Tag Archives: Splott
Christmas Food Festival coming to Tremorfa (and there’s a bake-off!!!)
Willows High is upping the bar this festive season by adding a foodie element to their traditional school Christmas Fayre and is looking for more stalls. Over the last couple of years, food festivals seem to have become incredibly popular and a great opportunity for people to go along and sample local food, drink […]
Local organisation launches campaign to save land for community use
Cardiff Council rejects plans for a green community hub for Splott & Adamsdown Cardiff Council has decided to sell a former public park in Splott for commercial development, despite local community plans for a creative community hub and green space. Green City Events says that the Council is trying to put a stop to […]
Charity Zumbathon in Splott this Saturday in aid of Miscarriage Association
Read about inspirational Kerrie, the lady behind this weekend’s Zumba-spectacular and find out how you can take part. “I thought I should probably tell you all a little about why I’m setting up this event and about why this particular charity. For those of you who don’t know me my name is Kerrie I’m […]
Local volunteer launches fundraiser for much-needed community van
Local group, Splott Community Volunteers, is seeking help in raising money to purchase a van to help deliver two breakfast clubs in Splott. Group member, Angela Bullard, has launched a fundraising initiative on Facebook, saying: “We want to purchase a van in order to collect the food donated by local supermarkets to run our Community […]
Warm Wales: a free service in Splott and Adamsdown helping people reduce their energy bills
This week Inksplott caught up with Rachael from Warm Wales, a service sponsored by Wales and West Utilities Ltd to help local people to stay warm and safe in their homes. Rachael, a Community Energy Champion, is currently working in and around Cardiff in partnership with Cardiff Council and Care and Repair helping as […]
Big Lottery funded project to launch in Splott, Tremorfa & Pengam Green
Growing Street Talk is an exciting new project for people living in Splott & Grangetown to help transform the front of homes in the area and the ladies behind the green initiative would like to invite you to the official local launch. The project will deliver a range of practical gardening workshops, bring residents […]
What do you do when you find or lose a doggy? Cardiff Dogs Home’s new website has the answers
Going to Cardiff Dogs Home is now just a click away following the launch of their new website. The website www.cardiffdogshome.co.uk offers information and advice on everything from microchipping to what to do if you lose (or find) a dog. All the dogs currently available to rehome can also be viewed on the site. Currently that […]
Splott speed sign plonked in centre of pavement set to be moved
So, in theory, a sign to slow down traffic near a primary school is a good thing, right? Not when it’s placed in the middle of a pavement leaving no room for buggies, bikes or mobility machines to pass without veering close to the road! Last night, much frustration (and a fair bit of […]
Relief as Splott not set to lose a colourful landmark
A petition was launched this week to save Cardiff landmark Blue Flash, Power Box & Meshchips after it was feared that Western Power Distribution, who owns the site, may have planned to remove and demolish part of the sculpture. The zany artwork, consisting of a blue flash of lightening on a red power box […]