Erica Lam-Henderson, who grew up in Tongwynlais, has reached the Miss Wales 2017 finals. The 24 year old optometry student is looking forward to relaunching her mental health charity, “Shake It Off”, after graduating. In her Miss Wales biography she explains, “my aim is to facilitate those with mental health difficulties in regaining their confidence … more…
Jon Pountney is the man behind “Cardiff Before Cardiff” and Castell Coch’s latest artist in residence. In an interview with Cadw’s Heritage and Arts Manager, Dr. Ffion Reynolds, Jon talked about his previous projects: “I have been a professional photographer since 2000, working in commercial and corporate areas. In 2010 I started the social history … more…
Although I missed the official ribbon cutting of the newly refurbished Lewis Arms, I did manage to speak to the honoured ribbon cutter and radio legend Dewi Griffiths. Dewi is best known for the long running Sunday morning radio programme “A String of Pearls”, which he describes as: “music from the Hollywood films and BBC … more…
Tongwynlais resident, Marc Tilley, suffered a serious cycling accident last year and is now preparing to enter one of the toughest long distance races known to man. On his way to work as a cycle courier, the 23 year old suffered horrific injuries from an accident which included a broken jaw, two compression fractures of … more…
Television’s favourite weatherman, Derek Brockway, visits Castell Coch in tomorrow night’s Weatherman Walking. I was contacted by the series producer earlier this year after I suggested he visit the castle in a future episode. They wanted help finding a guide to appear in the episode and show Derek some interesting areas. It looks like he … more…
Welcome to Warped Drawings Ltd, the home of Cardiff based illustrator Eric Heyman. We came across Eric’s brilliant work when he posted this sketch of a sleeping dragon below Castell Coch. Dragon sketch, sleeping Dragon below Castell Coch near Cardiff pic.twitter.com/tVW3JDlAih — ERIC HEYMAN (@Eric_Heyman) February 7, 2014 The final piece is a brilliantly imagined … more…
What a great read, many of the links and connections I've read in the past, but you use the book…