Welcome to the Radyr & Morganstown Community web site.
Croeso i Wefan Cymuned Radur a Threforgan.
Situated about 5 miles NW of Cardiff city centre, the suburban Community of Radyr & Morganstown is composed of two former Glamorgan villages which became part of the city's administration in 1974. The current electorate is approaching 5200 with a population close to 6200.
If you are new to our Community, or thinking of coming to live in Radyr or Morganstown, please click here for information on local services - trains, buses, health, police, organisations, play areas - and an updated link to "What is there to do in Radyr and Morganstown".
Cefnogir y wefan hon yn ariannol gan Gyngor Cymunedol Radur a Threforgan.
This site is provided by a volunteer team with the support of Radyr & Morganstown Community Council and it's for you to use. To see the benefits of being a registered user, please click here.
Check for local weather from the BBC.
News
Catriona Williams OBE
Catriona Williams of Radyr has been awarded the OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list for her services to Children in Wales.
Good Neighbours Celebrate 20 years
R & M Good Neighbours celebrated their 20th birthday with a celebration luncheon on Friday 31st May.
2013 Village Festival
This year's Festival with the theme "Colours of the World" raised £4000 for our local charity
'Friends of TENOVUS'
R&M Bus route changes
Cardiff Bus have announced plans for changes to the bus routes serving Radyr and Morganstown from the 21st July 2013. See Notice Board and Soapbox for details.
New Owners for Station Garage
The workshops at Radyr Station have recently been purchased by Andrew Jones and James Greenman, two experienced mechanics. The business is now known as Radyr Garage Ltd.
Keith Griffin awarded the OBE
Radyr resident Keith Griffin has been awarded the OBE in the 2013 New Year’s Honours List in recognition of his services to music in Wales.
David Cargill BEM
David Cargill has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the 2013 New Year's Honours List
Noticeboard
Waste & Recycling Collection
Black and green bins are emptied in alternate weeks.
Food waste caddy and green recycling sacks are collected every week.
Monday 17th June - BLACK bins
Monday 24th June - GREEN bins
For more information about household recycling and waste, click here.
New Bus Timetables
For information, here are the new bus timetables from 21 July for the 63 service (which comes into R&M) and other related services. 64/65 is the service from West Cardiff to Heath Hospital and then on to East Cardiff. 66 is the remainder of the current 33A service from Danescourt to the city centre through Canton.
(See also comments on our Soapbox)
Police Warnings
Burglary in Windsor Avenue at 10am Saturday 15th June. Anybody who can help please contact PC Huw Thomas. Stolen sunglasses : if you are offered cheap sun glasses in the next few days please call 101 or PC Huw Thomas
Lone Female Walkers : A man has been exposing himself to lone female walkers in the Taffs Well area. Details on NW Page item 22. Contact PC Huw Thomas (07584004472) and 101 .
County Councillor's Report
Cllr Rod McKerlich's Monthly Report for May can be found here. If you wish to contact him on any matter, his telephone number is 029 2084 3106
Measles Warning
Please see this poster for information about the measles outbreak.
Imaging 2000 Photo Club
The Club has joined the Flickr site with a display of photos: click on this link or go to the Imaging 2000. There are lots more photos of events, Festivals, shows and concerts in the GALLERY.
Mobile Police Station : Radyr
A mobile police station van will be parked in Station Road, Radyr on the following dates and times : July 25, August 22 : 11-12.15 and 1.30-2.45pm. June 27 3-4.15pm and 5.30-6.45pm. Come and talk to your PCSO.
Cardiff Council Review of Community Areas and Electoral Arrangements
Click here for Cardiff Council's consultation on its communities' boundaries, electoral arrangements and names. You can respond as an individual or send your comments to Helena Fox, Clerk to R&MCC on 20842213 or clerk@radyr.org.uk.
FESTIVAL 2013
Photos will scroll automatically but click the arrow to select a new photo. More photos in the GALLERY (A-Z)
Coming Soon
R&MCC Monthly Meeting
20 Jun 2013, 7:30 PM
Main monthly meeting of R&MCC. Chain Room, Old Church Rooms, Park Road CF15 8DF
RDS AGM & Play Reading
20 Jun 2013, 7:30 PM
Radyr Drama Society will hold their AGM at Christchurch School Rooms at 7-30 pm followed by a play reading. All are welcome.
Neighbourhood Watch
22 Jun 2013, 10:00 AM
There will be a Neighbourhood Watch display in the Library. Come and sign up for police alerts and/or create your own street watch. Come and meet your local PCSOs.
Open Garden in aid of Good Neighbours
23 Jun 2013, 2:00 PM
From 2-6pm the garden at Monkstone, 21 Windsor Road, Radyr CF15 8BQ will be open to the public. Tickets £5 (including tea and cake) adults, children free. Plant sale. All proceeds to Good Neighbours. Contact : Antonia Wigley on 20842755 or Barbara Willis on 20842404.
RDS Play Reading
24 Jun 2013, 7:30 PM
Radyr Drama Society are holding a play reading at Christchurch School Rooms. All are welcome.