Penarth Library has teamed up with WWF for a special nature-theme for this years Summer Reading Challenge 2021, in the hopes of inspiring others to stand up for the planet. You can take part in the challenge by signing up at your local library, which is completely free of charge. Your library will then help you find books to read, … Read More
Families in Penarth are being encouraged to work alongside other families in order to fill pre-loved backpacks which will be forwarded to children in Africa. Mary’s Meals has launched their new ‘backpack project’ in a bid to make a difference to the lives of children living in Malawi. A meal is provided to 1,838,859 of the world’s poorest children every … Read More
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
Brides-to-be can now shop for that perfect dress for their big day not only in style, but also without breaking the bank, and, while helping the planet. A new specialist pre-loved bridal boutique has just opened in the Tŷ Hafan Emporium store on 55 Frogmore Street in Abergavenny. There brides-to-be can shop for cut-price designer dresses, some pre-loved and many new with tags on, and all priced between £50 and £200, as well as enjoy … Read More
The Mayor of Penarth, Cllr Ian Buckley, announced last month that Amelia Trust Farm is one of his chosen charities of the year. Dating back to 20th September 1990, Amelia Methodist Trust Company Limited was incorporated to receive a farm spanning over 160 acres, with derelict buildings and barns. After the death of his Mother, benefactors Bob and Ethel Huggard … Read More
Tŷ Hafan Scout Group, the first Scout Group to be based in a children’s hospice in the UK, has been honoured with The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK. Set up 13 years ago, Tŷ Hafan Scout Group has provided opportunities to learn and grow in a fun and inclusive … 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
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 Covid-19 Relief Appeal for Waverley has now exceeded £130,000 with donations received from her generous supporters. The appeal which opened in September must raise over £0.5m in total with a target of £350,000 from individuals. Other sources of funding are being pursued with vigour given that winter maintenance work is well underway with insufficient funds to complete it. Waverley’s … Read More
Whilst most of us look forward to enjoying our Christmas dinner with loved ones each year, this sadly isn’t the case for everyone. Research has shown that almost 870,000 older people will be eating dinner alone on Christmas day this year, including around 1 in 10 over 80*. For decades, local charity, Age Connects Cardiff and the Vale, has reached … Read More
