Easy Handmade Gifts

Katherine PeachChristmas, Creative, Featured, Food, Homes, Kids

Struggling to think of a great gift for your loved ones but coming up short of new ideas? We’ve all been there. Flipping through the Christmas catalog, wandering aimlessly down the aisles, strolling endlessly but you still can’t find the perfect gift. But instead of waiting to find one, why not make one? Here at View Publishing, we’ve collected a … Read More

Christmas at Cosmeston 2021

Katherine PeachChristmas, Community, Events, Fashion, Kids

After the big success of their Halloween at Cosmeston event earlier this year, Christmas is coming to Cosmeston. Jam-packed full of fun festive things, it’s an event you can’t afford to miss. You’ll see Cosmeston come to life after dark. It’s an experience for the whole family, with light illumination the Medieval Village and the surrounding trees, special effects and … Read More

Introducing the PDA Space

Katherine PeachCommunity, Kids, Wellbeing

-Words by Nicola Reekie, solution-focused therapist supporting those with PDA and ASD and their families Behaviour is a sign of communication, but often we don’t see it like this. We may think our child is being naughty, rather than them trying to communicate unmet needs. That isn’t to say the parent is doing anything wrong, it’s just they don’t yet … Read More

Festive Kids Fun

Little FizzChristmas, Kids

With Christmas quickly approaching, many families are looking for festive activities to do with their kids. The holiday time can bring such fun, so check out these great activities that children of all ages will love for years to come. Fake Snowballs We love pretend snowballs for fun Christmas activities and decorations. They are fab for snowball fights, for kids … Read More

Access to Global Careers

Katherine PeachCreative, Culture, Featured, Kids

Westbourne School has long been known for its outstanding academic credentials and commitment to providing a first-class education for all students. For generations, pupils have progressed to study at the world’s most outstanding universities- from Oxford and Cambridge, to the Ivy League. Now, the school’s latest innovation promises to give students more choice and support in refining their future pathways, … Read More

Halloween Festival at Cosmeston Lakes Country Park

Katherine PeachCommunity, Events, Kids

Coming to Cosmeston Lakes Country Park for October Half Term- 23rd to 31st October 2021, 5pm-9:30pm To purchase tickets please visit; www.penarthevents.wales This October, Cosmeston Lakes Country Park in Penarth will come to life each evening at the Cosmeston Medieval Village and surroundings are transformed into a Halloween Festival. It is believed that the original Cosmeston Village was abandoned in … Read More

The Big Beach Build at Barry Island

Katherine PeachCommunity, Creative, Featured, Kids

On Monday 23rd August, Pippa and Katherine headed down to Barry Island beach to see the first ever sandcastle competition. This free to enter competition had over 78 competitors taking part, creating some jaw-dropping sandcastles. We saw moats, fantasy land creations and shell-covered masterpieces. Starting at 11am until 3pm, family and friends gathered on the island to take part. Having … Read More

Cosmeston Lakes Gets a New Playground

Katherine PeachCommunity, Featured, Kids

Cosmeston Lakes has always been a beloved part of Penarth. A tranquil part of our town to escape from our busy high streets, where you get take a long tree-lined walk around it’s majestic lake. From feeding the ducks, a picnic with family and friends, or having an ice-lolly in the sun. As someone who grew up in Penarth, I … Read More

#WhyWeCare – the annual ‘Foster Care Fortnight’ campaign

Pippa-Marie SheppardCommunity, Kids, To export

The annual ‘Foster Care Fortnight’ campaign began earlier this week, aiming to ‘shine a light’ on the work being done by Local Authority foster carers. From 10th-23rd May 2021, the campaign will see buildings all across Wales lit up Orange and Cardiff and the Vale residents are being asked to place a lamp in their front window. This year’s theme, … Read More

Accelerated Learning

Katherine PeachEducation, Featured, Kids, To export

Westbourne has supported students both academically and personally at the highest level throughout lockdown and now during their return to the physical classroom. The school extended the spring term for all Prep School students to allow its youngest learners extra time to re-establish social bonds back in the physical classroom, and implemented a number of additional initiatives to encourage pupils … Read More