Words by Dr Emily Warren. This is an edited article from May 2019, which originally covered the European Elections, but the message is still relevant today. I am. For months, years, in fact, we have been unwittingly trapped in a Brexit Bubble. It’s the one where politicians talk in riddles which start with “let me be absolutely clear,” whilst being … Read More
That’s a wrap. Penarth’s independent bookshop, Griffin Books, brought its 2019 programme of author events to a close with two sell-out events at the end of November. On Tuesday 19th November over 300 people attended An Evening with Warren Gatland at Cardiff’s Hilton Hotel. The former Wales head coach spoke openly and honestly about his personal life and his long … Read More
The annual ‘Penarth in Bloom’ Best Decorated Christmas Tree competition was awarded to Penarth Library at last weeks Late Night shop. The winner’s certificate and wreath were gifted by Town Mayor and competition Judge, Cllr Angela Thomas, as part of the Late-night shopping event. The Penarth Late night shop which was organised by Shop Penarth and the Traders Group was … Read More
Seabreeze Homes have just won The British Property Lettings Award for Penarth. Their team performed outstandingly throughout the extensive judging period, which focused on customer service levels. Seabreeze Homes have now been shortlisted for a number of national awards which will be announced early next year. The British Property Awards provide agents throughout the UK with an invaluable opportunity to … Read More
Here at Penarth View, we spoke to Peter Knowles, publicity for PODS, about their latest performance of Aladdin. PODS is pretty special and well known within the community, why do you think this is? PODS has been entertaining audiences in Penarth in 1924 so it’s a well established part of the local community. As an amateur operatic and dramatic society … Read More
A second chance to see Phoebe Waller Bridge’s ‘Fleabag’ in Penarth’s Paget Rooms. Recorded In front of a live audience at Wyndham’s Theatre in London’s West End. Written and performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag, Killing Eve) and directed by Vicky Jones, Fleabag is a rip-roaring look at some sort of woman living her sort of life. Fleabag may seem oversexed, … Read More
Steddwch! Mae hi’n a annodd deud yn union beth sydd yn eich siapio mewn bywyd, a faint o’ch cymeriad sydd yn eich gwead cyn cychwyn ar y ddear yma, a faint ‘da chi’n addasu wrth dygymod â bywyd tra’n ymlwybro drwyddi. Er mod i wastad wedi teimlo yn hollol normal i fi fy hun, dwi wedi dod i ddeall nac … Read More
Penarth View is keeping you in the loop with these short stories from the Garden by the Sea. Accessible Performance by PODS The “Relaxed Performance” at this year’s PODS pantomime, Aladdin in December, is a first for PODS. It will be a special version of the show that’s being modified for children and adults who might benefit from a more … Read More
-Words by Jack Wynn Although the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) concludes that male cosmetic surgery has dropped by 4.8% in the last year, it’s safe to say that the influence of popular culture has seen men of varying ages explore the vast range of non-invasive treatments on the market-from teeth whitening to injectables. Of course, every procedure … Read More
It’s all too easy to be completely intimidated at the prospect of ‘getting glam’ at any time of the year, let alone party season! Pressure! Many shy away from the perceived ‘Pro-only’ tricks, or the overly-confusing product names and latest ‘trends’ that adorn the sparkly department stores…not to mention the horror of the ‘pro’ options available at many a trend-led … Read More
