for a grant via the local Councillors…