Natasha Currie and Gareth Davies have entered the South Wales Echo’s competition to win a dream wedding worth £15,000. The couple, who live on Merthyr Road, are asking people to help make their dream come true by collecting tokens from the Echo. Natasha and Gareth have lived in Tongwynlais for 4 years and Gareth’s family … more…
Bud ‘n’ Talents is a group for ladies to meet, chat and learn new talents. The group meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month in the Ainon Baptist Church and enjoy a wide range of activities. They have recently announced the timetable for the rest of the year. 12th June – Not just for … more…
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…
For those wondering, the name “Chocolate” has a historical connection: the salon was originally situated on the corner of Market Street, in the premises of an old sweet shop. I’d often wondered where the name came from so I was pleased that Lucia, Chocolate’s owner, agreed to be interviewed for our “Business Focus” series. Lucia … more…
Heath Windows and Doors Despite their name, Heath Windows and Doors are based in Tongwynlais and the owner’s family has a long history in the village. Miall Hardwick started his business after working in the industry for over 10 years. He felt there was a need for a double glazing company that: “cared more about … more…
The 3D Crystal Company produce high quality bespoke crystal goods. Using the latest in sub-surface laser technology, they are able to reproduce photographs in crystal and give them a new dimension. Emer Parker started the business last year after retiring from a career in the NHS. Since launching, Emer has tried new venues, new products … more…
I've just discovered this website and found the railway article was fascinating. Looking forward to learning more about the history…