It’s competition time at Penarth View! I think it’s safe to say it’s been a difficult time for us all, so we have decided, following the release of our latest issue, to give our beloved readers 5 chances to win a £10 gift voucher to spend at your favourite local beauty and gift shops and 2 chances to win a … Read More
In the run up to the festive period, Penarth’s independent bookshop, Griffin Books, is giving customers the opportunity to book a personal shopping experience or private browsing session (a whole bookshop to yourself- just imagine!). In person and virtual Zoom appointments are available. Each appointment lasts 30 minutes and you can use the time to browse alone at leisure in … Read More
This December, Penarth Town Council are organising Wales’ first Window Wanderland as a Covid-safe way to spread the Christmas cheer through the town. Put on your winter coats and wander around your local area after dark to see the wonderful windows that your neighbours have created! Everyone is invited to make a display which can be bag or small, from … Read More
Scout Post is a scheme that offers the public of Cardiff and most parts of the Vale of Glamorgan an opportunity to send Christmas Cards at a fraction of the cost of other postal services. It has been in operation for 35 years and was the ‘brainchild’ of a group in Roath.
Over the past month, 17 of Penarth’s independent retailers, as well as Penarth Library, have been competing in Penarth’s Christmas Window Competition. And now, we can reveal the winners. The theme this year was ‘Once Upon a Time’, and it was truly fascinating to see how retailers had developed their windows in line with the magical theme. The competition opened … Read More
The annual ‘Penarth in Bloom’ Best Decorated Christmas Tree competition was awarded to Penarth Library at last weeks Late Night shop. The winner’s certificate and wreath were gifted by Town Mayor and competition Judge, Cllr Angela Thomas, as part of the Late-night shopping event. The Penarth Late night shop which was organised by Shop Penarth and the Traders Group was … Read More
Write a letter to Santa This year, Penarth View and Little Fizz are supporting the Salvation Army’s Christmas Present Appeal. Santa’s Elves will choose three lucky winners to get an early Christmas present! We’ll also match each winners present and donate it to the Christmas Present appeal.  Letters need to be sent by Friday 6th Dec. How you can send your … Read More
As Christmas approaches there are a lot of changes in our houses including lots of tasty food. This doesn’t go unnoticed by our furry friends and their very inquisitive noses. As pet owners there are several food items that we need to pay particular attention to during the festive period. Chocolate and raises are two of these and are found … Read More
-Words by Will Summers Simon, Tom and the team at Victoria Garage, Penarth, can make sure your car is fit and ready for your next winter adventure. Fall in Love with Portmeirion Built over 50 years, the Italian Mediterranean-style tourist village is the perfect place for a romantic weekend road trip. Whether you prefer to celebrate Santes Dwynwen’s Day (25 … Read More
–Words by Katherine Peach Are you keen to make the most of the festive season, without the avoidable waste often generated at this time of year? There are several easy ways to make to festivities a little less wasteful however. Wrapping Paper Wrapping paper can not only be expensive but a lot of it isn’t made of recyclable material. So … Read More
