On Saturday 9 June a local cyclist, Clare Good, will be undertaking a sponsored “Everest” attempt on Heol-y-Fforest for Prostate Cancer UK. “Everesting” is a gruelling cycling challenge – where the cyclist rides up and down the same hill until they have climbed 8,848metres (in one ride and within 24 hours). For Clare this will … more…
I’ve been an intensive care nurse for about twenty years and have seen time and time again the success stories when people have suffered a cardiac arrest and fortunately people around them have known what to do. Unfortunately there is the other side of the story where bystanders or family members have not known what … more…
Registration is open for the 2017 “Ton 3 Peaks Walk”. After a successful launch last year, the charity walk is returning to raise money for the community garden on Merthyr Road. The Ainon Youth are helping to organise this year’s event and the money raised will be used to refurbish the community garden behind the … more…
Ladies! When was the last time you pampered yourself? We all need a bit of me time every now and then, and we’ve got the perfect treat for you. Join us for an informal and friendly evening of relaxation, treats, offers, wine and nibbles in the newly refurbished Holiday Inn in Tongwynlais. Come along, bring … more…
Buy a Ton t-shirt to help us raise money for the village hall roof fund. We’ve launched a campaign with Leeds-based company Mercht, who produce quality screen-printed merchandise to order. I'm buying a Ton t-shirt to raise money for the village hall roof fund. https://t.co/U5X9UyXwH5 #TonRoofFund pic.twitter.com/5BwPwxWOpz — Tongwynlais.com (@mytongwynlais) May 11, 2016 We need … more…
The Village Hall Committee have told us that fundraising for a new roof has passed £5,000! The Tongwynlais 3 Peaks Walk raised £1,700 and the Community Council have contributed £2,000. The quiz and curry night collected £370, St Michael’s Ladies Circle £100, Forest Tea Room £105 and the Tongwynlais Around School Group (TAG) £700. Village … more…
I've just discovered this website and found the railway article was fascinating. Looking forward to learning more about the history…