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Photographer Profile: Gale Jolly

This is the first in a series of profiles featuring local photographers. There was only one choice for our first entry; she is very local and very talented. Gale has lived in Tongwynlais for 35 years and brought up her three sons in the village. She worked in the Lewis Arms for 16 years while … more…

Social Media Roundup – June 2014

We start off June with the new bollards on Pantgwynlais. Post by Tongwynlais.com. Castell Coch was featured on the Bing homepage. Bing’s homepage today. #castellcoch pic.twitter.com/BoexuapGyx — Lee Roach (@TheLeeRoach) June 5, 2014 Tongwynlais Primary took part in the Fairwater World Cup tournament. Fairwater World Cup tournament @PLCardiff @swpeast @SportCardiff Fair team award Tongwynlais Primary … more…

Castell Coch featured on Bing.com

Castell Coch was the featured image on Bing.com today. The photo was taken by Joe Daniel Price and is available on Getty Images. Bing’s homepage today. #castellcoch pic.twitter.com/BoexuapGyx — Lee Roach (@TheLeeRoach) June 5, 2014 The links on the page take you to a map of Tongwynlais and search results for Gothic revival Britain.

Social Media Roundup – April 2014

We launched “My Tongwynlais” this month. Post by Tongwynlais.com. A planning application for up to 5 dwellings on Merthyr Road was submitted. Post by Tongwynlais.com. A community meeting was arranged to organise a petition. Packed meeting in @mytongwynlais – residents unanimously against plans for 5 new houses in village @JulieMorganLAB pic.twitter.com/6PTFtX8mF1 — Mari Williams (@Mari_Williams) … more…

My Tongwynlais April Update

Update – This feature has been retired. We’ve had a great response to our new “My Tongwynlais” project. We asked you to contribute your spring photos and these are the pictures we’ve received so far. You can also explore Tongwynlais, check out events and view some photos of the village. If you’d like to take … more…