Tag Archives: Splott
What’s on in Splott this September
The month may be half gone, but there’s lots still going on in our part of Cardiff this September! Including a comedy night, a wetlands clean up, the battle of two community litter picking groups and an open top bus tour of Splott! Here’s a handy list of events and activities in Splott and surrounding […]
Upgrades proposed to Splott Play Park
Cardiff Council has put together plans for a new play area in Splott Park. Following ideas put forward by Local Ward Members and comments received during the engagement events held at STAR Hub last year, Cardiff Council has prepared a plan for the new play park. Here is an outline of the proposals, as listed […]
What’s on in Splott this August?
The month may be nearly half gone, but there’s lots still going on in our part of Cardiff this August! Here’s a handy list of events and activities in Splott and surrounding areas… Wednesday 14th August – Fuel Vouchers & Furry Friends Join Splott Community Volunteers and National Energy Action at the back of the […]
The last day of The Fleurs
Splott says goodbye to one of it’s oldest establishments this weekend. This weekend marks the end of an era in Splott. The much loved New Fleurs Sports and Social Club on Walker Road closes its doors for the final time as the owners retire. Despite efforts lasting many years to secure a new management team […]
The Cottage Pub proposed for Local Heritage List
Splott’s only remaining pub earmarked for inclusion on the city’s Local Heritage List. Cardiff Council has selected 71 existing and former pubs, clubs and social or cultural venues for inclusion on the city’s Local Heritage List and Splott’s only pub, The Cottage, is included. The move seeks to recognise and preserve these buildings for their […]
Litter picking groups in Splott (there are more than you think!)
Litter has been a big issue in Splott this week, and there have been lots of conversations online and between residents, the local authority, councillors and Wales Online about the issue. There are many thoughts around a solution, but for the here and now, I want to let people know how they can make a […]
Maltings Park awarded green flag
For the first time, Splott’s newly refurbished park joins the list of 20 parks and green spaces managed by Cardiff Council that have been awarded prestigious Green Flags. The awards, which recognise parks and green spaces in 20 countries across the world, are run in Wales by environmental charity Keep Wales Tidy and judged independently […]
What’s on in Splott this July?
With rain threatening to stop play, what’s Splott got in store for us this month? Friday 12th July – Pizza & Quiz Night Join Splott Community Volunteers as they hold their third quiz of the year to raise funds for their charitable activities. This time the quiz will be run by special guests from Railway […]
The last week of Eastmoors
During the last week of Eastmoors Steelworks in Splott in 1978, photographer Huw Powell was allowed access to photograph the end of an era. Inksplott is incredibly excited to bring you the beautiful photographs of the last days of the steel works, which we believe have never been seen before. We’re hoping that there are […]