Your Fashion Guide For New Years Eve

Pippa-Marie SheppardFashion

New Years Eve is just around the corner, and although it may not be the celebration we have all hoped for, there is nothing to say we can’t still enter 2022 in style. So put on your best going-out outfit, your favourite suit or your comfy clothes and use our guide below to see how you can improve your look.  … Read More

Penarth Society’s Latest Campaign

Pippa-Marie SheppardCommunity

Penarth Society has revealed their latest campaign: ‘To approach Vale of Glamorgan Council to agreeing to erect a series of Information signs throughout the town.’ Hoping the signs will be a ‘very valuable source of information for residents and visitors, The Committee said: ‘At the moment, such signs are very far and few between and the ones that are erected … Read More

Ways To Celebrate The New Year

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Christmas is officially over, and soon enough it’ll be the end of 2021. I think I speak for a lot of people when I say we can’t wait to see the back of this year, but before we do, why not end the year on a high note using an idea of two from our list of Ways To Celebrate … Read More

Start Your Own Christmas Eve Traditions

Pippa-Marie SheppardChristmas

Christmas Eve has to be one of my favourite festive days (excluding the big day itself). After weeks of running around preparing, and the stress that comes along with it, it’s the night where everything comes together and I can finally sit down and breathe.  Tonight is a night that will be full of magic for many, and what better … Read More

Ways to spend your Christmas Eve

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With Christmas Eve officially a day away, here at View Publishing we’ve put together a list of festive ways that you and your family can spend the day!  1: Make a gingerbread house. See our recipe here.  2: Re-decorate the Christmas Tree. Most Christmas trees fall into the hands of little children and can begin to look a bit messy … Read More

Christmas Gifts For The Workplace

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It’s always nice to think about those around you at Christmas, those that impact your daily life and those you spend the most of your time with. This Christmas, show your work colleagues your appreciation with a little gift. Below are 50 great gift ideas that are perfect for any work place.  1: Novelty Mug  2: Personalised Notebooks  3: Hamper  … Read More

Gingerbread House Recipe

Pippa-Marie SheppardFood

What says festive more than spending the day baking and decorating a home-made gingerbread house?  You will need:  For the gingerbread: 600g plain flour  4 tsp ground ginger  200g dark muscovado sugar  250g unsalted butter  2 tsp bicarbonate of soda  7 tbsp golden syrup  To Decorate:  500g icing sugar  2 egg whites  Mini chocolate fingers  Selection of sweets  Step 1: … Read More

Ben Cook: “This is a Book About Dreams Coming True”

Pippa-Marie SheppardBusiness, Charity, Community

A self-employed author, who was inspired to publish his first children’s book after the tragic death of his daughter and the pandemic affected his mental health, has spoken about what led him to opening his own publishing label and his gratitude towards the community who made his dreams possible.  Ben Cook, who lives in Penarth, has overcome many challenges within … Read More

Christmas Activities For Adults

Pippa-Marie SheppardChristmas

Children don’t have to have all the fun this Christmas. Here are some festive activities for adults to enjoy. So grab a glass of freshly mulled-wine, put on your cosiest pair of pyjamas/Christmas outfit and enjoy!  1: Ice Skating. Who doesn’t enjoy skating away the night? Winter Wonderland have brought back their annual Ice Rink to Cardiff. Click here to … Read More

Review: Cosmeston at Christmas

Pippa-Marie SheppardChristmas, Reviews

This December, Cosmeston Lakes Country Park will come to life each evening as the Cosmeston Medieval Village and surroundings are transformed into a Christmas Spectacle. Siôn Corn (a.k.a Father Christmas), Siân Corn (Mrs Claus) and their busy little elves will be making their last visit to Penarth ahead of Christmas Eve to check the naughty and nice lists before the … Read More