Penarth Town Council kick off their 6 nations screening season this Saturday at 13:30 with the highly anticipated Wales Vs Italy game on the big screen in the historic Paget Rooms. This will be Wayne Pivac’s first Six Nations match in charge of Wales since he took over from Warren Gatland following the World Cup. The Paget Rooms have been … Read More
3 West End stars, who just so happen to be from Wales, will perform in a charity fundraising concert in aid of Welsh Hearts, for theatre and music lovers alike at the Paget Rooms in Penarth on Sunday 9th February. The 3 Phantoms in Concert show is set to be a celebration of the best-loved musicals from The West End; … Read More
-Words by William Stoker, of LeanCare Ltd What are your favourite types of projects to work on? Our favourite type of project is a house that needs complete refurbishment-the more work there is to do the better, provided that is reflected in the buying price. This is most difficult aspect-finding a suitable property at the right place and in the … Read More
Shake off the winter and welcome the first signs of spring with the National Garden Scheme Snowdrop Festival. These glorious harbingers of the wonderful life of gardens to come can be viewed in over 100 National Garden Scheme gardens throughout England and Wales during January, February and March. On a wintry day there is nothing better than visiting a garden … Read More
For the third year in a row, the four-star Vale Resort in Hensol, South Wales, has been named Wales’ best resort spa by an international awards body that recognises excellence in tourism. The Vale Spa, located in the four-star hotel and leisure venue in the Vale of Glamorgan, was named Wales’ Best Resort Spa 2019 at the 5th annual World … Read More
Come and discover the park that comes to life at night! Alexandra’s Enchanted Garden will take you on a magical journey where winding paths will reveal a series of installations, lighting displays, and soundscapes, creating memories that, young or old, you’ll never forget! The Story of Alexandra Park Many moons ago, in a land not too far from here, lived … Read More
This Spring, PODS presents two 2 shows; Goodnight Mister Tom and The Full Monty. Goodnight Mister Tom Now a modern classic, Michelle Magorian’s wonderfully uplifting tale is brought gloriously to life in this magical stage adaptation by David Wood. Set during the dangerous build up to the Second World War, Goodnight Mister Tom, follows the story of young William Beech … Read More
The fundraising appeal to save paddle steamer Waverley has reached its £2.3 million target just seven months after it was announced that the famous steamship would not operate in 2019. The Boiler Refit Appeal has attracted donations from over 8,000 individuals with support from the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society, several trusts and £1 million from the Scottish Government. Arnold Clark … Read More
Penarth businesswoman, Julie Plumb, was named the runner up of the Woman in STEM award at this year’s Women’s Business Conference & Awards held in Cheltenham. Women’s Business Club last week saw the annual Women’s Business Conference & Awards take place at the historic Pittville Pump Room in Cheltenham. These awards are the leading national awards honouring businesswomen in their … Read More
That’s a wrap. Penarth’s independent bookshop, Griffin Books, brought its 2019 programme of author events to a close with two sell-out events at the end of November. On Tuesday 19th November over 300 people attended An Evening with Warren Gatland at Cardiff’s Hilton Hotel. The former Wales head coach spoke openly and honestly about his personal life and his long … Read More
