Penarth’s independent bookshop, Griffin Books, has announced two new events for the New Year. The Dirty Vegan himself, Matt Pritchard, returns with his second book Dirty Vegan: Another Bite, and crime writing superstar Sophie Hannah will visit Penarth to talk about her new standalone novel, Haven’t They Grown. From the co-creator and star of the cult TV show Dirty Sanchez, … Read More
From the North-Pole to South-Wales; Penarth looks forward to welcoming Father Christmas and his reindeer for the Town’s annual Christmas Lights switch-on! Sunday the 17th of November 2019 make your way along Windsor Road and mark the Christmas countdown with a family friendly festive day out, beginning at 1.30 pm.  Father Christmas will be flicking the switch and illuminating … Read More
Penarth Fashion Week in aid of RNLI returns for 2019, from 7th to 20th October, with a calendar full of events. Local independent businesses including boutiques, hair designers, beauty salon, food establishments, florists, Leisure Centre and our local book shop and members of Penarth RNLI are in the swing of the third Penarth Fashion Week in aid of the RNLI … Read More
-Words by Marie de Tito Mount, Group Director of Marketing at Westbourne School Penarth Primary, Westbourne Pre School, is named finalist for Independent Schools of the Year 2019. Pupils and staff at Westbourne Prep School are celebrating after being praised by judges for the outstanding student experience they provide to pupils across all years. Eyes are now on the … Read More
Penarth’s independent bookshop, Griffin Books, will host crime author Matt Johnson at Waterloo Tea, Stanwell Road, on Thursday the 10th of October at 7:30pm. Join ex-solider, ex-cop and now author Matt Johnson as he shares the incredible story of his career in the police force-during which he experienced many traumatic events, including the death of his friend WPC Yvonne Fletcher … Read More
We caught up with Kirstie Howells, Founder of Woodland Walkies, the unique dog walking service in Penarth, who always go the extra mile to ensure that you and your pet are the happiest you can be and getting the service you and your precious pooch deserve. Some of the wonderful services they provide include; dog walks, Doggie Day care, home boarding, … Read More
Guy Wooles of Artisans Corner, Penarth is the artist and designer behind the Paper Penguin Project. Twenty years ago in 1999, as part of his university degree, Guy created the website paperpenguins.co.uk to document and record the adventures of his hand created Paper Penguins as he sent them on their adventures around the world. Destinations have included New Zealand, Hong … Read More
-Words by Katherine Peach Penarth, along with many things, is known for combining the beauty of the past with all the promise of the future. Penarth is a town with such a rich history, with wondrous people scattered throughout its timeline. People who have achieved greatness, broken through the crippling barrier of poverty and proved wrong those who would dare … Read More
Penarth Town Council was delighted to see thousands of residents and visitors gathered in Penarth Town Centre to enjoy Picnic Penarth over the weekend of 14th and 15th September. Penarth’s very own pop-up street food feast has enjoyed huge success over the years and this year proved bigger and better than ever. As before, the event was free and following … Read More
Picnic Penarth returns this weekend – with a new location of Penarth Town Centre. Picnic Penarth always showcases the very best of local street food providers, with a helping of family entertainment on the side. Penarth’s very own pop-up street food feast has enjoyed huge success over the years. Last year’s event saw over 14,000 attend on the Esplanade. Organisers, … Read More
