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Public Meeting to Discuss Merthyr Road Development

A public meeting has been arranged to discuss the recent planning application for up to 5 dwellings on the land next to the village hall. Last year’s village survey and the recent “Knowing you – knowing Ton” event were both organised to solicit residents’ feelings about this proposed development. The “Tongwynlais Community Group” are arranging … more…

Gardening Project this Saturday

Local residents, in conjunction with Ainon Church, have organised a gardening event this Saturday to improve the appearance of the steps between Castell Coch View and Catherine Drive and behind the old band hall. People are invited to bring their own gloves and tools to clean up the area and help plant shrubs and flowers. … more…

Introducing My Tongwynlais

Update – This feature has been retired. Your Tongwynlais Today we’re launching “My Tongwynlais”, a new part of Tongwynlais.com that focusses on you and your stories. Each month on my.tongwynlais.com we’ll create a number of story topics and ask you to share your stories. They can be words, pictures or even video. We’ve asked some … more…

Social Media Roundup – March 2014

We started the month with some daffodils for St David’s Day. Post by Tongwynlais.com. We attended the LDP Alternative Sites consultation event. The deadline for commenting on this is midnight on the 4th April. Post by Tongwynlais.com. A shot from the Taff Trail. Rob Escott shared this brilliant image of Castell Coch on Twitter. @Castell_Coch … more…

Celebrating Tongwynlais

On Saturday the village hall was home to an event celebrating the past, present and future of Tongwynlais. “Knowing you – knowing Ton” was organised to celebrate the village and how the residents of Tongwynlais think it can be improved. Several community groups, including the WI, Community Council and local churches had the opportunity to … more…