Penarth’s rich heritage notably began during the 1860s when the industrialisation of South Wales and its coal industry transformed the area, bringing work opportunities and a place to settle just outside of Cardiff. By the end of the 1860s, Penarth’s population reached over 3,000, and its newly completed dock yard made South Wales the worlds biggest coal mining exporter of … Read More
Over the past six months, Matt and Charlotte have shown incredible resilience through the pandemic. There’s no end to their ingenuity, and they’ll always be there to serve their delicious home-cooked food, cakes and coffee- and we’re completely there for it. Through the first lockdown, they adjusted very quickly to what was to become our new normal. All non-essential shops … Read More
We are delighted to announce the reopening of the Turner House Gallery in January 2021, subject to Coronavirus regulations. The venue, now in the hands of Penarth Town Council, has been close to Penarth people’s hearts since its opening in 1888. With some fantastic upcoming exhibitions planned, The Turner House is likely to become one of the top cultural destinations … Read More
Scout Post is a scheme that offers the public of Cardiff and most parts of the Vale of Glamorgan an opportunity to send Christmas Cards at a fraction of the cost of other postal services. It has been in operation for 35 years and was the ‘brainchild’ of a group in Roath.
Penarth’s Town Mayor, Cllr. Mark Wilson was delighted to lend his support to the town’s Fiver Fest today.
High street traders across the Vale of Glamorgan say they “need shoppers now more than ever†after local lockdown measures were imposed. Owners of businesses across the Vale are urging people to support the high street following restrictions which have been reintroduced this month. In a bid to support pandemic-hit shops, the Vale of Glamorgan Council has launched its Vale … Read More
Penarth’s independent retailers are taking part in Totally Locally’s Fiver Fest from 10-24 October 2020. 47 of the town’s shops, cafés and businesses will have great £5 offers available for the public to pick up.
Join Griffin Books for the perfect Friday night in. Penarth’s independent bookshop will launch their autumn online events programme on Friday 4 September, with none other than actress, screenwriter and author, Ruth Jones. Ruth will be talking to actress and local Penarth resident Suzanne Packer about her latest novel, Us Three, before taking questions from the audience. Us Three, is a funny, moving and … Read More
Since the start of lockdown Penarth’s independent bookshop, Griffin Books, has hosted 18 online Meet the Author events, 35 live Storytime sessions, 12 virtual Book Clubs and much more besides. They have now revealed their impressive line-up for September, with more autumn events to be announced soon. Don’t miss RUTH JONES, former First Minister of Wales,CARWYN JONES, JOANNE HARRIS and ANDREW WILSON. Ruth Jones will be stepping … Read More
Ego at The Schooner Inn is now officially open to the public following an extensive refurbishment inside and out. After initially planning to open in late March, the much-anticipated transformation has seen the former Harvester site turn into a chic and modern Mediterranean restaurant and pub as Ego Restaurants welcome’s its first expedition in Wales. Two charity nights were held … Read More
