The first in a series of articles by SCV chair, Ed Stubbs, on the issues facing people in poverty. The article talks about falling living standards due to price hikes and the misery it causes. Thank you Ed for highlighting this incredibly important issue nation.cymru/opinion/mone...

Where to turn when you can’t keep up with the cost of eating. Read about the initiatives in Splott, Tremorfa and Adamsdown tackling food poverty head on: www.inksplott.co.uk/is-food-no-l...

Join us this Friday for a fabulous free lunch as we turn our ten stone pumpkin into a delicious spiced soup! Find us at the back of the STAR Centre just off Splott Road (opposite A1 Tyres) #Splott #STARCentre

Stitch, sip, and socialise! Whether you're a knitting pro or just starting out, our Knit & Natter group is the place to be. Bring your latest project or start a new one with us. And yes, there's cake! Wednesdays 10-12. #Knitting #Crochet #Splott

No problem! Our Art Club is the perfect place to learn new skills and express yourself. Guided by artist Nic Parsons, these sessions are fun, free, and for everyone. Wednesdays 10-12. #ArtClass #Cardiff #LearnSomethingNew

It’s almost time to jingle all the way to Splott! 🎄Our annual Christmas event has it all - food, fun, stalls, raffles, a choir, games, and Santa himself! Free entry for everyone! 🎅 splottcommunityvolunteers.co.uk/blog/f/splot...

Everyone needs a place where they feel welcome. At STAR After School Chill Club, every Tuesday, 4-5.30pm, young people aged 10-13 can enjoy games and crafts, catch up on homework, read, and tuck into free snacks - all in a safe setting. #AfterSchoolClub #Splott

Game on! 🎳 Our free Boccia sessions are back. Drop in any time between 12:30 & 2:30pm every Tuesday. It's a brilliant, social sport for all ages and abilities. Just turn up and play! The STAR Centre, Splott Rd. #Community #Sport #Splott

Looking for a way to improve your physical and mental wellbeing? Our Tai Chi session with Jeanette focuses on relaxation and gentle movement. No experience necessary! Mondays, 1-2pm. Your journey to calm starts here. #LowImpact #Fitness #Cardiff

Rising costs? Tough times? Worried about friends or family? Let's talk about it over a brew. The Monday Worry Club is an open, drop-in session for a chat and some sign-posting to local help. No appointment needed. Pop in. #Cardiff #Support #Wellbeing

Great day at the Free Family Fun Cost of Living Event at Trinity Centre! Thanks to everyone who came by - and to Dave, Jeanette, Angela & Nic for representing SCV. #Splott #Cardiff #CommunitySupport

Halloween Bargains RIGHT NOW at SCV! Need a last minute costume or treat-collecting buckets for the little ones? We have a special offer today until 12 o'clock. Buckets and cauldrons 50p Broomsticks 50p Masks £1 Kid's costumes £2

Our Halloween Breakfast Club smashed records this year 🎃 145 breakfasts served (plus cakes, savouries & pantry bags)! Huge thanks to our volunteers in spooky fancy dress, our generous donors, and every little ghoul & ghost who joined us. What a morning in Splott! #SplottCommunity

Halloween bargains! Need a last minute costume or treat-collecting buckets for the little ones? We have a special offer, tomorrow only! Friday 9.30am-12noon: Buckets and cauldrons 50p Broomsticks 50p Masks £1 Kid's costumes £2

Santa’s coming to Splott! 🎁 Don’t miss our magical Christmas Grotto - meet Santa & Mrs Claus, enjoy the festive fun, and pick up some gifts at our community stalls. Free entry to the event | £5 per child for Santa’s Grotto splottcommunityvolunteers.co.uk/blog/f/splot...

We’re cooking up something frightfully fun! 🧙 Halloween Breakfast Club Thurs 30th Oct, 8.30-10.30am Hot breakfast Prizes for all kids in fancy dress Fancy dress for all, volunteers & visitors alike! Let’s make it a spooky morning to remember in Splott! 👻#SpookyBreakfast

Think you can outsmart the competition? Join our Fundraising #QuizNight at SCV on Friday 14th November! Doors 6.30pm, quiz 7pm £5 entry Burgers & Raffle BYOB Christmas round included!

Creepy costumes, delicious breakfasts & spooky smiles await! 👻 Our Halloween Breakfast Club is on Thurs 30th Oct, 8.30-10.30am, and everyone’s invited to dress up! Every child in costume wins a prize! Staff & volunteers in fancy dress too! Join us if you dare… #SpookyBreakfast

Something spooky’s brewing at SCV! 👻 Join us for our Halloween Breakfast Club on Thursday 30th October, 8.30-10.30am. There’ll be prizes for every child in costume, and our staff & volunteers will be dressed up too! Come for breakfast, stay for the fun! #SpookyBreakfast

Stitch, sip, and socialise! Whether you're a knitting pro or just starting out, our Knit & Natter group is the place to be. Bring your latest project or start a new one with us. And yes, there's cake! Wednesdays 10-12. #Knitting #Crochet #Splott

It's time to get crafty, little ghouls and ghosties, with our free Halloween creative morning! Find us at the back of the STAR Centre (through the gates on Railway Street) and join us as we make frightfully good decorations and abominable art! Drinks and delicious delights will be provided #splott

Looking for a way to improve your physical and mental wellbeing? Our Tai Chi session with Jeanette focuses on relaxation and gentle movement. No experience necessary! Mondays, 1-2pm. Your journey to calm starts here. #LowImpact #Fitness #Cardiff

Things feeling a bit heavy? You're not alone. Drop into the Monday Worry Club for a cuppa and a chat. A safe, welcoming space to share what's on your mind and maybe find some helpful support. Every Monday, 11am-12noon. #Splott #Community #MentalHealth

Think you can outsmart the competition? Join our Fundraising #QuizNight at SCV on Friday 14th November! Doors 6.30pm, quiz 7pm £5 entry Burgers & Raffle BYOB Christmas round included!

What do the upcoming Senedd changes mean for you? Find out Tuesday 28th October, 6-7:30pm at Splott Community Volunteers with members of the Senedd Engagement Team. Democracy is evolving – join the conversation! #Democracy #Splott

Unlock your phone's potential (and your own!). Join our free Friday sessions to build confidence with technology. Learn practical skills for everyday life and job hunting. Helpful, patient support—and there's tea and cake! 10am-12noon. #LearnDigital #Splott

Get your thinking caps on, #Splott! 🤠 Our Fundraising #QuizNight is on Friday 14th November: doors 6.30pm, quiz starts 7pm! Teams of up to 6 £5 entry Meat / Vegan burgers BYOB Raffle Prizes for top 3 teams! With a festive twist in our Christmas round! 🎄

Yarn and yarns! 🧶 Unwind with needles, hooks, and good conversation at our Knit & Natter group. A lovely, relaxed way to spend a Wednesday morning. Free tea and cake included! Every Wed, 10am-12noon. #KnitAndNatter #Craft #Community #Splott

More than just a meal. For a £4 donation, enjoy a sit-down cooked breakfast and leave with a whole bag of groceries to see you through the week. A warm welcome awaits every Thursday morning. #SupportLocal #FoodBank #Cardiff

Splott’s getting festive! 🎄 Join us for our annual Christmas Celebration: stalls, games, choir, a bouncy castle and a visit from Santa & Mrs Claus! 🎅 Free entry * £10 stalls * £5 grotto visits Email [email protected] to book!

Fancy trying something new? Boccia is a fun, inclusive precision ball sport (like bowls). No experience needed! All equipment provided, including ramps for wheelchair users. Every Tuesday, 12:30-14:30 at The STAR Centre. All welcome! #Boccia #Free #InclusiveSport #Splott

Get creative! Join artist Nic Parsons for a block of FREE art sessions. Explore different mediums and styles in a supportive environment. Every Wednesday, 10am-12noon. Unleash your inner artist! #ArtClub #Creative #FreeEvent #Splott

Big changes are coming to the Senedd: more Members, a new voting system, and reshaped constituencies. Join us Tuesday 28th October, 6-7:30pm at SCV to learn what it all means from Members of the Senedd Commission’s staff. Refreshments available. Come and join the conversation! #Democracy #Splott

For parents, STAR After School Chill Club means peace of mind. For young people, it means free food, free fun and friends. Join us Tuesdays, 4-5.30pm at the STAR Centre for a safe space to chill and chat. #AfterSchoolClub #Splott

Find your flow and calm your mind. Join Jeanette for a gentle hour of Tai Chi and low-impact functional training. Perfect for all fitness levels and especially suitable for those with low mobility. Every Monday, 1-2pm. #TaiChi #Wellbeing #Mindfulness #Splott

What's on your mind, Splott? Our Monday Worry Club is here for you. Every week, 11am-12noon. Just a quiet hour for a cuppa, a chat, and a listening ear. We're all in this together. #CommunitySupport #DropIn #Cardiff

TODAY'S THE DAY 👻 Don’t ghost us! Come along to the Spooky Tea Party - Friday 17th October, 1-3pm. Free for all aged 60+, with a buffet, live music and plenty of Halloween fun. 🕸️

REMINDER: There's NO Digital skills This Friday 17th October! But don’t worry, we’ll be back on Friday the 24th of October and every Friday from 10am-12pm

TOMORROW! 🦇 Dust off your witch’s hat or your dancing shoes - or both! Our Spooky Tea Party for over 60s is happening Friday 17th October, 1-3pm. A free afternoon of live music, good food, and even better company. 🎶🎃

🎃 The kettle’s on and the cauldron’s bubbling! Join us for a Spooky Tea Party - Friday 17th October, 1-3pm. Free entry for all 60 and over. Bewitching tunes, tasty bites and lots of laughs! #SpookyTeaParty #Splott

Please note: There's NO Digital skills This Friday 17th October! But don’t worry, we’ll be back on Friday the 24th of October and every Friday from 10am-12pm

Fuel for you and your fridge! 🍳 Our Thursday Breakfast Club offers incredible value: a hot meal, a cuppa, and a full bag of groceries for just £4. A helping hand and a full belly. Thursdays 8:30-10:30am. #Community #CostOfLiving #FoodPantry

Time to create! 💙 Our free and themes Art Club sessions with Nic Parsons are amazing. Try your hand at painting, drawing, collage and more. A fantastic creative escape in the middle of your week. Every Wednesday, 10am-12noon. #CommunityArt #Wellbeing #Cardiff #Dementia

Purl one, chat two! Join our friendly band of crafters for a cuppa, a slice of cake, and a good natter. It's more than a craft group - it's a community. Every Wednesday, 10am-12noon. #WednesdayVibes #CraftCircle #Free

💫 Recharge your week with our inclusive Tai Chi class. A perfect blend of slow, mindful movement and low-impact exercise to boost your mood and mobility. Every Monday, 1-2pm with Jeanette. #MentalHealth #CommunityClass #Splott

🔦 Hear from Splott Community Volunteers a grassroots charity tackling food, fuel & social poverty in Cardiff 🔦 Join us for honest stories from the frontline of volunteering & charity shops. Wins, challenges & real impact. 🌍💬 🎟️ Book now: dtawales.org.uk/events/dta-w... #DTAWales #CommunityPower

Sometimes kids just need a place to be themselves. That’s STAR After School Chill Club: safe, free, and fun. Tuesdays at STAR Centre. 4-5.30pm! #AfterSchoolChillClub #Splott Here’s what some of our attendees said about it…

Worry Club will be taking a little break this Monday 13th October, but don’t worry, we’ll be back as usual on Monday 20th! If you usually come along, you're still welcome for a cuppa and cake - and we have Tai Chi at 1pm!💙

No tricks, just treats! 🎃 Free Spooky Tea Party for over 60s - Friday 17th Oct, 1-3pm at Splott Community Volunteers. Tea, cake, and company that’ll lift your spirits (literally). 👻 #SpookyTeaParty #Splott

👻 Calling all ghouls and golden ghosts - it’s time for a frightfully fun afternoon! Our Spooky Tea Party is happening 17th October, 1-3pm, and it’s completely free for over 60s. Live music, buffet, and a dash of Halloween mischief await! 🎶🍰 #TeaParty #Splott #Spooky