Rachel Thomas was born and bred in Cardiff. A long term and committed community campaigner, Rachel was also involved in the fight to save the Pantmawr Inn in north Cardiff. Rachel was invited to speak to MPs about community campaigning and saving pubs at an All Party Parliamentary Group in the House of Commons in 2009. She has a Masters degree in Political Communications from Cardiff University.

So much more than a watering hole

Since it was threatened with the wrecking ball, The Vulcan in Cardiff has become arguably Wales’ most famous pub. It demonstrates a determination to pay tribute to the city’s past, as the organiser of the campaign to save it explains