A new scheme has been launched in Penarth, in a bid to tackle food waste and support the local community. A Food Pod, situated on St. Lukes Avenue in Penarth, has officially opened, offering a range of toiletries, hygiene products, tinned and perishable goods to residents with a ‘pay-as-you-feel’ scheme in place. Open every weekday from 2pm until 4pm, the … Read More
A 63-year-old man is set to cycle 200-miles in a bid to raise money for Cowbridge Tennis Club and Prostate Cymru. Nigel Osborne, a Cowbridge Tennis Member, has planned to cycle from Caernarfon to Cowbridge with the hopes of raising £15,000 for Cowbridge Tennis Club and a contribution to Prostate Cymru. The cycle will start on the 17th September and … Read More
Here at Penarth View, we were lucky enough to be invited down to Crafty Devil’s, situated in Penarth’s Town Centre, to meet their new chef and have a taster of their new menu. 26-year-old Chris Sweetman, who has only been working at the burger bar for two months, has introduced a brand new menu, which has already proven popular with … Read More
A beautiful historic building in Penarth has officially reopened, with two local entrepreneurs behind the transformation. Jayne Haywood and Jemma Evans have invested the past 10 months of their lives into creating a stunning, family-friendly environment for the people of Penarth and wider to enjoy. The building, which was originally built for King Henry III, has been restored to it’s … Read More
Families across the Vale have been invited to take part in a Sandcastle Building Contest this August. The Vale Of Glamorgan Council have teamed up with Beach Academy Wales to bring the ‘leave no trace’ event to the sea-side town. Up to 200 teams are expected to compete against each other in a bid to win one of three prizes. … Read More
A local charity shop is celebrating their 10 year anniversary today here in Penarth. Tŷ Hafan, situated on Stanwell Road, took to Facebook this morning to thank their ‘wonderful staff and volunteers’. Also thanking their customers and donors, they added: ‘As we receive just over 5% of our funding from the government, by supporting our shop YOU make a difference!’ … Read More
With the summer holidays in full swing, we understand that it can be difficult to keep the children entertained. But with restrictions now easing, we’ve put together a list of places that children can eat for free this Summer. Mark & Spencers – Children eat free with an adult spending £3.50. Tesco – Children eat free when an adult spends … Read More
A local woman has made Olympic history after winning gold at the Tokyo Olympics, making her the most successful female sailor. Hannah Mills, from Dinas Powys, raced alongside Eilidh McIntyre as they placed fifth in the medal race. Previous race finishes meant they were able to claim their title as they managed to hold off Poland and France, who claimed … Read More
A new defibrillator has been installed outside a Penarth care home, with public access welcome. The defibrillator, which has been installed outside Cliffhaven Care Home situated on Clive Road, was donated by the Barry Rotary Club. The installation and cabinet were funded by the care facility. Defibrillators are devices that send an electric shock or pulse to the heart in … Read More
A local musician is set to release her new EP in August and has given us here at Penarth View a sneak peak into her upcoming songs. Nova Lo, a 20-year-old born and raised in Penarth is set to release ‘Leaky Ceilings’ on the 27th August. Not only does Nova write her own songs, she is also a multi-instrumentalist, performer … Read More
