31 Days Of December

Pippa-Marie SheppardCommunity

December is an exciting time for most, with Christmas lights dazzling our town and days filled with laughter, cosy socks and warm drinks. Here at Penarth View, we’ve put together a calendar of activities that you and your children can do each day of this festive month. 1st: Winter forest trail 2nd: Ice skating 3rd: Decorate an outdoor tree 4th: … Read More

A – Z Outdoor Winter Scavenger Hunt

Pippa-Marie SheppardCommunity

Don’t let the cold stop you from having fun outdoors this winter. Wrap up warm, fill up your travel mug with a hot drink and take a family walk around the community using our A – Z Scavenger Hunt! A- Acorn B- Bug C- Christmas Tree D- Decorations E- Evergreen Tree F- Fish  G- Gnome H- Holly  I- Ice  J- … Read More

Mayor begins Remembrance commemorations

Pippa-Marie SheppardCommunity

Penarth Town Mayor, Cllr. Ian Buckley began Remembrance commemorations today, with the lowering of a Remembrance flag at West House Community Garden. It is an appropriate setting as, like in previous years, Council Facilities and Open Spaces Development Officer, Mark Hooper has created a wonderful Remembrance display in the garden to commemorate the lives lost in past conflicts. The display features the silhouette of the Unknown Tommy and a handmade spitfire adorned … Read More

“My Covid Experience” A Photographic Exhibition

Pippa-Marie SheppardCommunity, Events

12th – 14th November 2021: Stanwell Church Community Hall Opening reception 7.30pm Friday 12th November To both commemorate some of the sad experiences of the time of Covid whilst at the same time looking ahead in celebration to a time of rebuilding and re-connecting, Eden Church and Stanwell Rd Baptist Church are opening the doors of their community hall for the opening of its Photographic Exhibition. Over the weekend of 12th – 14th November a photo … Read More

Organisation Hacks For Your Office Desk

Pippa-Marie SheppardCreative

Believe it or not, having a tidy office desk helps with productivity. Nobody wants to fumble through their belongings to find a paper-clip, or untangle wires just so you can find the right one. There are so many ways to make your life that little bit easier at work, so we’ve put together a list of hacks to make your … Read More

The Importance Of Self Care

Pippa-Marie SheppardWellbeing

As human beings who spend our days busy at work, running around after ‘mini-me’s’ and having an endless amount of housework to do, it can be so easy to forget about one of the most important things a person should incorporate into their daily routine- Self care.  It is paramount to maintain a healthy relationship with yourself, which will in … Read More

Santa’s Post Office Heading To Barry

Pippa-Marie SheppardCommunity

Santa will be heading to Barry this Winter, with Barry Library being transformed into a ‘magical Santa’s Post Office’. Children can enjoy the spirit of Christmas from the 8th – 17th December, where they can spend time with Santa’s elves and write and post a letter to Santa himself. Each child will hear the ‘Santa Post’ story as well as … Read More

Mental Health In The Workplace: How You Can Help

Pippa-Marie SheppardWellbeing

Mental Health in the workplace is such a taboo topic, considering over 729 million people world-wide suffer in some shape or form. It’s important for employers to take the matter seriously, especially now that the pandemic is finally easing and the long-term effects of what has been a mentally-draining, challenging and isolating time are starting to show.  There are so … Read More

A-Z Of Self Care

Pippa-Marie SheppardWellbeing

With the days getting colder and darker, it’s more important than ever to make sure our mind, body and souls are in tik-tok shape. Especially as the festive season nears, we forget to take care of ourselves as we get swept up in the presents, food shopping and prepping for the big day. Here at View Publishing, we came up … Read More

Sailing Towards Plastic Free Oceans.

Pippa-Marie SheppardCommunity

It isn’t a secret that our oceans are polluted with plastic, causing devastation to sea-life and the environment. It is a problem that many bury their heads in the sand about, but one young woman has been using her status to bring as much attention as possible to the issue.  Olympic Gold Medalist sailor, Hannah Mills, shot to fame at … Read More