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 this month…..
Friday 7th February – Cuppa with a Councillor
On the first Friday of the month, between 11am and 12noon, Splott Councillor Ed Stubbs holds an informal session at Splott Community Volunteers where people can pop in and chat about their concerns or queries over a nice hot cuppa (and usually there’s cake). No appointment necessary.
Monday 10th February – Splott Sound Journey
6-8pm at the Old Splott Library on Singleton Road.
Kickstart your week with a centered and rejuvenating Sound Journey! Join us for a transformative experience that promotes relaxation, healing, and inner peace.
What to Expect:
During this 90-minute session, you’ll be guided through a serene sound bath experience featuring:
Crystal Singing Bowls: Known for their resonant frequencies, these bowls promote deep relaxation and healing.
Gong: The powerful vibrations of the gong help release emotional blockages and stimulate energy flow.
Chimes and Drums: These instruments create a rhythmic foundation that encourages grounding and mindfulness. And much more.
Benefits of Sound Healing:
– **Reduces Stress and Anxiety:**
The calming sounds help quiet the mind and ease tension.
– **Enhances Meditation:**
Deepens your meditative practice by promoting a state of relaxation.
– **Supports Emotional Release:**
Encourages the release of pent-up emotions and fosters a sense of clarity.
– **Promotes Physical Healing:**
The vibrations can stimulate the body’s natural healing processes.
Find out more here.
Wednesday 12th Feb – Valentines Disco at Boomerang
4:30PM – 6:30PM
Wear Something RED and come and spread the love with your family and Friends – All Ages.
Book your spaces here.
(NO BOXING SESSION THIS DAY)
Friday 14th February – Special Valentines Afternoon Tea Dance
Usually on the third Friday of the month, Splott Community Volunteers has moved forward its monthly tea dance by a week to land on Valentines Day and they have a special themed event for the over 65s of Splott and surrounding areas.
Saturday 15th February – Big Seed Swap
IT’S BACK! This year’s Big Splott Seed Swap will take place on 15th February at Railway Gardens. Here’s everything you need to know:
You DO NOT need to have brought along seeds for swapping in order to take seeds home – everyone is welcome to take seeds
As well as seed swapping there will be stalls from local growing groups, tool sharpening, and a garden ‘bring and take’ where you can find pots, gardening books and more.
Chat with other urban growers and get tips and advice for your garden
Seal and Bear cafe will be open for lunch and drinks
You can drop off donations of seeds or gardening books, tools, and equipment any time between now and the event during our opening hours – no pots though please, we have LOADS!
Thursday 20th February – Tree planting in Templar Park!
Activity details:
We will be holding a community tree planting event in Templar Parc, Splott as part of Coed Caerdydd.
Coed Caerdydd is an ambitious 10-year programme of tree canopy expansion in Cardiff, linked to the city’s One Planet climate change strategy.
This is a great opportunity for the whole family to create beautiful environments for people and nature and contribute towards Cardiff’s climate emergency response.
All ages welcome and no experience necessary, we will guide you through the tree planting process.
All site events are risk assessed by staff with appropriate training. It is your responsibility to inform Coed Caerdydd of any specific needs within the group such as a disability or medical condition that affect the activities.
What?
🍏 – Fruit trees
🌸 – Ornamental trees
Where?
Templar Parc,
Off East Moors Road,
Splott
Cardiff
CF24 5EW
( what3words: ///dart.hill.panel)
When?
20.02.2025
What time?
12.30pm-2.30pm
What to bring and facilities:
Trees and tools will be provided.
Please bring any drinks and snacks / food with you.
Please wear sensible shoes (i.e. boots or wellies), wrap up warm, and bring waterproofs. Please bring your own gloves if possible. Gloves must be worn when using communal tools.
Please note there will be no formal toilet facilities on the day.
Transport:
We encourage you to walk, cycle or take public transport to the site. Limited parking nearby.
Photos:
Coed Caerdydd uses photos in a variety of ways including; Cardiff Council and external press and media, on our Facebook & Twitter pages, website, reports and presentations.
It is your responsibility to inform Coed Caerdydd if you do not wish to have your image recorded.
Do I need to book?
Yes. Signing up helps us to monitor numbers so that we can ensure safety and tool requirements.
Got any more questions?
Please get in touch if you have any queries: coedcaerdyddproject@cardiff.gov.uk
Saturday 22nd February – Keep Splott Tidy
Join the Wombles of Splott as they tackle the infamous Black Bridge (also known as Troll Bridge – next to the India Centre, top of Sanquhar Street) and surrounding streets.
Meet at 10am on the Splott side of the bridge for an hour or two of making Splott a little bit tidier. All equipment provided. Great for individuals, groups and families.
Friday 28th February – Bingo & Pizza
Eyes down for a fun fundraiser at Splott Community Volunteers on the last day of the month.
For an entry fee of £5, bingo cards, tea, coffee and pizza will be provided. It’s BYOB (bring your own booze) too.
Find them at the back of the STAR Leisure Centre off Splott Rd (entry through the gates opposite A1 Tyres on Railway Street).
Weekly Activities:
Let’s have a gander at the regular list of things going on…
Winter Warm Clubs at Splott Community Volunteers
Thanks to funding from the Welsh Government Warm Places Grant 2025 administered by Cardiff Council, we are happy to announce that our Winter Warm Club returns on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from January through to the end of March. Join us for free hot drinks and snacks and to access our pet food bank, period dignity stand, wifi and printer. We have books to read, games to play and our charity shop will be open. Please spread the word.
Mondays.
Slimming World
Want to lose weight this new year? Splott Slimming World runs at Splott Community Volunteers’ space at the back of the STAR Centre, Splott Road, every Monday morning and evening (9am – 10am and 5pm – 6pm).
Click here for more information.
Worry Club
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.
Oaks and Acorns – All Age Community Meet Up
At Redeemer Church on Railway Street (just behind Splott Road). Includes snacks and drinks for children.
Tuesdays
Coffee Morning
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.
Boys’ Club
Rhiannon will be Running the sessions at Boomerang starting Tuesday 21st January from 4.15pm – 5.45pm – cost is £1.50 per child.
First Session will involve some brain storming and bubble chart for 20mins or so – please ask them to think about what they would like to do at the session and we can work through the ideas this year.
We are also planning on having the Xbox set up – we only have 1 at the moment so if anyone is getting rid of an Xbox or PlayStation. Please let me know. Thankyou
We will also be reaching out for volunteers to help with running the session and also one off help with some life skills and anything you think you can teach them.
Book here.
Children’s Art
A new community project has launched at NoFit State as part of their Community Creative Space and runs every Tuesday. The project is for the communities of Splott, Adamsdown, Tremorfa, Refugees + Asylum Seekers, People in Supported Housing + The Traveller Communities. The activity is FREE + DROP IN
Children’s art session (8+) with Angharad (Welsh speaking Artist) + supported by Playworkers Seren in the Community. Local children + young people welcome, especially those who may not be in school or on a reduced timetable.
This session takes place within community space which also offers, free food, drinks and after-school family circus session.
Celf Cymraeg
A new community project has launched at NoFit State as part of their Community Creative Space and runs every Tuesday. The project is for the communities of Splott, Adamsdown, Tremorfa, Refugees + Asylum Seekers, People in Supported Housing + The Traveller Communities. The activity is FREE + DROP IN
Celf Cymraeg is a Welsh language creative project for local young adults (18-30) to learn drawing from life skills with clothed models from the drag + circus community. This aims to be a safe and welcoming space for young people from the neuro diverse and LGBTQ+ community, though any local young people aged between 18-30 can attend.
This session takes place within community space which also offers, free food, drinks and after-school family circus session.
Welsh Club
Welsh learners’ practice group at Railway Gardens on Tuesday afternoons!
Baby & Parent
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.
GoodShed
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!
Feed & Read Afterschool Club
Thanks to funding from The National Lottery Community Fund, Splott Community Volunteers has launched a free afternoon reading club for children age 10-13. Feed & Read will run on Tuesday afternoons during term-time between 4.15pm and 5.45pm at the charity’s centre at the back of the STAR Leisure Centre (entry via the gates on Railway Street opposite A1 Tyres). They will provide participants with food and drink, and a copy of the chosen book for the group reading session (starting off with the illustrated version of The Worlds We Leave Behind). Participants can access wifi and have use of a printer to help with homework. Staff and volunteers will be present to supervise and assist as they aim to help children develop a love of reading and access to a safe, quiet place to do their homework.
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.
Hula Hoop Class
Join The Sparklettes for a fun and energetic Hula Hoop Class at the Old Splott Library! Here’s the lowdown:
Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, come and learn new tricks, meet new friends, and get a great workout. Our experienced instructors will guide you through the basics and help you master more advanced moves. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to shake, shimmy, and spin your way to a healthier and happier you! See you there!
Come and join us and learn how to hula hoop in 2025!
Every Wednesday (apart from the 2nd of the month)
Wednesday 15th January
Wednesday 22nd January
Wednesday 29th January
7pm – 8pm at Old Splott Library.
Learn how to hula hoop on all different parts of your body, learn some off body tricks, a bit of choreo, laugh and have fun!
Booking is essential. This January we are offering the 3 week block for £5 per class! So only £15 for the month!
To book your spot please save a spot via the Eventbrite link:
To pay for the class please send £15 with your name click here.
OR you can pay pay cash (exact cash only) at the session but you MUST reserve a spot via Eventbrite.
There are a limited number of tickets.
There is parking on the street outside the venue.
Just message us if you have any questions.
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.
There is also stay and play Thursday afternoons at the new flying start unit in Moorland School 1.15-2.45. This is mostly outside in moorland park if the weather is good. There are snacks and drinks for children.
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
Tremorfa Park Run
Every Saturday morning, an amazing group of volunteers gathers in Tremorfa Park to host the weekly Tremorfa Park Run.
Starting at 9am.
Find out more here.
Samba Galez
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…
As usual, let me know if I’ve missed anything – email hello@inksplott.co.uk