Glass By Design- A Bid To Support The Bumblebees

Pippa-Marie SheppardBusiness, Charity

As many around Penarth are aware, Glass By Design owners Angelina and Cathy create beautiful monthly window displays. For their next display, they have chosen to support a wonderful charity in the hopes of raising awareness around the importance of supporting the bumblebees. The Bumblebee Conservation Trust was established after concerns surrounding the decrease within the bumblebee population came to … Read More

Take A Look At Apothecary64’s New Fragrances Launching Today

Pippa-Marie SheppardBusiness

Apothecary64, situated on Cornerswell Road in Penarth, have launched a range of New Eau De Parfum today. Award Winner Craig Parker-Trott, who opened his store only 3 months ago after expanding his online store, handcrafted each product himself in Penarth. The first product in his new range is titled ‘01 Côte D’Azur Eau De Parfum’ and comes in a 100ml … Read More

Mayor Of Penarth Wishes Local Educator a Happy Retirement After Dedicating 15 Years To Nursery

Pippa-Marie SheppardCommunity

Cllr Ian Buckley has presented a local educator with a gift on behalf of the governors of Cogan Nursery after announcing her retirement. Headteacher Pauline Rowlands has dedicated the past 15-years of her life to teaching, with Penarth Town Council posting on their website: ‘Cogan Nursery has been key in the development of so many children from Cogan, Penarth, Cardiff, … Read More

Plans To Bring Water-based Sports To Cosmeston Lakes Underway

Pippa-Marie SheppardCommunity

Plans to bring water-based activities to Cosmeston Lakes are underway as the Vale of Glamorgan Council invites bids from organisations. Whilst no specific sports have been mentioned, it is hoped that padel-boards and pedalo rental will be seen at the attraction. The Council are also looking for an organisation to facilitate current user groups and undertake the management of all … Read More

Apothecary64 Becomes Skin Care Award Bronze Winner

Pippa-Marie SheppardBusiness, Business Articles, Featured

Opening a business at any point in life is hard-work, let alone during a world-wide pandemic. But that didn’t stop one local man from achieving his dreams. And now, Craig Parker-Trott is the proud recipient of the Bronze Award in the 2021 Free From Skincare Awards. Judges chose Craig’s lavender and rosemary hand sanitiser in the Hand, Foot and Nail … Read More

A Look Back On An Inspirational Father And Daughter Team

Pippa-Marie SheppardCommunity

With today being National Father and Daughter Take A Walk Day, we’re taking a look back at this great Father and Daughter team that touched the hearts of the local community back in March. Anna Musson and her Father, Tim, aimed to walk two miles every day around Penarth in a bid to raise money for Vale Plus, a day … Read More

Town Mayor & Deputy pay tribute to NHS, Social Care & Frontline Workers

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On NHS, Social Care & Frontline Workers’ Day, Penarth’s Town Mayor, Councillor Ian Buckley, along with Deputy Town Mayor, Councillor Laura Rochefort, paid tribute to all those who have worked so tirelessly through the Coronavirus crisis, and who continue to support some of the most vulnerable people in society. Ian attended a commemorative event at Penarth Masonic Hall on Monday … Read More

Local Gym Officially Opens After 4-Year-Long Wait

Pippa-Marie SheppardBusiness, Community, Fitness

A local gym has finally opened after a 4-year-long wait.  Anytime Fitness, situated on Windsor Road in Penarth, officially opened their doors at 8am this morning. Here at Penarth View, we visited the newly-built gym to give our readers a view of what to expect! When asked about what’s on, Anytime Fitness said: “We have launched our brand new class … Read More

Local Restaurant Shortlisted For Another Award

Pippa-Marie SheppardBusiness

A local restaurant has been shortlisted for another prestigious award, having already scooped up two awards since opening in 2018. Turkish restaurant Keyif, which can be found on Glebe Street in Penarth, has once again proven their success after reaching the semi-finals of the 2021 Turkish Restaurant and Takeaway Awards. The news is said to have shocked owner Mehmet Yildaz, … Read More

Five Penarth Businesses Announced As Cardiff Life Awards Finalists

Pippa-Marie SheppardBusiness, Community

Cardiff Life Awards 2021 has announced this years finalists, with businesses in Penarth making the list. The Crepe Escape, Westbourne School, Hamptons, Capello Barbers and Penarth Physiotherapy Practice & Pilates Studio have been selected across a variety of categories.  Organised by MediaClash, the awards will be held at City Hall with 450 people in attendance to celebrate the top businesses.  … Read More