By now we’ve all heard of Helping Hands and the incredible work that they’ve done throughout the pandemic for the Penarth community. Helping Hands is a voluntary group that brought the whole community together to unite against the challenges that Covid-19 has caused. With over 500 volunteers, Helping Hands has done so much for this community already. Anything from offering … Read More
Joel James MS Senedd Member for South Wales Central last week visited the Amelia Farm Trust near Barry to hear about their GROW programme, which provides a unique experience for disadvantaged and vulnerable young people at a critical time in their lives. He heard how some young people struggle in mainstream education because they find a traditional classroom setting too … Read More
A group of four women who made it their mission to fundraise money for National Coastwatch Institution (Nell’s Point) and RNLI Penarth, have raised more than their initial targets with the Just Giving page still open for donations. Linda Foye, Heather Stevenson, Ann Gripton and Rosie Collard braved the cold weather and walked the Prosecco 5k around Barry Island on … Read More
A woman is running her first Half Marathon in a bid to raise money for Hope Rescue. 22-year-old Rachel Parry, from Blackwood, will be taking part in the Marathon in March. She said: ‘Hope rescue saves the lives of stray, abandoned and unwanted dogs that deserve a second chance. They take in stray dogs from six Local Authorities in South … Read More
Penarth’s Mayor, Cllr Ian Buckley, joined MHA Morel Court on the 1st January for a chilly New Years dip- in a bid to raise funds for residents to ‘live later life well’. The nursing home, situated on Raisdale Road in Penarth, offers 36 places for residential care. Having already reached their target of £1000, the fundraising page is still open … Read More
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
On Saturday 4 December, dozens of paddleboarders took to the water in festive fancy dress to raise funds for the RNLI. The ‘Santa SUP’ morning, which was hosted by Penarth Marina, was one of a series of fundraising events organised by South Wales Paddleboarding Club and local surf and paddleboard shop Puravida Boardriders. Local restaurant The Deck also supported the … Read More
Year 3 pupils at Ysgol Pen Y Garth are on a mission to fundraise money for Barnardos, in a bid to support their teacher who will be leaving the school to work for the charity. Mrs Katie Simmons, who is in her seventh year of teaching at the school, said: “I was in need of a new challenge in my … Read More
Christmas is a magical time for most, but for some who are already struggling it can be one of the most stressful times of the year. Since the pandemic began, many more families are in need of help, with most not realising there is help right on their doorstep. Tabernacle Baptist Church, situated on Plassey Street in Penarth, have been … Read More
RNLI Penarth is holding a fundraising coffee morning in Penarth Yacht Club on Friday 29 October from 10:30 to 12:00. Tickets to the event will cost £1, with all funds raised going to help the lifesaving work of RNLI Penarth. As well as a selection of cakes available to buy, there will be a fundraising book sale on the morning. … Read More
