Santa’s Post Office Heading To Barry

Pippa-Marie SheppardCommunity

Santa will be heading to Barry this Winter, with Barry Library being transformed into a ‘magical Santa’s Post Office’. Children can enjoy the spirit of Christmas from the 8th – 17th December, where they can spend time with Santa’s elves and write and post a letter to Santa himself. Each child will hear the ‘Santa Post’ story as well as … Read More

Sailing Towards Plastic Free Oceans.

Pippa-Marie SheppardCommunity

It isn’t a secret that our oceans are polluted with plastic, causing devastation to sea-life and the environment. It is a problem that many bury their heads in the sand about, but one young woman has been using her status to bring as much attention as possible to the issue.  Olympic Gold Medalist sailor, Hannah Mills, shot to fame at … Read More

Tabs Penarth: Where You Can Receive Help This Winter.

Pippa-Marie SheppardCharity, Community

Christmas is a magical time for most, but for some who are already struggling it can be one of the most stressful times of the year. Since the pandemic began, many more families are in need of help, with most not realising there is help right on their doorstep.  Tabernacle Baptist Church, situated on Plassey Street in Penarth, have been … Read More

Local charity appeals for vital support as Winter approaches

Pippa-Marie SheppardCommunity

“To know that there is someone I can trust and can rely on each week is an enormous relief. It’s like having a life jacket, providing support and keeping us afloat at such a worrying time.” This is what daughter Lesley, who lives in Northern England, said about the support her father Michael, who lives in Barry, is receiving from … Read More

Introducing the PDA Space

Katherine PeachCommunity, Kids, Wellbeing

-Words by Nicola Reekie, solution-focused therapist supporting those with PDA and ASD and their families Behaviour is a sign of communication, but often we don’t see it like this. We may think our child is being naughty, rather than them trying to communicate unmet needs. That isn’t to say the parent is doing anything wrong, it’s just they don’t yet … Read More

Jubilee Playgroup To Hold Christmas Market For Second Year

Pippa-Marie SheppardCommunity

Parents from a Sully Playgroup are to hold their Christmas Market for the second year running, in the hopes of raising funds for new resources and practices.  In a bid to help financially support Jubilee Playgroup, situated at Smithies Avenue, parents are asking for local businesses to participate in the online event, which started during the pandemic. Laura Hanks, a … Read More

The Home Physio Company Offers Services In Penarth

Pippa-Marie SheppardBusiness, Community

The Home Physio Company has started offering their services to the Penarth Community, catering to those who would benefit from physiotherapy intervention. With over 17 years of experience as a qualified physiotherapist, Suzy Battle (Nee Gluck) set up The Home Physio Company 4 years ago. She said: The business has grown in strength year on year. We currently offer our … Read More

Penarth’s Remembrance Day Parade

Pippa-Marie SheppardCommunity

The annual Remembrance Day Parade will return to Penarth on Sunday, 14 November. Form up of the parade will be at Penarth station approach at 0945 and march off at 1000. It has been a difficult 2 years for this important parade, but this year they are back! The committee are all current or ex military personnel and are all … Read More

Cinderella: The Fairy Godmother Of All Pantomimes.

Pippa-Marie SheppardCommunity, Creative, Events

After what seems like an eternity, the community can once again enjoy an evening full of fun and laughter at a pantomime! This year PODS are bringing an all time favourite, traditional classic to Penarth for everyone to enjoy.  Here at Penarth View, we speak to the Press Officer for PODS, Peter Knowles, who along with the whole PODS team, … Read More

WALES MILLENNIUM CENTRE ANNOUNCES LINE-UP FOR FESTIVAL OF VOICE 2021

Pippa-Marie SheppardCommunity

INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL RETURNS FROM  4-7 NOVEMBER 2021 TWENTY ACTS FROM WALES AND BEYOND WILL PERFORM OVER FOUR DAYS AT WALES MILLENNIUM CENTRE IN CARDIFF LINE UP INCLUDES BRIAN ENO, MAX RICHTER, ARAB STRAP, TRICKY, HOT CHIP, GRUFF RHYS, ANNA MEREDITH, KELSEY LU, STELLA CHIWESHE, CHARLOTTE CHURCH’S LATE NIGHT POP DUNGEON AND GHOSTPOET TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT HTTPS://WWW.WMC.ORG.UK/VOICE Wales … Read More