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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
Cefn Onn halt railway station – more info
In additon to the link to information about the old station below you may interested in more old photos at the iRazoo website.
Friends AGM announced for Wednesday 27th June 2012
Lisvane Old School, Lisvane, Cardiff, from 7 – 8 pm. We hope you will be able to attend our AGM this year. Top of the bill will be the Council Principal Landscape Officer who has very kindly agreed to tell … Continue reading
February 2012 Workday
Thanks to all who turned out on 19th Feb to help clean the steps up to the Summer House and also re-discover the overgrown path and steps opposite. This latter path has not been used for a few years and … Continue reading
Workdays for 2012
We have now finalised and agreed with the Council and Alec our Park Ranger the dates for 2012. The first is 22nd January and the second 19th February. For details of what we get up to on Workdays see the … Continue reading
Top loop path now open for business
Thanks to all the volunteers who turned out for our October 2011 Workday. As promised at the beginning of the Summer, Cardiff Council repaired the eroded footpath, diverted the stream, built a new bridge, and delivered a few tons of … Continue reading
Summer Workdays 2011
As in the July News item below, the Friends summer workdays have concentrated on refurbishing the currently closed top-loop path which is in the very upper reaches of the park. Today, 18 September, saw the majority of the work we can … Continue reading
Cardiff Out of the Woods Festival
We are pleased to announce that the Friends Group will be hosting a stand at this years’ CARDIFF OUT OF THE WOODS FESTIVAL on Sunday 21st August, 10.30–16.30, Coopers Field, Bute Park. Admission is FREE. This is a woodland event … Continue reading