Tongwynlais is set to become the place to be for cyclists in Cardiff with the opening of another new business today. We were invited to take a look inside the Bike Shed and see what they have to offer. Follow @mytongwynlais The Bike Shed started business in 2004 and have been situated in Pontcanna for … more…
Follow @mytongwynlais A new cycling hub and cafe opens tomorrow in Tongwynlais. The eagerly awaited development, opposite Ainon Church, opens for business tomorrow. I popped in earlier today to see how things were going, but mainly to try the coffee! Co-owner Louise showed me around the newly installed kitchen and made me a delicious espresso, … more…
plan2ride is the realisation of a dream for Tongwynlais residents Raoul and Louise Tufnell. The couple are close to the launch of a business that combines their passion for cycling and the outdoors. Raoul and Louise bought the premises three years ago, seeing its potential for an outdoor activity business close to Cardiff but with … more…
A new cycling hub is set to open in the village opposite the Ainon Church. Follow @mytongwynlais Co-owner Raoul told me, “We want to open a new hub for cyclists, runners and walkers this winter. The hub will offer related clothing, footwear and accessories; bicycle servicing; top quality coffee and other hot drinks and home … more…
Ragged Robyn is a successful ceramic jewellery business based in Tongwynlais. I met owner Robyn Cove outside The Lewis Arms to talk about her work, the village and running a small business. Robyn is originally from Dumfries in south west Scotland and first came to Cardiff to do a degree in ceramics, before returning to … more…
Tony Callaghan started Dragon Cleaning in 1989 and specialises in carpet, upholstery and leather sofa cleaning. His job involves driving up and down the M4 so he was very familiar with the site of Castell Coch perched on the hillside. He and his wife decided to move to the village late last year as they … more…
Tongwynlais will always be home sweet home to me.