Penarth Library has teamed up with WWF for a special nature-theme for this years Summer Reading Challenge 2021, in the hopes of inspiring others to stand up for the planet. You can take part in the challenge by signing up at your local library, which is completely free of charge. Your library will then help you find books to read, … Read More
A Bench overlooking Penarth Pier has been transformed in an aim to encourage the community to ‘sit, have a chat and potentially make new friends’. In the wake of a vast increase in the number of callouts to mental-health related incidents around the UK, The Penarth RNLI has teamed up with the Vale of Glamorgan Council to create the ‘Friendship … Read More
Families in Penarth are being encouraged to work alongside other families in order to fill pre-loved backpacks which will be forwarded to children in Africa. Mary’s Meals has launched their new ‘backpack project’ in a bid to make a difference to the lives of children living in Malawi. A meal is provided to 1,838,859 of the world’s poorest children every … Read More
The Turner House Gallery has launched a new open-exhibition, ‘a major open-entry art exhibition celebrating the creative talent from those living in Penarth and surrounding areas’. In order to submit your artwork, you must reside or work in Penarth or surrounding areas. This includes Cardiff and The Vale. Taking to their website for the announcement, The Turner House said: ‘At … Read More
Cllr Ian Buckley has presented a local educator with a gift on behalf of the governors of Cogan Nursery after announcing her retirement. Headteacher Pauline Rowlands has dedicated the past 15-years of her life to teaching, with Penarth Town Council posting on their website: ‘Cogan Nursery has been key in the development of so many children from Cogan, Penarth, Cardiff, … Read More
Plans to bring water-based activities to Cosmeston Lakes are underway as the Vale of Glamorgan Council invites bids from organisations. Whilst no specific sports have been mentioned, it is hoped that padel-boards and pedalo rental will be seen at the attraction. The Council are also looking for an organisation to facilitate current user groups and undertake the management of all … Read More
With today being National Father and Daughter Take A Walk Day, we’re taking a look back at this great Father and Daughter team that touched the hearts of the local community back in March. Anna Musson and her Father, Tim, aimed to walk two miles every day around Penarth in a bid to raise money for Vale Plus, a day … Read More
A local gym has finally opened after a 4-year-long wait. Anytime Fitness, situated on Windsor Road in Penarth, officially opened their doors at 8am this morning. Here at Penarth View, we visited the newly-built gym to give our readers a view of what to expect! When asked about what’s on, Anytime Fitness said: “We have launched our brand new class … Read More
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
Cardiff Life Awards 2021 has announced this years finalists, with businesses in Penarth making the list. The Crepe Escape, Westbourne School, Hamptons, Capello Barbers and Penarth Physiotherapy Practice & Pilates Studio have been selected across a variety of categories. Organised by MediaClash, the awards will be held at City Hall with 450 people in attendance to celebrate the top businesses. … Read More
