Town gathers together for Penarth Remembers, commemorating Armistice
November’s Armistice centenary commemorations saw thousands across town come together to remember the momentous ceasefire in the Great War. To mark the occasion, Penarth’s communities had collaborated to remember the sacrifices made during World War One, the efforts of and effects on survivors, and the social changes that followed. 2018 has seen a number of important WWI related events in … Read More
Penarth in Bloom Christmas planters return
Ahead of the Christmas Lights Switch On, Sunday 18th November, Penarth in Bloom’s Christmas Planters return for a third Christmas season. Last year saw many traders across town embellish the scheme’s mini Christmas trees and so this year, a competition has been introduced for the best decorated tree! The Town Mayor, Cllr. Jon Luxton will judge the entrants this Friday, … Read More
Gran-goals and cawl
Words by Lowri ap Robert for Penarth View. For the first and only time, I am channelling my inner Margaret Thatcher and stating that – we are a grandmother. With the arrival of the adorable Gruffydd Grundy on 5 July, I now accept that my days as a hottie of a certain age are over and that my future lies … Read More
World Reflexology Week
24th – 30th September is World Reflexology Week, what better time to find out more about this wonderfully relaxing complementary therapy and see if its something you might like to try. Penarth View quizzed Penarth-based Reflexologist Jane Lorimer when we recently sampled a Taster Session. Jane established her clinic Hand to Heal in 2017 which can be found in the leafy … Read More
Dog food that changes a dog
Winston. The love of our life. The office pet. He’s a sensitive soul and a delicate character, especially when it comes to his food. We found it difficult to find a supermarket brand that worked for him. Most were too low-quality and wouldn’t agree with him. Some he’d just plain ignore and leave in the bowl. He also had a … Read More
What 1930s Penarth would look like…if it was Bexhill on Sea
Big names like Dame Judi Dench, Jim Broadbent, Eddie Izzard and James D’Arcy have been in Penarth recently filming for the new thriller Six Minutes to Midnight. Now we all know already what might’ve attracted them and the producers to our Welsh riviera: gorgeous views, friendly welcome and (at the moment, at least) the fantastic weather. But if we rewind … Read More
£50,000 of grant funding available in Penarth
Calling all community groups, 3rd sector organisations and town and community councils in Penarth. Through the Strong Communities Grant fund, funding is available specifically to provide/enhance Public Art on site and within the vicinity of the Penarth Heights development. Please see this attachment for terms regarding the funding opportunity. All funding listed above does not prejudice groups in applying for … Read More
