{"id":86991,"date":"2025-02-20T14:34:38","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T14:34:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/?p=86991"},"modified":"2025-02-27T16:10:42","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T16:10:42","slug":"meet-the-man-making-grangetown-great-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/business-culture\/meet-the-man-making-grangetown-great-again","title":{"rendered":"Meet the man making Grangetown great again"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Voices of Grangetown exhibition is changing perceptions\u2014and Zain Haq is the young curator making it happen.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/IMG_1093-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-87440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/IMG_1093-1.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/IMG_1093-1-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/IMG_1093-1-770x434.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/IMG_1093-1-293x165.jpeg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/IMG_1093-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-87440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/IMG_1093-1.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/IMG_1093-1-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/IMG_1093-1-770x434.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/IMG_1093-1-293x165.jpeg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Zain Haq (20). Voices of Grangetown&#8217;s young curator.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Andrew Michael has been cutting hair in Grangetown for 35 years. His barbershop, a small but bustling space on Clare Road, is more than just a place for trims and shaves\u2014it\u2019s a sanctuary, a living archive of a community\u2019s joys, sorrows, and transformations. The shop tells stories of first haircuts, graduation days, and moments of quiet vulnerability. For Andrew, every snip of the scissors carries the weight of memory, every conversation a thread in the fabric of Grangetown\u2019s history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Until recently, his story was one of many that went untold, his quiet dedication overshadowed by the louder narratives of Grangetown. But for 20-year-old Zain Haq, it\u2019s hidden stories like Andrew\u2019s that make Grangetown what it is \u2013 a place where everyday lives weave together in a rich tapestry of community. Through the Voices of Grangetown exhibition, a new exhibition at the Museum of Cardiff, Zain Haq and other young voices are ensuring the hidden stories of Grangetown are heard, celebrated, and preserved for generations to come. For Zain, the project is more than just an exhibition\u2014it\u2019s a mission to rewrite the narrative of a place often misunderstood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI walk past different parts of Grangetown now and see them in a more vivid light than I would have previously. If you go looking anywhere in Grangetown, you\u2019ll find a lot of hidden stories. Andrew\u2019s just one example. It was kind of like uncovering a hidden gem. From outside his shop looks bland, but within there\u2019s lots of stories. For example, I didn&#8217;t know he cut famous people&#8217;s hair just around the corner, or that he competed [in barber competitions] for Wales.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"433\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/20250220_141749711_iOS.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-87108\" style=\"width:770px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/20250220_141749711_iOS.jpg 769w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/20250220_141749711_iOS-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/20250220_141749711_iOS-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/20250220_141749711_iOS.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-87108\" style=\"width:770px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/20250220_141749711_iOS.jpg 769w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/20250220_141749711_iOS-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/20250220_141749711_iOS-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Andrew has run Andrew Michael Hairdressers and Barbers for 35 years. Credit: Glenn Edwards.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Voices of Grangetown project has become a labor of love for Zain and his team. Over 18 months, they interviewed more than 20 people whose stories would\u2019ve otherwise gone unheard. In the process, they collated oral histories, photographs, and artifacts that paint a picture of a community often overlooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s a sense of giving back, if I\u2019m really honest,\u201d Zain says. \u201cBeing able to preserve the current stage of Grangetown for other people in the future to see and maybe be like, \u2018Oh, wow, the pavilion started like this,\u2019 or \u2018Shops used to be like this.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The exhibition is more than just a historical record; it\u2019s a celebration of Grangetown\u2019s diversity and resilience. With 39 languages spoken in the area, it\u2019s one of the most linguistically diverse communities in Wales. \u201cThe amount of languages spoken was quite surprising. It\u2019s probably one of the most multilingual areas in Wales. You can celebrate anyone and everyone being here. It doesn\u2019t matter who you are or what you are\u2014it feels like a safe place.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"433\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/20250220_141758158_iOS.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-87118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/20250220_141758158_iOS.jpg 769w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/20250220_141758158_iOS-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/20250220_141758158_iOS-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/20250220_141758158_iOS.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-87118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/20250220_141758158_iOS.jpg 769w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/20250220_141758158_iOS-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/20250220_141758158_iOS-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"433\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/20250220_141755389_iOS.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-87120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/20250220_141755389_iOS.jpg 769w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/20250220_141755389_iOS-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/20250220_141755389_iOS-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/20250220_141755389_iOS.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-87120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/20250220_141755389_iOS.jpg 769w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/20250220_141755389_iOS-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/20250220_141755389_iOS-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Images showing the changes in Grange Gardens. (Pre-WW1 to today) Credit: Glenn Edwards.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This sense of inclusivity is woven into the fabric of Grangetown. From English classes for newcomers to repair cafes where volunteers fix everything from laptops to toasters, the community is built on a spirit of generosity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe community in Grangetown right now is very giving,\u201d said Zain. \u201cThere\u2019s a repair cafe in the pavilion where people volunteer their free time to help others. I had some laptops that needed fixing, and a volunteer named Richard, who works in IT, managed to fix them for me right there and then.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve grown up seeing this place transform from a bowling pavilion to a community center. If I had to pick a favorite place in Grangetown, it would be Grange Pavilion.\u201d Once a disused bowls pavilion, local residents, including Zain\u2019s father, came together to develop the tired space into a thriving local coffee shop, and later a multi-functional community space, where people of all ages, genders, or nationalities can come together to learn, share, and connect. \u201cFrom its inception, it became more and more of the heart of Grangetown.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The project hasn\u2019t been without its challenges. Coordinating interviews around people\u2019s schedules and navigating the intricacies of recording oral histories required patience and dedication. \u201cTime was easily the hardest part. We had bi-weekly meetings to keep up to date on best practices, but fitting interviews into people\u2019s schedules was tough. It was a lot of work, but it was worth it for Grangetown.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The result is an exhibition that not only preserves Grangetown\u2019s past but also inspires its future. Zain hopes the project will encourage more young people to get involved in their communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"873\" height=\"491\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/GRANGE-GARDENS-2.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-87105\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"873\" height=\"491\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/GRANGE-GARDENS-2.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-87105\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Grange Pavillion was redeveloped by Grangetown&#8217;s community, including Zain&#8217;s father.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"2000\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/Multimedia-Infographic.pdf.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-87535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/Multimedia-Infographic.pdf.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/Multimedia-Infographic.pdf-120x300.jpg 120w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/Multimedia-Infographic.pdf-770x1925.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/Multimedia-Infographic.pdf-614x1536.jpg 614w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/Multimedia-Infographic.pdf-293x733.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/Multimedia-Infographic.pdf.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-87535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/Multimedia-Infographic.pdf.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/Multimedia-Infographic.pdf-120x300.jpg 120w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/Multimedia-Infographic.pdf-770x1925.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/Multimedia-Infographic.pdf-614x1536.jpg 614w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/Multimedia-Infographic.pdf-293x733.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI think community work is a cornerstone. Not everyone has time to give, but this was just two hours a week. Volunteering is the way to go. It\u2019s about giving back and making sure the community thrives.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for what\u2019s next, Zain is already looking ahead. He\u2019s exploring opportunities to continue working in the museum sector, and is even applying for an \u2018Arts and Business Cymru\u2019 award on behalf of the pavilion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI wouldn\u2019t want this to end,\u201d he says. \u201cThere are always opportunities popping up. This started as a small museum project and turned into something much bigger. I\u2019m absolutely chuffed about it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019d like to thank Caroline, Alison, and the people at the museum for helping us through this project,\u201d he says. \u201cThey\u2019ve been the real cornerstone. Without them, we probably wouldn\u2019t have got it done. And to the other members of the team \u2013 we all worked exceptionally hard.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through his work, Zain Haq is proving that Grangetown isn\u2019t just a place on a map\u2014it\u2019s a community with a story worth telling. And he\u2019s the one making sure it\u2019s heard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/20250219_141807854_iOS.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-86998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/20250219_141807854_iOS.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/20250219_141807854_iOS-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/20250219_141807854_iOS-770x434.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/20250219_141807854_iOS-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/20250219_141807854_iOS.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-86998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/20250219_141807854_iOS.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/20250219_141807854_iOS-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/20250219_141807854_iOS-770x434.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/02\/20250219_141807854_iOS-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Voices of Grangetown exhibit, as displayed in the Museum of Cardiff.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Zain and his team\u2019s exhibit is available to view in the Museum of Cardiff, until March 31st (2025). See more at:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cardiffmuseum.com\/whatson\/voices-of-grangetown\/\">https:\/\/cardiffmuseum.com\/whatson\/voices-of-grangetown\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Voices of Grangetown exhibition is changing perceptions\u2014and Zain Haq is the young curator making it happen. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1225,"featured_media":87404,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"coauthors":[1298],"class_list":["post-86991","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business-culture"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Meet the man making Grangetown great again - 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