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
Babies and children love to laugh. A study showed that children laugh on average 200 times a day, whereas adults laugh around 15-20 times a day. Considering laughter is known as the “best medicine”, it looks like the grown-ups may be missing out! Sharing laughter with your children can brighten family life, helping to ease life pressures and stresses. I … Read More
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
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
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
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
The return of Penarth’s Rock and Raise fundraiser will take place Sat 27th October following the success of last year’s event. The event will be hosted by TV presenter Rhydian Bowen Phillips at the towns iconic Paget Rooms. Doors open at 7pm and the music starts at 7.30pm where a combination of new and returning bands and performers set to … Read More
Local charity, Age Connects Cardiff and the Vale, has existed for well over 40 years and for 30 of those years, Jeff Hawkins, has been a part of the journey through thick and thin. The charity offers a lifeline to older people in need and their families. Many are vulnerable, isolated and in poverty and the charity can help in … Read More
