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Calls for more
'Tree Guardian's
to help Cardiff's
trees
Heol Llanishen Fach Park reopens
following major refurbishment
An army of willing volunteers
has planted more than 50,000
new trees in Cardiff in the past
two years as part of the ‘Coed
Caerdydd' mass tree-planting
programme in the city.
The council-led project,
which aims to support
biodiversity and increase
tree canopy coverage in the
city from 18.9% to 25%, was
launched in 2021.
But pushing on from this
success, Cardiff Council are
asking more residents to join
their team of existing ‘Tree
Guardians'. The aim is to help
provide water for the new
trees, and also look after the
thousands that line the city's
streets.
Coed Caerdydd Project
Manager Chris Engel said:
"You can generally spot
when a tree is dehydrated by
looking at its leaves - if they're
starting to wilt, their leaves are
yellowing, or they're losing
leaves, then that's a sure sign
they need some water.
"Trees will always benefit
from a drop of water every
day - the larger ones we've
planted need more - but really
anything will help, especially
early in the morning or in the
evening once the temperature
has dropped."
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The play area at Heol Llanishen Fach
officially re-opened to the public
in June, following an extensive
refurbishment.
Designed around an oak theme,
the play area now includes a toddler
and a junior play area, all aimed
at encouraging imaginative play,
climbing, education, and physical
activity.
Reservoirs reopen
Llanishen and Lisvane Reservoirs
have reopened following seven
years of work to bring them back into
operational use.
The new venues boasts a visitors'
hub, watersport activities, footpaths
and bird hides.
The site first came under threat in
the early 2000s when Western Power
Distribution tried to drain the water
from the reservoir to build houses.
Since 2016, Welsh Water has
worked with Reservoir Action Group,
Cardiff Council & Cardiff & Vale
University Health Board and a range
of organisations to offer activities to
benefit people’s own health, while
also helping enhance the site’s
environment and biodiversity.
Bridge lessons
Rhiwbina Bridge Club is planning to
give lessons to complete beginners.
The classic card game is played in
the village by club members, offering
players friendship and the chance to
keep their minds active.
If you'd like more information, please
contact Roger on 07811 509490 or
e-mail: roger.wright100@talk21.com.
Cabinet Member for Culture, Parks
and Events, Cllr Jennifer Burke, told
the press:
“The play area at Heol Llanishen
Fach is the latest facility to benefit
from our ongoing programme of
investment in parks and play areas
across Cardiff and will be another
fantastic facility for local families to
enjoy.”
Rhiwbina Society
programme
Following a recent run of interesting
talks, the Rhiwbina Society has
announced its programme of
meetings for the rest of the year. It
runs as follows:
19 September: Iron and Steel in South
Wales – Bob Jones
17 October: Newport Wetlands: A
Hidden Gem - Daniel Suge of the
Royal Society for the Protection of
Birds (RSPB)
21 November: An introduction to
the South Wales Metro programme:
updates for Rhiwbina, the Coryton
and Rhymney line. Jessica Clement
12 December: Christmas quiz with
nibbles and drinks.
Meetings are held in the Canolfan
Beulah starting at 7.30 pm. For
further information, please visit
therhiwbinasociety.org, or find them
on Twitter at @Rhiwbina_Soc or their
Facebook page. You can also phone
07811 509490.
The Society works to preserve
the village atmosphere for which
Rhiwbina is famed, and to foster a
sense of community and civic pride.