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
Remote workers across the Vale of Glamorgan are being invited to break free from their kitchen tables as part of the Cowork Local Festival, which will see pop-up workspaces open across the county borough. The festival is part of an initiative by the Vale of Glamorgan Council & TownSq to encourage more people to work remotely from local spaces by … Read More
After over a year of gruelling on-and-off lockdowns, Wales has recently began to spring back to life over the past few weeks with the gentle easing into Alert Level 3. Whilst all non-essential shops were given the go-ahead to re-open on 12th April, pubs cafes and restaurants were only granted permission to open outdoor-facilities. Finally the announcement has come that … Read More
Penarth View would like to congratulate Keyif on 3 years of business. This past year has been difficult for everyone, especially independent businesses who rely on face-to-face interactions. But Keyif have embraced this new normal, morphing into a takeaway service, instead of their usual sit-down style dining. Here at Penarth View, we spoke to owner Mehmet Yildiz about those 3 … Read More
From fresh sea scents to those designed to help you relax, there’s something for every space.
A new fund has been launched to help make a range of Vale of Glamorgan venues available as remote workspaces. The idea behind the schemes is to offer people work facilities within their localities, avoiding the need to commute to an office. Cowork Local Festival will be launched across the Vale in May with an online platform showcasing the type … Read More
Given the turmoil of the past twelve months, the old adage “turnover is vanity, profit is sanity, cash is king” has never rung truer. Nothing closes a company quicker than a cash flow crisis, so here’s our top tips for sound money management. Spell it out. Describe the product or service fully at the outset so the client understands, meaning … Read More
With all indoor hospitality having been closed since before Christmas, except for takeaways and delivery services, The Crêpe Escape on Glebe Street have been very busy. They have been creating a new secret garden, tucked away in a small outdoor yard at the rear of the café. Complete with bespoke furniture, magical fairy lights, and a special planting scheme that … Read More
Shân Eastwood, from Shân’s Wales Tours, has been working in partnership with the Retreats Group of luxury hotels on the St David’s peninsula to develop a range of specialist tours of the Pembrokeshire coast. As Wales leaves the current lockdown restrictions, Shân says there is an appetite to get out about about. She says: “With the current regulations permitting travel … Read More
Since launching their growing greetings, Carolyn and Jude have been delighted by the response. After a difficult year, people have enjoyed sending (and receiving) something a little different. Microgreens, which are easy to grow and taste great, have proved very popular. Even businesses have loved sending something unique to staff and partners. Look out for our new, extended range!
