Community Summer Supper Returns to Railway Gardens: Food, Community and a Celebration of Local Talent

Cardiff, Wales – June 25, 2026 – Railway Gardens is delighted to announce the return of its Community Summer Supper / Swper yr Haf i’r Gymuned, taking place on Friday 10th July from 5:30pm – 8:00pm. This free, family-friendly evening promises a joyful celebration of connection, creativity and community in the heart of Splott.

Now a much-anticipated annual tradition, the Summer Supper invites neighbours and friends to come together for an evening of food, music, local talent, and togetherness in the vibrant surroundings of Railway Gardens. The event is hosted by Green Squirrel, the Cardiff social enterprise that has stewarded the Gardens since its launch in 2022.

Last year’s supper drew more than twice the expected number of attendees, transforming the space into a lively, laughter-filled gathering of local people sharing dishes, stories, and new friendships. This year’s event promises more of the same warm, welcoming energy, alongside a brand-new Community Talent Show celebrating the creativity, skills and hidden talents of local people. The Talent Show is all about creating a space for people to express themselves, cheer one another on and celebrate the incredible range of talent that exists within the community.

Hannah Garcia, a director of Green Squirrel, said “All communities deserve space to come together, eat together, and get to know one another. Thanks to our fantastic volunteer team we’re able to create a space where we hope everyone feels welcome and able to make new friends or get to know their neighbours.”

The evening will offer a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere with games and activities for all ages, a shared plant-based picnic where guests are encouraged to bring a cold vegetarian or vegan dish to share if they’re able, and plenty of opportunities to explore the Gardens, snap a photo in the community photobooth, and enjoy the summer evening together. Live entertainment will take place throughout the evening as local residents take to the stage.

Since opening in 2022 following eight years of grassroots campaigning and community visioning, Railway Gardens has grown into a vital community hub offering opportunities for food growing, learning, creativity, wellbeing, and enterprise. The site is home to small business units, a community kitchen and multiple hire spaces, Seal and Bear (resident cafe) and numerous volunteer and social opportunities.

Green Squirrel invites everyone, whether long standing locals or first-time visitors to join the Summer Supper and be part of this joyful, grassroots celebration of community.

For more information about Railway Gardens and how to get involved, please visit railwaygardens.co.uk or follow us on social media:

Instagram: @BeMoreSquirrel

Facebook: @BeMoreSquirrel/ Green Squirrel

Contact:

Hannah Garcia

Director, Green Squirrel

[email protected]

07542 074303

About Railway Gardens:

Railway Gardens is a community resilience hub in Splott, Cardiff. Built on the derelict site of a former playground, Railway Gardens opened its gates in June 2022 after almost eight years of community visioning, planning, and fundraising. Our aim is to offer a welcoming green space for community action that serves Splott, Adamsdown and Tremorfa as well as the wider Cardiff area.

Event Details:

Date: 10/07/2026

Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Railway Gardens, End of Adelines Street, Splott, Cardiff, CF24 2BH

Admission: Free and open to all

Check out our photo album of previous community suppers for a taste of what to expect.