I launched this site a year ago to: “Promote the village and give it a voice”. I’m not an activist or a journalist. I just want to celebrate a great community and a great village. Looking back at the first year, I’m pleased with how things have gone. It’s given me the opportunity to meet … more…
Tongwynlais.com was launched 6 months ago today. This is our review. We have 212 Twitter followers, 71 Facebook Likes and lots of people viewing our Flickr photos. In addition to this, we’ve set up a Scribd account to publish documents and created a community noticeboard. In September we were interviewed by WalesOnline. October featured a new … more…
Lights LED lights can be really powerful and you could spend anything from £10 to over £500! In general, the more you spend, the higher the power and better the build quality, but there are some real bargains to be had. A quick eBay search for “Cree LED bike light” reveals super bright rechargeable lights … more…
Tongwynlais and the surrounding area Cycling is a popular pastime in Tongwynlais; either for commuting, pleasure or training. Although best known for being on the popular Taff Trail route, Tongwynlais is the ideal spot to start a ride, have a break or to take in the scenery while out and about. The Lewis Arms pub … more…
www.mytafftrail.co.uk is a new website dedicated to the most beautiful 55 miles in Wales. The site was created by a Tongwynlais resident who has recently bought a bike and rediscovered a love for cycling. He hopes to share his experiences of the Trail with others and get people involved. You can view information about all … more…
We were lucky enough to be invited to speak to Jessica Best from WalesOnline about our new project. They’ve published an article about the site, which will hopefully spread the word and spark some more interest. We’ve had some feedback from residents and members of local groups so we’ll have some new events up on … more…
Great research Jack, Every time I walk down Railway Terrace I try and picture the station and track as it…