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Cardiff Hyperlocals

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…

Merthyr Road Development Proposal

The Proposal Brooke Smith Planning have been instructed by Grafton Group (UK) plc to prepare and pursue planning permission for five residential dwellings on land at Merthyr Road, Tongwynlais. A draft layout plan has been prepared by HollowayFoo Architects, which currently proposes five detached residential dwellings. Each property will be allocated its own car parking … more…

One Year On: Looking Back

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 Festival

Events Castell Coch Choral Society Summer Concert Village Hall Friday 21st June, 7:30pm for 8:00pm £6 Dog Show Village Hall Saturday 22nd June, 11:00am £1/entry/class Treasure Hunt Village Hall Saturday 22nd June, 3:00pm £2/entry form Songs of Praise St Michaels Church Sunday 23rd June, 6:00pm Senior Citizens Tea Party Bethesda Chapel Monday 24th June, 5:00pm … more…

Paul Williams Events

I recently met with Paul Williams, owner of Paul Williams Events, to talk about living in Tongwynlais and his Event Production Company. As a resident of Tongwynlais since 1988, he has seen a few changes over the years. “I remember when I first moved here, the village was home to three thriving pubs, The Old … more…