What 1930s Penarth would look like…if it was Bexhill on Sea
Big names like Dame Judi Dench, Jim Broadbent, Eddie Izzard and James D’Arcy have been in Penarth recently filming for the new thriller Six Minutes to Midnight. Now we all know already what might’ve attracted them and the producers to our Welsh riviera: gorgeous views, friendly welcome and (at the moment, at least) the fantastic weather. But if we rewind … Read More
Review: Penarth Summer Festival
This weekend was another great weekend to be in Penarth! The Penarth Summer Festival was a big hit and a scorcher in more ways than one. The event which first started in 1965 has been always been a favourite for Penarth locals and is a firm fixture in the Penarth events calendar. This year it was even more spectacular thanks … Read More
Review: Penarth Chamber Music Festival
Friday Evening Concert With Alice Neary, Kate Gould and The London Bridge Trio Words by Meg Holland If there was any genre of music that I felt I hadn’t delved into properly, it would undoubtedly be classical. Penarth Chamber Music Festival’s Friday concert offered a perfect introduction for newbies to the genre, whilst bringing world-class musicians to lifelong fans, all … Read More
Penarth Chamber Music Festival 2018
Words by Alice Neary As musicians living in Penarth, David and I saw a golden opportunity to start a chamber music festival, for the many music-lovers in the community, to draw visitors to come to spend a weekend in the “garden-by–the sea†and for ourselves – as a musician it’s a rare treat to play to a “home crowdâ€! … Read More
Review: Belle Vue Music in the Park
Written by Meg Holland If there’s anything you can take away from Friends of Belle Vue’s 11th annual Music in the Park, it’s that the people of Penarth know how to put on a great show. With a diverse line-up, there was enough to keep every kind of listener content, and every kind of foodie too. From made-to-order crepes from … Read More
Penarth Literature Festival 2018
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
Penarth welcomes 14,000 people to the town’s Picnic Penarth festival
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
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
