Reach Out For Help: World Suicide Prevention Day.

Pippa-Marie SheppardCommunity, Wellbeing

With today being World Suicide Prevention Day, we’ve put a list together of services that can be accessed by those who are struggling. It’s so important to reach out and ask for help when needed. Beat: 0808 801 0677 Advice on eating disorders. Lines open Monday to Friday from 12pm until 8pm. Weekends and bank holidays 4pm-8pm. CALM: 0800 58 … Read More

‘Tidy Takeover’: Competition Launched In Bid To Keep Local Areas Clean

Pippa-Marie SheppardCharity, Community

A competition has been launched in a bid to keep local areas around Wales clean. Keep Wales Tidy, a charity working within Wales to protect the environment, are encouraging young people to pick up and dispose of litter properly. Running until Friday 17th September, members of the community are asked to post over Keep Wales Tidy’s social media pages with … Read More

Forest Whitaker Visits ‘Beautiful Wales’, Including Penarth Pier

Pippa-Marie SheppardCommunity

Famous Oscar-winning actor Forest Whitaker has shared pictures of ‘beautiful Wales’, where he is filming his latest movie.  Visiting some of the most iconic spots Wales has to offer, the actor posted a photo to Facebook of himself standing in front of the much-loved Pier.  Currently filming Netflix crime drama ‘Havoc’, which will also see Tom Hardy appear on screens, … Read More

Platform 9 ¾ Set To Bring Magic To Cardiff Central

Pippa-Marie SheppardCommunity

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, the iconic Platform 9 ¾ Trolley is set to make an appearance at Cardiff Central Train Station this Autumn. Fans will be able to recreate the magical moment when Harry ran through the famous platform entrance in London’s King’s Cross Station, with a replica trolley touring four … Read More

Office Wear On A Budget

Pippa-Marie SheppardCommunity, Fashion

Now that life is finally returning to some form of normality and our days of working from home are gradually coming to an end, we’ve put together a list of tips and tricks about how you can restyle your wardrobe ready for returning to the office – all whilst on a budget. Building up a wardrobe is something that happens … Read More

Can you Take the Lead this September and tackle the isolation many local older people are facing?

Pippa-Marie SheppardCharity, Community, Pets

Age Connects Cardiff and the Vale and Burns Pet Nutrition continue to work in partnership for the good of the community. This September, Age Connects will be running its very first charity dog walking fundraiser and encouraging dog owners to sign up, get active and Take the Lead to help end the loneliness and isolation faced by vulnerable older people. … Read More

New, Affordable Vet Practice Officially Opened At Cardiff Dogs Home.

Pippa-Marie SheppardCharity, Community

A new vet practice has officially opened at Cardiff Dogs Home, offering affordable care for dogs.  Cardiff Dogs Home has partnered with Rescue Hotel to launch the new scheme, with The Rescue Hotel Charity and charity ambassador, Sam Warburton, having opened the new Health Centre on Saturday 21st August.  The scheme aims to keep prices as affordable as possible so … Read More

Date Set For St Davids Hall Reopening.

Pippa-Marie SheppardCommunity

A date has been set for St Davids Hall to officially reopen after 18 months of closure.  From Tuesday 31st August, the hall will finally be able to welcome back the public after being closed since March 2020 following government guidelines due to the pandemic.  Starting at 8pm, Jimmy Carr: Terribly Funny is set to see a full indoor capacity … Read More

World Water Week 2021: Building Resilience Faster

Pippa-Marie SheppardCommunity, Education

We are all aware that the recent climate crisis is reaching a critical point. Flash floods and wildfires are among causes of devastation around the globe. These are prime examples of how climate change is affecting our environment, but what about the less thought of examples? This year’s World Water Week is taking a look at the impact climate change … Read More

Looking After Nature So it Can Look After Us

Katherine PeachBusiness, Community, Featured

Now more than ever, people are dropping this “throw-away” culture and venturing into a new, sustainable, eco-friendly lifestyle. There are many environmental issues that need to be dealt with, one of which being the bee colony collapse. Here at Penarth View, we spoke to Tamzin Ford, founder of Blossom & Nectar. An independent retailer focused on nature, sustainability and supporting … Read More