Most of the UK is blinded by light pollution, yet there are still so many beautiful places in Wales that you can experience natural wonders under dark skies. From International Dark Sky Reserves, to Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, we have put together a collection of the most breathtaking, non-polluted places that you can visit. Snowdonia International Dark Sky Reserve … Read More
A project for care-experienced young mothers are offering their services in Penarth. Project Unity aims to help break the cycle of children being born to care-experienced young mothers entering the care system in Wales, with one-to-one person-centred intensive support and advocacy offered. They provide person-centred intensive support, peer support, opportunities, education and training to care experienced pregnant and new mothers; … Read More
After a much-anticipated wait, Penarth Town Mayor, Cllr Ian Buckley has awarded the The 2021 ‘Penarth in Bloom’ best decorated Christmas planter competition to Penarth Masonic Hall. After a covid-related delay to proceedings, the 2021 winner’s certificate and bouquet were gifted to chairman Gordon Shcumak, and his wife Chris, by Town Mayor and competition Judge, Cllr Ian Buckley who loved the … Read More
Our sea-side town is loved for many reasons, so it comes as no surprise to see that Penarth has been named as one of the UK’s most upmarket towns. Having identified 20 of the best seaside spots across Britain that can be enjoyed throughout each season, The Telegraph and Savills placed Penarth at number 13 on the list. The only … Read More
Donations have continued to pour in after Penarth’s much-loved special education school was broken into during the Christmas period. Ysgol Y Deri, a special education school that caters for a wide and diverse range of differently able pupils, was targeted in December, with surf boards, wetsuits and other kit stolen. A fundraiser, set up by Ysgol Y Deri Parents and … Read More
Joel James MS Senedd Member for South Wales Central last week visited the Amelia Farm Trust near Barry to hear about their GROW programme, which provides a unique experience for disadvantaged and vulnerable young people at a critical time in their lives. He heard how some young people struggle in mainstream education because they find a traditional classroom setting too … Read More
A consideration is being made for lights and CCTV to be installed at Bute Park, in a bid to deter people from committing crimes. After seeing crime rates soar within the past few years, the community called for action to be taken. More than 50 trees were destroyed in September at the location, with financial rewards for more information on … Read More
An appeal has been made for unused laptops to be donated in a bid to help children who otherwise would not have access to the internet. Here at Penarth View, we spoke to David Jakeway, the current President of the Rotary Club of Barry, about the appeal. David said: ‘It’s a very simple one in concept, it’s asking people who … Read More
A group of four women who made it their mission to fundraise money for National Coastwatch Institution (Nell’s Point) and RNLI Penarth, have raised more than their initial targets with the Just Giving page still open for donations. Linda Foye, Heather Stevenson, Ann Gripton and Rosie Collard braved the cold weather and walked the Prosecco 5k around Barry Island on … Read More
A woman is running her first Half Marathon in a bid to raise money for Hope Rescue. 22-year-old Rachel Parry, from Blackwood, will be taking part in the Marathon in March. She said: ‘Hope rescue saves the lives of stray, abandoned and unwanted dogs that deserve a second chance. They take in stray dogs from six Local Authorities in South … Read More
