Penarth Personal Trainer Turned Author Ryan Evans Launches New Memoirs and Writes on his Trauma to Triumph Story

John DaviesCommunity, Featured, Penarth View Bookshelf

The 121 Effect is not your typical ‘Get Fit Quick’ book, neither does it simply tell you how to live your life. It is more like having a conversation with a friend, simply listening to their crazy stories. Throughout this memoir, Ryan tells the story of his life; some sad and a little scary, other times inspiring and heart-warming. And through … Read More

Penarth’s Hottest New Restaurant & Bar Comes to Town

John DaviesBusiness, Featured

Local entrepreneurs Jayne Haywood & Jemma Evans will launch their first restaurant and bar, Barons Court, in Penarth.  The owners are currently breathing new life into the much-loved historical gem before its launch on Saturday 7th August. The Barons Court is the oldest standing building in the Penarth area, and they are restoring it in the authentic, vintage-charm style that the Grade … Read More

Vale town centres ‘bloom’ back to life following COVID19

John DaviesBusiness, Community, Featured

Town centres in the Vale of Glamorgan are looking blooming lovely this month as the Vale of Glamorgan Council hosts its inaugural Festival of Flowers. With the aim of helping its high streets ‘bloom’ back to life following the COVID19 pandemic, the Council is hosting the event in a bid to drive footfall into the town centres of Barry, Cowbridge, … Read More

Festival of Flowers to run across Vale town centres

John DaviesBusiness, Business Articles, Featured

Vale of Glamorgan town centres will look blooming lovely this August as the Vale of Glamorgan Council hosts its inaugural Festival of Flowers. With the aim of helping its high streets ‘bloom’ back to life following the COVID19 pandemic, the Council is hosting the event in a bid to drive footfall into the town centres of Barry, Cowbridge, Llantwit Major … Read More

George Rolls Into Town

John DaviesBusiness, Business Articles, Featured

George, a very handsome converted Renault Estafette van has already been seen turning heads around the streets of Penarth, and he has now found his new home at Cosmeston Lakes Country Park. Always looking for ways to bring the Willmore’s 1938 magic to more people, Matt and Charlotte are now serving coffee, cakes and light bites from a new concession … Read More

Give Your Business A Boost & More Flexibility

John DaviesBusiness Articles

You are not alone if you find working from home, and running your business from home, to be a real challenge. We have been listening to our business community- employers and employees alike- and the consensus of opinion is that it’s a bit like the Marmite story: there are those that love it and those that really don’t! Read on … Read More

Spend an Evening in the Company of Rugby Legend Gareth Thomas

John DaviesEvents, Featured

If you’re still in need of a rugby fix after Wales’ thrilling Six Nations Championship win, then join Griffin Books for their special online event with sporting icon Gareth Thomas. Gareth will be speaking to broadcaster Carolyn Hitt via Zoom on Thursday 8 April about his deeply personal new memoir, Stronger. A legend on and off the pitch, Gareth Thomas has played rugby union for … Read More