Griffin Books has announced the return of the Penarth Literary Festival this summer. From Saturday 18 to Sunday 26 June, Penarth’s independent bookshop will host a packed programme of literary events guaranteed to delight and entertain readers of all ages. There is a specific focus on Welsh authors, stories and local talent with events ranging from literary fiction, poetry and … Read More
Introducing CATALYST 360º- a new immersive programme of installations and virtual exhibitions from local, national and international artists. 3 new immersive residencies, 6 online exhibitions and a FREE Interactive Family Day of Discovery on Saturday 14th May, 12:30pm-8pm. CULTVR is the first immersive cross-disciplinary space in Europe and hosts the largest screen here in Wales enabling shared virtual reality experiences … Read More
Repair Café Wales is an organisation that helps communities fix household items, for free, in a friendly environment. The Penarth Repair Café meets at St Augustine’s Parish Hall, Penarth every 4th Sunday of the month, from 2pm-5pm. The Repair Café is an ingenious organisation, that helps reduce landfill waste, share skills with other people in the community and lend a … Read More
TEN is pleased to present an exhibition of small-scale work by the gallery’s artists. The mixed exhibition will feature still-life paintings by Annie Morgan Suganami, a new collection of ceramic lollies by Sophie Southgate, sculpture by Jon Thomas and darned digital prints by Molly Rooke- all no larger than 30cm. Also on show are paintings by André Stitt and Catrin … Read More
From Tudor queens to pop princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII finally take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century sisterly sass-itude. These Queens may have green sleeves but their lipstick is rebellious red. It’s time they told their story.
The Penarth school has been running events in support of the cause. Catrin Hobbs, age 10, Head Girl at Westbourne Prep School in Penarth, has raised £5,500 in support of leading UK charity Brain Tumour Research. Catrin’s mother, Charlotte Hobbs, sadly passed away from the disease last month, leaving behind husband Dafydd and their two daughters Freya and Catrin. Charlotte … Read More
The Self Help Show is a new touring exhibition exploring the idea of self-help through poetry and illustration. Penarth-based artists Chris Glynn and Luca Paci collaborated via mail during lockdown in 2020 and have developed a body of texts and images, video material, book hacks, and other artefacts for exhibition. The Self Help Show asks where to seek help in … Read More
The Penarth Literary Festival is back for 2022 and is jam-packed full of amazing bookish events that we can’t wait to get involved in. From book readings to crime-writing workshops, there is something for everyone. But a lot of these events have limited spaces and must be booked in advance, so get in there quickly! Caryl Lewis: ‘Seed’ – Children’s … Read More
Across the UK over 3 Billion disposable nappies are thrown away every year. Disposable nappies can contain more than 60% plastic which is derived from fossil fuel sources, they are also extremely difficult to recycle so most are destined for landfill or incineration. The production and disposal of disposable nappies has a huge carbon footprint, with each child racking up … Read More
Dreamgirls tells the story of The Dreams – Effie, Lorrell and Deena – three talented young singers in the turbulent 1960s, a revolutionary time in American music history. We see the three friends embark upon a musical rollercoaster ride through a world of fame, fortune and the ruthless realities of show business, testing their friendships to the very limit. Dreamgirls … Read More
