Penarth’s independent bookshop, Griffin Books, will host crime author Matt Johnson at Waterloo Tea, Stanwell Road, on Thursday the 10th of October at 7:30pm. Join ex-solider, ex-cop and now author Matt Johnson as he shares the incredible story of his career in the police force-during which he experienced many traumatic events, including the death of his friend WPC Yvonne Fletcher … Read More
Picnic Penarth returns this weekend – with a new location of Penarth Town Centre. Picnic Penarth always showcases the very best of local street food providers, with a helping of family entertainment on the side. 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, … Read More
-Words by John Davies, Penarth View Co-editor Zombie Nights, at Taskforce Paintball Games outside Cowbridge, are returning for 2019. We took part last year, where we conquered fears and had a great laugh. Here’s why you need to be taking part this October too! Once you drive through the front gates, we had to be prepared! This is Zombie Survival, … Read More
Côr Can Penarth Frock swaps, for homeless charities For more information, don’t hesitate to email; Sue: suelcarter@gmail.com Nearly £300 was raised for Action for Children’s Byte Night corporate sleepout at a clothes swap event held at Penarth Lawn Tennis Club.  People brought clothing they no longer wanted, and took away items that were new to them, enjoying an evening of sustainable … Read More
Local environmental organisation Gwyrddio Penarth Greening (GPG) are pleased to announce the return of their popular Penarth Apple Day this Autumn. Apple Day is a community event that was launched by the environmental organisation Common Ground in 1990 and is celebrated in towns and villages across the UK. The event is a celebration of seasonal and local food and highlights … 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
words by PV Influencer, Megan Jones End of July … school’s out for summer. But with the long (hopefully hot) summer ahead of you, suddenly the role of entertainer is upon you as parents or carers and it can start to feel, in the words of Alice Cooper, that school’s out forever. But help is at hand, here are some … Read More
Penarth Summer Festival unveils line-up Penarth’s Summer Festival returns on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th July! Based on Penarth’s famous seaside Esplanade, Saturday features the thrills of the Downhill Derby soapbox race, with plenty of entertainment, street-food, games and live music before Saturday’s events are brought to a close with fireworks from the pier. Sunday is Penarth’s traditional carnival day, with … 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
