-Words by Katherine Peach Penarth, along with many things, is known for combining the beauty of the past with all the promise of the future. Penarth is a town with such a rich history, with wondrous people scattered throughout its timeline. People who have achieved greatness, broken through the crippling barrier of poverty and proved wrong those who would dare … Read More
Wales is full of literary greats, I’m sure you’ll agree. Here we take a lot at three of the greats-people who’s words have been inspired by Wales. The team at Victoria Garage, Penarth, can make sure your car is fit and ready for your adventure, especially as the autumn and winter seasons come upon us. Dylan Thomas “Though lovers be … Read More
Last night, we checked into Club Tropicana at Wales Millennium Centre, where the drinks are free (only one, mind), and fun and sunshine? Well there’s enough for everyone. Club Tropicana, the Musical tells the story of two lovers, the bride having left the groom at the altar, and their calamitous return to romance. In an attempt to lift the spirits … Read More
Words by PV Influencer, Megan Jones Celebrated as county treasures by local residents and tourists alike, Penarth’s pier, pavilion and esplanade epitomise ‘The Garden By the Sea’. From the early 1900s this iconic landscape has provided space for entertainment and hasn’t wavered in its dedication to the public to the present day. Pier and pavilion Photography by Phil Lewis Following … Read More
Penarth Town Council are very pleased to announce that Picnic Penarth will return on 14th & 15th September – this time bringing the fun to the town centre. Penarth’s very own pop up street food feast has enjoyed huge success over the years. Last year’s event saw over 14,000 attend on the Esplanade. Organisers, Penarth Town Council and local events … Read More
A Penarth performer has been named Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod’s International Voice of Musical Theatre for 2019. Jodi Bird, aged 21, wowed audiences and adjudicators with her performances of Woman, originally sung by Stephanie J Block, Tell me on a Sunday by Marti Webb and 14g, a stand alone written by Janine Tesori but made famous by Kristin Chenoweth on the stage of the Royal International Pavilion … Read More
Belle Vue’s Music In the Park has been a staple in the calendar of Penarth Summer events for over 10 years. This year, the Friends Of Belle Vue Park group are taking us back to the roots of the festival, capturing Penarth’s vibrant community, and of course its great music! With each year boasting bigger and better line ups, 2019 … Read More
Words by Griffin Books: It’s that time of year again! Penarth Literature Festival is upon us and we’re thrilled to announce our amazing schedule of events. The festival runs from Thursday 20th June until Sunday 23rd June and has something for everyone, from politics and fiction to children’s and poetry. Tickets sales launch on Friday 26th April. You’ll be able … Read More
It’s almost upon us again, and we are looking forward to welcoming visitors again to Penarth’s Open Studio Trail again. The event started back in 2013 when a nugget of an idea actually got off the ground (originally as part of the Penarth Summer Festival). It has been growing every year & from 2016 became a stand- alone event held … Read More
The Vale of Glamorgan Festival celebrates its 50th Anniversary with a full programme of exciting events, bringing the best new classical music to venues across South Wales, featuring works by over 20 living composers to include Dobrinka Tabakova, Graham Fitkin, Ben Wallace, Robert Fokkens, Peteris Vask, and Steve Reich, as well as by the Festival’s own artistic director, composer John Metcalf. … Read More
