Invest in your high street with Penarth Fiver Fest Penarth has signed up for this autumn’s Totally Locally Fiver Fest- a national celebration of independent shops and businesses that make our town and high streets unique. Close to fifty indie shops, cafes and businesses in Penarth will be taking part in the two-week campaign, which runs from 10th to 24th … Read More
Staying in is officially the new going out and Penarth’s independent bookshop, Griffin Books, has the perfect literary line-up to get you through this second lockdown period. Their programme of online events will continue throughout autumn with something on offer for all tastes and interests. First to step into their virtual bookshop this month is the master of psychological suspense, … Read More
The RNLI’s Fish Supper campaign will be going on from the 9th-25th October this year. This campaign is to remember all the warm family evening dinners that the RNLI’s brave crew have had to leave to rescue those in need. Please consider hosting your own Fish Supper, you can find all the resources you need here: https://rnli.org/fish-supper/download-materials It could be … Read More
Former First Minister of Wales, Carwyn Jones MS, will be joining Griffin Book for a special online event on Thursday 10 September to talk about his candid and timely autobiography, Not Just Politics. From the prime ministers he worked with, to the state of the union in a post-Brexit world, Not Just Politics reflects on the highs and lows of … Read More
Penarth Town Council is sorry to announce the cancellation of this year’s Penarth Summer Festival and Downhill Derby. Following official government advice both national and local, and the unprecedented uncertainty stretching ahead, we feel we have no choice but to take this action. The Festival and much-loved Downhill Derby will return in 2021. As the situation in July is uncertain, … Read More
On Friday 28 February, Penarth’s independent bookshop, Griffin Books, will play host to a collection of thirteen best-selling crime-fiction writers as The Orenda Roadshow rolls into town, bringing with it writers from Finland, Norway, Germany, France and the UK to discuss their novels, their writing heroes, inspiration, and the ever increasing appeal of the crime-fiction genre. This year, the now well-established Orenda … Read More
This Valentine’s Day, Anne Morgan’s exclusive contemporary jewellery exhibition showcases cutting edge alternative engagement and wedding rings from UK designers/makers. February 14th will see the return of the annual Sp-Ring exhibition at Anne Morgan Jewellery. The award winning contemporary jewellery maker, Anne, also owns and runs her beautiful shop and gallery in Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan. Now in its third … Read More
Discover the park that comes to life at night this February Half Term as an exciting event comes to the Vale of Glamorgan. Alexandra Park in the heart of Penarth will be transformed into an interactive, sensory experience, allowing visitors young and old to discover a world of fun and imagination. Follow the winding paths through the Giant’s Garden and … Read More
Penarth Town Council kick off their 6 nations screening season this Saturday at 13:30 with the highly anticipated Wales Vs Italy game on the big screen in the historic Paget Rooms. This will be Wayne Pivac’s first Six Nations match in charge of Wales since he took over from Warren Gatland following the World Cup. The Paget Rooms have been … Read More
3 West End stars, who just so happen to be from Wales, will perform in a charity fundraising concert in aid of Welsh Hearts, for theatre and music lovers alike at the Paget Rooms in Penarth on Sunday 9th February. The 3 Phantoms in Concert show is set to be a celebration of the best-loved musicals from The West End; … Read More
