What’s on this Bank Holiday?

Katherine PeachCommunity, Events

The August summer bank holiday is here and there are so many great events going on in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. For more upcoming events, head over to our What’s on Guide! Cardiff Pride 2022 Join the Parade! Although a few hundred LGBT+ supporters have marched through the streets of Cardiff since 1985, the parade has grown enormously … Read More

Behind the Scenes of Concept Player’s, Into the Woods

Katherine PeachCommunity, Creative, Events

Concept Players are taking on their first full musical since Covid-19 and have chosen the Stephen Sondheim’s critically acclaimed, Into the Woods. Bringing their own unique take on this classic twisted fairytale, with exciting costumes, imaginative designs and their talented performers. We spoke to the Director of this production, Shane Rose-Goodsir about this exciting upcoming performance. What has it been … Read More

Paintings between Carmarthen and Mumbai Present Surreal Feelings of Disconnection at Chapter

Katherine PeachCreative, Culture

Carmarthen School of Art graduate Rithika Pandey presents Everything has its time, a selection of evocative and deeply personal paintings for Chapter’s Art in the Bar programme that shares a nomadic embrace of surrealist futures. Rithika Pandey’s richly coloured figurative paintings are borne from her childhood as a cultural nomad; she grew up in a family that moved between places … Read More

Summer is Here at David Baker & Co.

Katherine PeachBusiness

Summer is here, and at David Baker & Co. we love nothing more than getting out there and sampling everything Penarth has to offer. So much so, that we are here to share a couple of our summer favourites with you. And we want to hear yours too! Visit our Facebook and Instagram pages throughout August, share your local experiences … Read More

A Perfect Passion Project

Katherine PeachBusiness, Creative, Uncategorized

The Welsh National Tennis and Padel Championships are coming to Penarth Lawn Tennis Club and Windsor LTC, Penarth this August. Tennis Wales are keeping it local and have commissioned Cathy O’Doherty at Glass by Design to create handmade prizes for the event. We spoke to Cathy to learn more about the process that goes into making unique prizes. “There are … Read More

Prevent, Restore and Enhance Your Smile

Katherine PeachBeauty, Business

Why should you visit the dentist? Dentists not only provide dental treatment, they can prevent the need for it! Potential problems that can be spotted ahead of time include the onset of gum disease and dental decay. When it comes to your oral health, it is important that you are proactive and see a dentist regularly so that any issues … Read More

Refresh Skin Studio in Penarth Celebrates Ten Years and Recent Award Win

Katherine PeachBeauty, Business

Refresh Skin Studio, a beauty studio based in Penarth, are celebrating their 10th anniversary this year! They offer the latest in non-surgical facial aesthetic treatments and laser skin rejuvenation therapies. And with a recent international award win, it’s no wonder they’re the go-to place in Cardiff and the Vale. Principal clinician, Dr Sarah Cuffin, offer thread lifting (a non-surgical facelift … Read More

Concept Players Present: Into the Woods

Katherine PeachCreative, Events

Concept Players return with a Stephen Sondheim classic. Concept Players make their long awaited return to Penarth with their first full musical following the pandemic with one of Stephen Sondheim’s most critically acclaimed shows ‘Into the Woods;. In this reimagined production, Dr G.S.S Zipprodt’s Marvellous Caravan invites you to behold the most exciting, magical and terrible of tales. With stories … Read More

Review: NoFit State Circus, Sabotage

Katherine PeachCreative, Culture, Events, Reviews

“SABOTAGE brings a darker, grittier, and more subversive edge to our trademark large scale contemporary circus spectacular. Back in the Big Top with incredible new acts, original music, new apparatus and a more theatrical feel, SABOTAGE challenges the status quo.“ We were lucky enough to come and watch NoFit State Circus’ latest performance, Sabotage. And simply put…Wow! Founded in 1986 … Read More

Penarth’s Indie Bookshop Hosts Event with Ruth Jones

Katherine PeachCreative, Events

Griffin Books, Penarth’s independent bookshop, is set to host the UK launch even for Ruth Jones’ new novel, Love Untold. Ruth Jones is best known for her outstanding and award-winning television writing, most notably BBC One’s Gavin and Stacey, which she co-wrote with James Cordon and in which she played the incorrigible Ness Jenkins. She has now transferred these skills … Read More