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The story of Parc Cefn Onn – Wed 20th March 2013
As advertised in Capital Times, March 2013: The Story of Parc Cefn Onn, Wednesday 20 March 2013, 2pm, Bute Park Education Centre. To book call Cardiff Council on 02920 87 2730. £3.
Another new footpath prepared – February Workday 2013
This month’s work day involved 15 volunteers doing the ground preparation and moving & smoothing of 5 tonnes of stone/gravel to create a new footpath linking the lower woodland part of the park to the upper horticultural area. The path itself … Continue reading
Photo competition update
Those eagerly awaiting the launch of our first photo competition will be pleased to hear that the 3 categories will be the winter, spring and summer seasons. The rules, judges, method of submitting entries, etc are almost in place and … Continue reading
Workday dates announced for 2013
For those members and non-members who like to get physical in the Park, we have just published the dates of our monthly Workdays for 2013 on this website. Looks like we are going to need wellies for the next few … Continue reading
Amazing local photography by our Park Ranger
Check out some simply stunning photographs of wildlife, plants, and scenery, by our Park Ranger, Alec Stewart, on his website dedicated to the amazing sights you can see around Cardiff and the South Wales valleys. http://alecstewart.weebly.com/
Cefn Onn photo competition
Many members have suggested that we coordinate an annual photo competition for all of the regular photographers who use the seasons in the Park as their subject or as a background. We think this is a great idea and are … Continue reading
Cefn Onn’s Green Flag honours
The Friends and Cardiff Council were recently thrilled to accept the UK National award of Green Flag status for the Park for 2012 – you may have spotted us in September’s Capital Times! Both the Council’s and Friend’s management plans … Continue reading
Bats in the Park
In early June, James Byrne, Chairman of Cardiff Bat Group, helped us conduct a Bat Survey in Cefn Onn. A number of members/ families turned up for what turned out to be a very successful evening. We spotted at least three species … Continue reading
Disaster in the Top Pond
This July’s heavy rains have claimed a casualty or two in the Park recently. The most prominent of which was the toppling of the large tree on the banks of the Top Pond. I bet the goldfish got a shock !
Botanical Walk on Saturday 28th April 2012
Friend’s member, Peter Kent, lead a a very interesting and humorous guided walk around the Park pointing out nearly 80 of the fascinating botanical specimens. He wove his route and talk into all corners of the Park incorporating descriptions of trees from … Continue reading