I feel the need to explain the title of this article as most people I ask haven’t heard the term “hyperlocal” before. According to Wikipedia, hyperlocal is: “online news or content services pertaining to a town, village, single postcode or other small, geographically defined community”. Not all community websites describe themselves as a “hyperlocal”, but … more…
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…
I've just discovered this website and found the railway article was fascinating. Looking forward to learning more about the history…