Author Archives: Lynne Thomas
February Fun in Splott
It’s the shortest month of the year and getting a little bit lighter for longer each day. Spring is around the corner, but let’s not leap too far into the future (see what I did there?) as February is choc full of fantastic activities in our fair corner of Cardiff. Let’s see what’s coming up […]
Splott – What’s in a Name?
In the run-up to the launch of ‘The Story of Splott in 50 Objects’ pack of cards in the spring, Inksplott will be publishing teaser articles on the contents of some of the cards, starting with ‘What’s in a name?’ Did you know the first reference to Splott was in 1440, with records showing it […]
New puzzles and games-themed play area for Splott Park
Work gets underway to develop a new games and puzzle-themed play area in Splott next week. As part of the Council’s Neighbourhood Renewal Scheme programme and with funding from the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund, delivery of the new playground in Splott Park begins on Monday January 27 and is expected to last 14 weeks. […]
Join Keep Splott Tidy for the first litter pick of 2025
Keep Splott Tidy is a local volunteer group that gathers once a month (usually on the last weekend of the year) to give one part of Splott a nice little spruce! Local group Keep Splott Tidy, AKA the Wombles of Splott, will be out on Sunday the 26th January on their first community litter-pick of […]
The story of Splott’s new spray art
If you’ve walked down Railway Street this week you may have noticed that the shutters on the STAR Centre have been spruced with some beautiful spray art. So, how and why has this happened? Well, let me tell you more… Back in December, Keep Splott Tidy held their annual Christmas Litter Pick on Splott Road, […]
What’s on in Splott this January?
Happy New Year Splotties! The nights are starting to draw out a few minutes each day and Spring is a mere two months away. Time to look at what’s going on in our corner of Cardiff this month… Wednesday 15th January – Hula Hoop Class Join The Sparklettes for a fun and energetic Hula Hoop […]
BI-ELECTION INTERVIEW – Welsh Liberal Democrats
On the 5th of December, Splott residents will vote to elect a third ward councillor to join Labour councillors Ed Stubbs and Huw Thomas in representing Splott, Tremorfa and Pengam Green. To read more about why a bi-election is being held in Splott, and who is standing, click here. Inksplott has invited all of the candidates […]
What’s on in Splott this December?
The lights are twinkling and the trees are adorned. It’s CHRISTMAS MONTH EVERYONE! Splott has a brilliant tradition of activities in the run up to Santa’s visit and, as usual, this year’s December is full of fun and festivities. So what’s going on this Splottmas? Here’s a handy list… Sunday 1st December – St Saviours […]
BI-ELECTION INTERVIEW – PLAID CYMRU
On the 5th of December, Splott residents will vote to elect a third ward councillor to join Labour councillors Ed Stubbs and Huw Thomas in representing Splott, Tremorfa and Pengam Green. To read more about why a bi-election is being held in Splott, and who is standing, click here. Inksplott has invited all of the candidates […]