Local Charity Finds Unique Way Of Helping Disadvantaged Young People.

Pippa-Marie SheppardCharity, Community, Uncategorized

A local charity has found a unique way of assisting disadvantaged young people, helping them broaden their horizons and develop life skills.  Challenge Wales, situated at Penarth Marina, is on a mission to ‘provide life development opportunities for young people to enable them to participate positively in society’ by getting them involved in voyages.  The project enables young people to … Read More

Town Mayor presents Outstanding Citizen Award to Mrs Carole Dacey

Pippa-Marie SheppardCommunity

The Town Mayor Cllr Ian Buckley presented Penarth Town Council’s Outstanding Citizens Award to Mrs Carole Dacey, who was nominated by Ms Faith Perry. The outstanding citizen award is reserved for members of the community that go above and beyond to improve the lives of others. Cllr Buckley said: “Mrs Dacey is a good ‘Samaritan’ I the best sense of … Read More

The Lily Pad Florist Helps Bring Home The Medal

Pippa-Marie SheppardCommunity

A local florist has helped scoop up the bronze award at the Chelsea Flower Show this week. Toni Horne, who owns The Lily Pad Florist, joined Tracy Rowbottom and Emily Dunn in making the impressive achievement.  The display, which featured under the category ‘Beauty Of Nature’, included lots of chrome spheres, creating a reflection which allowed you to be a … Read More

Awards Ceremony to celebrate the achievements of older people in communities across Wales

Pippa-Marie SheppardCommunity

Organised by Age Connects Wales, the inaugural Older Person’s Awards will be launched to celebrate the achievements of older people in communities across Wales. In categories including Later Life Hero and Ageing Well Award, nominations will be sought from people throughout Wales with 6 regional winners in 5 categories going forward to the awards night. The final decision will be … Read More

Local Man Raises Money In Honour Of Late Father With 26-Mile Walk.

Pippa-Marie SheppardCharity, Community

A local Penarth business owner has raised money for charity in honour of his late father, by completing a 26-mile walk with his family.  Matt Holland, who co-owns Willmore’s 1938 with his fiancé Charlotte, stepped up to the challenge and completed the vast walk in a bid to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society, a charity dedicated to facing dementia head … Read More

Amelia Trust Farm Celebrates 30th Birthday

Pippa-Marie SheppardCharity, Community

Amelia Trust Farm celebrated their 30th birthday this week, marking an extraordinary milestone for the much loved farm.  Dating all the way 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 worked alongside … Read More

Kelly-Ann: A Mother’s Inspirational Fight

Pippa-Marie SheppardCharity, Community

A mother-of-one who sadly passed away after a truly inspirational fight with cancer last December is being honoured and remembered by her family and friends, with her best friend going the extra-mile in ensuring her memory is forever kept alive. Here, we tell the story of the brave Kelli-Ann, who put up a tremendous fight for her life, and left such a positive impact on those who knew her.

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

Penarth Repair Café returns for the first time after the pandemic

John DaviesCommunity

We are delighted to announce that the Penarth Repair Cafe will reopen on Sunday 26th September 2021 from 2pm until 5pm at St Augustine’s Church Hall, Albert Road, Penarth CF64 1BX We recommend coming on your own with your item as numbers will be limited to 30 people in the hall due to mandatory Covid precautions. Masks must be worn … Read More

Assessment success on a busy day for RNLI Penarth’s crew

Pippa-Marie SheppardCommunity

It was an exciting weekend for RNLI Penarth as a long day out on the water saw crew members completing crucial assessments, as well as a callout to a suspected vessel in distress. The assessment day saw trainee crew members being tested on crucial skills out on the water, including navigation, anchoring and veering. Among the day’s successes, volunteer Liv … Read More