Come and discover the park that comes to life at night! Alexandra’s Enchanted Garden will take you on a magical journey where winding paths will reveal a series of installations, lighting displays, and soundscapes, creating memories that, young or old, you’ll never forget! The Story of Alexandra Park Many moons ago, in a land not too far from here, lived … Read More
This Spring, PODS presents two 2 shows; Goodnight Mister Tom and The Full Monty. Goodnight Mister Tom Now a modern classic, Michelle Magorian’s wonderfully uplifting tale is brought gloriously to life in this magical stage adaptation by David Wood. Set during the dangerous build up to the Second World War, Goodnight Mister Tom, follows the story of young William Beech … Read More
That’s a wrap. Penarth’s independent bookshop, Griffin Books, brought its 2019 programme of author events to a close with two sell-out events at the end of November. On Tuesday 19th November over 300 people attended An Evening with Warren Gatland at Cardiff’s Hilton Hotel. The former Wales head coach spoke openly and honestly about his personal life and his long … Read More
The annual ‘Penarth in Bloom’ Best Decorated Christmas Tree competition was awarded to Penarth Library at last weeks Late Night shop. The winner’s certificate and wreath were gifted by Town Mayor and competition Judge, Cllr Angela Thomas, as part of the Late-night shopping event. The Penarth Late night shop which was organised by Shop Penarth and the Traders Group was … Read More
Here at Penarth View, we spoke to Peter Knowles, publicity for PODS, about their latest performance of Aladdin. PODS is pretty special and well known within the community, why do you think this is? PODS has been entertaining audiences in Penarth in 1924 so it’s a well established part of the local community. As an amateur operatic and dramatic society … Read More
BAFTA award-winning screenwriter and twice CWA Gold Dagger nominated novelist, Matthew Hall, will be discussing his work writing both TV scripts and novels, including the TV phenomenon Keeping Faith, at a special event at the Penarth Pier Pavilion on Wednesday, 27th November, 7:30pm. Hosted by independent bookshop, Griffin Books, the event will also include a Q&A with Matthew Hall and … Read More
Matthew Warchus directs Andrew Scott of BBC’s Sherlock and Fleabag in Noël Coward’s provoactive comedy Present Laughter. As he prepares to embark on a overseas tour, star actor Garry Essendine’s colourful life is in danger of spiralling out of control. Engulfed by an escalating identity crisis as his many and various relationships compete for his attention, Garry’s few remaining days at … Read More
Penarth Town centre dazzles at lights switch-on Thousands flocked to Penarth Town Centre this weekend for the annual Christmas switch on which signals the town’s official countdown to December 25. Celebrations started at 12pm when Windsor Road filled to the brim with families eager to see the illuminations and catch a glimpse of the man in red! Crowds were treated … Read More
Penarth’s independent bookshop, Griffin Books, has announced two new events for the New Year. The Dirty Vegan himself, Matt Pritchard, returns with his second book Dirty Vegan: Another Bite, and crime writing superstar Sophie Hannah will visit Penarth to talk about her new standalone novel, Haven’t They Grown. From the co-creator and star of the cult TV show Dirty Sanchez, … Read More
Penarth Fashion Week in aid of RNLI returns for 2019, from 7th to 20th October, with a calendar full of events. Local independent businesses including boutiques, hair designers, beauty salon, food establishments, florists, Leisure Centre and our local book shop and members of Penarth RNLI are in the swing of the third Penarth Fashion Week in aid of the RNLI … Read More
