Penarth Town Council are developing a number of exciting projects for Penarth and are keen for your input. Are you interested in the future of Turner House? What are your thoughts on development of Penarth Cemetery, The Paget Rooms and the Kymin? Penarth Town Council has, this week, launched a community consultation which asks local residents to put forward their … Read More
Griffin Books is hosting the seventh annual Penarth Literature Festival over the weekend 6th-8th July. This year, the popular LitFest will feature a distinctly Welsh flavour, with events on Welsh history, landscape and art, showcasing local authors as well as the ever-popular broadcaster Roy Noble. There will also be a bilingual Elmer-themed workshop for children and the return of the popular … Read More
Words by Audrey Poole, President of Penarth Civic Society. Audrey’s great grandfather is on the left in the photo above from 1900, who, along with the family, owned the shop. It was the longest same-use shop, dating back to c. 1880 – it has, of course, now closed. That accolate now passes to Pearns, née Gerhold the Chemist. Audrey has many … Read More
a sup adventure with a differenceOn the 31st June we embarked on a Standup Paddle adventure with a difference. Inspired by the Volvo Ocean Race and their sustainability message we decided to get ‘on board’ and do our bit to help turn the tide on plastic. South Wales Paddleboarding Club Join South Wales Paddleboarding Club and the rest of the … Read More
A fantastic day had by attendees as traders and food vendors welcome boost in trade. Beautiful weather and smiling faces shone bright as Picnic Penarth was enjoyed by all visitors at the new Esplanade location. The event which is estimated to have brought 14,000 visitors from across the county and beyond saw traders and food vendors celebrating a sell-out weekend … Read More
Free Penarth music festival on the look-out for sponsors Penarth’s Music in the Park, organised by Friends of Belle Vue is one of the highlights of the town’s cultural calendar. Last year over 2,000 attendees enjoyed an afternoon of free music in the sun. It’s a family-friendly event (no alcohol and plenty of fun for children) so lots of families … Read More
10 free things to do this summer The best things in life are free, so here at Penarth View we’ve scoured the streets of South Wales to find the best free treats for summer’18! 1. TAFWYL – Tafwyl is a Welsh language music festival held in the heart of the capital. Cardiff castle plays host to this 2-day celebration of … Read More
