tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83835560940159594842024-03-06T00:18:02.171+00:00Save the VulcanA campaign to save the Vulcan Hotel, a meeting place for all sections of the community. This much loved pub in Adamsdown Cardiff is due for demolition. You can help by signing the on-line petition and spreading the word, in the meantime this blog will keep you up to date with the progress of the campaign. Thanks for your support.Save the Vulcanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02978406607149643686noreply@blogger.comBlogger111125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383556094015959484.post-83578999020609842362012-05-08T18:46:00.000+01:002012-05-08T18:46:37.204+01:00The Vulcan - Last Orders Called<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Save the Vulcan campaign welcomes
the announcement given on Friday 4th May 2012 and is very
pleased that The Vulcan Hotel is to be preserved at The National
History Museum at St Fagans. We would like to extend our thanks
to S.A. Brain & Co, The National History Museum and MARCOL Asset
Management for their efforts in securing the future of this historic
building. </div>
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However, the group is
disappointed that it will not remain in its current
location as a working pub.
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We are deeply saddened
and upset about the sudden and unexpected closure of
the Vulcan on Friday 4th May. The current lease was due to
expire on the 31st May 2012 and by ending the lease early
it has deprived all of us of an opportunity to say our final
farewells to our beloved local pub and give The Vulcan the send off
it deserved.</div>
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The Save the Vulcan campaign remains
unconvinced that the pub, now located in an area heavily populated by
students, cannot be made financially viable with the right
support and backing. We are not confident that all avenues have been
explored in this regard. We also argue that as the last surviving
building of the old Newtown area of Cardiff a level of
social responsibility is required. The group would welcome
comment from Mr Rapport of MARCOL Asset Management on these
matters. </div>
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In relation to the funding for the
Vulcan - St Fagans project, the group would also like to know if
MARCOL Asset Management is to contribute to the costs given that any
funds for conventional demolition are no longer
required.</div>
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On a personal note, terms like "end
of an era" get thrown around far too readily, but for those who
ever got a chance to experience the unique energy and charisma that
The Vulcan has, it rings with absolute truth.</div>
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With passion, sweat and sheer force
of determination, you all ensured that The Vulcan has a future. Thank
you.</div>
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</div>Jezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00284685893743511550noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383556094015959484.post-69867725989665485842012-04-30T19:24:00.000+01:002012-04-30T19:24:16.659+01:00Where's The Vulcan?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="hasCaption">Hello everyone! As promised here is this weeks competition:<br /> <br /> Guess where The Vulcan is for your chance to win some 'Vulcan ale' (actually just regular ale with a sticker on it!).<br /> <br />
One entry per person for every correct answer, like and retweet. Open
to UK residents and 18+ years and over only I'm afraid, otherwise you're
getting a bottle of year old squash I found in my bag last week.<br /><span class="text_exposed_show"> <br /> Last chance to get your entries in is the 5th of May. We'll be posting where The Vulcan has been every few days.<br /> <br />
We're getting it out there that The Vulcan is shutting on May 31st, a
pub that has been standing since 1853 but is now under the very serious
threat of demolition. That doesn't mean we can't have some fun along the
way though!<br /> <br /> Do as you mother said and SHARE!</span></span><br />
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<span class="hasCaption"><span class="text_exposed_show">Follow the links to the Facebook and Twitter:</span></span><br />
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<span class="hasCaption"><span class="text_exposed_show"><a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/SavetheVulcan/status/197027346400821248/photo/1">Twitter Entry </a></span></span>Save the Vulcanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02978406607149643686noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383556094015959484.post-3562914574676882052012-04-27T15:08:00.003+01:002012-04-27T15:08:51.414+01:00Demonstration 11th May 12:00 Midday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today, we can finally reveal that on the 11th of May, we will be taking to Cardiff's streets and bringing the fight to Rapport and S.A. Brain.<br />
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In 2013 The Vulcan would celebrate its 160th Birthday. Unfortunately due to developer greed and a brewery that has turned its back on the 'Perfect Pub', that is under threat.<br />
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On May 31st, The Vulcan will be shouting 'last orders!' for the very final time.<br />
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Please, join us on the 11th of May and show that we all stand for people over profit.<br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/438686996156805/">http://www.facebook.com/events/438686996156805/</a>Save the Vulcanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02978406607149643686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383556094015959484.post-18488923627138902212012-04-25T09:43:00.001+01:002012-04-25T18:11:09.878+01:00Kirsty adds to Vulcan voice<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eluned Parrott AM, Councillor Nigel Howells and Kirsty Williams AM</td></tr>
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Yesterday morning Kirsty Williams AM, Leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats with<br />
Eluned Parrott AM for South Wales Central and Councillor Nigel Howells popped in to discuss the future of The Vulcan with the landlady and campaign members.<br />
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Ms Williams said: “I
have been very impressed with the local campaign that the Vulcan Hotel
has been running over the past few years. The
Vulcan is a part of Cardiff’s history and a part of our heritage and I
want to see our history and heritage passed on to future generations. It
is only when the community rallies together we can protect buildings of
historic importance like the Vulcan Hotel".
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<a href="http://www.walesonline.co.uk/cardiffonline/cardiff-news/2012/04/25/kirsty-adds-to-vulcan-voice-91466-30832847/">Read the full story here</a><br />
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<br /></div>Save the Vulcanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02978406607149643686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383556094015959484.post-45534380218250044592012-04-24T12:40:00.001+01:002012-04-24T12:40:21.038+01:00Vulcan campaigners accuse Brains of ‘abandoning’ pub<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Has anyone else noticed it's been a little chilly lately? ..and not just from the lack of central heating.<br />
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"Campaigners against the closure of Cardiff’s Vulcan pub have accused
Brains brewery of abandoning it to its fate, after the central heating
system packed in".<br />
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Brains Sales & Marketing Director, Richard Davies said "“We continue to engage with the Save the Vulcan Campaign on a regular basis".<br />
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While clearly proud that their new <a href="http://www.sabrain.com/news/110180">craft brewery</a> is nearly complete, what better location to market real ale than one of Cardiff's last remaining real pubs? Brains heavily marketed their Ale & Cider Spring Festival this month with a handful of pubs such as The City Arms and Goat Major being involved, but once again The Vulcan was left in the cold.<br />
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<a href="http://yourcardiff.walesonline.co.uk/2012/04/24/vulcan-campaigners-accuse-brains-of-abandoning-pub/">Read the full story here</a></div>Save the Vulcanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02978406607149643686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383556094015959484.post-81602355635128995262012-04-23T17:36:00.002+01:002012-04-23T17:36:58.294+01:00International Reputation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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At the campaign we're proud of the international reputation that The Vulcan has. Frequently a weary jet lagged traveller will stumble in the doors, look around in amazement before revealing which distant land they set off from.<br />
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In her blog 'A Canadian in Cardiff', Kathy O'Brien describes her experience of a Christmas party held at The Vulcan. Our favourite line - "As some of us sit around the pool table I feel pleasantly at home".<br />
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We know exactly what you mean Kathy. <br />
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<a href="http://www.canadianincardiff.blogspot.co.uk/2011/12/vulcanized.html">Read the post here </a><br />
<br />Save the Vulcanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02978406607149643686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383556094015959484.post-74770845878233446242012-04-10T13:20:00.002+01:002012-04-10T13:24:38.355+01:00Newsletter: 10th April 2012<table style="width: 400px;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr style="background-color: #ffffff;"><td colspan="2"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/8831485923/"><img src="http://thevulcanhotel.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/newsletterheader.jpg" alt="Save The Vulcan" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr style="background-color: #ffffff;"><td colspan="2"><br /><p><span style="font-size: 100%; text-align: left; ">The Vulcan Hotel is due for closure May 31st 2012. We need your help.</span></p><br /><p>We've had news this week that demolition consultants have been spotted surveying the exterior. Time really is of the essence.</p></td></tr><tr style="background-color: #ffffff;"><td width="440"><br /><p>There are several big announcements due to follow in the next week or so concerning the next stage of action to be taken. We're going to be busy campaigning to keep our 'perfect pub' alive and well.</p><br /><p>As some of you may know, we lost a lot of you during a Facebook group update, so if you haven't already please sign up again.</p><br /></td><td width="160"><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/8831485923/"><img src="http://thevulcanhotel.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/fbbeer.jpg" alt="Facebook Group" width="150" height="200" align="middle" /></a></div></td></tr><tr style="background-color: #ffffff;"><td><br /><p>You can show your support by writing to your local MP, AM and Councillors and encouraging them to aid the campaign.</p><p><br /></p><p>Jenny Rathbone AM Cardiff Central: <a href="mailto:jenny@jennyrathbone.com">jenny@jennyrathbone.com</a></p><p>Jenny Willott MP Cardiff Central: <a href="mailto:jenny@jennywillott.com">jenny@jennywillott.com</a></p><p>Councillor John Dixon: <a href="mailto:jdixon@cardiff.gov.uk">jdixon@cardiff.gov.uk</a></p><p>Councillor Nigel Howells: <a href="mailto:nhowells@cardiff.gov.uk">nhowells@cardiff.gov.uk</a></p><p><br /></p></td><td><br /><div align="center"><img src="http://thevulcanhotel.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/writing-br.gif" alt="Writing" width="150" height="150" /></div><br /></td></tr><tr style="background-color: #ffffff;"><td colspan="2"><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/8831485923/"><img src="http://thevulcanhotel.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/FaceBook-icon-150x150.png" alt="Facebook" width="100" height="100" /></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/savethevulcan"><img src="http://thevulcanhotel.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Twitter_512x512-150x150.png" alt="Twitter" width="100" height="100" /></a> <a href="http://save-the-vulcan.blogspot.co.uk/"><img src="http://thevulcanhotel.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/blogger-150x150.png" alt="Blog" width="100" height="100" /></a></div><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Save the Vulcanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02978406607149643686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383556094015959484.post-83634362951496910362012-04-05T13:25:00.002+01:002012-04-05T13:27:50.002+01:00Vulcan campaign refuses to give in<div><br /></div><div>In an open letter to the Editor of the South Wales Echo, the campaign sets out its current aims.</div><div><br /></div><div>"<span style="font-size: 100%; ">The Vulcan has an international reputation and importance. We won’t give up without a fight</span><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 100%; ">".</span></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/letters-to-the-editor/south-wales-echo-letters/2012/04/04/vulcan-campaign-refuses-to-give-in-91466-30687113/">Read the full article here</a></div>Save the Vulcanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02978406607149643686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383556094015959484.post-12021925850500442282012-04-04T11:33:00.002+01:002012-04-04T11:45:34.975+01:00Support The Vulcan<div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDcWU1jWWMBP7xYYfosdwfsn64NLvaAlJUowbnGnooK6qson7D3mh3ehVmqSKqExFNxUYMNeykblyVwMTW_Va3E_F7IeO3qLLvwOO2fXDZuRxf1gP8lJ7oKTNpNGktm0rwSWltXwz-9VMJ/s1600/fbbeer.jpg" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDcWU1jWWMBP7xYYfosdwfsn64NLvaAlJUowbnGnooK6qson7D3mh3ehVmqSKqExFNxUYMNeykblyVwMTW_Va3E_F7IeO3qLLvwOO2fXDZuRxf1gP8lJ7oKTNpNGktm0rwSWltXwz-9VMJ/s320/fbbeer.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727493750970163282" /></a><br /><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; ">As many of you will be aware, a significant factor in getting the last extension was the sheer volume of public support offered through social networking.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><br /></div><div><span >Unfortunately<span style="font-size: 100%;">, many of our followers were lost in a recent Facebook update.</span></span></div><div><span ><span style="font-size: 100%;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span ><span style="font-size: 100%;">With the deadline fast approaching, The Vulcan needs your support once more. So please, join the group and get all the latest news and </span>discussions<span style="font-size: 100%;">:</span></span></div><div><span ><span style="font-size: 100%;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span ><a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/8831485923/">http://www.facebook.com/groups/8831485923/</a></span></div>Save the Vulcanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02978406607149643686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383556094015959484.post-67735897819202250092012-03-28T13:17:00.003+01:002012-04-05T13:21:13.368+01:00Vulcanology<div><br /></div>With a cutting, clear angle on events, Dic Mortimer wades in with his opinion. Taking aim firmly at Rapport and CADW.<div><br /></div><div>"Rapport found it tactically convenient to reprieve the Vulcan previously during the height of the banking collapse, sitting tight until the “market” picked up and earning brownie points for his responsiveness to the campaign".</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://dicmortimer.wordpress.com/2012/03/28/vulcanology/">Read the full article here</a></div>Save the Vulcanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02978406607149643686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383556094015959484.post-30170234189371832942012-03-08T16:30:00.010+00:002012-04-04T11:31:57.162+01:00Vulcan Under Threat Again<div><br /></div><a href="http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/58943000/jpg/_58943567_vulcan466pa.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 304px; height: 171px;" src="http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/58943000/jpg/_58943567_vulcan466pa.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>With last orders due to be shouted for potentially the last time on the 31st of May media exposure is high once more for The Vulcan.<br /><br />The BBC bringing everyone up to speed with the current situation managed to get a quote from Brain's marketing director Richard Davies who said that the pub was "no longer commercially viable".<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-17296933">Read the full BBC article here</a>Save the Vulcanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02978406607149643686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383556094015959484.post-288693010767421792012-03-08T13:02:00.001+00:002012-04-03T17:19:00.984+01:00The Vulcan set to close<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://images.icnetwork.co.uk/upl/icwales2/mar2012/9/5/the-vulcan-the-oldest-remaining-pub-in-cardiff-is-again-facing-a-fight-for-survival-563128615.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="http://images.icnetwork.co.uk/upl/icwales2/mar2012/9/5/the-vulcan-the-oldest-remaining-pub-in-cardiff-is-again-facing-a-fight-for-survival-563128615.jpg" border="0" width="320" height="154" /></a></div><br />Martin Shipton provides coverage on why Brains have decided to not renew their lease.<br /><br />Lib Dem MP Jenny Willott and Labour AM Jenny Rathbone have both offered support in preservation of the Vulcan. As well as political support, several celebrities including 'Dirty Sanchez' star Matthew Pritchard are asked their opinion.<br /><br />Willott said "I was very involved in the campaign the first time around and I’ll do everything I can again. The Vulcan Hotel is hugely important to Cardiff and it would be a great loss to the community if it closes".<br /><br /><a href="http://www.walesonline.co.uk/cardiffonline/cardiff-news/2012/03/08/cardiff-s-oldest-pub-the-vulcan-set-to-close-91466-30485136/">Read the full article here </a>Save the Vulcanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02978406607149643686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383556094015959484.post-18531510632200633682011-12-08T16:09:00.003+00:002012-04-03T17:11:58.046+01:00What's your perfect pub?<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/site_furniture/2011/12/8/1323354606751/James-Dean-Bradfield-in-h-007.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 460px; height: 276px;" src="http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/site_furniture/2011/12/8/1323354606751/James-Dean-Bradfield-in-h-007.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">James Dean Bradfield with 'pub dog' Scooby</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span class="inline wide"><span class="caption" style="width: 460px;">Photograph: Gareth Phillips</span></span></span><br /></div><br />Featured in a Guardian article that searches for the perfect pub, James Dean Bradfield of the Manic Street Preachers nominated The Vulcan.<br /><br />"It's a perfect example of an old-fashioned Welsh pub, beautifully basic. These places have to be preserved for future generations, they're a reflection of the times they've survived though".<br /><br /><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2011/dec/08/whats-your-perfect-pub">Read the full article here</a>Save the Vulcanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02978406607149643686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383556094015959484.post-60346601570630661162011-02-09T11:25:00.001+00:002012-04-04T11:31:24.603+01:00Save The Vulcan campaign set to resume<div><br /></div><a href="http://yourcardiff.walesonline.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/vulcan-pub-front.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 596px; height: 392px;" src="http://yourcardiff.walesonline.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/vulcan-pub-front.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Tying in with measures to once again begin campaigning to protect the future of The Vulcan, Media Wales provided coverage along with an assessment of activities to date.<div><br /></div><div>"Their efforts have included campaigning for the support of Cardiff council, the Welsh Assembly Government, Adamsdown councillors John Dixon and Nigel Howells and even Leonard Nimoy".</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://yourcardiff.walesonline.co.uk/2011/02/09/save-the-vulcan-campaign-set-to-resume/">Read the full article here</a></div>Save the Vulcanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02978406607149643686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383556094015959484.post-61665891042461305212010-06-21T21:31:00.002+01:002010-06-21T21:37:04.398+01:00Listing for the Vulcan is ruled out<p></P><br />The heritage minister, Alun Ffred Jones, has ruled out listing the Vulcan. <br /><br />He wrote: “In the case of the Vulcan pub, although there is this historic interest, particularly in the association with the former Newtown area of Cardiff, the linkage is more local in nature and not of natural significance.”<br /><br />“I support the concept of recognising buildings which have a local importance, such as the Vulcan, and the development by local authorities of local lists if they so wish.”<br /><br /><a href="http://yourcardiff.walesonline.co.uk/2010/06/15/heritage-minister-rules-out-vulcan-listing/">Read the full article at Your Cardiff here.</a>Save the Vulcanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02978406607149643686noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383556094015959484.post-14764837630851597652010-06-02T19:27:00.003+01:002010-06-02T19:33:11.599+01:00The Vulcan in Buzz Magazine<p></p><br />A big thanks to Buzz Magazine for giving us a <br />write up and a nice picture in <a href="http://content.yudu.com/Library/A1nvfd/BuzzMagazineJune2010/resources/index.htm">this month's magazine.</a><br /><br />(We pinched the picture from Facebook and I am not sure who took it - if it was you get in touch and we will make sure we give you a big plug!)Save the Vulcanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02978406607149643686noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383556094015959484.post-12980964735022891792010-06-01T19:02:00.001+01:002010-06-01T19:05:25.386+01:00A message from the new landlord and lady of the Vulcan<p></p><br />Message from new Vulcan landlord and landlady Gwyn and Sandra:<br /> <br />When David asked me to write a few words, I was at a loss as to where to start,then I remembered what my father said, always start at the beginning.<br /> <br />So the beginning for my wife Sandra and I will be June 1st when we move into the Vulcan. We are Cardiffians, Sandra born and bred, born in Splott and lived last in Fairwater. I was born in Merthyr, moved to Cardiff at 18 and became a naturalised Cardiffian after living there for 33 years. We moved to Tredegar in 2007 to take on The Railway Tavern and we have enjoyed 3 years of success and met some wonderful people and made some good friends.<br /> <br />Now we face a new adventure, taking on such a prestigious pub as The Vulcan. We know that there has been a strong campaign for the pub to remain open and we hope that this will continue as we would love to be there for longer than the proposed 2 years.<br /> <br />We are both aware of the high regard that Liz is held in, we understand she has been a symbol of the Vulcan for many years and feel we have a huge job to fill her boots, we also are aware of the deep affection that is felt for Liz and hope that we will be able to eventually gain the respect of the people who frequent the pub, obviously we know that respect has to be earned and we will do our best to maintain the character and the ambience of the pub.<br /> <br />There is so much more to say but I am aware that I need to keep this short, Sandra and I look forward to meeting all involved in the campaign and the regulars drinking in the pub, we will be open at noon on Wednesday June 2nd and look forward to seeing everyone in due time.<br /> <br />Sandra and Gwyn Lewis.Save the Vulcanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02978406607149643686noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383556094015959484.post-52087748527774285682010-05-27T13:15:00.004+01:002010-05-27T14:02:02.413+01:00Save the Vulcan @ CDFBlogs<P></P><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL1iOFSIoGVWo_R32vD1Jgh4Xrf9h0roiYPDm2czK6cQffwjhkGbh28_wgVm9Gox8F4pkyYBEJ5j8M7VSJbnPHs7wyQIlLIXd-2vBA8y78OwO1KRX9DLODiTQJJZRn1xX6kG9e9zXzRJV_/s1600/cdfblogs.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL1iOFSIoGVWo_R32vD1Jgh4Xrf9h0roiYPDm2czK6cQffwjhkGbh28_wgVm9Gox8F4pkyYBEJ5j8M7VSJbnPHs7wyQIlLIXd-2vBA8y78OwO1KRX9DLODiTQJJZRn1xX6kG9e9zXzRJV_/s320/cdfblogs.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475933967262784546" /></a><br /><br />Last night saw some of the Save the Vulcan team attend the second Cardiff Blogger event where <a href="http://twitter.com/rachelthomas">Rachel</a> had been asked by <a href="http://twitter.com/ed_walker86">Ed Walker</a> from Wales Online's <a href="http://yourcardiff.walesonline.co.uk/">YourCardiff</a> to give a guest talk on the Save the Vulcan blog.<br /><br />She did a fantastic job - see for yourself thanks to YourCardiff:<br /><br /><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/F03hDuG7cck&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xd0d0d0&hl=en_GB&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/F03hDuG7cck&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xd0d0d0&hl=en_GB&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />It was a great event: really good to put faces to names and hopefully demonstrate that blogging (and social networking in general) can and does make a difference.<br /><br /><a href="http://yourcardiff.walesonline.co.uk/2010/05/27/second-cardiff-bloggers-meetup-report-rachel-thomas-save-the-vulcan/">You can read the write up on YourCardiff here.</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/cardiff/2010/may/27/cardiff-blogger-meet-up-save-the-vulcan-campaign">And on the Guardian Cardiff Blog here.</a><br /><br />A big thanks needs to go to Ed from YourCardiff and Hannah from the Guardian Cardiff Blog for inviting us along and to Rachel for doing such a great job! Also a big thanks to everyone who came over to say hello and all of your new followers on Twitter!Save the Vulcanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02978406607149643686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383556094015959484.post-84576060865243249242010-05-20T11:48:00.002+01:002010-05-20T11:53:55.341+01:00New Faces at the Vulcan!<p></p><br />Great news! Brains has now confirmed that the tenancy of the Vulcan will be taken over Gwyn and Sandra Lewis from June 2. The couple currently run the Railway Tavern in Tredegar.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.walesonline.co.uk/cardiffonline/cardiff-news/2010/05/20/vulcan-campaigners-raise-a-glass-to-new-faces-91466-26480889/">Today's article at WalesOnline has more details.</a><br /><br />This is fantastic news for all Vulcaneers, not least because Gwyn says he fully intends to keep the Vulcan going even after its current lease runs out!Save the Vulcanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02978406607149643686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383556094015959484.post-3988144339372240242010-05-09T21:54:00.000+01:002010-05-09T21:56:30.821+01:00SAVE THE VULCAN DEMONSTRATION CALLED OFFThe Save the Vulcan campaign has called off the demonstration planned for 15 May 2010<br /><br />Brains have announced that they’re “absolutely confident that the pub will remain open when Liz Smart, who has done a fantastic job, moves on”.<br /><br />Save the Vulcan campaigners had planned the demonstration amid fears the Victorian watering hole would close following the departure of landlady Liz Smart at the end of May 2010. <br /><br />Save the Vulcan campaigner Rachel Thomas said, “I’m delighted Brains have given us firm reassurance that the Vulcan will remain open. We’re looking forward to working with Brains in the coming months to secure the long term future of the Vulcan”. <br /><br />Save the Vulcan campaigner Willy Downie added, “I’m glad Brains have come out with this statement. It’s a big relief! We’re all going to miss Liz, she’s been a legendary landlady!”Save the Vulcanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02978406607149643686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383556094015959484.post-75141873543271275032010-05-04T20:05:00.003+01:002010-05-04T20:16:25.590+01:00A positive response from Brains<p></p><br />We have now received contact from Brains who have reassured us that they are doing everything they can to keep the pub open and running. Expect to hear more soon but in the mean time here is today's article from Ed Walker published on the Western Mail's Your Cardiff website:<br /><br /><blockquote>Brains offers reassurance ahead of Vulcan protest<br /><br />Save The Vulcan pub campaigners may call off a planned demonstration on The Hayes after Brains brewery offered assurances that a new landlord would be found.<br /><br />The campaign group had put out publicity stating its intention to march on the company’s headquarters on Saturday 15th May 2010.<br /><br />A statement from Philip Marden, Brains area manager, said: “Please be assured that we’re doing everything we possibly can to keep the Vulcan open. We have been active in our search for replacement tenants and while we’re not yet able to confirm who will be taking over the tenancy, we can say that we are absolutely confident that the pub will remain open when Liz Smart, who has done a fantastic job, moves on. Commercial contracts are by their nature confidential but as soon as we’re able to release some detail we will.<br /><br />“As everybody knows we opposed the Compulsory Purchase Order in the first place. As a pub operator and brewer it’s absolutely in our interest to keep this pub, and indeed all our other pubs, open and trading.”<br /><br />David Wilton, speaking on behalf of the campaign group, said: “Since this afternoon we’ve had numerous emails and phone calls from Brains. They have given us reassurance that a new landlord will be found, but can’t tell us a date. We will meet tonight and decide if the protest is still going ahead.”</blockquote><br /><br /><a href="http://yourcardiff.walesonline.co.uk/2010/05/04/brains-offers-reassurance-ahead-of-vulcan-protest/">Read the full article here.</a>Save the Vulcanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02978406607149643686noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383556094015959484.post-79770127028031416252010-05-01T22:54:00.000+01:002010-05-01T22:57:39.232+01:00Save the Vulcan - DEMONSTRATION<p></p><br />It’s time for action now. The Vulcan’s legendary landlady Liz Smart is leaving the Vulcan at the end of May. Liz has been a fantastic landlady and will be very sorely missed. <br /><br />Brains must now find a new landlady / landlord to take Liz’s place. We wrote to Brains twice in April (7th and 20th April) to try and find out what’s going on. We also chased our emails with phone calls. Brains have not responded. <br /><br />BRAIN MUST ACT NOW TO SAVE THE VULCAN. <br /><br />THE PUB COULD CLOSE ON 31 MAY 2010. <br /><br />Join us to demonstrate and Save the Vulcan. <br />Saturday 15 May 2010.<br />12 noon – assembly in the Hayes (outside Cardiff Central library)<br />1pm – march to Brains brewery<br />3pm – drinks and speeches in The Vulcan<br /><br />Why are we demonstrating?<br />The current Vulcan landlady is leaving the Vulcan at the end of May. Brains have done nothing to replace her, and have not responded to any of our letters / phone calls / emails.<br /><br />What do we want?<br />A secure future for the Vulcan. A new landlord / landlady must be found immediately. Brains must act now.<br /><br />Why should I demonstrate?<br />THE PUB COULD CLOSE ON 31 MAY 2010. We must put pressure on Brains now to find a new landlord / landlady.<br /><br />What should I bring?<br />Bring placards, whistles, t-shirts, and people!<br /><br />How do I get there?<br />Train to Cardiff Queen Street or Cardiff Central station. Bus numbers 1, 2, 8, 9, 9A, 11, 52, 52A, 55, 57, 57B, 58, 58B, 92, 93, 94, Baycar.<br /><br />How can I find out more?<br />Join our Facebook group ‘The Vulcan Cardiff: we loves it’. Call or text Rachel on 07961704829 or David on 07841366144<br /><br />Why should the Vulcan be saved?<br />Built in 1853 (long before Brains was founded in 1882!), the Vulcan is one of Cardiff’s oldest pubs. A true spit and sawdust experience, this Victorian gem is one of a kind in Cardiff. More than 5,000 people signed the petition to save it. The current landlady is leaving at the end of May 2010 and it’s up to Brains to act now, and find a replacement. ONLY BRAINS CAN STOP THE VULCAN CLOSING IN 2010. <br /><br />Don’t let Brains call last orders in Cardiff’s best boozer.Save the Vulcanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02978406607149643686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383556094015959484.post-79632262043325743932010-03-31T20:13:00.003+01:002010-03-31T20:17:09.377+01:00Changing faces at the Vulcan<p></p><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7DGpcp0wzcBnbOMsdQIqMDF3DBWPeMENr4ROVYKeXkplBR6jCXSU5Fmx4hH7ZNVMUSDOV-lDX6a-Lst2lSeS0mcC5020pEQvUTprp2MnvzXM68zWYhsxlnmqI6pku4dSEGl_FGw2jt76K/s1600/liz.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7DGpcp0wzcBnbOMsdQIqMDF3DBWPeMENr4ROVYKeXkplBR6jCXSU5Fmx4hH7ZNVMUSDOV-lDX6a-Lst2lSeS0mcC5020pEQvUTprp2MnvzXM68zWYhsxlnmqI6pku4dSEGl_FGw2jt76K/s320/liz.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454878575791053426" /></a><br /><br />Vulcan landlady Liz Smart (above with Radio 2's Jeremy Vine) is leaving the Victorian watering hole after 18 years. The landlady is likely to leave the pub at the end of May. <br /><br />Vulcan landlady Liz Smart said, “I’d like to thank all the customers, especially the campaigners. I feel awful about leaving. <br /><br />“It’s great to know the pub will be staying open after I’ve left. Business is very good at the moment, with all the students, darts teams and new people coming along to find out what the Vulcan is all about. We’ve just had a really successful 6 Nations, and the online campaign to save the Vulcan has been fantastic. <br /><br />“Regrettably, I have to leave because I’ve bought another property. Business is very good here, but it’s hard running two households. The right person will make a very good living here. <br /><br />“I’d also like to thank the developer Rapport for giving the Vulcan extra time to the people of Cardiff, and I’d like to thank Brains for supporting the campaign to save the pub. And of course, I’d like to thank my family and all the old and new customers that have supported me. <br /><br />“I believe the Vulcan, like Star Trek, will live on forever. Beam me up!”<br /><br />Save the Vulcan campaigner David Wilton said, “This is a very sad day for the Vulcan. Liz has put her heart and soul into this pub, and she will be dearly missed. I am however optimistic about the future, and am excited about the new ideas the next landlord will bring. The Vulcan’s busier than ever and is showing no signs of slowing down!” <br /><br />Vulcan campaigner Rachel Thomas added, “We’ve heard very positive messages from Brains that they’re seeking to replace Liz as soon as possible, and I would urge anyone interested to contact Brains. The Vulcan’s served Cardiff for the past 157 years, and I’d like to see it win CAMRA pub of the year in 2050! The Vulcan is not closing”. <br /><br />The Vulcan Hotel in Adamsdown is under threat of demolition to make way for a multi-storey car park. Following a petition of 5,000 names, the Welsh Assembly’s Petitions Committee has recommended the Government:<br /><br />“considers the introduction of guidance, or legislation if necessary, to allow the protection of buildings that are of importance for social and cultural reasons”; and<br />“consults with Welsh local authorities and the WLGA with a view to strengthening the powers available to local authorities to prevent the demolition of buildings that meet the criteria for local listing”. <br /> <br />Whilst the pub has been granted a short reprieve, campaigners are still fighting hard to ensure the pub remains part of the landscape – in the heart of Cardiff, where it belongs.Save the Vulcanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02978406607149643686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383556094015959484.post-38134593210575642352010-02-12T09:12:00.003+00:002010-02-12T09:21:39.240+00:00Wales needs law to save 'cultural' buildings<p></p><br />From the BBC website - <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/south_east/8511493.stm">full article here</a>:<br /><br /><blockquote>Buildings in Wales with a "social or cultural significance" should have new laws to help campaigners protect them, say Assembly Members.<br /><br />The assembly's petitions committee cited the campaign to save Victorian-era Cardiff pub The Vulcan Hotel as an example of why new powers were needed. <br /><br />A 5,000-name petition helped the Vulcan land a three-year demolition reprieve. <br /><br />AMs said heritage body Cadw showed willing to protect it but could not do more without risk of legal challenges. <br /><br />...<br /><br />Christine Chapman, chair of the assembly's petitions committee, said: "It is clear that Cadw showed willing in trying to protect the Vulcan, even asking the campaigners to find out more information and resubmit an application after the first attempt was turned down. <br /><br />"But it is also clear that Cadw reached the end of its remit and simply couldn't do any more without running the risk of legal challenges on the grounds of the building not meeting specific criteria. <br /><br />"The committee was told that there is some new heritage protection legislation which would tighten up laws in England and Wales but that that legislation, at the time, had not been allocated a slot for debate in Parliament."</blockquote><br /><br />Below is our reaction to the Assembly report:<br /><br />Today, the National Assembly for Wales’ Petitions Committee released the report ‘Save the Vulcan: Protection of historic buildings’. <br /><br />The report is a response to a petition of 5,000 signatures calling to save the historic Vulcan Hotel from demolition. <br /><br />Save the Vulcan campaigner Rachel Thomas said, “We are pleased the Assembly’s Petitions Committee took time to examine our petition. However, this is by no means the end. This is just the beginning of the Vulcan campaign, and our aim is to see the Vulcan thrive for another 157 years.<br /><br />“The fate of the Vulcan now lies in the hands of the developer Derek Rapport, and we strongly urge Mr Rapport to comment immediately on the future of this Victorian watering hole. <br /><br />“According to the BBC, pubs in Wales are closing at the rate of five a week. The Vulcan should not be allowed to become a statistic. <br /><br />“We strongly urge the Welsh Government to act on the report’s recommendations as soon as possible”. <br /><br />Save the Vulcan campaigner Graham Craig is keen to see strengthened powers for Cardiff Council to prevent the demolition of buildings that meet local listing criteria. Graham said, “The Vulcan must be protected, and listing the building is the best way to do this. We understand why the Vulcan cannot be listed under Cadw’s current criteria, but the Welsh Government and the WLGA must now move swiftly to introduce legislation to protect buildings which are socially and/or culturally important”.<br /><br />Local architect Jonathan Adams said he could see no reason why the Vulcan could not be incorporated into a future redevelopment of the site, and that it would pose an exciting architectural opportunity. <br /><br />Save the Vulcan campaigner David Wilton added, “Don’t forget to visit the Vulcan during the 6 Nations. The atmosphere is unrivalled, and the beer’s pretty good too!”<br /><br />The Vulcan is the only building to survive from the area formally known as Newtown.Save the Vulcanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02978406607149643686noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8383556094015959484.post-13298561123836746182010-02-08T10:40:00.002+00:002010-02-08T10:51:07.177+00:00Demolish the Vulcan - a response<p></p><br /><br />Needless to say we were a bit shocked to read an article entitled 'Demolish Vulcan, says man who fought to save it' in Friday's Echo. You can read the <a href="http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/cardiff-news/2010/02/05/demolish-vulcan-says-man-who-fought-to-save-it-91466-25765616/">full article here</a> but this is the gist of it:<br /><br /><blockquote>A FORMER Save the Vulcan campaigner has called for the pub to be knocked down, claiming it has lost its “heart and soul”.<br /><br />Former steelworker Alan Grainger has been drinking at the historic watering hole for almost 50 years.<br /><br />But now he thinks it should be pulled down – just eight months after it won a three-year reprieve.<br /><br />The self-proclaimed poet claimed “hardcore” locals had been driven out by students and do-gooders who jumped on the “bandwagon” to save the bar.<br /><br />“I started the campaign off writing letters to the Echo.<br /><br />“I was agitated because it was going to be demolished,” the 73-year-old said, adding: “For someone like me to say it should be knocked down – that’s the opposite of what I have said before and what I have fought for.</blockquote><br /><br />Mr Grainger claims that hardcore locals have been driven out of The Vulcan by “students and do-gooders”. He also says the pub was “almost empty” one Friday night. He can't have it both ways: if students really are driving locals out then where were they that Friday night? The reality is that the vast majority of 'Vulcan virgins' greatly appreciate The Vulcan's regulars – their friendliness and stories of Cardiff past are part of what makes The Vulcan unique.<br /><br />Mr Grainger claims to have started the campaign to save The Vulcan by writing letters to the Echo. Without doubt the Echo played a vital part in the campaign, spreading the word far and wide. However, letters to the local paper do not in themselves make a campaign. The 'students and do-gooders', as Mr Grainger calls us, spent hours handing out flyers, arranging a public meeting, speaking to local politicians, organising a demo at the Senedd, researching and submitting an application to Cadw, writing to Cardiff celebrities, giving evidence to the Assembly Petitions Committee.<br /><br />Without the students and do-gooders signing the petition and spreading the word the campaign would not have had the same weight with neither the Echo nor with local politicians. The same students and do-gooders begged for anyone interested to get involved. Not once did Mr Grainger contact the campaign.<br /><br />Yes, more people from different backgrounds are drinking at The Vulcan than a few years ago. But for The Vulcan to have the best chance of extending its life still further, it needs customers and it needs people who love it. Age and background should be forgotten in the battle to keep one of Cardiff's gems from the bulldozers' grasp.<br /><br />Rather than claiming The Vulcan has lost its “heart and soul” perhaps Mr Grainger should set about re-locating his own.Save the Vulcanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02978406607149643686noreply@blogger.com5