The leaves are turning, the nights are drawing in and little humans get ready for an evening of trick or treat…that’s right folks, October is upon us!
As usual, there’s plenty going on in our part of Cardiff this happy halloween month. Here’s a handy list of events and activities in Splott and surrounding areas…
Thursday 3rd October – Death Cafe
This week at #RailwayGardens: Join locals Jayne and Clare this Thursday 3rd October for open conversations about death. Gain new perspectives on a topic that is often considered taboo. All are welcome.
Book your free spot here: https://buff.ly/4cbLtdG
Friday 4th October – Cuppa with a Councillor
Local Councillor, Ed Stubbs, will be meeting community members at the STAR Centre in the Splott Community Volunteers’ facility to chat about queries and concerns. There will be tea, and most probably cake!
Saturday 5th October – tour around the Trinity Centre
Wednesday 9th October – Tremorfa Nursery Open Day
Tremorfa Nursery School has moved into a building on the old Willows high School site at the end of Willows Avenue in Tremorfa and is inviting residents to drop in on the 9th October between 1.3-2.30pm or between 4pm-5pm to have a look around.
Thursday 10th October – Free Lunch!
On Thursday 10th October, Splott Community Volunteers is holding a free community lunch as part of a consultation event on policing priorities. Join them between 12noon and 1.30pm to compete a short survey in return for a free Greggs buffet lunch (you can’t say fairer than that!) 🥪
Find them at the back of the STAR Centre, just off Splott Road, entry through the gates on Railway Street (opposite A1 Tyres).
Saturday 12th October – Fun Drums!
From Sat 12th Oct Samba Galez are going to be running free weekly half hour fun drum sessions from 10.30-11.00 at Willows High School Tremorfa, Cardiff CF 24 2YE.
No need to book, just pop along, bring a friend and try out different instruments and rhythms
Wednesday 16th October – Halloween Bingo!
Halloween bingo night at Tremorfa Community Pantry (Tweedsmuir Rd, Tremorfa Community Hall). Fancy dress please ladies and gents, everyone who comes dressed up will have a chance to win an extra prize!
Friday 25th October – Tales of Terror at Railway Gardens
On Friday 25th October Good Shed and Peculiar Productions are teaming up for an exciting night of open air theatre and classic horror in the heart of Splott.
The new cafe, Seal & Bear, will be open for food and hot drinks before and after the performance and there will be a raffle. There will be two performances, each 25 mins, and an interval performance by Oasis one world choir.
Booking is essential – get your tickets here: https://buff.ly/47uU7Cr
Saturday 26th October – Bus Trip to Brecon – NOW SOLD OUT
ALL SEATS HAVE BEEN BOOKED – EMAIL TO GO ON THE RESERVE LIST
Splott Community Volunteers has organised a community coach trip to Brecon on the day of the antiques and vintage fair. There are a few seats left (£6 per person). Email info@splottcommunityvolunteers.co.uk for more information and to book.
Sunday 27th October – Keep Splott Tidy Spooktacular Litter Pick
The Wombles of Splott will be taking on Splott Park for their annual fancy dress litter pick. Dress up as Dracula, or go as a ghost (or just pop on a silly hat or boppers!) and join in from 10am to 12noon to make a difference. All equipment is provided.
Tuesday 29th October – Toast and Jam Tuesday
Join Splott Community Volunteers during half term for some free tea and toast in their cwtchy corner. The play area will be open for the little ones.
Wednesday 30th October – Halloween Party at Boomerang
Wednesday 30th October – Railway Gardens After Dark: Eat Your Pumpkin!
Save the date for an alternative family Halloween – on October 30th we’re teaming up with Orchard Cardiff to give food waste a SCARE! 😱
Did you know that every part of a pumpkin is edible except the stalk? Despite this, millions of pumpkins are thrown into landfill, uneaten, every Halloween – but we can do something about this! You’re invited to join us in the Gardens after dark for a special evening of food and fun. Full details to be announced, but here’s what you can expect…
- Decorate a pumpkin – then take it home and eat it after Halloween!
- Hands-on cookery demos, tasting, and free recipe cards to make the most of pumpkins and apples this autumn
- Apple tasting and juicing
- Halloween storytelling
- Face painting (small additional charge to help raise funds for the SAFE Foundation)
- Seal and Bear Cafe open for supper if you get peckish – with a special pumpkin dish on the menu!
This event is open to children of all ages but activities are particularly suitable for ages 5 – 11.
To book, click here.
Thursday 31st October – Halloween Breakfast Club
On the morning of Halloween, Splott Community Volunteers will be holding a special spooky version of their community breakfast club and will be providing prizes to children who come in fancy dress.
Throughout October – Railway Gardens
There’s plenty going on at Railway Gardens this month (find them at the top of Adeline Street, next to the Railway (funny that!))
Weekly activities
Let’s have a gander at the regular list of things going on…
Mondays
What’s on your mind, Splott? Are things getting you down? Concerned about rising costs? Having a tough time, or worried about friends or family? Splott Community Volunteers has an open drop-in session called the Monday Worry Club where you can pop in for a cuppa and a chat and maybe find some help or sign-posting to those who can lend a helping hand.
Tuesdays
Every Tuesday morning in term time, a community group at St Philip’s Church on Tweedsmuir Road in Tremorfa provides free coffee and cake and the chance to chat.
There is a free community lunch and warm space just over the bridge in Adamsdown every Tuesday at No Fit State Circus.
Welsh learners’ practice group at Railway Gardens on Tuesday afternoons!
At 1.30 on Tuesdays at Railway Gardens there’s Baby & Parent Support Group for free. Pop along and meet other parents and other babies! Find them at the top of Adeline Street off Railway Street.
Do you have a handy skill to share? Pop along to the GoodShed at Railway Gardens between 2pm and 4pm to build stuff and drink tea!
Wednesdays
Join Splott Community Volunteers for Knit and Natter between 10am and 12 noon for a cuppa and a cake and learn some new knitting skills while having a chat. Refreshments provided for free. Also, once a month, there will be a mobile wool and embroidery shop, Wool on Wheels, joining them.
Forces of Nature after school nature club for children runs at Railway Gardens from 3.15pm to 4.30pm. Find out more here. No need to book though -just pop along (and there’s a free snack for kids).
Splo-Down, a food cooperative operating from a container at the back of the old STAR Leisure Centre on Splott Road offer great quality and value for money bags of fresh veg for affordable prices between 5pm and 7pm. Pay what you can. More information here.
You can also pop along to Railway Gardens for Natter with Neighbours at 10.30am.
Thursdays
For £4 at the Splott Community Volunteers’ Breakfast Club you can get a hot cooked breakfast and a bag of 10 items from their food pantry, including a fridge item, freezer item and tinned goods, fried goods and fresh fruit & veg. Find them at the back of the old STAR Leisure Centre on Splott Road, entry opposite A1 Tyres on Railway Street.
Breakfast Club runs from 8.30am to 10.30am. Find out more here.
There are two cool activities at Railway Gardens on a Thursday morning: Tai Chi at 10am and Creative Writing at 10.30am. Find out more here.
Fridays
Digital skills at Splott Community Volunteers runs from 10am to 12 noon and is open to all, regardless of abilities. Come in for a cuppa and a cake and get help from the Cardiff Council digital skills team.
So there we have it! As always, if I’ve missed anything, do let me know. I’d love to update this article with other cool stuff going on.
Saturdays
From Sat 12th Oct Samba Galez are going to be running free weekly half hour fun drum sessions from 10.30-11.00 at Willows High School Tremorfa, Cardiff CF 24 2YE.
No need to book, just pop along, bring a friend and try out different instruments and rhythms.
Throughout the month
Boomerang has a number of activities taking place each week…
