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‘The Blue People of Cloud Planet’ by local author
The Blue People of Cloud Planet – Brian Wolfenden I was born in Cardiff and was a scientist during my working life. Now retired, I am aspiring to be a science fiction author and have published my first book – The Blue People of Cloud Planet – which is Volume 1 of the trilogy – … Continue reading
Made in Spring 2013
It’s back! Made in Spring 2013 takes place on Sunday 5th May and is set to re-create the wonderful village fête atmosphere that was Made in Spring 2012. With events taking place at Milkwood Gallery, Caffi Parc, and along Angus Street, the day will be full of plenty of interactive activities, exhibitions, live music and talks. … Continue reading
Forgotten Roath Park
Some forgotten images of Roath Park Some of Roath Park’s earliest features are now long gone and largely forgotten. They include the bandstand and concert pavilion (described in a previous article), the aquarium and fish hatchery, the refreshment house, and several rustic shelters and rustic bridges. Fortunately these have been preserved via contemporary postcards. Aquarium … Continue reading
Shelagh Weeks: ‘Washing the Dead’ book signing at Wellfield Bookshop
Local author Shelagh Weeks is to sign copies of her new book Washing the Dead and Other Stories at the Wellfield Bookshop on Saturday 6th April. Shelagh has also written a novel, Up Close, published in 2009 by Welsh independent publisher Cinnamon Press. Everyone is welcome at the bookshop from 2pm-3pm on Saturday. … Continue reading
Mackintosh Sports Club Taster Day
A free taster day is being held at the Mackintosh Sports Club and Community Centre, Keppoch Street, Roath on Saturday 6th April. There will be a full programme of events from 9.30am with the Farmers’ Market and Roath Craft Fayre; tennis and table tennis start at 10am; Roath Local History Society talks also start at 10am; and … Continue reading
South Wales Postcard Club Postcard Fair
On Saturday 20th April, the South Wales Postcard Club will be holding one of its biannual postcard fairs, at Penylan Community Centre. There will be more than 25 dealers selling thousands of cards on a multitude of subjects (including local history). The Fair will take place between 10am and 4pm, and admission is £1. … Continue reading
Asbestos Spider spins national web of intrigue
A report from WalesOnline announcing the discovery of the skin of what could be a rare Chilean Rose Tarantula in a Roath property, has sparked huge interest in the national press and online. The skin was found by a surveyor investigating a local house for the presence of asbestos, which could mean the escaped spider is contaminated. … Continue reading
Roath Indie Business: Calon Lan Personal Training – Sian Thomas
Could you tell us about the Calon Lan Personal Training story – what inspired you to start it up? I started Calon Lan Personal Training last year after completing a Personal Training course at Lilleshall National Sports Institute in Shropshire. My enthusiasm for health and fitness was reignited when I started training for a triathlon … Continue reading
Cardiff History Lectures at St Martin’s, Roath
St Martin’s Church on Albany Road will play host to four Cardiff history lectures this spring, organised by Dr Andrew Richardson. The first, on 10th April, will look at Cardiff Castle – who built it, why, and how it has changed over the centuries; the second, taking place on 24th April, will consider medicine and … Continue reading
The Roath Local History Society is now online
We know how much you like local history by the numbers of you who read our guest posts on the subject, and how often our twitter followers re-tweet photographs of Roath in the past. So you’ll be delighted to know that Roath Social Media Surgery (run by members of RoathCardiff) has been working with the … Continue reading
