Applications for 2027 nursery school places in Cardiff are now open, and families can apply for a part-time place, available from the term after their child’s third birthday. English and Welsh medium places are available at one of the 89 nursery classes in 92 schools across the city, including three schools with a dual-stream offer. Who can apply and when? For children born between 1 September and 31 December 2023, families can apply for a nursery place to start in Spring 202

Helen from Rhiwbina Events Team looks ahead to this summer's big weekend It’s nearly that time of year again. The Rhiwbina Summer Festival will be in Parc y Pentre, Rhiwbina. The dates to keep are 26 and 27 June 2026. Friday night is music night, and this year we have four artists for you to enjoy, The Rock Project, The Marc Davies Band, Ophelia’s Beard and I Love My Friends. It’s going to be a good one so bring your dancing shoes. Saturday is family fun day, and everyone is

The play area in a North Cardiff park has re-opened after an extensive upgrade, inspired by nearby Llanishen and Lisvane reservoirs. Photo by Cardiff Council Children from Rhydypenau Primary School and Coed Glas Primary School helped select the new equipment for Rhydypennau Park, which you can get to on foot from Fidlas Road and Rhydypenau Road. The park now includes: toddler, junior, basket and ‘fishing rod’ swings; a wheelchair accessible roundabout; a climbing mound and