To mark the centenary of Armistice Day, Penarth’s communities have come together to remember the sacrifices made during the Great War, the efforts of and effects on survivors, and the social changes that followed. Over the past two years, local groups and individuals have met to share plans and develop projects together. 2018 has seen a number of important … Read More
Local Welsh Textile Artist, Haf Weighton and BBC Broadcaster, Bethan Elfyn are both offering their skills to help create a unique Welsh Christmas Festival to raise funds for their children’s school, Ysgol Pen-y-Garth. The Festival will take place at The Paget Rooms on November 29th. It will feature a local makers market, live Welsh music and food stalls. Plus, there … Read More
The return of Penarth’s Rock and Raise fundraiser will take place Sat 27th October following the success of last year’s event. The event will be hosted by TV presenter Rhydian Bowen Phillips at the towns iconic Paget Rooms. Doors open at 7pm and the music starts at 7.30pm where a combination of new and returning bands and performers set to … Read More
The organisers of Wales’ largest contemporary craft fair, Made by Hand, have announced details of this year’s event. Made by Hand 2018 will take place from 2nd to 4th November returning to the historic and prestigious City Hall, Cardiff for the fifth year running. This truly special event brings together an exceptional, handpicked selection of 135 leading award-wining … Read More
Local charity, Age Connects Cardiff and the Vale, has existed for well over 40 years and for 30 of those years, Jeff Hawkins, has been a part of the journey through thick and thin. The charity offers a lifeline to older people in need and their families. Many are vulnerable, isolated and in poverty and the charity can help in … Read More
‘Penarth in Bloom’ has been awarded a Silver Medal and 1st place in the City and Town Centre category in the 2018 Wales in Bloom competition. The partners in the ‘Penarth in Bloom’ project were delighted to achieve a Silver Medal in their first year in the competition. The judge’s report commended the results that local residents, the Penarth Gardening … Read More
