Celebrate the Summer with Griffin Books and Local Authors

Katherine PeachCommunity, Creative, Events

Join Penarth’s independent bookshop Griffin Books for a very special ‘Summer Reads’ Party! To celebrate another great season of events, Mel Griffin will be joined by authors Laura Kemp, Evonne Wareham and Helga Jensen, who will introduce their latest books- all perfect for packing in your suitcase this summer. They’ll also be picking the brain of local travel coordinator Jo … Read More

Penarth Summer Festival 2022!

Katherine PeachCommunity, Events, Food, Kids

Don’t forget, Penarth’s popular Summer Festival and Downhill Derby is taking place on Saturday the 16th of July. The event, hosted along the famous seaside Esplanade, will feature live music, fairground rides, refreshments, community stalls and the white-knuckle thrills of the Downhill Derby. Organised by Penarth Town Council, the summer festival is taking place between 12pm and 8pm and is … Read More

A chat with Plastic Free Penarth

Katherine PeachCommunity, Education

Plastic Free Penarth is a part of Gwyrddio Penarth Greening (GPG), a charity established to support the promotion of environmental issues with a community focus by taking a project based approach to the issues. We were lucky enough to talk to Penarth-resident Susannah McWilliam, who has been involved in environmental issues for a long time, going back to university to … Read More

Sir Gareth Edwards Celebrates the Opening of Horatio’s Garden Wales

Katherine PeachCharity, Community

Sir Gareth Edwards visits the sixth Horatio’s Garden at the University Hospital Llandough, Cardiff. Rugby legend, Sir Gareth Edwards, visited Horatio’s Garden Wales this weekend to celebrate the opening of the garden, which is the charity’s sixth project in the UK. The garden is the first of its kind in Wales and will offer a stunning sanctuary for people living with … Read More

Penarth Literary Festival Returns this Weekend

Katherine PeachCommunity, Culture, Events

Penarth Literary Festival, organised by Griffin Books, returns this weekend bringing some of the country’s best Welsh authors and writers to Penarth. From Saturday 18 to Sunday 26 June, Penarth’s award-winning independent bookshop will host a packed programme of literary events guaranteed to delight and entertain readers of all ages. Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s festival: … Read More

Summer Festival is back for 2022

Katherine PeachUncategorized

Penarth’s popular Summer Festival and Downhill Derby is set to return this year on Saturday the 16th of July. The event, hosted along the famous seaside esplanade, will feature live music, refreshments, and the thrills of the Downhill Derby. Organised by Penarth Town Council, the Summer Festival is taking place between 12pm and 8pm and is free to attend. The … Read More

Review: The Play That Goes Wrong at Wales Millennium Centre

Katherine PeachCreative, Culture, Reviews, Uncategorized

“Mischief’s multi award-winning international smash hit comedy The Play That Goes Wrong is crashing in to Wales Millennium Centre this Spring.“ On 14th June, we were lucky enough to be invited to see ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ at the Wales Millennium Centre. My expectations for this production were quite high going in, as I’d heard nothing but great reviews … Read More

Father’s Day Gift Guide

Katherine PeachBusiness, Community, Events

With Father’s day coming up soon, we know how hard it is to find the perfect gift, so we’ve come up with a list of some of the best products and experiences that some of our favourite local businesses have to offer. To Wear… Want to find out more…? Rowley’s Jewellers Dog & Rider Boutique To Eat & Drink… Want … Read More

The Turner House Announces Call-Out for Local Artists

Katherine PeachCommunity, Creative, Culture, Events

The Turner House gallery’s annual Open Exhibition call out has been announced. Artists of all ages and abilities can submit their creations to be exhibited in the gallery from the 4th August to the 11th of September. The exhibition is free to enter, and Locals are invited to submit up to two artworks of an medium and size. The gallery … Read More