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The Cardiff Debate Visits Tongwynlais

What is the Cardiff Debate? According to the City of Cardiff Council, the Cardiff Debate is, “A debate on the future of public services in Cardiff. It will take place over the next 3 years and will involve local people and communities in shaping the future of public services in the city.” You can take … more…

The Dandos close Tongwynlais Festival 2014

The Dandos played to an enthusiastic audience in the closing event of the Tongwynlais festival. The crowd enjoyed a mix of the Dandos’ own tracks and some folk/blues covers. This is one of the final songs of the evening. Thanks to the band and organisers for a great evening.

Jam Nights at The Lewis Arms

A group of acoustic musicians are looking for new members to join their jam nights at The Lewis Arms. The group meet every two weeks and play just for fun. This is a video from their Facebook page. Post by Lewis Arms Jam Nights. If you’d like to go along and see the group, they’re … more…

Tongwynlais Festival 2014 Programme

Tongwynlais Festival 2014 This year’s Tongwynlais Festival starts on the 27th June and there are loads of events going on. If we’ve missed anything, please get in touch and let us know. Programme of Events Friday 27th June School Fete, Tongwynlais Primary School. 3:30pm Live music, The Lewis Arms. 8:00pm Saturday 28th June Dog show, … more…

Hey Jo! at The Lewis Arms

Hey Jo! Performing on Saturday in The Lewis Arms South Wales pop/rock band Hey Jo! are performing in The Lewis Arms this Saturday. Vocalist Jo Redman is a familiar face in the village, having run dance classes in the village hall for the last 20 years, but this is the band’s first performance in Tongwynlais. … more…

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…