Local Woman Becomes Most Successful Female Sailor After Winning Gold In Tokyo Olympics

Pippa-Marie SheppardCommunity, Fitness

A local woman has made Olympic history after winning gold at the Tokyo Olympics, making her the most successful female sailor.  Hannah Mills, from Dinas Powys, raced alongside Eilidh McIntyre as they placed fifth in the medal race.  Previous race finishes meant they were able to claim their title as they managed to hold off Poland and France, who claimed … Read More

New Defibrillator Installed Outside Penarth Care Home

Pippa-Marie SheppardCommunity

A new defibrillator has been installed outside a Penarth care home, with public access welcome. The defibrillator, which has been installed outside Cliffhaven Care Home situated on Clive Road, was donated by the Barry Rotary Club. The installation and cabinet were funded by the care facility. Defibrillators are devices that send an electric shock or pulse to the heart in … Read More

Local Musician Set To Release Latest Hit.

Pippa-Marie SheppardCommunity, Music

A local musician is set to release her new EP in August and has given us here at Penarth View a sneak peak into her upcoming songs. Nova Lo, a 20-year-old born and raised in Penarth is set to release ‘Leaky Ceilings’ on the 27th August. Not only does Nova write her own songs, she is also a multi-instrumentalist, performer … Read More

Yellow Welly Treasure Hunt To Make A Return This Summer.

Pippa-Marie SheppardCharity, Community

The Yellow Welly Treasure Hunt will be returning this year, in a bid to support the work of RNLI Penarth’s volunteers.  An estimated 56 businesses around Penarth will each display a yellow welly in their window, giving the community a chance to win great prizes.  Participants will need to search Penarth to find each welly and then match up the … Read More

The Summer Bookshelf 2021

Katherine PeachCommunity, Penarth View Bookshelf

Fiction The Night She Disappeared by Lisa Jewell (plus signed bookplate) The author of Invisible Girl, Lisa Jewell, returns with the chilling story of a missing daughter, an abandoned house in the woods and a sinister note that may hold the key to a grisly truth. This thriller is the perfect summer read to keep you gripped! Better still, everyone … Read More

Ten Free Places To Visit This Summer Around Cardiff And The Vale.

Pippa-Marie SheppardCommunity

With the Summer Holidays starting and restrictions lifting, we’ve put together a list of free, fun things to do during the next six weeks around Cardiff and The Vale!  1: St Fagans Museum, Cardiff.  Take a step back in history with an educational yet fun trip to one of Cardiff’s most loved attractions! 2: Rumney Park. Home to the biggest … Read More

New Lights Landing At Bryn Y Don Skatepark

Pippa-Marie SheppardCommunity

A new lighting system will be landing at Bryn y Don Skatepark in Dinas Powys, the Vale of Glamorgan Council has announced. The new cameras will only be activated when someone enters the park and will then switch off automatically at 9pm. The lights will bring a new form of safety for those who wish to use the park at … Read More

The Turner House Launches Call Out for Artists

Katherine PeachCommunity, Creative, Culture, Featured, Uncategorized

The Turner House gallery have announced their first major open-entry art exhibition showcasing the creative talent from those living in Penarth and surrounding areas. Artists of all ages and abilities can submit their creations to be exhibited in the gallery from the 30th September to the 31st October 2021. It is completely free to enter, and Locals are invited to … Read More

RNLI Penarth ‘Friendship Bench’ aims to tackle loneliness and boost mental health

Pippa-Marie SheppardCommunity

A striking orange and blue bench on Penarth Esplanade, put in place by RNLI Penarth and Vale of Glamorgan Council, is aiming to tackle loneliness and give people the chance to talk about mental health. The ‘Friendship Bench’, painted in RNLI colours, will be accompanied by a sign encouraging people to sit, have a chat and potentially make new friends. … Read More