The Penarth Business Group has officially launched ShopAppy Penarth – a new virtual marketplace for the town’s independent shops and businesses. ‘Spend your money where your heart is’ is the ethos behind this new initiative, which gives shoppers the opportunity to buy from their favourite local traders online in one place. Penarth is the first town in Wales to launch this innovative online shopping … Read More
Catherine is the founder of O’Honni, a luxurious lingerie brand for women who have had mastectomies and lumpectomies as part of breast cancer treatment.
Romance can be difficult after months of living with restrictions on our lives, whether you’ve been sharing living space or forced to express your affection via Zoom. But a simple Valentine’s Day gift, no matter how small, can make your partner feel special and loved. We’ve brought together the best that Penarth has to offer in this really handy Valentine’s … Read More
Here at Penarth View, we’d like to introduce you to Shroot, who’s ingenious range of growing greetings are sure to be a hit with people who want to give more than just a card. Late last week I spoke to Shroot’s entrepreneurial creators Carolyn and Jude—both Penarthians who have been friends for over eight years—about their growing new company.
Cathy says: “Our current window display is to highlight the accessible garden being built at the University Hospital Llandough, by the charity Horatio’s Garden. Its story has got a bit lost locally this year, so it has been very important to get their message out. We’re selling mugs and tea-towels on their behalf, and collecting any donations.” Read more about … Read More
Groceries, frozen food, chilled food, household products and toiletries can now be purchased online from A. B. Snell & Son for click and collect and home delivery in the CF64 area. The tasty takeaway menu from Willmore’s 1938 is also available to order. Go to snellspenarth.com for more information. The project was delivered with the help of Penarth-based Candid Creative … Read More
December and the Christmas season generally provides restaurants with the revenue to survive the lean months until Easter. The ongoing restrictions are likely to mean that Christmas parties, as we know and love them, won’t be going ahead in 2020. Bar 44 are now offering some great virtual parties for you to have with your household or bubble (as restrictions … Read More
As the door at Ginger’s clothing boutique closed for the last time this summer, many more doors opened for others. It’s plain to see that Cathy Evans and her team went out on a high by donating over £25,000 worth of clothing stock and shop interiors to charity. Cathy has helped a number of charities including Smart Works, who help … Read More
Grounds for Good and Concrete Carrot are two local businesses that are hand-crafting, unique and bespoke products with a modern, industrial twist. Grounds for Good are always looking for innovative ways of re-purposing coffee grounds that would otherwise go to landfill. So, what better way than to give concrete some eco credentials! This is what Toby and Chris at Concrete … Read More
Over two weeks in October, Penarth’s independent retailers took part in a national Fiver Fest campaign. Each of Penarth’s 47 participating businesses put on special £5 offers over the two-week celebration highlighting the diversity and value of what the high street has to offer. Fiver Fest has been running successfully in individual towns in the UK and abroad for the … Read More
