Children’s hospice charity Tŷ Hafan is celebrating the first anniversary of its innovative upcycling project and is inviting business organisations to get involved and help create its stylish range of homeware, gifts, furniture and accessories. ‘Handcrafted by Tŷ Hafan’, which was launched last Christmas, takes donated stock and materials and re-uses and upcycles them into handcrafted gifts and furniture which … Read More
Winner of late-night shopping event Christmas Hamper Trail receives prize!
Nearly two dozen of Penarth’s independently owned shops and cafes came together on 5 December to offer residents and visitors alike an opportunity to indulge in some late evening festive retail therapy. One of the attractions on offer was a Christmas Hamper ‘prize draw trail’ – and on Saturday 22 December the lucky winner received their valuable prize comprising gifts … Read More
Local Welsh School excels in Sunday Times Schools Guide
Westbourne School Penarth announces NEW league table success 2018 has proved a highly successful year for Westbourne School Penarth, the School is delighted to announce a host of national accolades including being named one of the National Schools of the Year in the Sunday Times School Guide published on November 25th. Latest Success: International Baccalaureate School of the Year … Read More
Cardiff’s Winter Wonderland takes to the skies
Cardiff’s Winter Wonderland, the capital’s festive focal point is high, wide and handsome this year with a new ride attraction that will provide the best ever views over south Wales and beyond, the biggest site in the event’s history, and the return of the undercover open air Admiral Ice Rink November 15 to January 6 (tickets on sale now at … Read More
Driving home for Christmas
On the road again this winter? Whether it’s seeing loved ones, grabbing that last Christmas bargain or the daily commute, Simon, Tom and the team at Victoria Garages have put together some handy tips to keep you safe and on track! VICTORIA GARAGE At Victoria Garage, we provide economical maintenance to the highest standards offering main dealer facilities at much … Read More
Winter activities for the kids (and big kids too)
LEGO SANTA’S SLEIGH From Smokey Joe the great grey owl to CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON Walking in Penarth’s winter wonderland this year is one of our top picks. The high-street will be transformed on Sunday 18 November into a festive bonanza of fun with face painting, reindeers, and an appearance from Santa this year! WINTER THEATRE Going to the theatre can … Read More
Town gathers together for Penarth Remembers, commemorating Armistice
November’s Armistice centenary commemorations saw thousands across town come together to remember the momentous ceasefire in the Great War. To mark the occasion, Penarth’s communities had collaborated to remember the sacrifices made during World War One, the efforts of and effects on survivors, and the social changes that followed. 2018 has seen a number of important WWI related events in … Read More
Penarth in Bloom Christmas planters return
Ahead of the Christmas Lights Switch On, Sunday 18th November, Penarth in Bloom’s Christmas Planters return for a third Christmas season. Last year saw many traders across town embellish the scheme’s mini Christmas trees and so this year, a competition has been introduced for the best decorated tree! The Town Mayor, Cllr. Jon Luxton will judge the entrants this Friday, … Read More
Penarth Remembers, 1918 – 2018
To mark the centenary of Armistice Day, Penarth’s communities have come together to remember the sacrifices made during the Great War, the efforts of and effects on survivors, and the social changes that followed. Over the past two years, local groups and individuals have met to share plans and develop projects together. 2018 has seen a number of important … Read More
Welsh Christmas Festival
Local Welsh Textile Artist, Haf Weighton and BBC Broadcaster, Bethan Elfyn are both offering their skills to help create a unique Welsh Christmas Festival to raise funds for their children’s school, Ysgol Pen-y-Garth. The Festival will take place at The Paget Rooms on November 29th. It will feature a local makers market, live Welsh music and food stalls. Plus, there … Read More