Summer Festival is back for 2022

Katherine PeachUncategorized

Penarth’s popular Summer Festival and Downhill Derby is set to return this year on Saturday the 16th of July. The event, hosted along the famous seaside esplanade, will feature live music, refreshments, and the thrills of the Downhill Derby. Organised by Penarth Town Council, the Summer Festival is taking place between 12pm and 8pm and is free to attend. The … Read More

Review: The Play That Goes Wrong at Wales Millennium Centre

Katherine PeachCreative, Culture, Reviews, Uncategorized

“Mischief’s multi award-winning international smash hit comedy The Play That Goes Wrong is crashing in to Wales Millennium Centre this Spring.“ On 14th June, we were lucky enough to be invited to see ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ at the Wales Millennium Centre. My expectations for this production were quite high going in, as I’d heard nothing but great reviews … Read More

Father’s Day Gift Guide

Katherine PeachBusiness, Community, Events

With Father’s day coming up soon, we know how hard it is to find the perfect gift, so we’ve come up with a list of some of the best products and experiences that some of our favourite local businesses have to offer. To Wear… Want to find out more…? Rowley’s Jewellers Dog & Rider Boutique To Eat & Drink… Want … Read More

The Turner House Announces Call-Out for Local Artists

Katherine PeachCommunity, Creative, Culture, Events

The Turner House gallery’s annual Open Exhibition call out has been announced. Artists of all ages and abilities can submit their creations to be exhibited in the gallery from the 4th August to the 11th of September. The exhibition is free to enter, and Locals are invited to submit up to two artworks of an medium and size. The gallery … Read More

Apothecary64 Celebrate Pride Month with a Limited Edition Candle

Katherine PeachBusiness, Community

Celebrate Pride Month with this limited edition candle from Apothecary64, with notes of green stems, mandarin and orange blossom with a base of vanilla and patchouli. 100% of the profits from this sale of this candle will be donated to Pride Cymru. Owner, founder and creator, Craig Parker is starting off Pride month with his brand new Pride Candle and … Read More

Review: Waitress at Wales Millennium Centre

Katherine PeachCreative, Culture, Events, Reviews

“Treat yourself to a slice of five-star musical pie” The musical Waitress has been gathering momentum over the past few years, soaring in popularity after it’s run in the West End and has now come to Cardiff! We were lucky enough to be invited to come and see Waitress at the Wales Millennium Centre on Tuesday 31st May. Waitress follows … Read More

Concept Players Return to The Paget Rooms with a Glittering Concert

Katherine PeachCreative, Culture, Events

After a hiatus of 3 years, the consistently surprising and entertaining Concept Players return to the Paget Rooms in Penarth on Saturday 11th June for a one night only concert, Something Old, Something Borrowed, Something New. Concept Players are regular visitors to the Paget Rooms and have been entertaining and intriguing audiences for over a quarter of a century. But … Read More

Bestselling Author Barbara Erskine Joins Griffin Books in Penarth

Katherine PeachCommunity, Creative, Events

Griffin Books, Penarth’s award-winning independent bookshop, will be holding an event next week with Sunday Times bestselling author Barbara Erskine. Barbara will be travelling to Penarth from her home in Hay-On-Wye on the evening of 7 June to celebrate her latest novel The Dream Weavers. “In Erskine’s magical novel The Dream Weavers, the Saxon halls of Mercia play host to … Read More

Help Raise Some Much-Needed Dough for Marie Curie Cymru

Katherine PeachCharity, Community, Food

The end-of-life charity Marie Curie is calling on people in Cardiff and the Vale to throw a Blooming Great Tea Party in June and July to help fund vital care and support for those living with a terminal illness, and their families. The charity’s fundraising appeal is a piece of cake – simply set a date to host a tea … Read More