Jo Sachs-Eldrige, Cycling Officer at Cardiff Council, is looking for your views on getting around the local area by foot and bike. Read more below about what the Council is looking for, to improve your experience, and how you can get involved: ‘As part of the Safer Routes in Communities project, we are bidding for … Continue reading
I’ve never been one to thrust myself into the spotlight but when I heard about the Wales the True Taste Awards I saw it as my chance to find out if what I’m doing is going in the right direction. For those of you who haven’t yet stumbled upon me selling my wares around Cardiff, … Continue reading
I love Mill Gardens with its dogs and ducks, Roath Park picnics, Albany and Wellfield Roads’ eateries and shopping at Roath Farmers’ Market and Allen’s secret bakery. The area is dotted with fascinating buildings and architectural details from St Margaret’s Church with its Bute tombs to the faded painted adverts around the Mackintosh Institute. The Edwardian … Continue reading
I have lived in and out of Roath for the last 12 years and I am always impressed by the fact that everything you could possibly need is accessible without the need for a car. I can buy game meat from Roath Market for my home made pastry pies, drink real ale in The Albany … Continue reading
We met up with Eira Ellis-Evans at the Made in Spring Fiesta on April 1st, and we know her jams, pickles and chutneys are extremely popular. We thought you’d like to read a bit more about her local business, using local produce, so here is a guest post from her. Thanks Eira! I have always … Continue reading
As a journalist I was assigned Roath to cover, and couldn’t be happier with it. For such a tightly-packed community, the range of things going on is constantly surprising – if it happens in Cardiff, there’s a good chance you’ll find it in Roath. In my short time reporting from the district I’ve barely scratched … Continue reading
I gotta say, I’m in love with Roath. The best of everything Cardiff has to offer in such a nice setting, and I’m glad to say that I feel a part of the community that makes up Roath’s contribution to music, arts, events and parks. I’m from a village in the Swansea valley so I … Continue reading
Christmas is on its merry way, and we thought we’d let you know anything we hear about that’s both Christmassy and in Roath – food and drink, gift ideas, Christmas Fairs, carol concerts – we even hear that Santa is coming to Roath Park! Let us know about your event or festive finds in the … Continue reading
Building work is underway on new facilities at the Mackintosh Sports & Community Club, home to a wide range of sports facilities and the Roath farmers’ market. A new wing is being added to the front of the community centre which will have facilities for indoor bowls/tennis, a fitness studio and table tennis room which … Continue reading