A Penarth teenager is looking for sponsorship after finding a passion for ice skating. 16-year-old Chelsea Burgoyne-George, who attends Stanwell School, discovered her love for ice skating after entering a competition named ‘Skating Stars’ nearly five years ago. The ambitious youth is hoping to find a sponsor in the near future to help fund the costs of training, lessons, skates, … Read More
The fiancée of late veteran Paul ‘Woody’ Woodland has spoken today about the services she provides after the Mayor of Penarth, Councillor Ian Buckley, announces Woody’s Lodge as one of his chosen charities of the year. Sian Woodland, Deputy CEO of Woody’s Lodge, explained about the history of the charity, saying “ He is a local boy from Penarth called … Read More
Fiver Fest is set to make a return to local high streets and towns this June, with the hopes of helping out local businesses that have suffered during the pandemic. Totally Locally, the organisers of the campaign, concluded that June would be the perfect time to hold the next Fiver Fest as businesses begin to head back to normality. Set … Read More
The Penarth Pier Pavilion has been renamed today, as part of filming for a Channel 4 production. 4 stories, a new-talent initiative to help establish the next generation of writers and directors, are using the much loved Pier for the next 2 days to film a section of the six part series. The series features 30-minute tales from a variety … Read More
A local Florist from Penarth has diversified her business during the pandemic. Toni Horne, from The Lily Pad Florist, took the opportunity to turn her passion for plants into another section of her business when a new space became available. “I’ve always kind of had an interest with plants and flowers and when I retired from being a professional singer, … Read More
A charitable coffee shop has opened up in Roath with the aim of raising money to keep a much loved community building alive. St Andrews Coffee shop, based in the grounds of St Andrews United Reformed Church, is founded by best friends Wayne Courtney and Nathan Wyburn. Their inspirational idea to set up the Coffee Court will ensure the survival … Read More
The Turner House Gallery has reopened its doors today, showcasing the well known illustrations by Quentin Blake. After 2 years of discussions with Amgueddfa Cymru- National Museum Wales on how to transform the gallery, it has now been decided by Penarth Town Council that the historical building will be turned into a new multi-purpose cultural venue. The original re-opening date … Read More
A campaign to help keep Penarth residents safe officially launched yesterday with the Mayor of Penarth in attendance. Craig Parker Trott, from Apothecary64, came up with the idea for local businesses to be able to offer a ‘Safe Place’ to anyone in the community who requires it after the devastating recent events of Sarah Everard, Black Lives Matter and as … Read More
Windsor Penarth officially opened the first Padel Court in Wales on the 14th March. Played by over 12 million people worldwide, the racket sports increasing popularity brings hope that many places in Wales will soon follow suit. What is Padel? With combined elements from tennis, badminton and squash, Padel is played in a 10m x 20m court surrounded by glass … Read More
Penarth Library officially reopened earlier this month, 8 months after closing its doors. In an initial bid to tackle the Coronavirus, all library services were suspended before a click-and-collect service was implemented in late June. The new refurbishment, which has been funded jointly by the Vale Of Glamorgan Council and Welsh Government, features a redecorated ground floor with new furniture, … Read More
