Top Tips: Working From Home

Pippa-Marie SheppardCommunity

Working from home can be more convenient for some, whilst for others it can bring a great deal of anxiety and stress. Here at View Publishing, we’ve put together a few of our top tips to make working from home that little bit less daunting.  Separate Work From Home:   This is probably the most important tip to follow. Separating your … Read More

PODS announces auditions for The Full Monty The Musical

Pippa-Marie SheppardCommunity

Penarth Operatic Dramatic Society have announced that auditions have reopened for The Full Monty The Musical, after 2 years of the production being put on hold.  Auditions are planned to be held on the evening of January 11th, with roles including the leading lady of Georgie and a new principal man in the role of Ethan up for grabs due … Read More

Penarth Mayor joins Morel Court for New Year’s Day Dip Fundraiser 

Pippa-Marie SheppardCharity, Community

Penarth’s Mayor, Cllr Ian Buckley, joined MHA Morel Court on the 1st January for a chilly New Years dip- in a bid to raise funds for residents to ‘live later life well’.  The nursing home, situated on Raisdale Road in Penarth, offers 36 places for residential care. Having already reached their target of £1000, the fundraising page is still open … Read More

Dinosaur Footprints found at Penarth Beach believed to be 200 million years old

Pippa-Marie SheppardCommunity

Credit: National History Museum PA / Peter Falkingham 200 million year old footprints, believed to be that of an early relative of a dinosaur, were found on Penarth Beach, experts say.  Discovered in 2020, the impressions, also known as trackway, were discovered by Kerry Rees- an amateur palaeontologist.  The National History Museum were notified, but were said to be initially … Read More

Penarth Society’s Latest Campaign

Pippa-Marie SheppardCommunity

Penarth Society has revealed their latest campaign: ‘To approach Vale of Glamorgan Council to agreeing to erect a series of Information signs throughout the town.’ Hoping the signs will be a ‘very valuable source of information for residents and visitors, The Committee said: ‘At the moment, such signs are very far and few between and the ones that are erected … Read More

Ways To Celebrate The New Year

Pippa-Marie SheppardCommunity

Christmas is officially over, and soon enough it’ll be the end of 2021. I think I speak for a lot of people when I say we can’t wait to see the back of this year, but before we do, why not end the year on a high note using an idea of two from our list of Ways To Celebrate … Read More

Ways to Help Others This Christmas

Katherine PeachChristmas, Community

Christmas is a wonderful time of year. A time for lights, food, presents, precious time with friends and family and it can be easy to get swept up in our own Christmas-sy worlds. So, particularly after the last couple years we had, lets have a think about what we can do to help others this Christmas. Christmas Food Banks We … Read More

Ben Cook: “This is a Book About Dreams Coming True”

Pippa-Marie SheppardBusiness, Charity, Community

A self-employed author, who was inspired to publish his first children’s book after the tragic death of his daughter and the pandemic affected his mental health, has spoken about what led him to opening his own publishing label and his gratitude towards the community who made his dreams possible.  Ben Cook, who lives in Penarth, has overcome many challenges within … Read More

Paddleboarding Santas take to the water to fundraise for RNLI Penarth

Pippa-Marie SheppardCharity, Community

On Saturday 4 December, dozens of paddleboarders took to the water in festive fancy dress to raise funds for the RNLI.  The ‘Santa SUP’ morning, which was hosted by Penarth Marina, was one of a series of fundraising events organised by South Wales Paddleboarding Club and local surf and paddleboard shop Puravida Boardriders. Local restaurant The Deck also supported the … Read More

Christmas Events 2021: Where you should visit this Christmas

Pippa-Marie SheppardCommunity, Events

Christmas is drawing nearer, and after the past year I think it’s safe to say that we all deserve a magical December surrounded by the ones we love most. From visits with Santa to skating the night away within the grounds of Cardiff Castle, there are plenty of fun activities to look forward to. Here at Penarth View, we’ve put … Read More