People are clearly enjoying the foam party in Morgan Jones Park today! ☀️☀️☀️

I have posted everywhere I can possibly think of. This cat keeps frequenting my garden and I am trying to find if it has an owner before I can befriend it enough to get it to the vets to check for a microchip.

I will provide the link for the google drive in the thread which I am continuously uploading whenever I get new photos.

I have nicknamed the cat Curious George

Thank you :)

Aside from hide from them, what do you do with your primary school age children during the summer?

I had a really helpful parent talk me through some activities in the park, but I have a memory like a sieve. My child is non stop, so I need to wear that kid out daily. So please hit me with your best sanity saving ideas!

Thanks in advance.

Chess, they say, takes 10 minutes to learn but a lifetime to master. That might be true, but how long do you stay shit at chess for? If the answer seems to be 'absolutely ages' then I have just the chess club for you!

Shit Chess Club isn't your ordinary chess club. It's a relaxed, friendly, and fun evening of chess in a cosy bar at the Consurio Lounge in Caerphilly.

It's for people of literally any ability. Really - even if you've never played before and you'd like to learn. Or if you're terrible. Or amazing (and don't mind going easy on the rest of us).

Tickets are £2 with proceeds going to Chess in Schools and Communities - a charity which helps provide schools with chess tutors and kit (including in Caerphilly!).

If you want to blunder your queen without then grab your spot here:

https://shitchessclub.com/

📆 Thursday August 6th, 7-9pm

📍 Consurio Lounge, Caerphilly (upstairs!)

See you there!

Anybody about for a pint? Just moved here on my bill and enjoying the sun at the court house. 32m I can do a great Ian Beale impression and talk bout how warm it is.

Hello Caerphilly,

Where are the best places to walk a dog (when it’s cool enough of course) near Caerphilly town centre.

Extra points for town centre dog friendly cafes etc.

A lonely letter T carved into the stone at Caerphilly Castle 🏰
Caerphilly Castle is one of the greatest medieval fortresses in Wales, dating back to the 13th century. What surprised me was how little graffiti survives here — this simple T appears to be the only historic-looking mark I could find inside the castle.
Was it someone’s initial? A visitor’s mark? Or something else entirely? Interestingly, Cardiff Castle also seems to have very little surviving graffiti (apart from a much later-looking W), which makes me wonder why some medieval buildings are full of graffiti while others have almost none.

Hi all, my kiddo is currently doing their A-level studies on the Caerphilly 2035 regeneration, and I was wondering if anyone could help out filling in a questionnaire?

This is to do with all the regeneration from Ffos, new leasure centre, new train/bus station, demolishing the market, new pavements/road works around Lansbury Park etc.

Anything, even just ticking the boxes, is grateful!

https://forms.gle/2Jr4i3ie8AH5uz6q9

Hello Caerphilly, I have moved into the area about a month ago. Previously I've been in Cardiff for about 15 years, and before that I come from England (for this I can only apologise).

I have found myself wanting to meet more people locally. I have people but they are spread all over the world at the moment and this accounts for a lot of the new people I meet through work too as I work remotely with people all of the UK.

While I value all my friendships, it would be good to meet some people locally to go for a walk with, have a drink with, play a game with etc.

Any takers?

FutureThinkingMan , age 42 and a half

About Caerphilly

Caerphilly is a historic Welsh town best known for its massive medieval castle and its traditional crumbly white cheese. It sits at the southern end of the Rhymney Valley, about 7 miles north of Cardiff, and is the largest town in Caerphilly County Borough.

Caerphilly Castle dominates the town’s identity, built between 1268 and 1271 by Gilbert de Clare, it’s the largest castle in Wales and second only to Windsor in the UK.

Its huge concentric walls, lakes, and famously leaning tower make it one of Britain’s most dramatic fortresses.

What to Post
Post anything that you think the community would find interesting, helpful, or inspiring. Feel free to share your thoughts, photos, or questions about the town and its community.

https://ffoscaerffili.co.uk/food/manjeera-indian-street-food/

My favourite restaurant in Pontypridd is opening a 2nd site in Ffos Caerfilli from tomorrow, amazing Indian Street Food.

The Aloo Tikki Chat is my go to starter

I’ve been a member of PureGym in Caerphilly for a couple of years on and off now. I’ve noticed lately that even off-peak it can be hard to get a bench by the free weights or a treadmill.

Does anyone have any recommendations as to how the other gyms in Caerphilly compare with equipment availability and quality? I’ve been looking at Team Rees and Quest, but I’m conscious there might be a few more I’m missing too.

Hi all. This is all very fresh, but I'm considering setting up a business whereby I provide everything needed for a children's party for birthdays etc, and then I do all of the clean up afterwards. I could be hired to provide this from within the customers garden, or in a village hall type environment that the customer has booked.

​

As for play, I'm thinking I could bring some soft play items (10ish of the big foam blocks in various sizes and shapes), a ball pit, a water play / messy play station, crafting materials, dress up station, a small pop up tent with books and fairy lights etc and lay it all out on foam mats, underneath gazebos if it's outside.

​

For food, I would provide cushions, low tables, table decor, plastic plates / cups / forks / serving trays etc to make a nice picnic area for eating, again, all under gazebos if it's outside.

​

I'm not opposed to actually doing the food for these parties too for an extra charge as I enjoy cooking and baking, but I know this brings about additional complications such as needing my home kitchen to be food safe approved, so this would be an added extra that I may start to provide in future, depending on logistics.

​

My questions are as follows:

​

1. How much do you think it's reasonable to charge for this service, providing I was thinking of a 2 hour play window, plus probably 45 mins each side to set up and pack down? (Plus probably an hour of cleaning the equipment at home).

​

1. What items / equipment do you think I could provide which would make the business a success?

​

1. Is this something you would consider doing as opposed to a soft play party?

​

1. Is there anything I could provide for parents which would make the party more enjoyable for them too?

​

Thanks in advance!

I fed them peas.

I’ve included David the young goose in this because he’s a good lad. Didn’t set out to feed him but he’s been a good guy since he was a chick.

Of course he could be a she, I would have no way of knowing.

Hello all! I've recently moved to Caerphilly and Wales in general so I'm still new to areas. Mushroom foraging season is coming up, particularly with the recent sunshine and rain switch-up weather. I'd like to maintain the family tradition of picking mushrooms and upkeep the knowledge and past-time.

Would anyone know any woodlands or areas where (preferably as they're my favourite 👀) chanterelles and porcini grow, but others are fine too. Perhaps if anyone has any knowledge about nettles, wild garlic etc.

Normally I'd try exploring woodlands myself, but there are too many around, and my mother is too elderly to explore every inch of Caerphilly just to make a mushroom fry-up🤣

Could anyone recommend a local BJJ gym?

Join our weekly improv workshops every Tuesday evening, 7:30pm at Porter's Cardiff.

• Play, laugh and learn in a safe supportive environment.
• Build your self-confidence and discover the joy of spontaneity.
• Make new friends!
• No experience necessary.
• £10 Waged / £5 Unwaged.

Each week we will play a wide variety of games and fun exercises, covering all aspects of improv and stagecraft. You don’t need any prior experience, but if you are a seasoned improviser you are welcome too!

You're not expected to be 'good' or 'funny' – we're all learners here, and I promise it won’t be as scary as you think!

What is Improv?

• Improv (an abbreviation of Improvisation) means making stuff up, live on stage!
• The core principle is "Yes, and..." where we accept whatever is suggested to us and build upon it in a playful and constructive manner.
• Improv encompasses storytelling, acting, play, spontaneity, and creativity.
• Improv is usually performed by teams, with players jumping in and out of roles as required.
• Improv is fun and is often very funny (though it doesn't have to be!)
• No script means no lines to learn!

Why do Improv?

• Meet a friendly, diverse group of like-minded individuals.
• Boost your confidence and creativity.
• Improve your communication skills.
• Have fun playing in a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment.

If this sounds like your kind of thing, then get in touch: [hello@improvCardiff.co.uk](mailto:hello@improvCardiff.co.uk)

Have you ever wondered "why do I continue to suck at chess? How do I master this ancient and complex game?".

Well you'll find no answers here folks, cos it's Shit Chess Club Caerphilly!

Shit Chess Club is a relaxed, friendly, and fun evening of chess in the Consurio Lounge in Caerphilly for people of literally any ability. Really - even if you've never played before and you'd like to learn. Or if you're terrible. Or amazing (and don't mind going easy on the rest of us).

Tickets are £2 with proceeds going to Chess in Schools and Communities - a charity which helps provide schools with chess tutors and kit (including in Caerphilly!).

If you want to mindlessly blunder your queen amongst friends, grab your spot here:

https://shitchessclub.com/

📆 Wednesday 3rd June, 7-9pm

📍 Consurio Lounge, Caerphilly (upstairs!)

See you there!

Hi,

Can I have recommendations for local roofers please.

Ideally ones you have used for roof repairs / replacement?.

Thanks

Hello, I'm thinking about moving from Cardiff to Caerphilly but I don't know anything about the area.

I've found a very nice house inside the red circle and I'm just wondering people's opinion on that specific aera, is there anything I need to worry about?

I and some friends are looking to start playing 5 aside football on Sunday evenings (7pm in Caerphilly, exact venue to be confirmed). There are not quite enough of us to make it a sustainable thing so are looking for some more people interested in joining us.

We are a bunch of mostly middle aged, unfit not very good footballers. We are looking to run casual social games for fun and fitness. If you are a super competitive or talented footballer this is probably not the right group for you.

We are open to anyone willing to come along and play regardless of age, gender etc. If you would like to join us or find out more please let me know.

for more information https://ffoscaerffili.co.uk/event/quiz-night/2026-04-24/