Moginie James... at home | Autumn 2010
Spotlight on... PONTCANNA
Tis issue we headed to Pontcanna, the leafy suburb with a Bohemian feel in the western district of Cardiff. On a rather blustery weekend we happily took salvation in the eclectic collection of cafes, restaurants and shops that the area boasts to find out just why it is Cardiff’s celebrity hotspot!
Pontcanna (“Pont” Welsh for bridge and Saint “Canna” - the 6th century Mother of the Saints) has gained its reputation as a media hub, frequented by TV personalities, directors and creatives. A coveted address with a stunning array of period proper ties, it is just a 15 minute walk to the city centre.
Period Pads Once par t of the Riverside area, Pontcanna really gained an identity of its own in the late 1800s. The land was composed of farmhouses and cottages, and the remains of this rather tranquil past is still visible to this day. This attractive environment encouraged developers to build splendid houses in the Cathedral Road area and with the exception of newer proper ties, very little has changed in Pontcanna since the 1800s: beautiful Victorian terraced houses and huge detached proper ties stand majestically in their surroundings.
Playing the field The district enjoys a vast array of parkland including Pontcanna Fields which runs alongside the River Taff, and was donated to the Council by the Marquis of Bute in 1947.
Pontcanna is also home to a numerous recreational facilities including allotments, cycle hire, bowling green, the Glamorgan Cricket Club and The Spor t Wales National Centre, which has
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WHAT’S ON England vs Pakistan
international twenty20 cricket comes to Cardiff on Sunday
5th September at 2.30pm and Tuesday 7th September at 6pm. Ticket prices range from £30- £55.
www.glamorgancricket.com For a Christmas par ty with
a twist, consider the Moulin Rouge Christmas party in Swalec Stadium! A 3 course
meal, live band, champagne bar and professional photographer will make it a night to
remember. Call 029 2041 9315 for more information.
Shine is a night-time walking
marathon around the streets of Cardiff, to raise money for one of twelve cancer charities. Co- ordinated by Cancer Research UK, par ticipants can either
complete the half-marathon or marathon. Taking place on 25th September at 10pm. www.
shine.cancerresearchuk.org/ events/shine
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