Penarth Summer Festival 2022!

Katherine PeachCommunity, Events, Food, Kids

Don’t forget, Penarth’s popular Summer Festival and Downhill Derby is taking place on Saturday the 16th of July. The event, hosted along the famous seaside Esplanade, will feature live music, fairground rides, refreshments, community stalls and the white-knuckle thrills of the Downhill Derby. Organised by Penarth Town Council, the summer festival is taking place between 12pm and 8pm and is … Read More

Penarth School’s Charity Ball Raises over £10,500 for Welsh Heart Charity

Katherine PeachCharity, Community, Education, Kids

Penarth’s Westbourne School has raised £10,511.45 at its third annual Spring Ball, in aid of charity partner, Calon Heart Screening & Defribrillators. The spectacular black tie event, help at the historic Exchange Hotel in Cardiff, was attended by parents, friends of the school, teachers and well-known faces from the Cardiff and Vale community, who enjoyed a dinner, silent auction, raffle … Read More

Local Author Donates Proceeds to Charity

Katherine PeachCharity, Community, Kids

To raise money for Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice in Sully, Lavernock resident Geraldine Seymour has written and published a children’s book. The book contains two delightful stories, with beautiful colour illustrations. Percy’s Dilemma and The Cosmeston Secret are both set in the Penarth area. The first story is about Percy the Penarth pigeon and the second about the woodland elves … Read More

Your Easter Calendar

Katherine PeachCommunity, Creative, Kids

Busy Easter’s are back! As we, finally, come out of lockdown restrictions, we can once again enjoy Easter like we used to (while still keeping ourselves safe). So we’ve put together a calendar of all the upcoming Easter/Spring events for the whole family to enjoy. For our full events calendar, head over to our What’s on Guide Easter Duck Trail … Read More

Foundations for Success

Katherine PeachEducation, Kids

Westbourne is one of the UK’s leading independent schools, ranked 1st in the UK for results since 2015* and recently added to the prestigious EdTech 50 list of innovative organisations shaping the future of British education. With an award-winning “super-curriculum” that is tailored to the individual, Westbourne aims to instil a love of learning in all pupils, encouraging them to … Read More

The Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Katherine PeachCommunity, Food, Homes, Kids, Wellbeing

With Mother’s Day right around the corner we know how difficult it can be to find the perfect gift, so we’ve collected a selection of great gift idea from some of the best independent shops near you. Pampering We all need a bit of pampering and self care after the year we’ve had! Beauty Box ener-chi Folk Gather Here Flowers … Read More

Why Montessori?

Katherine PeachBusiness, Education, Kids

Montessori education helps your child develop independence, a sense of empathy and social justice, and a lifelong love of learning. At The Green Giraffe Nursery, we create a safe, calm, welcoming and friendly environment where children feel secure allowing them to explore, learn and grow independently. Gentle Loving Care Ethos and Staff Our Nursery ethos is Gentle, Loving Care, and … Read More

Maths and English Tutoring with Kip McGrath

Katherine PeachEducation, Kids

Kip McGrath Canton and Pontcanna is run by Gruff Davies and a small team of qualified teachers who are dedicated to helping children learn. We pride ourselves on the care and attention we give to all our students. Why choose Kip McGrath? We truly believe every child can learn; they just need to be taught properly. By setting meaningful goals … Read More

Great Country Clothing for Farmers and Farmers to be

Katherine PeachBusiness, Fashion, Kids

Dog & Rider Boutique, a family-run business, specialising in professional and functional country brands, and clothing for farmers young and old- a haven for all your country and field needs. Whether you’re looking for new clothes for the kids or reliable, country clothing, it can be difficult to find what you’re after. But at Dog & Rider Boutique, you can … Read More

Keeping Christmas Alive for Kids

Katherine PeachChristmas, Kids, Uncategorized

Christmas is a magic time for everyone but especially for kids. Watching kids fall in love with Christmas is wonderful (and not just because they get presents). So we want to help you keep the Christmas spirit alive with these great things you can do this Christmas to make it extra special for kids. Elf of the Shelf By now … Read More