We all know and love the classic pantomime. The gags, the tropes, the costumes. This is altogether different – a bizarre retelling of Charles Dickens’ yuletide nightmare, which is perfect if you like things a little more naughty than nice for your festive season. It’s dubbed an anti-panto, telling the same story as the classics, but using an adult-only delivery … Read More
It’s finally the time of the year that everyone has been looking forward too, filled with Christmas lights, hot chocolate, Christmas movies and cosy blankets. It’s also the time of year filled with Christmas parties! Here at View Publishing, we’ve put together a list of trendy clothing ideas that will put you in the festive spirit and make you stand … Read More
On Saturday 4 December, dozens of paddleboarders took to the water in festive fancy dress to raise funds for the RNLI. The ‘Santa SUP’ morning, which was hosted by Penarth Marina, was one of a series of fundraising events organised by South Wales Paddleboarding Club and local surf and paddleboard shop Puravida Boardriders. Local restaurant The Deck also supported the … Read More
It can be a struggle to think of ideas on what to buy a loved one for Christmas, especially when there are so many things that would be a perfect gift for them. From candles and reed defusers, to boxes of chocolates and a bottle of their preferred perfume, we have put together a guide of how to make the … Read More
Yes, being at work might not be the most festive part of Christmas, but that doesn’t mean you can’t keep the Christmas spirit alive at the office. We’ve collected a list of a few fun festive things you can do at work during this Christmas season, without interfering with productivity. Secret Santa This works especially well in companies with a … Read More
Christmas can be expensive and you spend so much of your time trawling through the hectic shops to find the perfect decorations, gifts, wrapping paper or cards. And sometimes, no matter how hard you look, no matter how much shops you push your way around, you can’t find what you’re looking for. So this Christmas, why not spend that time … Read More
There are so many things to love about Christmas. The gifts, the food, the decoration…but when boxing day comes we find ourselves drowning in boxes and mounds of plastic. So this year, let’s try to make our Christmas as eco-friendly as we can. The Christmas Tree The Christmas tree is a highlight of Christmas for many people and although the … Read More
Although we’re starting to see the glimmer of normality, we still have to do our best to keep each other safe so some restrictions, especially travel are still in place. But there are still lots of places you can go this Christmas and still keep yourself safe. Winter Wonderland Cardiff Winter Wonderland is spectacular and is expected to be bigger … Read More
It’s hard to believe that two years have passed since audiences cheered and booed along to Penarth Operatic & Dramatic Society’s last pantomime – Aladdin. And we at Penarth View having been following their journey from concept to opening night with our range of interviews and features, available here and here. And as pantomime is such a live experience, so … Read More
Christmas can be a wonderful time of year, with weeks of fun festive events, food, presents and special time with friends and family. But Christmas can also be an expensive time of year. No matter how much you buy, not matter how prepared you are or how early you start, there always seems to be something you’ve forgotten. It’s safe … Read More
